Manager, Venue Planning & Operations-Road Courses

LA28•Los Angeles, CA

3h•$88,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The organization is focused on creating an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners, and the community. This role is part of the Broadcast Integration (BRS) Team, which aims to support the Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) in planning and executing a seamless, innovative, and engaging broadcast of the Games. The BRS team is responsible for delivering high-quality facilities and services to Media Rights Holders and OBS to ensure the best possible media coverage. This involves close liaison with OBS on broadcast planning, hosting meetings, conducting surveys, and acting as a central point of contact for broadcast infrastructure at competition venues. Reporting to the Senior Director of Broadcast Services, this position will specifically support the Venue Operations team in liaising with OBS and LA28 functional areas on the planning and integration of broadcast requirements for all LA28 road course events, such as the Marathon and Road Cycling. The successful candidate will have significant experience in broadcast or event management for road courses and a strong understanding of integrating broadcast needs into all planning phases. They should be comfortable working cross-functionally to communicate requirements for Games-time broadcasters and align internal stakeholders for integration into venue design and operational plans. This role will collaborate across internal departments, external stakeholders, partner entities, and consultants to enable and deliver broadcast services leading up to and throughout the Games.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience, preferably with 7+ years of experience in broadcast production and operations, with a significant portion dedicated to managing large-scale road course events (e.g., marathons, cycling races) or similar complex, mobile live productions
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

Responsibilities

Lead the integration of all broadcast requirements for road course events.
Develop comprehensive broadcast operational plans that account for the unique challenges of road courses, including mobile production platforms, RF transmission infrastructure, and extensive course coverage.
Coordinate complex city logistics, including aerial (helicopter) and ground (motorcycle, chase vehicles) coverage patterns.
Work with technology partners to ensure seamless integration of essential broadcast technology including audio splits, timing and scoring data, and robust redundancy plans to guarantee uninterrupted coverage.
Understand, review and optimize all broadcast delivery requirements with OBS.
Support all infrastructure and technical planning for broadcast services, including venue development of broadcast areas at competition venues.
Coordinate 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 LA28 functional areas to address venue-related broadcast needs.
Assist in planning and delivery of World Broadcaster Meetings.
Manage the exchange of information and timely submission of deliverables to OBS.
Establish strong working relationships with key Functional Areas (e.g., Venue Infrastructure, Venue Management, Technology, Hospitality & Ticketing, Sport, Games Operations) to fulfill broadcasting requirements.
Support Media Rights Holders with their implementation plans, ensuring alignment with venue infrastructure.
Assist in coordinating with local delivery partners to ensure readiness of broadcast venues for handoff to OBS and Media Rights Holders at Games time.
Work with OBS, IOC, and IPC to gather requirements, secure strategic alignment, streamline approvals, and identify optimization opportunities.
Ensure broadcast planning and services align with broader cross-functional timelines and objectives and coordinate milestones with LA28 functional areas, OBS, IOC, IPC and Media Rights Holders (as appropriate).