Sr. Manager, Broadcast Service

LA28•Los Angeles, CA

50d•Onsite

About The Position

LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community. The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles. Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them. SR Manager, Broadcast Services: The Broadcast Integration (BRS) Team’s aim is to support the Olympic Broadcasting Service (OBS) in the preparation and planning of the most seamless, innovative, and engaging Games experience ever for their athletes, team officials, and delegation members. The BRS team is responsible for delivering high quality facilities and services to the Media Rights Holders and the Olympic Broadcasting Service to ensure the best possible media coverage of the Games to the widest possible audience. This team liaises closely with OBS to manage planning processes related to broadcasting the Olympic and Paralympic Games. This includes agreeing procedures, hosting meetings and workshops, conducting surveys – all of which are developed and established in full coordination with OBS and LA28 Broadcast Services. In addition, the Broadcast Services team is the main point of contact with the other LA28 functional areas concerning all broadcast matters. Such matters include the successful delivery of all infrastructure at competition venues and the International Broadcast Center to enable the coverage of the Games and the delivery of services to OBS and media rights holders to support their operations – such as accommodation, accreditation, transportation, information, technology, technical support, warehousing, permitting, medical services, and other services at Games time. Reporting to the SR Director of Broadcast Services, the Senior Manager will be responsible for liaising with the OBS and LA28 functional areas on all broadcast planning matters and ensuring that all requirements are met for the successful coverage of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. To progress planning, this role will collaborate across all internal departments, external stakeholders, partner entities, and consultants to enable and deliver all broadcast services in the lead up to the Games Period and throughout the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years of relevant industry experience, preferably with 9+ 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 Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Experience leading & implementing communication strategies that are accessible and inclusive to a diversedifferent audiences, including considerations for a variety of languages diversity and accessibility for people with disabilities.
Extremely detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams with minimal guidance
Strong leadership, team building, and communication skills
Well-developed problem-solving skills and ability to work independently to resolve issues
Proficient 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 and works to promote DEIB LA28 values in all operations
An innovative viewpoint, challenging the status quo and thinking ahead to future years of the Movement
Ability to implement and manage change effectively
Based in Los Angeles
Some travel may be required, both domestically and internationally
The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.
Working hours may vary to accommodate different time zones in specific regions

Responsibilities

Serve as a contact for all engagement with OBS and Media Rights Holders.
Coordinate communication and logistics for OBS Production and Planning site visits and venue surveys.
Assist with the planning and delivery of the World Broadcaster Meetings and Briefings.
Manage the flow of information and timely submission of deliverables to OBS and media partners.
Ensure all broadcast delivery requirements are understood, tracked, and optimize across LA28 operations.
Support the visa process for OBS staff and Media Rights Holders in coordination with relevant LA28 functional areas.
Oversee the planning and operational delivery of services to broadcasters, including accommodations, transportation, accreditation, and other Games-time needs.
Collaborate with key LA28 functional areas (e.g., Transportation, Accommodation, Government Relations, Accreditation, Language Services, and Press Operations) to integrate broadcast requirements into Games-wide planning.
Support infrastructure and technical planning related to broadcast spaces at competition venues, non-competition venues, and the International Broadcast Center (IBC).
Coordinate with delivery partners and venue teams to ensure broadcast-readiness.
Manage the development and execution of key legal agreements including the OBS & OCOG agreement, Broadcast Rights Agreements, and Broadcast Sales Agency Agreement (for Paralympic delivery).
Support the development of the Paralympic broadcast strategy and sales approach, including budget coordination and agency oversight.
Provide sales and operational support for Paralympic broadcast rights.
Build strong relationships across internal LA28 teams and external stakeholders to ensure broadcast planning aligns with overall Gamesobjectives.
Represent broadcast needs within cross-functional working groups, particularly related to ticketing, hospitality, and venue management.
Collaborate with OBS, IOC, and IPC to secure alignment, approvals, and ongoing support throughout the planning lifecycle.
Contribute to the development of coordination frameworks, procedures, and reporting structures to support service deliveryexcellence