Workflow Development, NBATV

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Position Summary:

In this role you will support NBATV & NBATV International by building, maintaining, and improving workflow tools that streamline scheduling grid creation, programming production support, asset management, distribution, streamlined communications, tracking and automated reporting.  This position will work directly with the Programming/Scheduling team to support day-to-day scheduling and trafficking, as well as the Content Productions and Operations teams to define and manage workflows and processes supporting downstream creation, management and distribution of all NBATV programming.

Major Responsibilities:

• Maintain, monitor, and improve NBATV and NBATVi workflows and processes
• Support NBATV grid creation, asset management and distribution workflows, including tracking, validation and program trafficking
• Build spreadsheet- and script-based tools, leveraging data to drive automation and improve workflow efficiency
• Build and support production operations workflows and process for all NBATV programmed content
• Automate recurring reports and summarize operational data
• Clean up and organize data across projects and content pipelines
• Troubleshoot workflow issues and reduce repetitive manual tasks
• Follow technology trends to enhance current processes
• Willingness to work nights and/or weekends when necessary

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Strong basketball knowledge and familiarity with NBA content workflows
• High proficiency in Google Sheets & Excel
• Experience with functions, data structures, and data analysis
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Highly responsive, proactive, and able to own tasks independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Experience:

• Knowledge of Google Apps Script, Python, JavaScript, or similar
• Understanding of APIs, web scraping, and basic web app concepts
• Comfort with automation and workflow-building tools

Educational Background Required:

• Bachelor’s degree required

Salary Range:

$80,000 - $90,000

Job Posting Title:

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About the NBA

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball. Built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2024-25 season featured a record-tying 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries. NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.3 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA’s global social responsibility platform, partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in the areas of education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness.