Production Operations Director, Broadcast & Content

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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 time frames
• 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

• 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

• Ensure all venues are surveyed and documented to account for broadcast &/or streaming capabilities
• Define physical…