Programming Acquisition

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 :

Salary Range :  $150,000 - $170,000

Job Posting Title :   Director