Entry Level Sports Photographer Jobs in Rutherford, NJ

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment creates bold, authentic, and unforgettable experiences that redefine sports, entertainment, and hospitality, The Brooklyn Way. As the parent company of marquee properties including the Brooklyn Nets, NY Liberty and Barclays Center, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment operates at the intersection of live entertainment, premium hospitality, and community engagement.   

As it expands its existing portfolio, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment now includes BK Mag, Brooklyn Wine Club, and a hospitality business developing several location-based entertainment properties.   

Whether on the court, on stage, or in the workplace, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment is driven by a pursuit of excellence-constantly evolving, innovating, and pushing boundaries to elevate its business and expand its fan base. The company is deeply committed to fostering a culture of belonging and inclusion, both internally and across its communities, ensuring that every interaction reflects its values of growth mindset, integrity, accountability and care.  

We are guided by our core values: 

• Integrity: Be intellectually honest at all times. Demonstrate the highest professional and ethical standards.
• Care: Care for everything and everyone around us. Practice empathy, respect, and inclusion to promote an environment of excellence and success.
• Growth Mindset: Develop ourselves and those around us. Experiment, learn, and improve from everything we do.
• Accountability: Deliver on our word, take responsibility for our actions, and work in the interest of our team.

SUMMARY

The Production Coordinator is the executional engine of the BKSE Content Production team. This is an entry-level role built for someone who wants to learn the full scope of sports and entertainment content production - from pre-production logistics through post-production delivery. The Production Coordinator keeps daily content moving across the Brooklyn Nets, New York Liberty, and Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment properties, and makes sure every produced asset gets to the right place on time.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Production Support

• Coordinate single-day shoots, event coverage, and standard production requests across both franchises and BKSE
• Handle pre-production logistics - location, call sheets, gear, and load-in details
• Act as on-site PA or production support during shoots
• Support the Senior Director & Senior Manager on larger, multi-day productions

Post-Production and Asset Delivery

• Work with the Media Management team to source footage, music, and reference materials for active edits
• Coordinate upload links, review links, and file transfers across platforms
• Manage edit review rounds and consolidate stakeholder feedback for editors
• Organize and catalog assets after every project

Light Editing

• Execute quick-turn edits across properties
• Resize assets for different platforms as needed
• Add subtitles, end cards, and minor patches to existing edits

Gameday Production Support

• Maintain the gameday production tracker and keep statuses current
• Manage credential requests for gameday freelancers and production staff
• Provide on-site production support on game nights as needed
• Coordinate with the Photography team on shared logistics

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• 1-2 years of experience in video production, content coordination, or a related field - internship experience counts
• College degree preferred

WHO YOU ARE

• Eager to learn the full production process in a fast-paced sports and entertainment environment
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple tasks at once without dropping the ball
• Clear communicator - written and verbal
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects) preferred
• Comfortable working evenings, weekends, and holidays for games and events

COMPENSATION

$66,500 - $70,000

Full-time employees are eligible for a robust slate of total rewards, including:

• Bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; HSA and FSA eligibility
• 401k Employer Match at 4%
• Competitive PTO policy & Company Holidays
• Parental leave policy eligible after 6 months of service
• Access to events at Barclays Center, subject to ticket availability
• Free lunch onsite Monday - Thursday; onsite barista bar
• And more!

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role is based in our corporate headquarters in Brooklyn and requires flexibility to support projects that may occur in the evenings, weekends, or holidays.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion/creed, gender, gender identity, transgender status, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage, immigration, or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, height and weight, arrest or conviction record, caregiver status, credit history, unemployment status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, and sex offenses, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local laws. 

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