Media Operations Manager (Projects)

DFL; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization is seeking a Media Operations Manager to enhance broadcast services. The role involves strategic project management, supporting operations, and collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in sports broadcasting and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Senior Production Management or Broadcast Operations.
• Confident project manager with strong interpersonal skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of connectivity and signal systems for broadcasts.
• Support Head of Media Operations with strategic projects.
• Attend Clubs and matchdays for relationship management.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Broadcasting department at the Premier League is looking for a Media Operations Manager to join the existing Broadcast Operations and Access Team. Reporting into the Senior Media Operations Manager (Projects), the Media Operations Manager will help to provide a best-in-class service to our Rightsholders and Clubs. This role will primarily focus on strategic projects as well as providing support to the Head of Media Operations and Innovation when required.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an experienced team of broadcasting experts at the Premier League. The role would suit a driven, ambitious, and personable candidate with excellent communication skills and a strong background in Senior Production Management or a relevant Broadcast Operations role within a Sports Broadcasting business.

Who we are

The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in over 900 million homes in 189 countries.

We have a wide variety of responsibilities. These include organising the competition and its Handbook as well as managing the centralised broadcast and commercial rights. The work we do in conjunction with the Clubs also goes far beyond the 90 minutes. We support and provide a framework for youth development, we protect the organisation’s intellectual property, support the wider game and community programmes, undertake international development work and liaise with governing bodies and other leagues.

The Premier League is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.

Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week. Where possible, you will attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements.

The Role

• Provide management and planning support to the Head of Media Operations and Innovation for future Broadcast facilities requirements
• Support the Senior Media Operations Manager with Operations Working Groups and Stadium facilities delivery (Section K)
• Manage the delivery of connectivity/signal delivery systems, integration of Broadcast Cable Infrastructure and camera platform design
• Manage a number of International Broadcaster quarterly meetings, including all meeting preparation and follow up actions
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to manage matchday activation for Premier League and Rights Holder Influencer/VIP/Celebrity activations
• Regularly attend Clubs and matchday to support knowledge growth/understanding and Club/Broadcaster relationships
• Support the Head of Media Operations and Innovation on all Premier League International events. Manage the Broadcast Operation requirements for these events, such as Summer Series USA/Asia Trophy. This will include onsite delivery.
• Working with the Head of Media Operations and Innovation, provide support for Innovation delivery and attend bi-weekly meetings
• With the Senior Media Operations Manager, design and develop the future needs of Match Manager Programme (long term)
• Design and implement new systems to support Broadcast information and delivery (to Clubs, Premier League and Broadcasters)
• Assist with and maintain Match Manager andRightsholder paperwork, as appropriate within the cycle
• Support and assist the wider team with Matches, facilities briefings, promoted Club work and new stadium and design as required
• Support with any new projects/process and the wider team as and when required

Role Requirement

• Significant experience working in a Senior Production Management role or a relevant Broadcast Operations role within a Sports Broadcasting business. The preferred candidate would have experience in both areas
• Previous Outside Broadcast or Senior Production Management experience, including in-depth knowledge of connectivity and signal delivery systems, broadcast cable infrastructure and camera platform requirements
• Confident project manager who can motivate others around them
• Well-connected within the Sports industry and ideally, with Premier League Rightsholders
• Exceptional attention to detail and deadlines, taking pride in the quality of work produced
• Strong interpersonal and literacy skills with the ability to interact well with people at all levels
• Ability to read situations sensitively and intelligently with an understanding of strategic context (knowing when to persist and when not to)
• Resilient and calm manner. Tactful and diplomatic
• Work calmly under pressure and has a keen, can-do attitude
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (especially Microsoft Visio but also Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Regular weekend working is a requirement of the role and there will be offsite meetings that require travelling away from the main London office

Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who are or may be at risk of harm.

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About The Premier League

The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in 900 million homes in 189 countries.

We have a wide variety of responsibilities. These include organising the competition and its Handbook as well as managing the centralised broadcast and commercial rights. The work we do in conjunction with the Clubs also goes far beyond the 90 minutes. We support and provide a framework for youth development, we protect the organisation’s intellectual property, support the wider game and community programmes, undertake international development work and liaise with governing bodies and other leagues.

The Premier League is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.