Broadcast Operations Manager

Warner Bros. Entertainment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company seeks an Olympic Operations Manager to coordinate high-quality broadcast coverage across Olympic events. The role requires extensive experience in live sports production and the ability to manage large-scale operations under pressure. Candidates should be prepared for a hybrid work model that includes both remote and in-office responsibilities. Join a diverse and inclusive team committed to excellence in sports broadcasting.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Inclusive work environment

Opportunity to work on international events

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in live sports broadcast production, preferably in Olympic environments.
• Strong understanding of international broadcast operations.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale productions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operational planning and execution of Olympic sports production.
• Support logistics for WBD ENG crews across Olympic venues.
• Liaise with stakeholders to manage complex production schedules.

Skills

Live sports broadcast production

International broadcast operations

Leadership skills

Technical workflows

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Olympic Operations Manager – Games Time Role

Reports to: Director of Olympic Operations with a direct line to VP Creative Content

Location: London and Milan

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Role Overview

The Broadcast Operations Manager for Olympic Sports is responsible for assisting in the co-ordination and delivery of high-quality broadcast coverage across multiple Olympic disciplines. This role ensures seamless execution of live and recorded content, working closely with international stakeholders, production teams, editorial leads and technical teams to uphold the standards and spirit of the Olympic Games.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Games Planning & Coordination

• Assist in the operational planning and execution of WBD Olympic sports production, including both venue-based and remote productions.
• Support the preparation and coordination of Venue Planning Meetings, ensuring alignment on coverage plans and the latest production updates.
• Work closely with the Broadcast Information, Bookings, Venue Planning and Production Logistics Team.
• Maintain clear communication with WBD Olympic stakeholders including Market Leads, Editorial Leads, Production, Engineering, Operations, and IT teams.
• Manage complex production schedules across multiple venues and WBD broadcast platforms.
• Collaborate with the Health & Safety Manager to ensure all documentation and protocols are in place and work with our teams to ensure all policies are adhered to.
• Ensure all vendor contracts are in place in advance of the Games.
• Prepare for handover to Games-Time Venue Managers and Coordinators by:
  • Producing pre-Games venue call sheets
  • Creating and maintaining production schedules for each WBD Olympic venue
  • Ensuring teams are briefed on Games-time operational procedures as outlined in the OBS Games-Time Guide and WBD Broadcast Manual
  • Contribute towards the handover of venues to Broadcast Venue Managers and Co-ordinators

Games-Time Operations

• Liaise with the VP of Creative Content to support logistics for WBD ENG crews across Olympic venues and key Winter Olympic locations.
• Work closely with WBD Broadcast Venue Management teams to ensure smooth venue operations.
• Maintain clear communication with editorial leads, venue producers, and venue managers.
• Support WBD Broadcast Venue Managers and Coordinators in producing daily production schedules and managing event logistics.
• Coordinate with the bookings team to distribute supplementary access devices (e.g., camera stickers, bibs, armbands, QR codes, VAPPs, SAPs).
• Liaise with Central Services and Operations teams to support workforce wellbeing.
• Ensure full compliance with OBS and MiCo Games-time guidelines.
• Support the Production Logistics team with load-in/load-out operations to ensure timely delivery of equipment and supplies.
• Assist production teams with venue navigation and basic troubleshooting.
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety protocols across venues and remote productions.
• Ensure timely processing of crew and freelance payments, liaising with payment departments and tracking costs for accurate budget reconciliation.
• Raise supplier Purchase Orders

Skills & Experience Required:

• Extensive experience in live sports broadcast production, preferably within Olympic or multi-sport environments.
• Strong understanding of international broadcast operations, technical workflows, and venue logistics.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale, multi-location productions under pressure.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with host broadcast operations and rights-holder coordination.
• Knowledge of IP-based production, remote workflows, and cloud-based media management.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work flexible hours during Games time.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills, precise attention to detail and methodical approach to work

This role requires a flexible approach to the working day as the daily working hours will largely be governed by the Olympic Games competition schedule.

Please note that this document provides a general overview of the role. Responsibilities may evolve as required by the needs of the business.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

If you’re passionate about sports, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to be part of something extraordinary, we’d love to hear from you.

Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

How We Get Things Done

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Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

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