Director , Broadcast & Technology Operations

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20004, Washington, DC, USA
In-Office
155K-175K Annually
Expert/Leader
Gaming • Sports • Esports
The Role
Leads Broadcast Engineering and IT operations, including staff management, live-event technical staffing, vendor SLA oversight, SOP development, systems rollouts, training, infrastructure reporting, and engineering project coordination. Oversees broadcast technologies, enterprise media infrastructure, cybersecurity fundamentals, cloud and hybrid systems, networks, storage, disaster recovery, and production systems supporting live sports and media services.
Summary Generated by Built In

Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) is one of the leading integrated sports and entertainment companies globally. MSE’s portfolio spans premier professional sports teams, world-class venues, and next-generation media properties, with marquee assets including the NHL’s Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards, WNBA’s Washington Mystics, NBA G League’s Capital City Go-Go, Capital One Arena, and Monumental Sports Network, along with an investment in Team Liquid.

Rooted in the nation’s capital, MSE brings Washington, D.C's distinct influence, ambition, and leadership to the global sports and entertainment landscape. The company harnesses the power of its platform to drive continuous innovation and deliver extraordinary experiences that inspire and unite our community, our fans, and our people. 

Our success is powered by talented people who bring passion, creativity, and collaboration to everything they do. If you're looking to build your career in a dynamic, fast-paced organization that's shaping the future of sports and entertainment, we'd love to hear from you. 

Position Overview:

The Director of Broadcast & Technology Operations is responsible for the management of the Broadcast Engineering and Information Technology groups within MSE’s Technology organization.

Do you have experience in broadcast engineering, technology, or IT operations and a passion for innovation? Apply today! We would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:
  • Oversee Broadcast Engineering staff, including hiring, scheduling, performance management, and professional development.
  • Coordinate staffing and technical operations for live broadcast production events, ensuring adequate coverage, readiness, and issue resolution across game nights and special events.
  • Manage the documentation, creation, and training of standard operating procedures to ensure processes are adhered to across various disciplines .
  • Oversee third-party vendor services for playout/transmission of Monumental Sports Network services, including providing reports and monitoring services against contracted SLAs.
  • Lead the rollout of new systems, ensuring operational and engineering training is implemented throughout the transition to production environments.
  • Provide regular reporting and documentation to support informed decision-making on technology infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with the PMO on project management efforts across engineering initiatives.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience supporting enterprise media and broadcast infrastructure.
  • 10+ years of people leadership experience, including recruiting, mentoring, and professional development.
  • Experience supporting staff in a matrix organization, with a focus on timely issue resolution for customers and business partners.
  • Familiarity with organizational change control processes, IT service management (ITIL), and support ticketing systems.
  • Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop creative content and communicate effectively with staff at all levels.
  • Ability to work independently and contribute to team objectives, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to balance challenging priorities in a fast-paced environment and maintain a schedule aligned with event and production timelines.
  • Commitment to internal client support and customer service.
  • Knowledge of compute systems, application and server-based systems, storage, and network infrastructure.
  • Familiarity with Active Directory, Group Policy, and identity and access management.
  • Understanding of storage architecture (SAN/NAS), backup, disaster recovery, and VMware.
  • Knowledge of cloud and hybrid infrastructure, including Azure and AWS.
  • Understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, including endpoint protection, patch management, and system hardening.
  • Experience with network troubleshooting, Monitor & Control platforms, and control systems such as Crestron.
  • Knowledge of broadcast technologies and production systems, including SMPTE 2110, AES67, Dante, broadcast audio mixing, video switching, Media Asset Management (MAM), live sports production, and transmission.

Pay Range: $155k - $175k USD.

Benefit Eligibility: This role is eligible to participate in health and welfare benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience supporting enterprise media and broadcast infrastructure
  • 10+ years of people leadership experience, including recruiting, mentoring, and professional development
  • Experience supporting staff in a matrix organization
  • Experience with timely issue resolution for customers and business partners
  • Familiarity with organizational change control processes, IT service management (ITIL), and support ticketing systems
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to develop creative content and communicate effectively with staff at all levels
  • Ability to work independently and contribute to team objectives
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to balance challenging priorities in a fast-paced environment and maintain event-aligned production schedules
  • Commitment to internal client support and customer service
  • Knowledge of compute systems, application and server-based systems, storage, and network infrastructure
  • Familiarity with Active Directory, Group Policy, and identity and access management
  • Understanding of SAN/NAS storage architecture, backup, disaster recovery, and VMware
  • Knowledge of cloud and hybrid infrastructure, including Azure and AWS
  • Understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, including endpoint protection, patch management, and system hardening
  • Experience with network troubleshooting, Monitor & Control platforms, and control systems such as Crestron
  • Knowledge of broadcast technologies and production systems, including SMPTE 2110, AES67, Dante, broadcast audio mixing, video switching, MAM, live sports production, and transmission
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The Company
HQ: Washington, DC
908 Employees

What We Do

Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE), located in Washington, DC, and named a 2018 Washington Post Top Workplace, is one of the largest integrated sports and entertainment companies in the country with one of the most diverse partnership groups in all of sports. MSE owns and operates five professional sports teams: NBA's Washington Wizards, NBA G League’s Capital City Go-Go, NBA 2K League’s Wizards District Gaming, the 2018 NHL STANLEY CUP CHAMPION Washington Capitals and the WNBA's Washington Mystics. The company is also co-owner of aXiomatic, which has controlling interest in global esports franchise Team Liquid, and owns and operates Capital One Arena. Monumental Sports & Entertainment also manages MedStar Capitals Iceplex, the state-of-the-art training facility for the Capitals and EagleBank Arena on George Mason University's campus. Monumental Sports & Entertainment also co-owns and operates Monumental Sports Network (MSN) with the NBC Sports Group. MSN is the mid-Atlantic region’s top destination for exclusive fan experiences and original sports content across desktop, tablet, mobile and OTT streaming devices. Visit www.monumentalsports.com

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