Director, Production (OCSE)

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

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Mission: To be a place where the everyday becomes extraordinary - and the potential is unlimited. Where every experience can change you

Vision: We are the gathering place of Orange County

Values: Be Safe | Do the Right Thing | Be Generous | Include Everyone | Make it Easy | Be Bold

Job Title: Director, Production (OCSE)

Pay Details: The annual base salary range for this position in California is $130,000 to $160,000 per year. The starting pay for the successful candidate depends on various job-related factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education/training, internal value, peer equity, external market demands, and organizational considerations.

The Director, Production, leads the management and execution of all arena Audio, Video, and Lighting (AVL) systems for Honda Center live events and sports, including hockey, basketball, volleyball, boxing, concerts, and private corporate events. This hands‑on role oversees AVL staff scheduling, production planning, technical workflows, event‑day execution, and run‑of‑show support as needed. Ensure operational efficiency of the broadcast control rooms, LED video displays, sound reinforcement systems, and lighting infrastructure. In addition to owning departmental budgets, informing arena capital planning, and the long‑term technical roadmap, the Director also serves as a producer and strategic production partner for internal stakeholders and external clients, recommending appropriate AVL solutions, aligning stakeholders and vendors, defining scope and resource requirements. The ideal candidate combines strong AVL leadership with producer‑level judgment, helping partners make informed technical and creative decisions while delivering safe, efficient, and high‑quality event experiences across Honda Center and other OCVIBE properties as required.

Responsibilities

Strategic & Technical Operations

• Set the technical production strategy and standards for all live sports, tournaments, and entertainment events
• Partner with senior venue leadership on long‑term AVL infrastructure planning, technology upgrades, and system architecture decisions
• Oversee Media Technology Specialists’ programming, configuration, and troubleshooting of venue LED fascia boards, concession menus, IPTV, and main video scoreboards
• Own broadcast control room strategy for in‑venue presentation and external streaming, including vendor and rights‑holder relationships
• Serve as executive point of contact with event managers, show producers, arena operations, and external promoters to ensure technical readiness across all events
• Serve as a producer and production partner for stakeholders defining resources and staffing requirements

Team Leadership & Crew Management

• Work closely with the Anaheim Ducks production team to recruit, train, develop, schedule, and supervise a pool of freelance AVL technicians and event day crew.
• Set staffing structure and assign leadership over technical directors, replay operators, camera operators, and all AVL techs for non‑Ducks events
• Champion a collaborative, high‑performance department culture centered on safety, precision, and accountability
• Lead performance management, mentorship, and career development for managers and technical staff department‑wide

Budget, Asset Management & Maintenance

• Own responsibility for the production department budget, including forecasting, expense tracking, and cost control
• Develop and inform annual capital expenditure (CapEx) planning and multi‑year equipment lifecycle strategy
• Approve preventative maintenance schedules and oversee execution across all venue AVL hardware
• Establish rapid‑response and redundancy protocols for technical failures during live events
• Oversee inventory and asset management systems for cables, microphones, lighting fixtures, and broadcast components
• Negotiate and manage vendor contracts with external integrators and manufacturers for system upgrades, firmware, and warranty support
• Oversee department readiness for emergency protocols and procedures

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus
• Minimum of 8–10 years of live AVL production experience inside a sports arena, stadium, or major theater
• Minimum of 6+ years in a senior management or director‑level role leading technical departments and multi‑person leadership teams
• Proven experience owning departmental budgets, CapEx planning, and vendor contract negotiation
• Deep experience in Live Entertainment Technology, Broadcast Production, and live events logistics
• Experience in a creative producer role, writing scripts and run‑of‑show preferred

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of professional broadcast video control room operations
• Familiarity with sports replay systems (Evertz Dream Catcher) and sports graphics engines (e.g., Ross Xpression)
• Familiarity with digital audio consoles (Yamaha, Dante network protocols, QSYS) and wireless mic systems
• Familiarity with entertainment lighting consoles (e.g., GrandMA, High End Systems) and DMX/ArtNet routing
• Working knowledge of video encoding, streaming protocols, and digital signage software

Leadership Skills

• Demonstrated ability to build, scale, and lead multi‑tiered technical teams
• Strong financial acumen, including budget ownership, forecasting, and capital planning
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills
• Strategic planning and change management experience within a live events or entertainment environment
• Ability to mentor and develop management‑level direct reports

Physical & Schedule Requirements

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays based on the event calendar
• Capacity to stand for extended periods during long event days
• Comfort working at heights (catwalks) and in confined technical spaces when verifying equipment

Education – Bachelor's degree

Experience Required - 8+ Years

This position is on-site.

Company

OC Sports & Entertainment, LLC

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. We are firm believers that diversity and inclusion among our team members are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Thanks for your interest in becoming part of OCVIBE!