Manager, Venue Broadcast Planning and Operations (Broadcast)

Location: Onsite in Downtown Los Angeles, California, United States. The majority of work is office-based, with variable hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays during peak event periods. LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

Annual base salary: $88,000–$115,000.

Company

LA28 organizes the Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games and coordinates the venues, technology, operations, and broadcast partnerships required to deliver global event coverage.

What you will do

• Lead broadcast planning and information exchange with Olympic Broadcasting Services production teams.
• Run World Broadcaster Meetings and briefings, managing deliverable submissions and technical information flow.
• Translate broadcast requirements into practical infrastructure and technical plans for competition venues.
• Lead site visits, assess venue broadcast infrastructure needs, and inform planning decisions.
• Coordinate with Venue Infrastructure, Technology, Hospitality, Ticketing, and Games Operations to streamline approvals and optimize plans.
• Support operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games as the role evolves.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant broadcast industry experience; 7+ years in broadcast production and live operations is preferred.
• Experience working with international broadcast organizations delivering coverage of major sporting events.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience advancing complex technical venue plans across multiple functional areas.
• Ability to secure buy-in from senior external rights holders, including the International Olympic and International Paralympic Committees.
• Ability to work onsite in the Los Angeles office and efficiently in an open-plan environment.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with temporary or overlay broadcast infrastructure at major multi-venue events.
• Experience delivering broadcast plans across multiple venues simultaneously.
• Exposure to host broadcaster planning processes and approval cycles.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to shape how the Olympic and Paralympic Games reach a global audience.
• Cross-functional work spanning venues, technology, and international broadcast partners.
• Accelerated learning and transferable skills through a major global sporting event.
• Collaborative and inclusive working environment focused on trust and shared success.
• Inclusive and accessible recruitment process with accommodations available upon request.