Senior Video Coordinator

This position is within a unionized bargaining unit and union membership will be required. Assignment end dates are tentative and subject to change.

Position Summary:

The Live Content Senior Video Coordinator position is responsible for any live content created for the NBA’s social and digital platforms.

Major Responsibilities:

• Grow a Live Content menu that can support the NBA’s existing Digital, Linear, and Social Platforms

• Help the NBA innovate in the Live Content Space as new technology and platforms are popping up regularly.

• Lead Productions both on site and virtually from the NBA’s New Jersey office ranging in scope from smaller footprints all the way up to multi-camera full production of games for streaming platforms.

• Play a key role in the NBA’s Future Starts Now coverage of live grassroots basketball games across the country.

• Help develop content plans during tentpole events and work closely with publishing teams to determine best experiences for the users of our platforms.

• Work closely with the partnerships team to activate sold content around tentpole events during the season.

• Develop a live content offering for NBATV

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• 10+ Years experience producing complex live broadcasts from pre-production through post, including run-of-show creation, rehearsals, live execution, and debriefs.

• Expert knowledge of cameras, switchers, audio consoles, encoders, intercom, routing, and signal flow (SDI, NDI, SMPTE, Dante, etc.) Must be an expert with VMix software.

• Hands-on experience with streaming platforms and CDNs (YouTube Live, Twitch, Vimeo, custom RTMP workflows), including redundancy, latency management, and failover strategies.

• Ability to confidently call live shows, direct camera ops and technical crew, manage timing, and make real-time decisions under pressure.

• Direct experience producing live sports broadcasts, with a strong understanding of game flow, timing, replay workflows, officiating considerations, and the unique pace and pressure of sports environments. The ideal candidate is also deeply knowledgeable about the NBA.

• Strong understanding of live audio mixing, intercom systems, and troubleshooting audio issues in real time.

• Experience building and leading production teams (in-house and freelance), coordinating vendors, and managing multiple stakeholders during live events.

• Demonstrated ability to anticipate failures, build contingency plans, and resolve issues instantly without disrupting the audience experience.

• Expertise in creating detailed tech rundowns, stage plots, signal flow diagrams, camera plots, and production schedules.

• Comfortable producing both physical live events and fully remote / hybrid productions using tools like Zoom, Teams, or bespoke remote workflows.

• Strong editorial judgment—understands pacing, graphics, transitions, and camera language to keep live content engaging and professional. Experience/examples required showing ability to build live show rundowns.

• Familiarity with tools such as VMix, Livestream Studio, Tagboard, or similar for lower thirds, stingers, and media playback.

• Strong knowledge of the live streaming capabilities, limitations, and best practices across major social platforms, including Facebook, X (Twitter), YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitch.

• Proven ability to manage and oversee live production budgets, including forecasting costs, negotiating with vendors, tracking spend, and delivering projects on time and on budget without compromising production quality.

• Proven ability to remain composed, focused, and decisive in high-stakes, time-critical live environments.

Salary Range:

$39.75/hr

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