Production Operations Director, Broadcast & Content

About LOVB (League One Volleyball): League One Volleyball (LOVB) is reimagining women's sports. Launched in 2019, our company is a mission-led sports performance, training and media enterprise that will change the game of volleyball in the USA and empower new generations of female athletes. It is a groundbreaking time for volleyball in the US with our historic triple Olympic Gold medals in Women's Indoor, Beach and Sitting Volleyball. Volleyball is already the #1 most played girls' youth sport. There are 38M current and former players today. Of major sports, it's the only one that is women-first (~90% of players are female). But the volleyball market has been almost entirely missed by traditional sports investors, brands, and media. LOVB is capturing this opportunity by creating a strong club business, and from that built-in audience and fandom, is creating the best Pro League in the world and a digital ecosystem that will connect all aspects of LOVB. This community-up approach will drive participation and fandom, while enabling greater empowerment for girls and young women living this amazing sport. In this role, you will join a mission-driven, roll-up-your-sleeves team of innovators and builders who have come together to change the paradigm of professional volleyball and women’s sports. JOB DESCRIPTION Title: Production Operations Director, Broadcast & Content Department Code & Name: 90406 - Commercial FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Remote (U.S.-based) with travel required for meetings, matches and other business-related events Job Level & Type: Individual Contributor Job Summary: The Production Operations Director will lead the operational execution of all broadcast and streaming productions for LOVB, ensuring seamless delivery of live matches and original content. This high-impactrole is responsible for managing engineering, crewing, vendor relationships, and the end-to-end signal distribution for all broadcast partners. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, proactive problem solver with deep experience in live sports production and a proven ability to manage complex logistics across multiple venues and partners.They are well-connected in the crewing space and familiar with how each person & process ladders up to a successful broadcast. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the broadcast and content experience for a fast-growing professional sports league—one that is community-rooted, mission-driven, and committed to elevating the sport of volleyball. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Broadcast Operations Leadership ● Oversee all aspects of broadcast operations, engineering, and crewing for LOVB’s live events and original content productions Partner with EP & production/crewing partners to ensure well-rounded staffing for every match ○ Main point of contact for tech managers across 10 markets + league-run tentpoles ○ Build and coordinate travel needs (whether owned or delegated) ○ Track crew issues and successes to ensure best possible staffing as the season evolves ● Strategically evaluate best possible operational solutions for each type of venue, and broadcast/stream during planning phase ● Manage implementation of production enhancements (i.e. live player mics, POV cameras, etc) ● Ensure operational excellence and high-quality standards for all broadcast and streaming outputs Signal Distribution Management ● Manage end-to-end signal distribution for all broadcast and streaming partners, ensuring reliable, high-quality delivery of matches ● Oversee process implementation to ensure every output reaches its intended inputfrom broadcast to streaming to social media encoding ● Troubleshoot technical issues quickly and effectively to avoid disruptions Vendor & Partner Management ● Own the management of LOVB’s selected broadcast production vendors and partners, including evaluation, selection criteria development, and ongoing performance reviews ● Implement on-site technical & operational workflows for official replay & score/stats data integration with vendors ● Escalate vendor issues &/or concerns to EP & leadership to streamline problem solving ● Lead RFP processes and solicit future production partners, as needed Schedule Coordination ● Own the Live Production Schedule matrix detailing venues, production methods, and broadcast/streaming outputs ● Create and maintain detailed timelines and workback plans for each telecast ● Clearly communicate on-site schedules with from calltimes to fax windows to on-air timeframes ● Partnership with Team Event Managers and Venue Operators to ensure that broadcast setup schedules align with all other in-arena schedules ● Ensure all necessary inputs, approvals, and deliverables are executed on schedule ● Liaise with commercial, venue, and distribution teams to confirm match broadcast schedules and manage any subsequent changes ● Ensure all stakeholders are informed and aligned on schedule updates Budget Management ● Deliver all productions within budget and proactively manage production partner budgets ● Build out budget tracking templates to reflect show-by-show estimates and eventual costs ● Minimize unanticipated expenses through rigorous planning and financial oversight ● Review all vendor invoices and address discrepancies before approval Venue & Space Coordination ● Ensure all venues are surveyed and documented to account for broadcast &/or streaming capabilities ● Define physical space requirements for broadcasts ● Partner with Venues, Events, and Ticketing teams to ensure infrastructure and operational needs are met ● Confirm venue power, internet, telco, and transmission capabilities, and determine what additional services may need to be outsourced ● Work with broadcast production vendors to ensure logistical requirements are met, such as: parking, credentials, catering, overnight security, restrooms, etc.for each match Content Operations ● For original and non-live match content, operationalize production workflows to maximize reach while adhering to tight budgets and timelines ● Identify clearance needs (e.g., location, materials, appearance) and partner with legal to secure necessary releases Continuous Improvement ● Evaluate vendor and partner performance on an ongoing basis. ● Implement best practices and process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality Required & Preferred Skills/Abilities: ● Production Expertise: Minimum 8 - 10+ years of experience in production management, with significant experience in live sports production. ● Technical Knowledge: Demonstrated expertise in broadcast operations, engineering, and crewing for live events. Must know all of the different production switchers capabilities, as well as audio consoles ● Venue Experience: Skilled in working with venues of varying infrastructure capabilities, from advanced to limited ● Project Management: Proven ability to create and execute detailed timelines and workback plans ● Communication & Stakeholder Management: Strong verbal, written, and negotiation skills; adept at working with cross-functional teams ● Budget Oversight: Experience managing production budgets and vendor relationships. ● Industry Knowledge: Volleyball experience is a plus, but not required ● Flexibility: Willingness and ability to travel as required by the event schedule ● Leadership: Proven ability to manage, lead and inspire a staff of full-time and/or freelance operations personnel with clear goal-setting and timeline deliverables Education and Experience: ● Bachelor’s degree in Production,Broadcasting, Media, or related field preferred. ● Extensive hands-on experience in live sports production required. ● Strong track record managing complex production logistics across multiple venues. Personal Attributes ● Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a proactive problem-solving mindset. ● Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments with shifting priorities. ● Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills. ● Committed to delivering best-in-class production quality. Work Environment & Physical Requirements (Remote): ● Ability to operate a computer and use a keyboard, mouse, and video conferencing tools. ● Ability to clearly communicate via video, phone, and written channels ● Travel during Pro season; additional travel for meetings and events as needed.