Broadcast Venue Manager (BVM)

• Job Title / Function : Broadcast Venue Manager (BVM)
• Department : Venue Management (VM), part of the Broadcast Sites, Operations & Services Division
• Reports to : Senior Broadcast Venue Manager (SBVM)
• Place of work : Miami
• Type of contract : Full time

Purpose

The BVM is part of the Host Broadcast (HB) Venue Management team in Miami and plays a key role in managing the various FIFA projects in the United States, Mexico and Canada in 2025 and 2026, being the Mundial de Clubes FIFA 2025 (MCF25) and the FIFA World Cup 2026 (FWC26).

Working from the HBS Miami offices, the main responsibility of the BVM is the planning, development, implementation and operations of the various Broadcast Venue Management related aspects at assigned stadiums, in close consultation with the Senior Broadcast Venue Manager (SBVM) and the other BVMs working on the projects.

For both events, the BVM joins the Broadcast Venue Management team at one stadium as of the start of the broadcast set-up, throughout operations, until successful dismantling and removal of the broadcast installations post event.

Main Responsibilities

Preparation

• During the planning cycle be responsible for the assigned stadiums to prepare and plan the broadcast overlay, consistent TV production facilities for HBS and all required service elements for the broadcasters, in close cooperation with the various HBS departments, FIFA, as well as other stakeholders.
• Be the key point of contact for all internal and external counterparts during the planning phase for the assigned stadiums.
• Oversee the development of the stadium layouts towards the finalisation, in close cooperation with the HBS CAD Manager and HBS CAD Operator.
• Work in cooperation with the HBS Broadcast Engineering department to ensure efficient integration of all broadcast aspects at each of the stadiums.
• Liaise with the HBS Production department to ensure that all TV production related requirements are prepared for and delivered, to guarantee a smooth and successful broadcast coverage.
• Work in cooperation with the HBS Booking department to prepare and ensure the delivery of all services to the broadcasters at each stadium.
• Cooperate with the HBS Logistics department to ensure that all logistical arrangements for the HBS crew and equipment are planned in detail and implemented accordingly.
• Attend site inspections, prepare site visit reports and ensure efficient follow up on all aspects identified.
• Use all HBS project-related tools to ensure a consistent approach.
• Monitor the project plans as well as the readiness of all facilities provided by FIFA on the basis of agreed timelines.
• Contribute to writing the Operational Guidelines, Broadcast Operational Plan and other required content to document the project and instruct operational teams that join for event time.
• Contribute and participate in the training sessions with the event time BVMs.

Operations

• Join the HBS Venue Management team at one stadium during the MCF25 and FWC26 operational periods and contribute to the management of the HBS team at the venue during event time.
• Ensure the implementation of venue facilities as agreed with various HBS departments.
• Manage successful operations of TV production facilities for HBS and the broadcasters at the stadium.
• Plan and contribute to regular meetings with the HBS venue management personnel.
• Work closely with the various FIFA Functional Areas (FAs).
• Develop daily run sheets with all occurrences for the day using the HBS Ceres tool.
• Contribute to the daily reports using the HBS reporting tool.
• Broadcast knowledge through a similar experience in the same field is essential.
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to achieve HBS goals.
• Good management skills and ability to build a cooperative atmosphere.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills to address client needs and deliver value-added services.
• Ability to review and align with local venue operators, and internal and external counterparts.
• Process oriented, out-of-the-box approach.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker, customer service oriented.
• Analytical skills, ability to pay particular attention to detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with working in a project management environment.
• Used to work with people from different nationalities, languages, and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work under pressure, remain calm, and composed.
• Knowledge of, and used working with, Microsoft 365.