Manager, Media Operations

UNITED STATES SOCCER FEDERATION 1•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Manager of Media Operations will be a key member of the U.S. Soccer media team supporting with 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.

Requirements

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.
Able and willing to travel 50% of the time
Able and willing to work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends as needed
General knowledge of soccer
Capable of working in fast-paced and demanding environments
Must be able to connect “micro” details to the “macro” vision and mission

Nice To Haves

Experience with accreditation software is a plus
Previous experience in sports and working with high profile athletes, coaches and teams
Deep understanding of the ever-evolving sports media landscape
Exceptional attention to detail
Strong broadcast technical operation knowledge – Audio/Video signal flow and transmission
Ability to work independently and as a part of a multidisciplinary team
Bilingual (English and Spanish) – able to read, write and speak Spanish proficiently preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate and execute broadcast operations at U.S. Soccer events, including but not limited to home and away U.S. Senior National Team matches, SheBelieves 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 with 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