Production Trainee, Replay Operator

WORK OPTION: In Office

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Position Summary
The Production Trainee, Replay Operator will work closely with the Referee Operations Department, the Basketball Strategy and Analytics Department and the Basketball Operations Department by watching games in real time and flagging actual or potential replay situations, operational situations and statistical data for review by NBA Referee(s) and/or Basketball Operations officials. The position may also perform other video and content work, as directed.

Major Responsibilities

• Assist Replay and NBA Officials while they are reviewing plays
• Identify actual and potential replay situations in real-time
• Track and tag plays of interest
• Denote those plays in the Evertz Video System for further review
• Analyze game action and identify a set of predetermined plays/events
• Communicate with Replay Officials, broadcast partners, officials, courtside statisticians and game operations staff at courtside as necessary

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Superior level of basketball knowledge
• Clear understanding of NBA game rules, including replay triggers
• Basic knowledge of NBA officiating terminology
• Strong computer and technical skills
• Excellent communication skills and active listening skills
• Precise and detail-oriented approach to all tasks
• Playing and/or officiating basketball
• Basketball video analysis
• Must display a passion for the game of basketball

Educational Background

• Bachelor's degree required

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.