Field Camera Operations Manager

Position Summary This role is responsible for managing all day-to-day requirements of the NBA field camera operations. This individual will lead a team of camera operators, media technicians, and logistics personnel to ensure seamless capture, distribution, and storage of high-quality video content across live broadcasts, digital platforms, and archival systems. The role requires deep expertise in sports production, cutting-edge camera technologies, and media workflows, with a strong emphasis on real-time coordination, innovation, and operational excellence. Major Responsibilities Field Camera Operations Oversee deployment and operation of field camera crews for NBA games, practices, and special events. Ensure optimal camera placement, coverage strategy, and technical quality for all content captured. Collaborate with directors, producers, and technical teams to align camera work with creative vision. Monitor player and team trends to inform scheduling decisions and identify cost-saving multi-game trip opportunities. Media Management Manage the end-to-end media workflow--including ingest, tagging, storage, and retrieval--allowing production teams and broadcast partners near real-time access to field and broadcast melt elements for live production content creation. Implement and maintain distribution processes for managing the flow of field content to all required distribution points. Ensure compliance with metadata standards, rights management, and league policies. Technology & Innovation Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies such as 4K/8K cameras, remote production tools, and AI-driven media tagging. Partner with engineering and IT teams to ensure infrastructure supports high-volume, high-speed media workflows. Drive innovation in mobile production solutions. Logistics & Operations Coordinate travel, equipment allocations, transport, and on-site logistics for field crews. Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and procurement/scheduling of camera and media equipment. Ensure all operations comply with safety, legal, and broadcast standards. #J-18808-Ljbffr ProductionHUB