Technical Manager

ProductionHUB; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

12 holidays paid

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

On-site fitness center

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Penske Entertainment seeks a Technical Manager to join IMS Productions in Indianapolis. The role coordinates technical, operational, and logistical needs for INDYCAR broadcasts at venues nationwide, working closely with INDYCAR, FOX Sports, crews, and vendors.

The position is hands-on, travel-heavy, and requires strong planning, leadership, and on-site execution to ensure events are properly prepared and executed seamlessly.

Qualifications

• Hands-on role requiring experience in live sports broadcasting.
• Willingness to travel frequently to INDYCAR-related events.
• Strong planning, coordination, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create camera lists and maps for INDYCAR on FOX broadcasts.
• Develop TV compound layouts for each venue.
• Coordinate broadcast needs between INDYCAR and FOX Sports.
• Obtain vendor quotes and coordinate rental equipment/services.
• Submit purchase-orders prior to rental finalization.
• Coordinate receipt and placement of heavy equipment at racetracks.
• Request broadcast credentials and parking permits for personnel.
• Coordinate catering orders for broadcast teams.
• Assist with day-to-day on-site broadcast operations at each venue.
• Supervise seasonal crew members assigned to INDYCAR broadcasts.
• Plan, organize, prioritize, and oversee broadcast activities.

Skills

Broadcast operations

Vendor management

Event planning

Team leadership

On-site coordination

Job description

Help build the operational foundation behind every INDYCAR on FOX broadcast.

Penske Entertainment is seeking a Technical Manager to join IMS Productions in Indianapolis. This position plays an important role in planning and coordinating the technical, operational, and logistical needs that support INDYCAR broadcasts at venues throughout the season.

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Broadcast Operations, the Technical Manager works closely with INDYCAR, FOX Sports, broadcast crews, racetrack personnel, and outside vendors to ensure each event is properly planned, equipped, and ready for production. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who understands live sports broadcasting and thrives in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.

Key responsibilities

• Creating camera lists and maps for each INDYCAR on FOX broadcast.
• Developing TV compound layouts for each INDYCAR venue.
• Serving as a liaison between INDYCAR and FOX Sports to coordinate broadcast needs.
• Obtaining vendor quotes and coordinating rental equipment and services.
• Submitting purchase-order requests before rental agreements are finalized.
• Coordinating the receipt and placement of heavy equipment at racetracks.
• Requesting broadcast credentials and parking permits for production personnel.
• Coordinating catering orders for broadcast teams.
• Assisting with day-to-day on-site broadcast operations at each venue.
• Supervising seasonal crew members assigned to INDYCAR broadcasts.
• Helping plan, organize, prioritize, and oversee broadcast activities.

This position is based in Indianapolis and requires travel to all INDYCAR-sanctioned events, along with other client events as needed. Flexibility is essential due to the travel schedule and event-driven nature of the business.

Penske Entertainment offers comprehensive benefits

• paid time off
• 12 paid holidays
• a 401(k) with a company match
• tuition assistance
• an on-site fitness center
• wellness programs
• employee discounts