Manager, Production; OCSE

Position: Manager, Production (OCSE)
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Job Title:

Manager, Production (OCSE)
** Pay Details:
** The annual base salary range for this position in California is $95,000 to $120,000 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 Manager, Production oversees technical production aspects, Audio, Video, Lighting, for Honda Center live events and sports, including hockey, basketball, volleyball, and boxing. This role oversees the team managing operation, scheduling, and maintenance of broadcast control rooms, LED video displays, sound reinforcement systems, and lighting effects. The ideal candidate ensures operational support for live sporting events, concerts (as needed), private corporate bookings within Honda Center, and other OCVIBE properties as required.
** Responsibilities
* *** Technical Operations & Event Execution
*** Lead the technical staff for all live sports, tournaments, and entertainment events
* Work closely with the Media Technology Specialists to program, configure, and troubleshoot venue LED fascia boards and main video scoreboards
* Oversee broadcast control room operations for in-venue presentation and external streaming
* Manage audio engineers overseeing all FOH and BOH playback systems and configurations, including wireless frequency coordination, and intercom systems for event staff
* Act as point of contact and work closely with event managers, show producers, and arena operations teams to ensure all technical operations are show ready
** Team Leadership & Crew Management
*** Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise a pool of freelance AVL technicians and event day crew
* Act as main point of contact for internal and external events and production teams, and conduct on-site walkthroughs as needed
* Assign specific operational roles including technical directors, replay operators, camera operators, and audio engineers
* Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture focused on safety and precise cue execution
* Conduct regular performance reviews and technical training sessions for production staff
** Asset Management & Maintenance
*** Establish and execute a preventative maintenance schedule for all venue AVL hardware
* Diagnose technical failures rapidly during live events and implement immediate redundancy protocols
* Manage the production department budget, track expenses, and forecast capital expenditures (Cap Ex)
* Maintain accurate inventory logs of all cables, microphones, lighting fixtures, and broadcast components
* Partner with external integrators and manufacturers for system upgrades, firmware patches, and warranty repairs
** Qualifications
* *** Education & Experience
*** Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent
* Minimum of 5 years of live AVL production experience inside a sports arena, stadium, or major theater
* Minimum of 3-4 years in a supervisory or management role leading technical crews
* Experienced in Live Entertainment Technology, Broadcast Production, and live events logistics
** Technical Skills
*** Experience in professional broadcast video control rooms
* Experience 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/Art Net routing
* Knowledge of video encoding, streaming protocol, and digital signage software
** Physical & Schedule Requirements
*** Ability to work a flexible schedule including…