General Summary: The Digital Platforms Manager manages and supports NLL technology platforms and relationships with vendors servicing broadcast, commercial, digital, social, and lacrosse operations. The Digital Platforms Manager supports the SVP, Technology and Broadcast Operations by day-to-day management of League technology; managing platform metrics reports; updating non-editorial website content and managing communication and relationships with the League’s vendors and teams to ensure the performance of the NLL’s digital products.
Principle Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manages, and services all technology platforms to support broadcast production including cloud-based platforms, transmission, and distribution partners.
- Coordinates requirements and communications with League’s technology partners and vendors.
- Manages content and operations of the League’s video streaming platform.
- Manages the back-end administration of league web/mobile platforms.
- Manages maintenance and monitoring of technology platforms in support of League operations including, cloud-based production platforms, streaming and analytics platforms, league data operations, officials’ microphones, official reviews, and game analysis platforms.
- Overall product management of the League’s website, NLL.com, content management system, non-editorial content, and coordination with the League’s web development and site-hosting agency.
Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities
- Significant experience (3-4 years in digital and project management).
- Knowledge of content management systems (WordPress); video streaming platforms; cloud-native software (SAAS) platforms.
- Familiarity with HTML and back-end web production
- Familiarity working in sports and breaking news environments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong computer skills, including experience with content management systems
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and problem solve
- Experience in live on-site and remote production workflows is a plus.
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum 3+ years of related technology, broadcast operations, and product management
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, based on broadcast production schedule
- Discipline to represent the league well in all content.
- Passion for creating best-in-class sports productions.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and departments
- Experience in preparing analytical metrics reports and presentations
- Ability to prioritize and multitask, managing multiple projects with tight timelines
- A team-oriented mindset and an ability to relate to others and develop sound relationships
- Leads with passion for the league’s culture, fans, and partners
- Ability to be a good listener and a team player is essential
- Must be able to establish strong working relationships with people throughout the digital ecosystem and identify collaboration opportunities between departments and member teams when possible
- Determined work ethic with a passion for delivering on group and individual objectives.
- Must have strong quantitative skills
- Must have knowledge of major social media platforms and related strategies
- Sets clear priorities and can reposition resources to effectively meet team goals
- Previous experience working with following platforms is a plus: BitFire Networks, Viz Flowics, Grabyo, WordPress, Quickbase, online video platforms (OVPs); data APIs
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
General office environment. Remote. No extraordinary physical demands required. Some stress may occur when tight deadlines are required.
Travel Demands:
Occasional
Positions Supervised:
None
Reports To:
SVP, Technology and Broadcast Operations
Disclaimer: The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the position.
The NLL offers company paid medical insurance and participation in 401k. This position can work remotely, however, the organization may return to an in-person office environment in the future.
Founded in 1986, the NLL ranks third in average attendance for pro indoor sports worldwide, behind only the NHL and NBA. The League is comprised of 14 franchises across the United States and Canada. For more information, visit NLL.com and find @NLL on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
When applying, please be sure to include a cover letter with your salary expectations for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, however only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are interested or know someone who is, please send resume with cover letter and salary requirement to [email protected]. Please reference Manager, Business Development.
The National Lacrosse League is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
