Broadcast Venue Manager

Based in Miami FL (HYBRID)

What is HBS?

You’ve probably watched a football game at some point in your life.

Well, if it was a World Cup match, it’s highly likely that it was filmed and produced by the HBS team

HBS in a few words :

Host Broadcast Services, fully owned by Infront Sports & Media, is a specialist host broadcast organisation, originally established with the core mandate of producing the television and radio signals for the 2002 and 2006 FIFA World Cups™.

Based in Switzerland, with its planning headquarters in Paris, Miami, Zug, and London. The company has evolved since its formation in 1999 and built upon its unique capabilities by attracting expert personnel from the very top levels of the television industry to complement the experienced staff who have honed their skills over previous FIFA World Cups™.

Why we open this position?

We’re looking for a Broadcasting Venue Manager (BVM) to ensure successful execution of FIFA events in 2025 and 2026. This role is vital for managing broadcast logistics, coordinating teams, overseeing project implementation, and providing technical expertise.

The BVM will ensure all broadcasting needs are met from setup to dismantling, contributing to the overall success of these major international events.

Your responsibilities

• During the planning cycle be responsible for the assigned stadiums to prepare and plan the broadcast overlay, consistent TV production facilities for HBS and all required service elements for the broadcasters, in close cooperation with the various HBS departments, FIFA, as well as other stakeholders.
• Be the key point of contact for all internal and external counterparts during the planning phase for the assigned stadiums.
• Oversee the development of the stadium layouts towards the finalisation, in close cooperation with the HBS CAD Manager and HBS CAD Operator.
• Work in cooperation with the HBS Broadcast Engineering department to ensure efficient integration of all broadcast aspects at each of the stadiums.
• Liaise with the HBS Production department to ensure that all TV production related requirements are prepared for and delivered, to guarantee a smooth and successful broadcast coverage.
• Work in cooperation with the HBS Booking department to prepare and ensure the delivery of all services to the broadcasters at each stadium.
• Cooperate with the HBS Logistics department to ensure that all logistical arrangements for the HBS crew and equipment are planned in detail and implemented accordingly.
• Attend site inspections, prepare site visit reports and ensure efficient follow up on all aspects identified.
• Use all HBS project-related tools to ensure a consistent approach.
• Monitor the project plans as well as the readiness of all facilities provided by FIFA based on agreed timelines.
• Contribute to writing the Operational Guidelines, Broadcast Operational Plan and other required content to document the project and instruct operational teams that join for event time.
• Contribute and participate in the training sessions with the event time BVMs.

Operations

• Join the HBS Venue Management team at one stadium during the MCF25 and FWC26 operational periods and contribute to the management of the HBS team at the venue during event time.
• Ensure the implementation of venue facilities as agreed with various HBS departments.
• Manage successful operations of TV production facilities for HBS and the broadcasters at the stadium.
• Plan and contribute to regular meetings with the HBS venue management personnel.
• Work closely with the various FIFA Functional Areas (FAs).
• Develop daily run sheets with all occurrences for the day using the HBS Ceres tool.
• Contribute to the daily reports using the HBS reporting tool.

Is it really for me?

• Broadcast knowledge through a similar experience in the same field is essential.
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to achieve HBS goals.
• Good management skills and ability to build a cooperative atmosphere.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills to address client needs and deliver value-added services.
• Ability to review and align with local venue operators, internal and external counterparts.
• Process oriented, out-of-the-box approach.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker, customer service oriented.
• Analytical skills, ability to pay particular attention to detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with working in a project management environment.
• Used to work with people from different nationalities, languages, and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work under pressure, remain calm and composed.
• Knowledge of, and used working with, Microsoft 365.

During this process you will meet :

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