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 phaseManage 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 matchesOversee process implementation to ensure every output reaches its intended inputfrom broadcast to streaming to social media encodingTroubleshoot 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 reviewsImplement on-site technical & operational workflows for official replay & score/stats data integration with vendorsEscalate vendor issues &/or concerns to EP & leadership to streamline problem solvingLead RFP processes and solicit future production partners, as needed Schedule Coordination Own the Live Production Schedule matrix detailing venues, production methods, and broadcast/streaming outputsCreate and maintain detailed timelines and workback plans for each telecastClearly communicate on-site schedules with from calltimes to fax windows to on-air timeframesPartnership with Team Event Managers and Venue Operators to ensure that broadcast setup schedules align with all other in-arena schedulesEnsure all necessary inputs, approvals, and deliverables are executed on scheduleLiaise with commercial, venue, and distribution teams to confirm match broadcast schedules and manage any subsequent changesEnsure all stakeholders are informed and aligned on schedule updates Budget Management Deliver all productions within budget and proactively manage production partner budgetsBuild out budget tracking templates to reflect show-by-show estimates and eventual costsMinimize unanticipated expenses through rigorous planning and financial oversightReview all vendor invoices and address discrepancies before approval Venue & Space Coordination Ensure all venues are surveyed and documented to account for broadcast &/or streaming capabilitiesDefine physical space requirements for broadcastsPartner with Venues, Events, and Ticketing teams to ensure infrastructure and operational needs are metConfirm venue power, internet, telco, and transmission capabilities, and determine what additional services may need to be outsourcedWork 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 timelinesIdentify 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 consolesVenue Experience: Skilled in working with venues of varying infrastructure capabilities, from advanced to limitedProject Management: Proven ability to create and execute detailed timelines and workback plansCommunication & Stakeholder Management: Strong verbal, written, and negotiation skills; adept at working with cross-functional teamsBudget Oversight: Experience managing production budgets and vendor relationships.Industry Knowledge: Volleyball experience is a plus, but not requiredFlexibility: Willingness and ability to travel as required by the event scheduleLeadership: 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 channelsTravel during Pro season; additional travel for meetings and events as needed.