Director, Live AVL & Arena Production

OC Sports & Entertainment; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

OC Sports & Entertainment, LLC is seeking a Director of Production to lead AVL for Honda Center live events and sports, including arenas and concerts. The role oversees staff, budgets, and technical roadmaps, while partnering with internal and external stakeholders to deliver safe, high‑quality productions.

Ideal candidates bring 8–10 years of live AVL production in large venues, plus 6+ years in senior management. On-site, with flexible scheduling for event calendars and non‑Ducks events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus.
• 8–10 years of live AVL production experience in a sports arena or major theater.
• 6+ years in a senior management or director-level role leading technical teams.
• Proven budget ownership, CapEx planning, and vendor contract negotiation.
• Deep experience in Live Entertainment Technology and broadcast production.
• Experience as a producer/writer for run-of-show is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set production strategy and standards for all live events.
• Oversee AVL staff scheduling, planning, and on-site execution.
• Lead budget, CapEx planning, and vendor contracts for AVL systems.
• Partner with venue leadership on long-term infrastructure planning.
• Coordinate with event managers, show producers, and external promoters.
• Act as producer/production partner for resource scoping and staffing.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Vendor negotiation

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

AVL production leadership

Run‑of‑show coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree a plus

Tools

Evertz Dream Catcher

Ross Xpression

Yamaha/Dante/QSYS

GrandMA/DMX

Job description

OC Sports & Entertainment, LLC is seeking a Director of Production to lead AVL for Honda Center live events and sports, including arenas and concerts. The role oversees staff, budgets, and technical roadmaps, while partnering with internal and external stakeholders to deliver safe, high‑quality productions.

Ideal candidates bring 8–10 years of live AVL production in large venues, plus 6+ years in senior management. On-site, with flexible scheduling for event calendars and non‑Ducks events.