Broadcast Operations Coordinator

Pacers Sports & Entertainment

Broadcast Operations Coordinator managing broadcast logistics and production operations for live and recorded events. Collaborating with teams to ensure seamless broadcasts across Pacers Sports & Entertainment.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeIndianapolis • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate all aspects of daily PS&E broadcast production, both live and recorded, ensuring all elements are properly timed and integrated.
Responsibilities include creating broadcast schedules, securing and scheduling production facilities and resources (e.g., trucks, crews), coordinating broadcast travel, building daily rundowns, and overseeing pre-production, live broadcast execution, and post-production activities.
Coordinate and facilitate broadcast operational needs and requests of non-Pacers Sports & Entertainment broadcast partners, including national NBA/WNBA broadcasts, visiting team broadcasts, and external events (e.g., NCAA, Big Ten, IHSAA).
Serve as a point of contact for League (NBA/WNBA/G League) broadcast requirements, ensuring all television, streaming, and radio obligations are communicated, coordinated, and executed effectively.
Assist with scheduling and operational needs for broadcast and in-arena production, including staffing, control room usage, and coordination of radio engineers for both home and away games.
Manage broadcast credentials and access, including compiling and distributing credentials for production staff, maintaining master credential lists, and coordinating with Gainbridge Fieldhouse Production, Facilities, and Security teams.
Coordinate and oversee payroll timekeeping, billing, and financial tracking associated with broadcast production, including production facilities, remote units, crews, part-time staff, and announcers; ensure accurate coding and processing of expenses.
Maintain operational systems and logistics supporting broadcast execution, including engineering contact lists for road markets, DirecTV and viewing distribution lists for internal stakeholders, and communication of game schedules and access details to executives.
Oversee production equipment and studio assets, including inventory management and check-in/check-out processes to ensure readiness and accountability of all production resources.
In every position, each employee is expected to align with PS&E's mission and core values along with actively participating in company-sponsored community outreach programs.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree from a four-year college or university preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in broadcast production, broadcast operations, or related field, preferably within a live sports or entertainment environment.
Experience managing budgets, billing, payroll, or expense tracking related to production activities preferred.
Working knowledge of radio and television broadcasting, including standards and practices associated with NBA/WNBA or professional sports production environments.
Strong understanding of live broadcast workflows, including pre-production planning, live event execution, and post-production processes (rundowns, scheduling, resource coordination, etc.).
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, live-event environment with strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with internal teams, external partners, league representatives, and broadcast personnel.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar business tools (Excel, Word, Outlook); familiarity with broadcast scheduling, timecard, or billing systems preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

Broadcast ProductionLive Broadcast WorkflowsPre-Production PlanningPost-Production ProcessesExpense Tracking

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProject ManagementEffective Communication