Manager, Venue Planning & Operations

The Broadcast Integration (BRS) Team’s aim is to support the Olympic Broadcasting Service (OBS) in the preparation and planning of the most seamless, innovative, and engaging Games experience ever for their athletes, team officials, and delegation members.  

The BRS team is responsible for delivering high quality facilities and services to the Media Rights Holders and the Olympic Broadcasting Service to ensure the best possible media coverage of the Games to the widest possible audience. This team liaises closely with OBS to manage planning processes related to broadcasting the Olympic and Paralympic Games. This includes agreeing procedures, hosting meetings and workshops, conducting surveys – all of which are developed and established in full coordination with OBS and LA28 Broadcast Services. In addition, the Broadcast Services team is the main point of contact with the other LA28 functional areas concerning all broadcast matters. Such matters include the successful delivery of all infrastructure at competition venues and the International Broadcast Center to enable the coverage of the Games and the delivery of services to OBS and media rights holders to support their operations – such as accommodation, accreditation, transportation, information, technology, technical support, warehousing, permitting, medical services, and other services at Games time. 

Reporting to the Senior Director of Broadcast Services, the Manager, In-Venue Broadcast Planning and Operations will support the Venue Operations team in liaising with the OBS and LA28 functional areas on all broadcast planning matters and ensuring that all requirements are met for the successful coverage of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. This role focuses on the planning and integration of OBS broadcast requirements into LA28 venues. Successful candidates will be comfortable working cross-functionally to communicate requirements for Games-time broadcasters and aligning internal stakeholders to integrate those requirements into venue design and operational plans. To progress planning, this role will collaborate across all internal departments, external stakeholders, partner entities, and consultants to enable and deliver all broadcast services to OBS and Games-times broadcasters in the lead up to the Games Period and throughout the Olympic and Paralympic Games. 

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate Contact for OBS 

• Manage communications with OBS and its Production and Planning teams 
• Facilitate and support venue site surveys for OBS production teams and Media Right Holders
• Liaise with OBS and the LA 28 functional Areas to address venues-related broadcast needs 
• Assist in planning and delivery of all World Broadcaster Meetings & Briefings
• Manage the exchange of information and timely submission of deliverables to OBS
• Support Media Rights Holders with their implementation plans, ensuring alignment with venue infrastructure
• Understand, review and optimize all broadcast delivery requirements with OBS 

Management & Oversight of all Broadcast Services at LA28 

• Work with all LA28 functional areas on in-venue broadcast matters
• Oversee all milestones and deliverables for broadcast with LA28 functional areas, the Olympic Broadcast Service (OBS), IOC, IPC and Media Rights Holders (as appropriate) 
• Support all infrastructure and technical planning for broadcast services, including venue development of broadcast areas at competition venues and non-competition venues
• Assist in coordinating with local delivery partners to ensure readiness of broadcast venues for handoff to OBS and Media Rights Holders at Games time. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Establish strong working relationships with key Functional Areas (e.g., Venue Infrastructure, Venue Management, Technology, Hospitality & Ticketing, Sport, Games Operations)
• Ensure broadcast planning and services align with broader cross-functional timelines and objectives
• Collaborate closely with Ticketing and Hospitality teams, particularly within the Seating Bowl Working Group, to address broadcast needs
• Work with OBS, IOC, and IPC to gather requirements, secure strategic alignment, streamline approvals, and identify optimization opportunities 

Position Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience, preferably with 7+ years of experience in broadcast production, management, coordination and operations for the sport or live event industry 
• Experience working international broadcast organizations providing global coverage  
• Experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders and proven success at building excellent working relationships
• Experience working across multiple functional areas 

Position Expertise:

• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making 
• Experience implementing communication strategies that are accessible and inclusive to a diverse audience, including considerations for language diversity and accessibility for people with disabilities. 
• Extremely detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills 
• Strong communication, team building, and interpersonal skills 
• Well-developed problem-solving skills and ability to work independently to resolve issues 
• Fluent working with Office suite products including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint 
• Self-starter with experience in defining tasks, seeking feedback, and evolving work where applicable 
• A collaborative mindset; someone who prioritizes the team and fosters a culture of high performance without ego 
• An innovative viewpoint, challenging the status quo and thinking ahead to future years of the Movement  
• Ability to implement and manage change effectively 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: 

• Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office 
• The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.  
• The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment 
• Some travel may be required, both domestically and internationally 
• Working hours may vary to accommodate different time zones in specific regions. 

The successful candidate: 

• Team player who values the success of the team over self 
• Creative problem-solver and critical thinker 
• Service-oriented and reliable 
• Genuinely curious and ready to think outside of the box 
• Great communicator and unifier  
• Assertive and confident 
• Displays the highest levels of integrity and commitment 
• Enjoys challenges and fast-paced work environments 
• Finds ways to move forward without all the answers 
• Values inclusiveness in all its forms. 
• Enthusiastic about sport and the Olympic and Paralympic Games. 
• Understands how to deliver against an immovable timeline 

The annual base salary range for this position is $88,000-115,000. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law. 

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance. 

LA28 is committed to fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. LA28 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all applicable laws. We strive to build a team that is inclusive and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.