Manager – Live Events Operations

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Who We Are…

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From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role...

The Warner Bros. Discovery Live Events Operations Team is seeking a Manager of Live Events Operations to oversee the day-to-day preparation, planning and execution of live event sports and entertainment broadcasts across linear and digital platforms. The Manager should be passionate and knowledgeable about Live Events Operations with experience in Master Control and Live Events Planning. We seek an enthusiastic and agile problem-solver with exceptional execution and attention to detail. Excitement and interest in various sporting and live events around the world is a big plus. This Manager will work collaboratively with internal and external partner groups including Master Control, Commercial Operations, Strategic Marketing, Programming, Production, Bookings, Digital, and Global Broadcast Engineering. This role is a 24/7, holidays, night, and weekend position.

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role would Manage a team of Live Event Supervisors and Live AD/Operators and would oversee 15-20 linear and digital networks airing live events. These events include US and Global Sports, as well as occasional Entertainment events
• Event Management
  • Create and maintain event documentation
  • Participate in planning, prepping, scheduling, and testing for events
  • Solve event logistical challenges
  • Act as escalation point for event issues

• Assist the Director and Senior Leadership as needed
• Oversee new event launches and other new business

• Provide leadership, guidance, and set positive examples for team members
• Collaborate with domestic and global internal and external partners
• Work in accordance with network and digital clients with a professional, poised demeaner to help build and foster relationships and understand live event needs
• Manage all disciplinary action and personnel conflicts
• Coach and develop the Live Events team at all levels
• Participate in interview and selection processes for new staff positions
• Actively participate in developing positive employee relations and team fellowship
• Lead team through change management when needed
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experiences...

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Broadcast Operations/Master Control
• Minimum 3 years working on live events
• Minimum 2 years managing teams
• College degree or equivalent relevant experience
• Ability and desire to work under pressure and in a 24x7 environment
• Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team
• Broadcast playout automation experience

Desirable Requirements

• Fluency in Spanish
• Knowledge of Global Sports
• Awareness of global television compliance needs
• Interest in technology and learning new things
• Previous leadership and team coaching experience

How We Get Things Done…

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