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About the Role

NBAT2 is redefining basketball culture at the intersection of gaming, entertainment, and digital experiences. We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Executive Producer to lead the creative and logistical execution of the new 2K League’s live esports broadcasts. This role is responsible for overseeing the entire production lifecycle—from pre-production planning and talent management to live show execution and post-event evaluation.

Responsibilities

Lead and Manage Broadcast Production: Own the end-to-end production of live competitive gaming events, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, team coordination, and execution.
Creative Oversight: Define the creative vision for broadcasts—formatting shows, storytelling strategy, visual identity, graphics packages, and editorial tone.
Management and Leadership: Supervise a cross-functional team of vendors including producers, directors, on-air talent, technical crews, editors, and broadcast engineers.
Talent and Content Development: Work closely with casters, analysts, and influencers to develop show formats, segments, and commentary that elevate viewer engagement and brand consistency.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with the Senior Director, Gaming and Community, League Operations, and the EVP Creative to ensure alignment on broadcast requirements and brand objectives.
Technical Readiness: Ensure that all broadcast systems—audio, video, switching, streaming, and backup redundancies—are in place and functioning properly prior to go-live.
Live Show Execution: Make real-time editorial and production decisions during live events to maintain broadcast quality and audience engagement.
Experiential: Produce and oversee in person gaming competitions at NBA 2K League activations
Post-Production & Evaluation: Partner with the YouTube and social team to identify moments and cut downs for cross platform social distribution.

Requirements

8+ years in gaming and live production, with at least 3 years in a senior or executive producer role
Proven experience producing high-profile live esports broadcasts
Expertise in NBA2K
Deep understanding of competitive gaming and community culture
Experience in producing live gaming competitions in experiential activations
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with experience managing large production teams and multiple stakeholders
Ability to work under pressure, make quick decisions, and pivot as needed during live shows
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Candidates based in NYC preferred, open to candidates in Los Angeles

Skills

live broadcasting
esports ecosystem
live streaming platforms (Twitch, YouTube, Kick)
broadcast production tools (vMix, OBS, Ross, EVS, etc.)

Location

NYC
Los Angeles

Work Type

remote one day per week

Experience Level

senior or executive producer role

Salary/Compensations

$135,000-$165,000

Benefits

eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week
annual discretionary performance bonus
medical
dental
vision
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
a 401(k) retirement plan
time off benefits that include vacation, sick time, and personal days

About the Company

NBAT2 is redefining basketball culture at the intersection of gaming, entertainment, and digital experiences.
We exist off the court, inside the culture, bringing fans into the action in ways never seen before.
From high-energy digital content to real-world activations, we’re building a new kind of entertainment brand where gaming isn’t just part of the experience—it is the experience.
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.
At the NBA, we're passionate about growing and celebrating the game of basketball.
Through the intensity of the game and the amazing athletic skill of our players, we deliver excitement to hundreds of millions of fans around the world.
As a global sports and media business, the NBA is so much more.
While Basketball Operations runs the league's on-court activities, other departments manage relationships with television and digital media partners, develop marketing partnerships with some of the world's most recognizable companies, oversee the licensing of NBA merchandise, and handle a wide range of responsibilities that drive the NBA's success.
Off the court, we're also deeply committed to social responsibility.
NBA Cares leads the league's involvement in addressing important social issues by working with internationally recognized youth-serving organizations that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes.

Equal Opportunity

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.