Manager, International Production Operations

Summary

International Production Operations is responsible for distribution of NFL content to international broadcast partners around the world.  This department works with each NFL int’l rights holder to coordinate delivery of content, lining up with their respective rights agreement and supports live, onsite broadcasts in the US and overseas.  Delivery of NFL contents consists of sending games/programs/footage across satellite, fiber, and SRT platforms.  Int’l Production Operations works closely with other NFL departments and the 32 clubs to best present the NFL, continually working with our partners to enhance the delivery of NFL games and tentpole events to the int’l audience and to meet the evolving needs and expectations of our fan base.

The Manager of Int’l Production Operations will work directly with the Senior Director to coordinate to support production and delivery of NFL content globally to partners.  The position will also manage live, onsite broadcasts supporting crews on the ground with production and credential needs.

Responsibilities

Key areas of responsibility will include: 

• Manage delivery of NFL content globally, including key markets located in; North America, South America, EMEA, & APAC


• Maintaining day-to-day communication with NFL's int’l partners on game selections, production elements, game day operations, commercial break administration, and broadcast access policies


• Liaise with NFL departments (Events, Credentials and Operations depts.), and NFL Clubs’ operation teams to support on-site productions at remote NFL events (i.e. International Games, Super Bowl, Draft, etc.)


• Coordinate with network partners and outside facilities to distribute NFL content globally, and support live transmissions while in progress to ensure highest quality experience for each taker


• Working across partners, NFL departments (Football Operations, Events, Club Business, Officiating, Security, Sponsorship, etc.) and NFL clubs to ensure that all NFL game broadcasts are the best of class and support the NFL’s broader objectives


• Representing broadcast priorities in the ongoing expansion and evolution of the NFL’s international games and other tentpole events


• Contributing to analysis of major departmental initiatives and preparation of presentation materials for internal, League and partner meetings

The Manager, Int’l Production Operations, will contribute towards the key functional areas of the NFL Int’l Operations Department:

• Weekly Broadcast Operations / Game Day Support
  
  
  
  • Manage relationships with int’l rights holders, network partners, NFL teams and their stadiums, internal NFL departments to support the international broadcast productions of NFL games.
  
  
  • Support operational and production elements around game broadcasts leading up to all NFL game windows for int’l rights holders.
  
  
  • Serve as a primary contact to address game day issues related to game broadcasts during all NFL game windows.
  
  
  • Support administration, credentialling and onsite support as needed.
  
  
  
  


• Onsite Games and Tentpole Events
  
  
  
  • Collaborate with int’l rights holders, network partners, NFL Events, stadiums/venues, and host committees to support production operations for tentpole NFL events (i.e., Kickoff, International Games, Thanksgiving & Christmas Games, Pro Bowl Games, Super Bowl, Combine, Draft, FLAG Championships etc.)
  
  
  
  


• Game of the Future
  
  
  
  • Support development of broadcast production innovation, technological game advancements, and enhanced feed distribution across all network partners and int’l rights holders to ensure best broadcast experience for int’l fans.
  
  
  • Contribute towards cross-departmental competitive enhancements in NFL games, integrating broadcast partners into those solutions.
  
  
  
  


• Offseason Projects
  
  
  
  • Support various offseason projects, including the NFL’s universal game credentialing system, network offseason content capture, and summer seminars to prepare broadcast partners for the upcoming season.
  
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree


• 5+ years in sports, broadcast or other analytical or project management roles


• Knowledge of current sports broadcast production, operations and/or content delivery methodologies


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, a must


• Committed team player with a can-do attitude and willingness to take on any tasks required in the moment


• Ability to implement and meet deadlines and manage projects towards those deadlines


• Successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously with extreme attention to detail in a fast-paced, high-pressure, live-event environment


• Ability to collaborate with all personalities at all levels of the organization and with external vendors and partners


• Multi-lingual, a plus

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range. 

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• Regular travel around planning and execution of NFL games and events, domestic and international


• Evening, weekend, holiday and extra work hours around NFL games, event commitments and deadlines