About LOVB (League One Volleyball):
League One Volleyball (LOVB) is reimagining women's sports. Launched in 2019, our company is a mission-led sports performance, training and media enterprise that will change the game of volleyball in the USA and empower new generations of female athletes.
 
It is a groundbreaking time for volleyball in the US with our historic triple Olympic Gold medals in Women's Indoor, Beach and Sitting Volleyball. Volleyball is already the #1 most played girls'  youth sport. There are 38M current and former players today. Of major sports, it's the only one that is women-first (~90% of players are female). But the volleyball market has been almost entirely missed by traditional sports investors, brands, and media.
 
LOVB is capturing this opportunity by creating a strong club business, and from that built-in audience and fandom, is creating the best Pro League in the world and a digital ecosystem that will  connect all aspects of LOVB. This community-up approach will drive participation and fandom, while enabling greater empowerment for girls and young women living this amazing sport. In  this role, you will join a mission-driven, roll-up-your-sleeves team of innovators and builders who have come together to change the paradigm of professional volleyball and women’s sports.

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Title:Production Operations Director, Broadcast & Content 

Department Code & Name: 90406 - Commercial 

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Location: Remote (U.S.-based) with travel required for meetings, matches and other business-related events 

Job Level & Type:Individual Contributor 

Job Summary: 

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-impactrole 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. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Broadcast Operations Leadership 

● 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 

Signal Distribution Management 

● 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 inputfrom broadcast to streaming to social media encoding 

● Troubleshoot technical issues quickly and effectively to avoid disruptions 

Vendor & Partner Management 

● 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 

Schedule Coordination 

● 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 calltimes to fax windows to on-air timeframes 

● 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 

Budget Management 

● 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 

Venue & Space Coordination 

● Ensure all venues are surveyed and documented to account for broadcast &/or streaming capabilities 

● Define physical space requirements for broadcasts 

● Partner with Venues, Events, and Ticketing teams to ensure infrastructure and operational needs are met 

● Confirm venue power, internet, telco, and transmission capabilities, and determine what additional services may need to be outsourced 

● Work with broadcast production vendors to ensure logistical requirements are met, such as: parking, credentials, catering, overnight security, restrooms, etc.for each match 

Content Operations 

● For original and non-live match content, operationalize production workflows to maximize reach while adhering to tight budgets and timelines 

● Identify clearance needs (e.g., location, materials, appearance) and partner with legal to secure necessary releases 

Continuous Improvement 

● Evaluate vendor and partner performance on an ongoing basis. 

● Implement best practices and process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality 

Required & Preferred Skills/Abilities: 

● Production Expertise: Minimum 8 - 10+ years of experience in production management, with significant experience in live sports production.

● Technical Knowledge: Demonstrated expertise in broadcast operations, engineering, and crewing for live events. Must know all of the different production switchers capabilities, as well as audio consoles 

● Venue Experience: Skilled in working with venues of varying infrastructure capabilities, from advanced to limited 

● Project Management: Proven ability to create and execute detailed timelines and workback plans 

● Communication & Stakeholder Management: Strong verbal, written, and negotiation skills; adept at working with cross-functional teams 

● Budget Oversight: Experience managing production budgets and vendor relationships.
● Industry Knowledge: Volleyball experience is a plus, but not required 

● Flexibility: Willingness and ability to travel as required by the event schedule
● Leadership: Proven ability to manage, lead and inspire a staff of full-time and/or freelance operations personnel with clear goal-setting and timeline deliverables 

Education and Experience: 

● Bachelor’s degree in Production,Broadcasting, Media, or related field preferred.
● Extensive hands-on experience in live sports production required. 

● Strong track record managing complex production logistics across multiple venues. 

Personal Attributes 

● Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a proactive problem-solving mindset.
● Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments with shifting priorities. 

● Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills. 

● Committed to delivering best-in-class production quality. 

Work Environment & Physical Requirements (Remote): 

● Ability to operate a computer and use a keyboard, mouse, and video conferencing tools.
● Ability to clearly communicate via video, phone, and written channels 

● Travel during Pro season; additional travel for meetings and events as needed.