Manager, Venue Planning & Operations-Road Courses

Manager, Venue Planning & Operations – Road Courses LA28 is an independent, non‑profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The role supports the Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) by planning and integrating broadcast requirements for all LA28 road course events, including the Marathon and Road Cycling. The incumbent will liaise with OBS and LA28 functional areas to deliver high‑quality broadcast infrastructure and services. Key Responsibilities Lead the integration of all broadcast requirements for road course events. Develop comprehensive broadcast operational plans that address mobile production platforms, RF transmission infrastructure, and extensive course coverage. Coordinate complex city logistics, including aerial and ground coverage patterns. Work with technology partners to ensure seamless integration of essential broadcast technology such as audio splits, timing and scoring data, and redundancy plans. Review and optimize broadcast delivery requirements with OBS. Support infrastructure and technical planning for broadcast services, including development of broadcast areas at competition venues. Coordinate communications with OBS Production and Planning teams. Facilitate and support venue site surveys for OBS production teams and Media Rights Holders. Liaise with OBS and LA28 functional areas to address venue‑related broadcast needs. Assist in planning and delivery of World Broadcaster Meetings. Manage the exchange of information and timely submission of deliverables to OBS. Establish strong working relationships with key functional areas to fulfill broadcasting requirements. Support Media Rights Holders with implementation plans and ensure alignment with venue infrastructure. Coordinate with local delivery partners to ensure broadcast venues are ready for handoff to OBS and Media Rights Holders at Games time. Gather requirements, secure strategic alignment, streamline approvals, and identify optimization opportunities with OBS, IOC, and IPC. Ensure broadcast planning aligns with broader cross‑functional timelines and coordinate milestones with LA28 functional areas, OBS, IOC, IPC, and Media Rights Holders. Qualifications Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience; 7+ years in broadcast production and operations, with a significant portion managing large‑scale road course events (e.g., marathons, cycling races) or similar complex mobile live productions. Experience working with international broadcast organizations providing global coverage. Experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders and proven success at building excellent working relationships. Experience working across multiple functional areas. 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 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. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Available to work onsite in a Downtown Los Angeles office. Primary work conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment. Must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment. Hours may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods. Perform other duties as required; role may evolve to include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Compensation The annual base salary range for this position is $88,000–$115,000 . Compensation is subject to final determination based on individual qualifications and experience. Equal Employment Opportunity LA28 is committed to 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. LA28 will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games