Production Manager

Global Sports Jobs Limited; München; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to DAZN

30 days annual leave

Pension contributions up to 3%

Family-friendly community

Learning and development resources

Mobile working options

Internal speaker series and events

Job summary

DAZN seeks a Production Manager (Live Events) to lead on-site delivery of Bundesliga and other domestic productions in Munich, Ismaning, and travel to venues. You will manage crews, coordinate with venue ops and federation partners, and support Champions League productions under the Senior Production Manager.

You will ensure broadcast quality, safety, and timely post-event reporting, while maintaining strong relationships with freelance crews and external partners.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in live sports broadcast production or similar delivery role.
• Experience coordinating freelance production crews across live events.
• Good understanding of venue operations and federation requirements (Bundesliga/DFL).
• Knowledge of live broadcast technology: cameras, audio, replay, graphics, connectivity.
• Familiarity with OB unit operations and remote production setups.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements for live broadcast environments.
• Fluent German and strong English for team/stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Take a leading role in on-the-ground delivery of Bundesliga and domestic live productions, coordinating crew setup and live broadcast execution.
• Coordinate freelance crews across events, including briefings and on-site performance.
• Maintain relationships with venue operations, stadium management, and federation representatives.
• Collaborate with DAZN and domestic federation contacts on camera positions, access zones, and infrastructure.
• Support Champions League and international productions led by Senior Production Manager.
• Ensure productions meet DAZN's broadcast quality standards across all production values.
• Act as on-site first responder to production challenges during Bundesliga and domestic events.
• Ensure health and safety compliance for all production activities at venues.
• Provide post-event production reports covering delivery quality, crew performance, and budget variances.

Skills

Live sports production

On-site production management

Freelance crew coordination

Venue operations knowledge

Health & safety knowledge

German language proficiency

English communication

Tools

Cameras

Audio systems

Graphics workflows

Replay systems

Remote production

Job description

About the Role

The Production Manager (Live Events) is part of DAZN's live event production team in the DACH region, supporting the Senior Production Manager across the full range of live productions. The role has a strong focus on Bundesliga and lower-tier domestic competitions, taking a leading role in on-site delivery and external stakeholder relationships for these events. The Production Manager works within a collaborative team where the Senior Production Manager provides overall leadership and direction across productions including Champions League and international events. The role is based in Munich, with time also spent at the Ismaning office and regular travel for football matches.

Key Responsibilities

• Take a leading role in the on-the-ground delivery of Bundesliga and domestic live productions, managing crew setup, technical checks, rehearsals, and live broadcast execution; contribute to wider production delivery across other competitions.
• Support the coordination and management of freelance crews across live events, with a particular focus on Bundesliga productions, including crew briefings, role assignments, and on-site performance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with venue operations teams, stadium management, and federation representatives for Bundesliga and domestic productions, acting as a reliable and professional point of contact within the framework set by the Senior Production Manager.
• Build a close working relationship with DFL and relevant domestic federation contacts, handling day‑to‑time production topics including camera positions, commentary locations, access zones, and technical infrastructure.
• Actively contribute to Champions League and international productions led by the Senior Production Manager, providing on-site production support and expertise where needed.
• Play an active role in ensuring productions meet DAZN's broadcast quality standards across camera coverage, audio, graphics, and overall production values, and contribute to post-event reviews and feedback processes.
• Act as a dependable first responder for on-site production challenges during Bundesliga and domestic events, handling crew unavailability, equipment failures, or venue access problems with composure and good judgement.
• Ensure all production activities comply with health and safety regulations at venues, including crew welfare, equipment safety, and venue-specific protocols.
• Provide post‑event production reports to the Senior Production Manager, covering delivery quality, crew performance, logistical observations, and budget variances.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in live sports broadcast production, with hands‑on experience in on‑site production management or a similar delivery-focused role.
• Experience working alongside or coordinating freelance production crews across live events.
• A good understanding of venue operations and federation requirements, particularly within the Bundesliga and DFL environment.
• Good working knowledge of live broadcast production technology and workflows — cameras, audio, replay, graphics, and connectivity.
• Familiarity with OB unit operations and remote production setups.
• Working knowledge of health and safety requirements for live broadcast production environments.
• Fluent German language proficiency, with strong English skills for broader team and stakeholder communication.
• Strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Calm and composed under the pressure of live broadcast environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with freelance crews and external stakeholders.
• A collaborative team player who is equally comfortable taking ownership of tasks independently.
• Adaptable and at ease with travel, irregular hours, and the demands of live event production.
• Credible and professional in representing DAZN at venues and with external partners.
• Comfortable taking ownership of productions and stakeholder relationships within an agreed scope.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working on live sports productions at top‑tier venues, ideally including Bundesliga stadiums or equivalent.

Workplace

Based in Munich, with time also spent at the Ismaning office and regular travel for football matches.

Benefits & Perks

• Access to DAZN.
• 30 days' annual leave.
• Pension contributions up to 3%.
• A family-friendly community.
• Learning and development resources.
• Opportunity for mobile working.
• Access to internal speaker series and events.