Director, NBA Operations - NBC Sports

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Director, NBA Operations reports to the Vice President, NBA Operations and will be responsible for managing NBA on NBC. 

Responsibilities

• Act as an effective communication conduit between Remote Operations Management, Production teams, and league contacts.
• Manage a team of Production Managers supporting NBA.
• Partner with arena / stadium / and or tournament personnel regarding mobile unit arrival and schedule.
• Oversee credentials, logistics such as compound set-up, security, catering, transportation, flight and hotel adjustments and report crew hours.
• Hire and partner with payroll to ensure correct and timely payment to the crew.
• Director, NBA Operations works closely with Production, Talent, and with the show’s Technical Manager.
• Manages multiple budgets in coordination with the show’s Producer and Finance. This includes ensuring all costs are accounted for and bills are paid.
• Oversee hotel block bookings.
• Oversees the shows’ crew schedule and provides support for Production, Talent needs; must work closely with studio team.
• Travel onsite to remote NBA events.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 8+ years’ experience working on production or related projects
• Proven knowledge of equipment and the equipment process as well as all procedures that are needed for various production projects
• Must have the ability to work effectively with persons at all levels within the internal organization and with those outside of the organization
• Prior experience on high-level productions
• Must be willing to learn internal systems 
• Experience with unions

Desired Characteristics

• Prior experience working with the NBA and venues
• Resourceful, organized, highly dependable, and efficient
• Ability to adapt with last minute changes
• Ability to multitask with a keen attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment (able to build strong relationships and facilitate collaboration across both internal and external departments/vendors)
• Time management and organizational skills
• Strong problem solver, able to professionally handle high pressure and time sensitive situations; knowing when to escalate
• Excellent professional oral and written communication skills
• Flexibility with hours/weekends/holidays

Additional Requirements

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered 
• Willingness to travel, work late and across weekends, at times with short notice
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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