Production Operations Director, Broadcast & Content

ProductionHUB; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

LOVB, a fast-growing professional volleyball league broadcaster, is seeking a Production Operations Director to lead the operational execution of all broadcast and streaming productions. You will oversee engineering, crewing, vendor relationships, and end-to-end signal distribution for partners, delivering reliable live matches and original content from multiple venues.

Based in Los Angeles, you will manage timelines, budgets, travel, and on-site workflows, collaborating with EPs, venues, and

Qualifications

• Experience in live sports production and managing logistics across multiple venues and partners.
• Ability to oversee engineering, crewing, vendor relationships and end-to-end signal distribution.
• Strong problem solving and proactive approach to operational challenges.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of broadcast operations, engineering, and crewing for live events and original content.
• Coordinate staffing with production/crewing partners for each match.
• Lead end-to-end signal distribution for all broadcast and streaming partners; troubleshoot issues quickly.
• Manage vendor selection, performance reviews, and on-site workflows with partners.
• Own the Live Production Schedule matrix and telecast timelines; ensure on-site schedules are communicated.
• Manage budgets and control production costs; review vendor invoices for accuracy.
• Coordinate venue surveys, infrastructure, and space requirements for broadcasts.
• Identify clearance needs and work with legal to secure necessary releases.
• Drive continuous improvement through vendor performance reviews and process improvements.
• Travel during pro season and for meetings as needed.

Skills

Live sports production

Broadcast operations leadership

Logistics management

Vendor management

Job description

The Production Operations Director will lead the operational execution of all broadcast and streaming productions for LOVB, ensuring seamless delivery of live matches and original content. This high-impact role is responsible for managing engineering, crewing, vendor relationships, and the end-to-end signal distribution for all broadcast partners.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, proactive problem solver with deep experience in live sports production and a proven ability to manage complex logistics across multiple venues and partners.They are well-connected in the crewing space and familiar with how each person & process ladders up to a successful broadcast. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the broadcast and content experience for a fast-growing professional sports league - one that is community-rooted, mission-driven, and committed to elevating the sport of volleyball.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Broadcast Operations Leadership

• Oversee all aspects of broadcast operations, engineering, and crewing for LOVB's live events and original content productions
• Partner with EP & production/crewing partners to ensure well-rounded staffing for every match
• Main point of contact for tech managers across 10 markets + league-run tentpoles
• Build and coordinate travel needs (whether owned or delegated)
• Track crew issues and successes to ensure best possible staffing as the season evolves
• Strategically evaluate best possible operational solutions for each type of venue, and broadcast/stream during planning phase
• Manage implementation of production enhancements (i.e. live player mics, POV cameras, etc)
• Ensure operational excellence and high-quality standards for all broadcast and streaming outputs

Signal Distribution Management

• Manage end-to-end signal distribution for all broadcast and streaming partners, ensuring reliable, high-quality delivery of matches
• Oversee process implementation to ensure every output reaches its intended input from broadcast to streaming to social media encoding
• Troubleshoot technical issues quickly and effectively to avoid disruptions

Vendor & Partner Management

• Own the management of LOVB's selected broadcast production vendors and partners, including evaluation, selection criteria development, and ongoing performance reviews
• Implement on-site technical & operational workflows for official replay & score/stats data integration with vendors
• Escalate vendor issues &/or concerns to EP & leadership to streamline problem solving
• Lead RFP processes and solicit future production partners, as needed

Schedule Coordination

• Own the Live Production Schedule matrix detailing venues, production methods, and broadcast/streaming outputs
• Create and maintain detailed timelines and workback plans for each telecast
• Clearly communicate on-site schedules with from call times to fax windows to on-air timeframes
• Partnership with Team Event Managers and Venue Operators to ensure that broadcast setup schedules align with all other in-arena schedules
• Ensure all necessary inputs, approvals, and deliverables are executed on schedule
• Liaise with commercial, venue, and distribution teams to confirm match broadcast schedules and manage any subsequent changes
• Ensure all stakeholders are informed and aligned on schedule updates

Budget Management

• Deliver all productions within budget and proactively manage production partner budgets
• Build out budget tracking templates to reflect show-by-show estimates and eventual costs
• Minimize unanticipated expenses through rigorous planning and financial oversight
• Review all vendor invoices and address discrepancies before approval

Venue & Space Coordination

• Ensure all venues are surveyed and documented to account for broadcast &/or streaming capabilities
• Define physical space requirements for broadcasts
• Partner with Venues, Events, and Ticketing teams to ensure infrastructure and operational needs are met
• Confirm venue power, internet, telco, and transmission capabilities, and determine what additional services may need to be outsourced
• Work with broadcast production vendors to ensure logistical requirements are met, such as: parking, credentials, catering, overnight security, restrooms, etc. for each match

Content Operations

• For original and non-live match content, operationalize production workflows to maximize reach while adhering to tight budgets and timelines
• Identify clearance needs (e.g., location, materials, appearance) and partner with legal to secure necessary releases

Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate vendor and partner performance on an ongoing basis.
• Implement best practices and process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality

Work Environment & Physical Requirements (Remote)

• Ability to operate a computer and use a keyboard, mouse, and video conferencing tools.
• Ability to clearly communicate via video, phone, and written channels
• Travel during Pro season; additional travel for meetings and events as needed.