Program Assistant

Broadcasting Assistant - Team & Player Engagement

This is a temporary position with an expected duration not to exceed (10) months.

Position Summary:

As a Broadcasting Assistant - Team & Player Engagement, you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day relationships with national broadcast partners and teams to maximize participation in broadcast initiatives. You will lead the organization, tracking, and record-keeping of operational data, including broadcast partner coverage plans, player/coach mic executions, and partner, player and team feedback. By maintaining detailed records and streamlining the flow of information, you will support seasonal planning and ensure alignment between network, league and team priorities.

Major Responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day operational relationships with national broadcast partners (e.g., ESPN, Amazon, NBC) and team public relations staff.
• Assist in the creation, organization, tracking, and archiving of operational data, including coverage plans, schedules, memos and feedback throughout the NBA season.
• Maintain detailed, season-long records to track participation trends and establish reliable operational benchmarks.
• Review and analyze local NBA broadcasts for "best practices" highlighting areas of focus including storytelling, new technology and key production elements.
• Work with the NBA's broadcast partners on a variety of projects, including game/event production, best practices, and ancillary programming content (including the potential for onsite support).
• Provide day-to-day support using our digital NBA Content Archive, clipping and distributing real-time links and updates involving NBA programming.
• Contribute as needed as a liaison in the Broadcasting Operations Center for real-time production, programming, operations, and content updates.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays, with a willingness to travel for games and events as needed.

Required Experience/Knowledge:

• Communications or PR background preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of NBA (players, coaches, and teams).
• Knowledge of television industry/social media and streaming landscape; background in sports and/or television/broadcasting preferred.
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Microsoft Office expertise

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Salary Range:

$25/Hourly

Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; short-term disability; mental health coaching/therapy; and sick time.

Eligibility Note: Not all positions are eligible for these benefits; eligibility may vary by role.

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.