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Director, Broadcast Operations Job at (NYRR) New York Road Runners, Inc. in New

(NYRR) New York Road Runners, Inc. · New York, NY, USA ·

Job type:
Seasonal

About NYRR
New York Road Runners (NYRR) was founded in 1958 when a small group of passionate runners vowed to bring running to the people and has grown from a local running club into the world’s premier community running organization. NYRR’s vision is to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running.

NYRR’s year-round offerings of races, community events, programs, and training resources provide hundreds of thousands of people with the motivation, know-how, and opportunities to start running and keep running for life. NYRR’s premier event, the famed TCS New York City Marathon, attracts the world’s top professional runners and committed amateurs alike, while also raising millions of dollars annually for charity and driving economic impact for New York City. NYRR is equally committed to the runners of tomorrow, passionately providing youth fitness programs that educate and inspire children in underserved communities in New York City, nationwide, and around the world.

Headquartered in New York City, NYRR is a 501(c)(3) organization. To learn more, please visit www.nyrr.org.

At New York Road Runners, we are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace by finding the best candidate for the job. We understand that skills come from a variety of different backgrounds. Checking off every single requirement on our job description is not necessary to apply. If you think you are a good fit and have a passion for the work we do, please submit your application. We are eager to learn about your experience and skills! You may be the right candidate for this or other open positions.

New York Road Runners is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About the Department
New York Road Runner’s Marketing and Communications department is charged with managing the organization’s creative services, editorial, advertising, PR, pro athlete, broadcast and video, and digital operations. The team’s efforts build upon NYRR’s recent brand initiative and Run for Life platform as the organization seeks to tell the bigger NYRR story of huge positive impact; our ongoing focus on broadening our engagement with runners of all types; our efforts to strengthen our alignment with, and support of, our corporate partners; and our opportunity to unlock the power of our community in supporting our youth-and cause‑related efforts.

About the Position
The position leads the development and execution for the broadcast production of NYRR’s events and programs. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the live production process and the ability to elevate NYRR’s messaging and branding across multiple platforms.

Job Responsibilities (primary and secondary duties)
Broadcast Operations & Production

Lead production of live broadcasts, feeds, and pre‑produced features for the TCS New York City Marathon, United Airlines NYC Half, New Balance Fifth Avenue Mile, Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K, and Mastercard New York Mini 10K.

Supervise content capture at NYRR events and coordination with cross‑functional teams for broadcast deliverables.

Manage relationships with production companies, and local, national and international broadcast partners and rights holders, liaising between internal marketing, strategic partnerships, and event teams.

Manage and initiate content development and segment production for broadcast partners’ sales projects and live program integrations.

Oversee streaming and A/V for NYRR experiential events and spaces, including Media Centers, the TCSNYCM Pavilion, NYRR Night of Champions, and Marathon Opening Ceremony.

Onboard and manage broadcast production, stats, spotting, and editorial event staff.

Work with talent prior to and during live broadcasts for on‑camera and voice‑over material, helping develop their on‑air presence, concentrating on factual accuracy and storytelling.

Manage broadcast production teams in the daily planning and execution of all assigned programs and/or projects.

Collaborate with strategic partnership team to ideate, present and execute new opportunities for sponsor integrations, and ensure partner integration across all contracted assets are met.

Coordinate production and approvals for NYRR Official Licensee content capture and distribution and manage photo and video licensing requests.

Effectively manage employee performance.

Create goals for the team and individual employees.

Delegate and distribute tasks and responsibilities appropriately.

Line produce, stage manage, and/or direct live event programming as needed.

Oversee department budgeting and expenses.

Manage Production Lead, Seasonal Broadcast Producer, and Marquee event broadcast production staff, including PAs, Production Managers, Bike Spotters, and Race Experts.

Promote team culture that coincides with NYRR mission and core values.

Job Requirements
Experience

5+ years of relevant experience

2+ years in people management required

Experience in live broadcast, television production, or related field at a sports property required.

