Senior Manager, Live Event Streaming Ops

Samsung Electronics•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Position Summary RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Strategic Leadership and Vision: • Develop and implement a strategic vision for live event streaming operations, aligning with Samsung TV Plus's global expansion goals. • Lead cross-functional teams to execute large-scale live events, ensuring alignment with Samsung's brand and technical standards. 2. Event Production and Management: • Oversee the planning, production, and execution of live events for Samsung TV Plus, spanning various content types such as music concerts, sports, and stunt events. • Ensure seamless event delivery by collaborating with internal teams and external partners. • Conduct post-event analysis to identify areas for improvement and implement best practices. 3. CMS Event Creation and Management: • Create, configure, and manage events on the platform's CMS to ensure smooth integration and delivery. • Ensure all event metadata, schedules, and technical settings are accurately configured. • Monitor CMS workflows to identify and resolve issues related to event scheduling and content delivery. 4. On-Site Representation: • Represent Samsung at live events, acting as the primary point of contact for stakeholders and vendors. • Ensure Samsung's brand and technical standards are upheld during event execution. • Build and maintain relationships with event organizers, vendors, and other key stakeholders. 5. Streaming Vendor Coordination: • Coordinate with streaming vendors to ensure alignment on technical requirements, workflows, and deliverables. • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to live streaming during events. • Evaluate and select new vendors to enhance the quality and reliability of live event streaming. 6. Technical Oversight: • Ensure compliance with technical specifications and quality standards for live event streaming. • Monitor streaming performance in real-time and implement contingency plans to address issues. • Provide feedback to vendors and internal teams to improve future event production. Role and Responsibilities REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 10+ years of experience in event production, streaming, or similar roles. Proven experience in managing live streaming operations for large-scale events. Knowledge of content delivery networks (CDNs) and encoding standards. Technical understanding of content delivery for FAST linear and VOD a plus. Proven ability to design and implement organized, efficient processes from complex and chaotic environments within a rapidly scaling platform. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues in real-time. Experience working with global teams and managing international events. 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Requirements

10+ years of experience in event production, streaming, or similar roles.
Proven experience in managing live streaming operations for large-scale events.
Knowledge of content delivery networks (CDNs) and encoding standards.
Proven ability to design and implement organized, efficient processes from complex and chaotic environments within a rapidly scaling platform.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues in real-time.
Experience working with global teams and managing international events.
Bachelor’s Degree in Media Production, Broadcasting, Engineering and/or equivalent related work experience required

Nice To Haves

Technical understanding of content delivery for FAST linear and VOD a plus.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Vision: • Develop and implement a strategic vision for live event streaming operations, aligning with Samsung TV Plus's global expansion goals. • Lead cross-functional teams to execute large-scale live events, ensuring alignment with Samsung's brand and technical standards.
Event Production and Management: • Oversee the planning, production, and execution of live events for Samsung TV Plus, spanning various content types such as music concerts, sports, and stunt events. • Ensure seamless event delivery by collaborating with internal teams and external partners. • Conduct post-event analysis to identify areas for improvement and implement best practices.
CMS Event Creation and Management: • Create, configure, and manage events on the platform's CMS to ensure smooth integration and delivery. • Ensure all event metadata, schedules, and technical settings are accurately configured. • Monitor CMS workflows to identify and resolve issues related to event scheduling and content delivery.
On-Site Representation: • Represent Samsung at live events, acting as the primary point of contact for stakeholders and vendors. • Ensure Samsung's brand and technical standards are upheld during event execution. • Build and maintain relationships with event organizers, vendors, and other key stakeholders.
Streaming Vendor Coordination: • Coordinate with streaming vendors to ensure alignment on technical requirements, workflows, and deliverables. • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to live streaming during events. • Evaluate and select new vendors to enhance the quality and reliability of live event streaming.
Technical Oversight: • Ensure compliance with technical specifications and quality standards for live event streaming. • Monitor streaming performance in real-time and implement contingency plans to address issues. • Provide feedback to vendors and internal teams to improve future event production.