Manager, Media Operations

Description

The U.S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. Our aim is to ignite a national passion for the game. Because we believe that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good.

We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. That is why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game: from the grassroots to the National Teams. We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport.

Soccer can represent the best of U.S.

U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitious plans for U.S. Soccer in the near and far future. We are, therefore, looking for dynamic servant leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical decision‑making, professional flexibility, and an empathic management style that builds bold teams and delivers globally significant results.

The Manager of Media Operations will be a key member of the U.S. Soccer media team supporting broadcast operations for all U.S. Soccer events, including U.S. Senior Men’s and Women’s National Team matches, U.S. Youth National Teams and Extended National Teams matches and the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The Media Operations Manager will work closely with our media partners and internal teams to ensure match productions meet and exceed international standards.

This position interfaces with U.S. Soccer media partners, FIFA Member Associations and Confederations, international rights holders, and a wide range of venues to coordinate and execute broadcast operations.

• Coordinate and execute broadcast operations at U.S. Soccer events, including but not limited to home and away U.S. Senior National Team matches, She Believes Cup, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and other ancillary events
• Assist with the production planning and operational process via proactive communication between rights holders, production groups, stadiums, internal events staff, opponents and relevant third parties
• Service visiting federations and international rights holders with onsite and remote production and operational needs. Assist with production and operational planning meetings and site visits with media partners, visiting team rights holders and venues in preparation for all matches
• Foster and maintain relationships with key production points of contact for all media partners, including tv and radio rights holders, international takers and sport betting partners – managing relationships for both domestic and international events
• Support and ensure delivery of enhanced broadcast and programmatic needs, including but not limited to Video Assistant Referee (VAR) and virtual advertising signage
• Produce and gather production related documents including running orders, team rosters, match timelines, and event guides and oversee the distribution of production and technical documents to domestic and international rights holders
• Support department’s production budget, processing event invoices and ensuring financial accountability and alignment with strategic goals
• Document all internal and external workflow processes and changes to ensure accurate and up to date records
• Document all technical requirements and workflows for broadcast to ensure clear communication, especially regarding technical caused changes that affect rights holders’ broadcasts

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum 5 years of experience in sports and/or live event broadcast operations
• Proven experience in broadcast production and rights management
• Knowledge of soccer broadcasting standards
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent events through multitasking and prioritizing efficiently
• Ability to deliver high quality work and execute under pressure/deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with accreditation software is a plus
• Able and…