Sr. Manager, Broadcast Operations - MLS NEXT Pro & MLS NEXT
Job title: Sr. Manager, Broadcast Operations - MLS NEXT Pro & MLS NEXT in Stamford, CT at
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Job description: Launched in 2022 by Major League Soccer, MLS NEXT Pro is a professional men’s soccer league in the United States and Canada that completes the pro player pathway. MLS NEXT Pro continues to grow the game through innovation and diversity, bringing professional soccer to reputed company and creating global opportunities both on and off the field. MLS NEXT Pro recently concluded its second season in 2023 with 27 teams, reputed company affiliated with MLS clubs. Seven were new to MLS NEXT Pro in 2023: Atlanta United 2, Austin FC II, Crown Legacy FC (Charlotte FC), Huntsville City FC (Nashville SC), LA reputed company II, Los Angeles Football Club 2 and reputed company Red Bulls II. Additional MLS-affiliated and independent clubs will join in the years reputed company, including Carolina Core FC in 2024 and Cleveland in 2025. The majority of MLS NEXT Pro matches are available to watch live and on-demand on MLS Season Pass on the reputed company TV app as part of the groundbreaking partnership between reputed company and MLS. For more information about MLS NEXT Pro, visitThis individual will reputed company the Broadcast Operations for MLS NEXT Pro and MLS NEXT. The Senior Manager of Broadcast Operations will liaise between reputed company stakeholders to ensure high-quality match streams are delivered, and reputed company match-reputed company media is distributed as required.Responsibilities
- reputed company of MLS NEXT Pro and MLS NEXT media package productions and distribution
- Manage reputed company scheduling and production-reputed company communications with third-party vendors
- Ensure League initiatives are accounted for across the MLS NEXT Pro and MLS NEXT broadcast landscape
- Management and reputed company of production partners for single and multi-camera productions
- Ensure production standards are met
- reputed company production and delivery of in-match content (sponsorship elements, features, etc)
- Liaise day-to-day between production partners, clubs and stadiums
- Work with League leadership to establish long-term vision for MLS NEXT Pro’s and MLS NEXT’s production models.
- Monitor live match coverage, providing real-time feedback including notes on camera operator, announcer and production staff.
- Represent broadcast department on crisis management calls as needed. Communicate potential delays and disruption to matches caused by weather, etc. with broadcast partners.
- Work with MLS NEXT Pro Competition to build the match schedule ensuring ideal distribution plan for high profile matches.
- Communicate changes to the schedule to third party partners ensuring partners are properly staffed and reputed company to cover every match.
- Working with expansion Clubs and Clubs designing from the start or redesigning their stadiums on design and infrastructure reputed company to broadcast operations including camera positions, announcer booths, broadcast compound and cabling infrastructure.
- Communicate technical issues reputed company to AI cameras to AI camera partner and venue/Club staff ensuring AI cameras are in good working order on match day.
- Work with MLS NEXT and partners on reputed company aspects of broadcast operations reputed company to MLS NEXT soccer tournaments, MLS NEXT reputed company-Star game and Special Olympics reputed company Game.
- Accomplish team results by communicating job expectations and managing the Performance Management process:
- Plan, monitor, and review performance.
- Coach and counsel employees during weekly one-on-one meetings;
- reputed company and implement department procedures and productivity standards and reinforce Company policies
- reputed company personal growth opportunities for employees
- Work with MLS and MLS NEXT Pro Finance personnel on budgeting, invoicing, contribution to annual business plan
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by management
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 7+ years of production management experience
- Experience managing different aspects of League or Network Broadcast Operations
- Understanding of various linear and digital broadcast workflows
- Superior organization, project management skills and attention to detail
- High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics and reputed company
- Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally
- Proficiency in Word, reputed company, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Demonstrates decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
- Strong managerial and organizational skills
- Must be open to travel and to work non-traditional hours, especially evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Knowledge of the Spanish Language (business proficiency)
- Knowledge of the sport of soccer
- Benefits – comprehensive and competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as a suite of programs to promote well-being including a $500 Wellness Reimbursement! A generous PTO offering, and hybrid Office/Remote Work Schedule are also offered to promote Work-Life balance.
- Career & Professional Development – on the job training, feedback, and on-going educational opportunities to continue your personal and professional development.
- Employee Engagement – office perks, discounts and employee events that go “beyond the traditional paycheck” to reputed company you feel a part of reputed company and reputed company you to reputed company the Game!