Broadcast Operations & Events Coordinator

WORK OPTION: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week.

_________________

Position Summary

The Production Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the Broadcast Operations and Events department, with a strong focus on financial processes. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial processing and tracking. In addition to financial coordination, the role supports various aspects of live productions, helping to ensure smooth operations and on-time project delivery. We're looking for someone detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Major Responsibilities

• Process invoices for Broadcast Operations including Crews, International Productions & Events.
• Establish new vendors in SAP for payment processing related to broadcast operations.
• Resolve vendor-related issues and ensure timely payments for broadcast-related services.
• Generate billing requests for operational support ad-hoc requests from internal and external stakeholders within the broadcast domain.
• Manage budgets for broadcast production projects, events, NBATV, HSAN, technical personnel, and related activities.
• Provide regular budget projection updates to the Broadcast Operations & Engineering leadership team, with a focus on broadcast-related expenditures.
• Monitor production costs and ensure adherence to budget constraints within the broadcast operations.
• Provide administrative support to staff by preparing a variety of materials, including documents, PowerPoint presentations, spreadsheets, and other business-related content as needed.
• Coordinate travel arrangements including flights, hotel accommodations, and credentialing for staff and hired crews.
• Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and document meeting notes.
• Disseminate internal communications, including announcements, policy updates, and other relevant office information to team members.
• Monitor office inventory and proactively order supplies to ensure operational efficiency.
• Prepare, submit, and maintain accurate expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain organized records and databases, supporting data integrity and accessibility.
• Support departmental functions and activities, assisting with planning and coordination as needed.
• Welcome and assist office visitors, including arranging beverages and meals to ensure a comfortable experience.
• Work non-traditional hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed to support global operations.
• Travel to remote event locations as required
  
  

Required Education/Professional Experience

• Bachelor's degree in communications, operations management, or a related field (preferred).
• 2 years of experience in broadcast production operations management.
  
  

Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes

• Strong understanding of broadcast production processes and financial management.
• Knowledge of broadcast television operations standards, including broadcast production, workflows, and technologies
• Proficiency in budget management, invoicing, and vendor relations within a broadcast environment.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively within a fast-paced broadcast setting.
• Must be self-motivated, organized, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing
• High availability at all times of the day, as business needs dictate. Ability to work all shifts associated with 24x7x365 production environments, when current staffing does not allow for adequate coverage
• Proficiency in MS Projects, PowerPoint and Excel
  
  

Salary Range

$65,000 - $80,000

Job Posting Title

Coordinator

We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, Veteran Status, Familial Status, Status As A Victim Of Domestic Violence Or Any Other Status Or Characteristic Protected By Applicable Federal, State, Or Local Law.

The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from health authorities and the NBA’s own advisors, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.

About The NBA

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball. Built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2024-25 season featured a record-tying 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries. NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.3 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA’s global social responsibility platform, partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in the areas of education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness.