Director, Broadcast Production

The Role

The Director, Broadcast Production will lead the day-to-day execution, production quality, and operational coordination of NWSL broadcasts across domestic, international, and league-controlled platforms.

Reporting directly to the Vice President, Broadcast Production & Operations, this role will serve as a key leader in managing a complex, multi-platform broadcast portfolio, ensuring consistent production standards, compelling match presentation, and seamless execution across league productions and media partners.

The ideal candidate is an experienced live sports broadcast professional who combines strong production and editorial expertise with exceptional leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to independently manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This position requires a proactive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented leader who can anticipate challenges, drive accountability, and effectively manage people, partners, and production workflows while contributing to the NWSL's broader broadcast strategy.

What You Will Own, Drive & Contribute To

Live Broadcast Production & Editorial Excellence

• Oversee the day-to-day execution and production quality of NWSL match broadcasts, ensuring a consistent, world-class viewer experience across domestic, international, and league-controlled platforms.
• Establish and maintain broadcast production standards, including camera coverage, replay, graphics, audio, visual presentation, and overall match storytelling.
• Provide production and editorial guidance to producers, directors, on-air talent, and production teams, ensuring alignment with league priorities and standards.
• Collaborate with broadcast partners to elevate storytelling, showcase the league's top players, and enhance the presentation of NWSL matches.
• Support the development and implementation of new production elements, innovative technologies, and enhanced storytelling tools.
• Oversee league-controlled match productions, ensuring production consistency, technical quality, and adherence to established standards.
• Support the planning and execution of the NWSL Broadcast Bootcamp and annual Broadcast Seminar, strengthening the league's talent pipeline and collaboration with broadcast partners.

Broadcast Partner & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a key day-to-day contact for domestic broadcast partners, including CBS, ESPN, Prime Video, and ION, supporting successful planning, coordination, and execution of broadcast windows.
• Coordinate with international production and distribution partners to ensure consistent delivery and technical standards.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with broadcast partners, production vendors, clubs, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead the coordination of broadcast requirements with NWSL clubs, including venue access, production needs, matchday logistics, and operational planning.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Communications, Commercial, and League Operations to align broadcast execution with league priorities, promotional campaigns, sponsorship integrations, and key storytelling initiatives.
• Identify and proactively address production and operational challenges, ensuring timely communication and resolution.
• Support the planning and onboarding of future media partners, including production requirements, technical workflows, and operational integration.

Broadcast Operations & Live Event Execution

• Lead weekly broadcast planning and readiness across the NWSL schedule, ensuring production requirements, staffing, technical infrastructure, venue logistics, and partner deliverables are aligned.
• Serve as a primary escalation point for day-to-day broadcast matters, independently resolving issues and elevating significant risks or decisions when appropriate.
• Oversee operational coordination for simultaneous live productions across multiple broadcast partners and distribution platforms.
• Work with production vendors and stadium operators to ensure venue readiness, broadcast infrastructure, transmission reliability, and technical compliance.
• Partner with League Operations on scheduling adjustments, weather-related interruptions, and other matchday issues impacting broadcast execution.
• Oversee the implementation and ongoing coordination of broadcast technologies, including VAR integration, tracking systems, enhanced camera systems, and other production innovations.
• Support broadcast planning and execution for major league events, including the NWSL Championship, Decision Day, Skills Competition, NWSL Awards, and other special productions.
• Develop and refine contingency plans, escalation protocols, and operational workflows to ensure consistent execution and timely decision-making.

Team Leadership & Department Management

• Provide direct leadership, management, and development of designated members of the Broadcast team, including responsibility for performance, accountability, workload prioritization, and professional growth.
• Lead day-to-day departmental coordination, establishing clear ownership of responsibilities, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Empower team members to manage their areas independently while ensuring alignment, communication, and accountability across the department.
• Establish efficient processes for tracking production readiness, operational priorities, outstanding issues, and key decisions.
• Manage relationships with freelance production personnel and external resources, ensuring appropriate staffing, clear expectations, and consistent performance.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve departmental efficiency, communication, and collaboration.
• Provide the Vice President with concise, timely updates on major priorities, risks, and decisions while independently managing routine matters.
• Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement, strong execution, and professional development.

Strategic Planning, Innovation & Financial Management

• Partner with the Vice President on broadcast strategy, long-term production planning, and initiatives that support audience growth and the evolution of the NWSL broadcast product.
• Support annual production budgets, vendor expenditures, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Identify and implement measurable operational efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities while maintaining high production standards.
• Support vendor evaluations, contract negotiations, and production resource planning.
• Contribute to the development of new broadcast workflows, technology initiatives, and production enhancements.
• Play an active role in planning for future media partnerships, including production models, partner onboarding, and operational readiness.
• Work cross-functionally to support league initiatives that strengthen broadcast storytelling, viewer engagement, and brand presentation.

What You Will Bring

Core Qualifications

• Experience: 8+ years of progressive experience in live sports broadcasting, production management, or broadcast operations, including significant responsibility for high-profile live events.
• Production Expertise: Deep understanding of live sports production, including multi-camera workflows, control room operations, REMI production, replay, graphics, transmission, and on-site technical requirements.
• Editorial Judgment: Strong understanding of sports storytelling, live match presentation, and the elements that create compelling television and streaming broadcasts.
• Leadership: Demonstrated success leading teams, managing personnel, coordinating freelance crews, and building a culture of accountability.
• Operational Management: Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent live productions, balance competing priorities, and maintain exceptional attention to detail.
• Decision-Making: Strong judgment, proactive problem-solving skills, and the ability to make timely, confident decisions in high-pressure environments.
• Partner Relationships: Experience working with national television networks, streaming services, production vendors, and other external stakeholders.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage executives, production teams, external partners, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Financial Management: Experience managing production budgets, vendor expenses, and operational resources.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while maintaining a strategic perspective and a collaborative approach.
• Travel: Willingness and ability to travel extensively during the NWSL season, including weekends and major events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within a professional sports league, national sports network, major streaming platform, or large-scale sports production organizat