Manager, Venue Planning & Operations

LA28 (Web)•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$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 supports the Broadcast Integration (BRS) Team, which aims to assist the Olympic Broadcasting Service (OBS) in planning and preparing for a seamless and engaging Games experience. The BRS team is responsible for delivering high-quality facilities and services to Media Rights Holders and OBS to ensure optimal media coverage. This involves liaising with OBS on planning processes, including agreeing on procedures, hosting meetings, and conducting surveys. The team also serves as the main point of contact for other LA28 functional areas regarding broadcast matters, ensuring the successful delivery of infrastructure at competition and non-competition venues, and providing services such as accommodation, accreditation, transportation, and technical support. The Manager, In-Venue Broadcast Planning and Operations will report to the Senior Director of Broadcast Services and will focus on integrating OBS broadcast requirements into LA28 venues, collaborating cross-functionally to communicate needs and align stakeholders.

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
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
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

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