Vice President of Broadcast Operations and Production - Inglewood, United States - Hollywood Park

Description

Job Description

About Hollywood Park

Hollywood Park, a near 300-acre sports and entertainment destination, is being developed by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke with the 70,000-seat SoFi Stadium as its centerpiece. Hollywood Park is the largest urban mixed-use mega development under construction in the Western United States. When complete, Hollywood Park will have up to 2,500 residences, a hotel, a retail district reaching up to 890,000 square feet, up to 5 million square feet of office space, and more than 25-acres of public parks and open space.

Home to the Los Angeles Chargers and Super Bowl LVI Champion Los Angeles Rams, SoFi Stadium is the host of world-renowned sporting events, including Super Bowl LVI in 2022, College Football Playoff National Championship game 2023, WrestleMania 2023, World Cup 2026, and the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Olympics in 2028. Adjacent to the stadium and under the same roof canopy is a 2.5-acre open-air plaza, American Airlines Plaza, and the 6,000-seat YouTube Theater. YouTube Theater is an intimate venue, making it the perfect place for concerts, comedy, awards shows, esports competitions, community gatherings, conferences and more.

Culture

Hollywood Park is being brought to life by a deeply experienced team of creative forward-thinkers. The project is a celebration of all that Los Angeles has to offer. We are inspired by our diverse Inglewood community as a place for the community to be, to see and to connect.

Hollywood Park is committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our team members, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

At the heart of Hollywood Park, lies our dedication to our purpose, promise, and commitments. Our PURPOSE is creating extraordinary experiences, one moment at a time. Our PROMISE is to be an iconic destination that celebrates our diverse and vibrant community. We promise to exceed expectations while cultivating a fun and safe experience where lasting memories are made. Our COMMITMENTS are outlined by S.T.A.R.S.

Our S.T.A.R.S. commitments are enabled by five foundational principles:

Start with Care – create a lasting impact through genuine care

Thrive as a Team – create an environment of collaboration and encouragement

Anticipate Unspoken Needs – be proactive in delivering extraordinary service and support others

Resolve with Respect – treat others with empathy, patience, and kindness

Safety Always – maintain a safe and secure environment

As the Vice President of Broadcast Operations & Production, You Will..

Hollywood Park is seeking a Vice President of Broadcast Operations & Production who will lead the efforts to deliver a best-in-class event experience. Reporting to the CTO, this individual will focus on three areas: 1) maintaining and improving all Broadcast and Production technology, 2) managing the full-time staff and event-day professionals that can maximize the use of thousands of displays, audio and creative lighting at SoFi Stadium, YouTube Theater, and the Hollywood Park campus and 3) lead all administrative procedures, communications and management of the Broadcast Operations and Production department. This individual needs to be a natural problem solver who is humble, creative, adaptable, and team-oriented. They will collaborate with an extensive group of internal and external stakeholders, including Facility Operations, Security, Guest Experience, and various other internal and external stakeholders, to ensure the best event experience possible.

More Specific Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To...

• Lead the management, maintenance, and improvement of the state-of-the-art Broadcast Production Control Room, LED Displays, Audio Systems, IPTV Systems, Creative Lighting, and Broadcast Network systems.
• Provide operational expertise for all video, audio, lighting, and production systems and equipment used for venue and event presentation including, but not limited to, Production Control Room, LED Displays, IPTV systems, Creative Lighting, and Audio systems' content creation and programming.
• Maintain and develop improvements for broadcast-related policies and procedures regarding facilities presentation, focusing on maximizing the integration of all systems to meet business, marketing, and entertainment goals.
• Maintain and develop improvements for standard operating procedures for all building AV; presentation broadcast technical services and digital media assets; ensure all content is effectively delivered to all playback and show control systems.
• Lead production team in planning, strategizing, and executing the production of live events using SoFi Stadium, YouTube Theater, and Hollywood Park campus video boards and online streams
• Maintain, improve, and lead a team of full-time broadcast professionals, engineers and game-day operators/freelancers to operate and work all events; conduct ongoing reviews of budgeting and staffing plans; recruiting, training, supervise, and evaluate departmental personnel and service providers.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including but not limited to Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, Marketing, Corporate Partnerships, and event promoters to ensure game and event presentation content is developed and executed efficiently and effectively.
• Maintain and improve HWP's extensive display network, which includes hundreds of displays located throughout the HWP campus. Collaborate with our Partnership Team on content strategies and identifying potential revenue.
• Maintain and develop improve effective strategies for meeting internal and external client needs through creative deployment of building technology
• Manage third-party service providers by enforcing the agreed upon scope of services within the various signed service agreements (i.e. freelance and union production crewing agencies, maintenance providers, contractors, digital signage service providers, etc.)
• Evaluate and improve existing and future third-party maintenance agreements
• Ensure all equipment is ready, and events are covered through scheduling
• Works closely with content creation, Broadcast, IT, Operations and other groups across HWP to resolve problems and assist in their areas of need
• Willing and able to step in and perform tasks as needed, including assuming any role in the Production Control Room
• Responsible for maintaining and updating all Broadcast and Production rate cards across all HWP Campus services
• Responsible for generating Quotes for all events at SoFi Stadium, YouTube Theater and the Hollywood Park campus
• Responsible for processing final Settlements
• Maintain, improve, and develop the department's fiscal budget
• Manage and collaborate with a highly-talented Broadcast Operations staff and sub-departments: Broadcast Engineering (Video Engineers, Audio Engineers, Lighting Designers, and Audio/Video Technicians), IPTV, Production, and Event Technical Specialist
• Maintain and improve department culture, work/life balance, community service and collaboration
• Enable staff to deliver beyond expectations by listening, coaching, and follow-through.

We'd Love to Hear From People With...

• 7-10 years of experience in a managerial capacity in venue presentation and/or Live Event/TV production
• Bachelor's degree
• Prior experience in managing, operating, and maintaining a technically advanced Production Control Room and large-format displays
• Prior and specific knowledge of broadcast production systems, including Ross Acuity Switchers, Ross XPression and Tessera systems, Ross Pierro, Ross Dashboard, Ross Inception, Evertz Routing and Multi-viewers, Evertz Dreamcatcher, Riedel Communications, Sony 4K Broadcast Cameras, CiscoVision, etc.
• Experience leading a large group of production professionals, freelancers and day-of-event personnel
• Detailed knowledge of video and scoreboard production in a sports and entertainment facility
• Strong knowledge of production workflow, HD/UHD/HDR/4K production, IP workflow, QC procedures, signal flow and MAM systems
• Previous experience integrating, implementing or refreshing an arena/venue broadcast control room, including familiarity with modern broadcast cabling infrastructure used in broadcast environments
• Exemplary communication skills and professionalism to deal effectively with all business contacts, vendors, and clients
• Knowledge and previous experience working with the NFL and concert/event show promoters preferred
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Proficient in Google Office software
• Ability to work within strict deadlines
• Demonstrates ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Work well with other departments and organizational staff in order to collaborate and establish an effective workflow within a team environment
• Adapt to ever-changing requests and revisions and must be able to lead, direct, and perform in a timely manner
• Flexible in working hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Attend meetings and provide updates while communicating clearly
• Available to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Salary Rate: $200,000 - $260,000/yr.

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only. Hollywood Park considers a candidate's education, certification, prior experience, as well as internal and external data when determining the salary level for potential new employees. Only in exceptional circumstances, if an external candidate has the experience, credentials, or expertise far exceeding what is expected for the position, would Hollywood Park consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.