Broadcast Technology Innovation Manager

Supports the development and implementation of innovative broadcast technologies, production workflows, and localized broadcast experiences across NBA and WNBA Local Media. Reporting to the Broadcast Event & Innovation Lead, it helps translate broader broadcast strategy and innovation priorities into scalable capabilities tailored to the needs of local productions, markets, and audiences. The postholder works shoulder-to-shoulder with GPM Broadcast Strategy and collaborates closely with the Technical Director, Broadcast Engineering, Production Operations, Content Production and Content Planning leads, and the wider GPM Media Operations & Technology organisation, acting as a key connection between broader innovation efforts and Local Media.

• Partner closely with GPM Broadcast Strategy on major broadcast innovation initiatives, translating broader strategies, technologies, and production concepts into applications tailored to NBA and WNBA Local Media.
• Identify opportunities to use technology and production innovation to create more localized and differentiated game broadcasts that reflect the needs, audiences, and opportunities of individual markets.
• Develop concepts and use cases for localized broadcast offerings, exploring how graphics, data, automation, alternate feeds, production tools, content integrations, and emerging technologies can enhance the local fan experience.
• Help develop and evolve the Local Media production innovation roadmap, identifying opportunities, priorities, dependencies, and areas for further exploration, and establish, track, monitor and report on KPIs for Event & Innovation initiatives.
• Research and evaluate emerging broadcast technologies, production models, content formats, and industry trends, including AI-enabled production, automation, cloud and remote production, virtual production, advanced graphics, data-driven storytelling, personalization, and immersive experiences.
• Develop technology briefings, innovation assessments, competitive analyses, recommendations, and use cases that translate emerging developments into actionable opportunities for Local Media.
• Lead implementation of priority broadcast innovation initiatives, translating strategic concepts into defined use cases, workflows, pilots, and scalable operational capabilities.
• Coordinate proofs of concept, demonstrations, pilots, and live production trials, and evaluate results to develop recommendations on scalability, operational impact, localization opportunities, cost, and fan value.
• Partner with Production Operations and other stakeholders to integrate successful innovations into live event and studio workflows and support adoption across Local Media.
• Track innovation initiatives, industry developments, pilots, risks, and outcomes, provide recurring updates and recommendations to the Broadcast Event & Innovation Lead and broader team, and build relationships across GPM and with technology vendors, startups, strategic partners
• And other industry participants.

• 5+ years of experience in broadcast production, production technology, media operations, live sports production, broadcast strategy, innovation, or a related field.
• Experience researching, evaluating, piloting, and/or implementing new broadcast technologies and production workflows.
• Experience developing new production concepts, broadcast experiences, or technology-enabled content offerings.
• Experience supporting complex cross-functional initiatives from concept development through implementation.
• Experience working across production, technology, engineering, content, strategy, or other media functions.
• Strong understanding of live sports production, broadcast workflows, and the evolving media technology landscape.
• Demonstrated curiosity and passion for emerging technology, production innovation, and the future of sports media.
• Ability to think creatively about how technology can enable differentiated, localized, and more engaging broadcast experiences.
• Knowledge of emerging production capabilities such as cloud and remote production, AI and automation, virtual production, advanced graphics, data integration, personalization, and immersive technologies.
• Ability to connect broader broadcast strategies and emerging technologies to practical Local Media use cases and scalable production solutions.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize industry developments and complex information into clear insights and recommendations.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to move innovative concepts from ideation through evaluation, pilots, and implementation.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate ideas and recommendations effectively to creative, strategic, technical, operational, and leadership audiences.
• Strong cross-functional relationship skills and the ability to operate as an effective partner across highly collaborative and matrixed organisations.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity, challenging conventional approaches, experimenting with new ideas, and balancing forward-looking thinking with practical implementation considerations.

• Bachelor's degree in Media, Broadcast Production, Technology, Business, or a related field.
• Experience working with broadcast technology vendors and external partners.
• Live sports production or sports media experience.

• Eligible employees currently have the option of working remotely one day per week.

• Annual discretionary performance bonus, awarded at the sole discretion of the Company and subject to any terms and conditions set by the Company.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 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.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Time off benefits including vacation, sick time, and personal days.