Skills and Attributes

Ability to work in high‑paced environment

Self‑motivated with strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to meet and perform under tight deadlines, think clearly under pressure, and exercise good judgment

Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects

Excellent organization and communication skills

Demonstrated decision making and problem‑solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)

Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Illustrator) experience a plus

Ability to work occasional weekends or evenings

Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Other Requirements

All staff are required to work the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon, RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, and the TCS NYC Marathon.

Operate on a hybrid bases, working in office. Minimum of 2 days per week

Work evening and weekend events as required

Salary: 100K

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In Summary: The position leads the development and execution for the broadcast production of NYRR’s events and programs . The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the live production process and the ability to elevate NYRR's messaging and branding across multiple platforms . The position will lead production of live broadcasts, feeds, and features for the TCS New York City Marathon .

En Español:

Sobre NYRR New York Road Runners (NYRR) fue fundada en 1958 cuando un pequeño grupo de corredores apasionados prometió traer correr a la gente y ha crecido desde un club local de carreras hasta convertirse en una organización de carrera comunitaria líder del mundo. La visión de NYRr es construir vidas más saludables y comunidades más fuertes mediante el poder transformador de correr. Las ofertas durante todo el año de las carreras, eventos comunitarios, programas y recursos de capacitación que ofrece cientos de miles de personas con la motivación, conocimiento y oportunidades para comenzar a correr y seguir corriendo por toda la vida. El evento principal del NYR, el famoso TCS Maratón de la Ciudad de Nueva York, atrae a los mejores corredors profesionales y aficionados comprometidos del mundo, al tiempo que recauda millones de dólares anualmente para asistir y mejorar el impacto económico de la ciudad de New York. Si usted cree que es adecuado y tiene una pasión por el trabajo que hacemos, envíe su solicitud. Estamos ansiosos de aprender sobre su experiencia y habilidades! Usted puede ser el candidato correcto para este o otros puestos abiertos. New York Road Runners es un Empleador de Igualdad de Oportunidades Sobre el Departamento El departamento de Marketing y Comunicaciones del Road Runner de Nueva York está encargado de administrar los servicios creativos de la organización, editorial, publicidad, relaciones públicas, atleta profesional, transmisión y video y operaciones digitales. Los esfuerzos del equipo se basan en NYR's reciente iniciativa de marca y plataforma Run for Life ya que la organización busca contar la historia positiva de NYRR de gran impacto; nuestro enfoque continuo en ampliar nuestra participación con las carreras de todo tipo; nuestros esfuerzos para alinearnos con y apoyar a nuestros socios empresariales; y nuestras iniciativas para desbloquear los eventos más importantes relacionados con la producción y el desarrollo de nuestros programas de apoyo a la comunidad de los jóvenes y nuestra posición en relación con las emisiones. El candidato exitoso tendrá una sólida comprensión del proceso de producción en vivo y la capacidad de elevar las mensajerías y el branding de NYRs a través de múltiples plataformas. Responsabilidades de trabajo (deudas primarias y secundarias) Operaciones de radiodifusión & Producción Dirección de producción de transmisiones en directo, feeds y funciones pre-producidas para el Maratón de Ciudad de Nueva York TCS Lead, United Airlines NYC Half, New Balance Fifth Avenue Mile, Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K, y Master New York Mini 10K. Supervisar la captura de eventos y la coordinación con equipos interfuncionales para la entrega de contenidos de emisión. Gestionar relaciones con compañías locales, socios nacionales e internacionales de transmisión y titulares de derechos, colaborar entre socios estratégicos de producción y equipos de comercialización. Manejar y desarrollar los proyectos de difusión y distribución de contenido en vivo Los empleados del equipo de administración y gestión del proyecto de programación se encargarán de gestionar todas las tareas relacionadas con la creación y la ejecución de datos personales que participan en tiempo real, así como administrar y ejecutar todos los objetivos de desarrollo y la presentación de los programas de televisión y las emisiones en línea y las nuevas cadenas de comunicación, crear y distribuir imágenes en conjunto con los nuevos espacios de prensa y servicios de la cadena de radio, organizarse y diseñar todo lo necesario. Minimo de 2 días a la semana Actividades nocturnas y de fin de semana según sea necesario Salario: 100K #J-18808-Ljbffr.