Talent Lead, Local Media

National Basketball Association (NBA)•Secaucus, NJ

3d•$185,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Lead will oversee the talent vertical within the Local Media organization, responsible for developing and executing the strategy for on-air talent across local game broadcasts, studio programming, and emerging digital formats. This role will lead the identification, development, management, and integration of announcers, analysts, and creator-driven talent to deliver a differentiated and locally relevant fan experience. The Talent Lead will partner closely with Production, Content, Broadcast Integration, and Marketing teams to ensure talent is effectively deployed, strategically aligned, and integrated into evolving production formats across all platforms.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Media, Communications, Business, or a related field preferred
10+ years of experience in sports media, broadcast production, talent management, or related fields
Demonstrated experience managing or leading talent strategies at a network, league, or large-scale media organization
Experience working with both traditional broadcast talent and emerging creator/influencer talent preferred
Significant experience negotiating talent agreements and pricing
Prior experience leading teams and managing complex, multi-market operations
Deep expertise in sports broadcasting, talent management, and live production environments
Strong understanding of evolving media landscape, including digital, streaming, and creator-driven content
Proven ability to lead talent strategy and manage high-profile on-air personalities
Strong editorial judgment and understanding of storytelling and audience engagement
Experience working cross-functionally across production, content, marketing, and partnerships teams
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume, and matrixed organization
Established history of creating a culture of consistent feedback and coaching across all levels
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

Lead the overall talent strategy for Local Media, including announcers, analysts, and creator/influencer talent across all network programming
Oversee talent identification, evaluation, and selection to ensure alignment with local market needs and broader NBA brand objectives
Lead and manage a team responsible for talent strategy, talent operations, and day-to-day coordination, including setting priorities, providing guidance, and supporting performance and development
Manage talent relationships, including onboarding, development, performance feedback, and ongoing engagement
Partner with Talent Production Lead and Game Production Leads to integrate talent seamlessly into live game, studio, and digital productions
Collaborate with Content Planning Lead to expand and operationalize non-traditional and creator-led talent formats
Develop scalable talent models that support centralized and local production across multiple markets
Ensure consistency in talent quality, preparation, and presentation across all productions
Create a culture of consistent coaching and feedback across talent and the full content team
Partner cross-functionally with Programming, Marketing, Partnerships, and Social/Digital Content teams to align talent deployment with content strategy and audience engagement goals
Provide strategic input into new formats, including alternate broadcasts, digital-first productions, and multilingual programming
Monitor industry trends in sports media, talent, and creator ecosystems and recommend innovations to enhance fan experience
Oversee talent-related budgets, contracts coordination (in partnership with Legal/Business Affairs), and resource allocation
Serve as a senior leader within the Local Media organization, contributing to overall production and content strategy