Senior Operations Manager, Field Operations

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox Sports FOX Sports, the industry leader in live events, is the umbrella entity representing Fox Corporation’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes, as well as a joint-venture business in the Big Ten Network and digital properties including http://FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App. FOX Sports has delivered the most watched television program, NFL’s America’s Game of the Week on FOX, for fourteen consecutive years. JOB DESCRIPTION The Senior Manager of Field Operations will coordinate and oversee the daily operational logistics, on-site execution, and team workflows for College Sports. This hands-on leadership role focuses on implementing operational procedures, supervising field staff, and facilitating direct coordination between internal departments, external vendors, and event stakeholders. The Operations Manager will manage day-to-day event logistics to ensure seamless execution and maximize operational efficiency. A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Provide strategic leadership for end-to-end operations, logistics, and execution of College Sports properties and other assigned events, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and production priorities Lead end to end operations and logistics for College properties and any other assigned events Create season plans including facility scheduling, manpower allocation, and vendor coordination Create and manage crew grids for all events Liaise with Field Technical and Operations Managers during the event to support their needs Work with production and coordinating producer for all sports assigned Be involved in the budget process for all sports assigned Build and maintain relationships with vendors, schools, conferences, venues, and key external stakeholders to support operational success and strategic business objectives. Manage operational documentation for Field Operations team Develop, execute, and refine workflows for each sport assigned. Execute projects in a timely, open, and service-oriented manner Travel approximately 20–50% throughout the year to support key events, stakeholder engagement, and operational oversight WHAT YOU WILL NEED Proficient in spreadsheet, writing, and presentation programs like MS Office and Google Suite and online collaboration tools like Quip, Smartsheet, Playbook, and Slack Ability to manage time-sensitive communications throughout large and regionally diverse groups at all hours Ability to adapt to constant changes, environments, and teams Willing to manage and work multiple complex broadcast events simultaneously in an ever-changing environment Multi-customer focus with an ability to decipher technical and operational goals quickly and execute goals quickly Reliable, constantly available, and willing to execute tasks and support the team We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law. Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $114,000.00-133,000.00 annually for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $95,000.00-110,800.00 annually for all other US locations. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement. View more detail about FOX Benefits.