Production Operations Director, Broadcast & Content

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead the operational execution of all broadcast and streaming productions for LOVB.

• Oversee broadcast operations, engineering, and crew management for live events and original content.

• Collaborate with executive producers and production/crewing partners to staff matches.

• Act as the primary point of contact for technical managers across 10 markets and league-run tentpole events.

• Coordinate travel requirements and monitor crew-related issues and achievements.

• Assess operational solutions tailored to different venues and broadcast/streaming formats.

• Manage production enhancements, including live player microphones and POV cameras.

• Ensure dependable end-to-end signal distribution for broadcast and streaming partners.

• Supervise output routing from broadcast to streaming and social media encoding processes.

• Troubleshoot technical problems to prevent disruptions.

• Manage relationships with broadcast production vendors and partners, including evaluations and performance reviews.

• Implement on-site workflows for replay and score/stats data integration.

• Elevate vendor issues to executive producers and leadership as necessary.

• Lead the RFP processes for future production partners.

• Oversee the Live Production Schedule matrix.

• Develop and sustain telecast timelines and workback plans.

• Communicate on-site schedules from call times through fax windows and on-air timeframes.

• Collaborate with team event managers and venue operators on broadcast setup schedules.

• Confirm inputs, approvals, deliverables, and match broadcast schedules.

• Keep stakeholders informed on schedule updates.

• Deliver productions within budget and manage production partner expenses.

• Create budget tracking templates and review vendor invoices.

• Survey venues and document broadcast/streaming capabilities.

• Define physical space requirements for broadcasting.

• Confirm venue power, internet, telecommunications, and transmission capabilities.

• Coordinate logistical needs, including parking, credentials, catering, overnight security, and restrooms.

• Operationalize workflows for both original and non-live match content.

• Identify clearance requirements and collaborate with legal to secure releases.

• Assess vendor and partner performance and implement process enhancements.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 8–10+ years of experience in production management, with substantial experience in live sports production.

• Proven expertise in broadcast operations, engineering, and crew management for live events.

• Familiarity with production switcher capabilities and audio consoles.

• Experience working with venues that have diverse infrastructure capabilities.

• Demonstrated ability to create and implement detailed timelines and workback plans.

• Strong verbal, written, and negotiation skills.

• Experience in managing production budgets and vendor relationships.

• Willingness and ability to travel as required by the event schedule.

• Proven capability to manage, lead, and motivate full-time and/or freelance operations personnel with clear goal-setting and timeline deliverables.

• Extensive hands-on experience in live sports production is essential.

• A strong track record in managing complex production logistics across multiple venues.

• Ability to operate a computer and use a keyboard, mouse, and video conferencing tools effectively.

• Proficient in clear communication via video, phone, and written channels.

• Bachelor's degree in Production, Broadcasting, Media, or a related field is preferred.

• Experience in volleyball is a plus, but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible remote work arrangement.

• Opportunities for travel to meetings, matches, and other business-related events.

• Chance to help shape the broadcast and content experience for a rapidly growing professional sports league.