WORK OPTION: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week.
Position Summary The Content Production Lead, Local Media is responsible for the operational execution of the NBA's local game and studio productions as part of the league's Local Media organization. Reporting to the General Manager, this role will lead live production, including game broadcasts, studio programming, talent and content integration, and innovation, ensuring high-quality, consistent, and locally relevant content across all team markets.
This role will oversee production teams, on-air talent workflows, and show execution while partnering closely with Production Technology, Broadcast Engineering & Operations, Programming, and Distribution to deliver a seamless end-to-end viewing experience. The role is critical to elevating the local fan experience, driving viewership, brand affinity, and establishing a new standard for NBA-controlled local broadcasts.
Major Responsibilities- Lead live game and studio production across NBA local markets, ensuring consistent, high-quality execution at scale
- Oversee producers, directors, production managers, content planners, and on-air talent workflows across all local broadcasts
- Establish scalable production models in partnership with Production Technology and Broadcast Engineering
- Drive consistency across markets while enabling team-specific customization and local storytelling
- Partner with Content Planning, Programming & Business Operations to align production with scheduling, priorities, and cross-platform content strategies
- Collaborate with Distribution teams to ensure production output meets platform requirements and optimize viewer experience across linear and digital channels
- Work closely with Production Technology to inform system design based on real-world production needs and workflows to ensure smooth execution of all productions, including clear escalation paths and issue resolution
- Lead talent strategy, negotiation and execution, including announcers, analysts, and integration of player/creator-driven formats
- Develop and scale new content formats, including alternative broadcasts, digital-first productions, and creator-led experiences
- Drive innovation in live production, including graphics, data integration, and enhanced viewing experiences that increase engagement and viewership
- Lead the Content Planning team to execute team-by-team tentpole calendars that are thoughtfully planned, produced, executed and managed across the Local Media team and its partners
- Build and manage production staffing models across markets, balancing centralized and local resources for efficiency and quality
- Create a culture of consistent coaching and feedback across talent and the full content team
- Serve as a key member of the Local Media leadership team, contributing to overall strategy, transformation, and execution under the General Manager
Required Education/Professional Experience - 12+ years of experience in live sports production, including game and/or studio production
- Bachelor's degree in Media Production, Communications, or a related field preferred
- Proven leadership overseeing large-scale, multi-market or network-level production operations
- Experience managing producers, directors, and on-air talent in high-volume live environments
- Demonstrated success leading production organizations through operational change or transformation
- Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, technology, and distribution teams
- Budget management experience across production operations
- Experience negotiating talent and vendor agreements
Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes - Deep expertise in live sports production, including game workflows, control room operations, and storytelling
- Strong editorial judgment and ability to define and maintain production standards at scale
- Experience operating across both traditional broadcast and digital/streaming environments
- Ability to manage high-volume, concurrent live productions with consistency and quality
- Strong leadership and team-building capabilities across distributed production teams
- Established history of creating a culture of consistent feedback and coaching across all levels
- Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, particularly with technology, engineering, and distribution partners
- Experience developing innovative formats and enhancing fan engagement through production
- Strong operational discipline, including planning, staffing, and execution under tight timelines
- Financial acumen, including budget management and resource optimization
Salary Range:$285,000 - $375,000
Job Posting Title:Vice President
Employees currently are eligible to receive an annual discretionary performance bonus, awarded at the sole discretion of the Company and subject to any terms and conditions set by the Company. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company-sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; dental; vision; life/AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; fertility and family-forming assistance; wellbeing allowance; educational assistance; mental health coaching/therapy; tax advantaged accounts such as HSA and healthcare/dependent care FSAs; a 401(k) retirement plan; and time off benefits that include vacation, sick time, and personal days.
