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About the Role
The Director, Broadcast will lead the day-to-day execution, production quality, and operational coordination of NWSL broadcasts across domestic, international, and league-controlled platforms. This role serves as a key leader in managing a complex, multi-platform broadcast portfolio, ensuring consistent production standards, compelling match presentation, and seamless execution across league productions and media partners. The ideal candidate is an experienced live sports broadcast professional with strong production and editorial expertise, exceptional leadership, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day execution and production quality of NWSL match broadcasts.
- Establish and maintain broadcast production standards.
- Provide production and editorial guidance to producers, directors, on-air talent, and production teams.
- Collaborate with broadcast partners to elevate storytelling and enhance match presentation.
- Support the development and implementation of new production elements and technologies.
- Oversee league-controlled match productions.
- Support the planning and execution of the NWSL Broadcast Bootcamp and annual Broadcast Seminar.
- Serve as a key day-to-day contact for domestic broadcast partners.
- Coordinate with international production and distribution partners.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with broadcast partners, production vendors, clubs, and internal stakeholders.
- Lead the coordination of broadcast requirements with NWSL clubs.
- Collaborate with Marketing, Communications, Commercial, and League Operations to align broadcast execution with league priorities.
- Identify and proactively address production and operational challenges.
- Support the planning and onboarding of future media partners.
- Lead weekly broadcast planning and readiness across the NWSL schedule.
- Serve as a primary escalation point for day-to-day broadcast matters.
- Oversee operational coordination for simultaneous live productions.
- Work with production vendors and stadium operators to ensure venue readiness and technical compliance.
- Partner with League Operations on scheduling adjustments and other matchday issues impacting broadcast execution.
- Oversee the implementation and ongoing coordination of broadcast technologies.
- Support broadcast planning and execution for major league events.
- Develop and refine contingency plans, escalation protocols, and operational workflows.
- Provide direct leadership, management, and development of designated members of the Broadcast team.
- Lead day-to-day departmental coordination, establishing clear ownership of responsibilities, deliverables, and deadlines.
- Empower team members to manage their areas independently.
- Establish efficient processes for tracking production readiness, operational priorities, and outstanding issues.
- Manage relationships with freelance production personnel and external resources.
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve departmental efficiency, communication, and collaboration.
- Provide the Vice President with concise, timely updates on major priorities, risks, and decisions.
- Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement.
- Partner with the Vice President on broadcast strategy and long-term production planning.
- Support annual production budgets, vendor expenditures, forecasting, and financial planning.
- Identify and implement measurable operational efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.
- Support vendor evaluations, contract negotiations, and production resource planning.
- Contribute to the development of new broadcast workflows, technology initiatives, and production enhancements.
- Play an active role in planning for future media partnerships.
- Work cross-functionally to support league initiatives that strengthen broadcast storytelling and viewer engagement.
Requirements
- 8+ years of progressive experience in live sports broadcasting, production management, or broadcast operations, including significant responsibility for high-profile live events.
- Deep understanding of live sports production, including multi-camera workflows, control room operations, REMI production, replay, graphics, transmission, and on-site technical requirements.
- Strong understanding of sports storytelling, live match presentation, and the elements that create compelling television and streaming broadcasts.
- Demonstrated success leading teams, managing personnel, coordinating freelance crews, and building a culture of accountability.
- Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent live productions, balance competing priorities, and maintain exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong judgment, proactive problem-solving skills, and the ability to make timely, confident decisions in high-pressure environments.
- Experience working with national television networks, streaming services, production vendors, and other external stakeholders.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience managing production budgets, vendor expenses, and operational resources.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while maintaining a strategic perspective and a collaborative approach.
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively during the NWSL season, including weekends and major events.
- Experience working within a professional sports league, national sports network, major streaming platform, or large-scale sports production organization.
- Experience managing a high volume of live sporting events across multiple broadcast partners and distribution platforms.
- Direct experience producing, directing, or supervising nationally televised live sports productions.
- Familiarity with soccer production, including match presentation, VAR operations, competition protocols, and venue broadcast requirements.
- Experience with remote and centralized production models and managing production across multiple venues.
- Experience supporting new media partner launches, broadcast transitions, and technical onboarding.
- Knowledge of emerging broadcast technologies, advanced production tools, and innovations in live sports presentation.
- Demonstrated success improving operational workflows, implementing efficiencies, and managing production resources.
Skills
- Live sports broadcasting
- Production management
- Broadcast operations
- Multi-camera workflows
- Control room operations
- REMI production
- Replay systems
- Graphics
- Transmission
- On-site technical requirements
- Sports storytelling
- Live match presentation
- Team leadership
- Personnel management
- Freelance crew coordination
- Accountability
- Operational management
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Partner relationship management
- Communication
- Budget management
- Adaptability
- Strategic thinking
- Collaboration
- Soccer production
- VAR integration
- Broadcast technologies
Location
- Remote
- In-office
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Director
- 8+ years of experience
Salary/Compensations
- $125,000 - $150,000
Benefits
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick days
- End-of-year office closure
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Mental Health benefits
- 401k with employer match
- Safe harbor contributions
- Commuter Benefits
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Gym On-Site
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
About the Company
- The NWSL is committed to an incredible, inclusive, and diversity-focused culture.
Equal Opportunity
- The NWSL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- We celebrate diversity and are deeply committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees.
- All employment decisions—including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, and termination—are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
- If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, you may contact us at careers@nwslsoccer.com.