Lead Specialist, Broadcast Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida, +5 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee technical production operations at NHL and NBA venues across the United States and Canada.

• Collaborate with league broadcast representatives, venue contacts, crewing agencies, specialized camera suppliers, and mobile production truck service providers.

• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation ('tech books') for each broadcast and respective team.

• Manage transmission bookings and share transmission information with production crews.

• Act as the main point of contact for engineering teams concerning transmission setups, intercom systems, and technical troubleshooting.

• Assess and enhance production processes to boost efficiency and cost-effectiveness while ensuring high-quality broadcasts.

• Utilize industry vendor connections to optimize broadcast operations and negotiate budget-friendly service contracts.

• Facilitate communication among executive leadership, internal teams, and external collaborators.

• Guarantee adherence to established production protocols and operational standards.

• Assist in production budgeting, technical planning, crew management, and operational initiatives across various sports properties.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Production, Communications, Engineering, Media Operations, or a similar field is preferred; equivalent education and experience combinations will be considered.

• Typically requires over 8 years of experience in live sports broadcast production, technical operations, or a related domain.

• Willingness to travel up to 25% throughout the United States and Canada.

• Availability to adjust to shifting priorities, project modifications, and live production needs.

• Capacity to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and other necessary times.

• Experience in supporting live sports broadcasts, technical operations, remote productions, or similar broadcast settings.

• Strong collaborative leadership approach with the ability to influence and garner cooperation across various organizational levels and with external partners.

• Excellent project management, organizational, and multitasking abilities.

• Resourceful and adaptable in dynamic, live-event settings.

• Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities.

• Proven experience in developing and presenting business recommendations and operational strategies to leadership.

• Demonstrated ability to establish credibility and foster partnerships with executive leadership, peers, and external stakeholders.

• Exceptional written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to operational excellence.

🏝️ Benefits

• Preferred remote work locations include Ohio, Nevada, Utah, Florida, Tennessee, or Michigan.

• Travel up to 25% is required, including trips throughout the United States and Canada.

• Equal employment opportunities are provided.

• Reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with recognized disabilities.