Manager, In-Venue Planning and Operations

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

The Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will be hosted in Los Angeles, California in 2028, returning to the United States for the first time in over 30 years. 2028 will be the first time LA hosts the Paralympic Games, creating an opportunity to expand awareness, understanding and inclusion of people with disabilities.

LA28, the organizers for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, is on a mission to create an unparalleled Games experience for athletes, fans, partners, our community and our people. Our vision is to collectively create what’s next through sport, community and the power of our differences.

The 2028 Olympics and Paralympics will represent LA and leverage the strength of our community’s creativity as we collectively work to design a Games that we all want to be a part of. We do this by focusing on people and by inviting everyone into the story of the LA28 Games.

The LA28 organizing committee is an independent, non-profit organization that is privately funded and governed by a board of directors. 

Values and Behaviors:

• Optimism – Embody a positive, enthusiastic, and solution-oriented attitude in everything we do; challenge the status quo, inspire and support one another to achieve our best; have our eyes on the future and believe we can make a meaningful impact
• Integrity – We communicate openly and honestly, listen, and respectfully value multiple perspectives; we do what we say and are accountable for everything we do; we do the right thing, always. Even when it isn’t easy
• Excellence – We hold ourselves to the highest standard and expectations; we live our values and truths and persevere through challenges; we are continuous learners and adapt and pivot with speed to meet changing needs
• Inclusion – We seek to represent, include, empower and level the playing field; our work reflects the communities we serve and the world in which we live; we leverage our platforms to bring awareness to issues relevant to who we are
• Co-Creation – We are authors of a shared story. Everyone contributes their unique voice to our shared mission; we share pride in our accomplishments and ownership of our shortcomings
• Boldness – We embrace creativity, courage and outside-the-box thinking; we are unafraid to take risks, explore unconventional solutions, and learn from the process; we are innovators, disruptors, and challengers of the status quo

Manager, In-Venue Planning and Operations

The Broadcast Integration (BRS) Team’s aims 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 (OBS) 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 Senior Director of Broadcast Services, the Manager, In-Venue Planning and Operations 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.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate Contact for OBS

• Coordinate communications with OBS and its Production and Planning teams
• Facilitate and support venue site surveys for OBS production teams and Media Right Holders
• Liaise with OBS and the LA 28 functional Areas to address venues-related broadcast needs
• Assist in planning and delivery of all World Broadcaster Meetings & Briefings
• Manage the exchange of information and timely submission of deliverables to OBS
• Support Media Rights Holders with their implementation plans, ensuring alignment with venue infrastructure
• Understand, review and optimize all broadcast delivery requirements with OBS

Management & Oversight of all Broadcast Services at LA28

• Work with all LA28 functional areas on broadcast matters
• Coordinate all milestones and deliverables for broadcast with LA28 functional areas, the Olympic Broadcast Service (OBS), IOC, IPC and Media Rights Holders (as appropriate)
• Support all infrastructure and technical planning for broadcast services, including venue development of broadcast areas at competition venues, non-competition venues, & International Broadcast Center
• Assist in coordinating with local delivery partners to ensure readiness of broadcast venues

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Establish strong working relationships with key Functional Areas (e.g., Venue Infrastructure, Venue Management, Technology, Hospitality & Ticketing, Games Operations)
• Ensure broadcast planning and services align with broader cross-functional timelines and objectives
• Collaborate closely with Ticketing and Hospitality teams, particularly within the Seating Bowl Working Group, to address broadcast needs
• Work with OBS, IOC, and IPC to gather requirements, secure strategic alignment, streamline approvals, and identify optimization opportunities

Position Requirements:

Required experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience, preferably with 7+ 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 unique range of stakeholders and proven success at building excellent working relationships
• Experience working across multiple functional areas

Required Expertise

• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making
• Experience implementing communication strategies that are accessible and inclusive to a unique audience, including considerations for language variety and accessibility for people with disabilities.
• Extremely detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication, team building, and interpersonal skills
• Well-developed problem-solving skills and ability to work independently to resolve issues
• Fluent working 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 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

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Based in Los Angeles
• Some travel may be required, both domestically and internationally
• Working hours may vary to accommodate different time zones in specific regions.

Expectations:

• Team player who values the success of the team over self
• Creative problem-solver and critical thinker
• Service-oriented and reliable
• Genuinely curious and ready to think outside of the box
• Great communicator and unifier
• Assertive and confident
• Displays the highest levels of integrity and commitment
• Enjoys challenges and fast-paced work environments
• Finds ways to move forward without all the answers
• Values inclusiveness in all its forms.
• Enthusiastic about sport and the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
• Understands how to deliver against an immovable timeline

Submission Requirements:

• Resume

The annual base salary range for this position is $85,000.00 - $105,000.00. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law.

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

LA28 is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We strive to build a team that is diverse, inclusive and encourages qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We will consider all qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local law. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.