Programming Acquisition

REQ ID:  12114
LOCATION: 

Secaucus, NJ, United States of America(US), 07094

WORK OPTION: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week. 

 

Position Summary:  

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Director of Programming Acquisition for the NBA App and NBA TV to lead the strategy, development, and acquisition of projects that align with our vision and brand voice for the NBA’s content platforms. This role involves expanding the platforms’ audience base by fostering relationships with agents, producers, teams and talent in the creative community. This role will work closely with the Production and NBA App teams to analyze pitches and submissions and represent the NBA in talent and casting approvals.

 

The ideal candidate will have a deep passion for NBA basketball, a keen understanding of the media landscape, and a strong ability to create engaging, high-quality programming that resonates with viewers. The ideal candidate will maintain alertness to potential programming acquisitions and ideas and provide leadership and creative direction throughout the programming process. This role requires a dynamic professional with advanced knowledge of real-time sports productions, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

 

Major Responsibilities:  

 

  • Develop and acquire projects that align with the NBA TV and Direct-to-Consumer portfolios, vision, and brand voice to expand the network's audience base and increase viewership
  • Develop and maintain industry relationships, foster relationships with agents, producers and talent, in the creative community to attract scripts, talent, programming concepts, and properties that will enhance the channel's lineup and library
  • Work with the Production team in analyzing pitches and submissions to determine which projects are appropriate and financed for development
  • Represent the NBA App and NBA TV in final talent and casting approvals, act as liaison between network clients, production, and distribution
  • Collaborates cross-functionally with Production, Partnerships, and Marketing teams to execute projects through completion
  • Work with the production management team to manage budgets, schedules, staffing, contracts, and logistics on more complex or strategically significant productions
  • Maintains alertness to potential programming acquisitions and ideas from many sources; options material; pays particular attention to innovative concepts and programming trends to drive viewership
  • Works closely with the Head of Production, NBA TV, and the NBA App to provide leadership and creative direction to the entire programming process

 

 

Required Skills/Knowledge:  

  • Bachelor's degree in Broadcasting, Communications, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience working in scripted development at a network, studio, or OTT-provider

 

Salary Range: $150,000 - $170,000 

Job Posting Title: Director 

 

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.


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