OVERVIEW
The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) is an MLS soccer club serving the greater Los Angeles area. LAFC is dedicated to building a world-class soccer club that represents the diversity of Los Angeles and is committed to delivering an unrivaled experience for fans. LAFC’s ownership group is comprised of local leaders and innovators of industry with intellectual capital, financial prowess, operations expertise, and success in the fields of entertainment, sports, technology, and media. LAFC is invested in the world’s game and Los Angeles, constructing, and developing the 22,000 seat BMO Stadium and a top-flight training center on the campus of Cal-State Los Angeles.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director, Stadium Production & A/V is responsible for leading all aspects of live event production, audio-visual systems, and broadcast operations at BMO Stadium, ensuring an exceptional LAFC fan experience and seamless match presentation. This role manages all in-stadium video content, LED/scoreboard programming, IPTV networks, A/V operations, and ensures best-in-class presentation across all LAFC home games and events.
This role reports to the General Manager, BMO Stadium.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Lead the planning, staffing, and execution of match day and live event production. This includes all LAFC and Angel City FC (AFCFC) matches, concerts, and special events hosted at BMO Stadium.
- Oversee, manage, and maintain the full in-stadium production including LED boards, video boards, control room, IPTV, and audio systems
- Direct and supervise full-time, part-time, and freelance production (third party contract) personnel supporting A/V and matchday presentation.
- Develop, propose, and manage the department’s financial budgets and capital improvement plans – including annual operating costs, matchday expenses, and long-term infrastructure projects aimed towards keeping pace with emerging technologies.
- Oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of all stadium A/V systems, including interior and exterior digital displays and sound systems, while establishing and executing preventative maintenance procedures to ensure long-term reliability and performance
- Coordinate with creative, marketing, and partnerships teams to ensure all content (video, graphics, audio) aligns with brand and fan engagement strategy, and sponsor activations
- Provide strategic direction and day-to-day oversight of all match presentation elements, including developing and implementing content schedules, production timelines, rundowns, and scripts to design the overall look and experience for match days.
- Research fan engagement and match presentation trends to ensure industry-elite best practices and first in class fan experience.
- Partner with MLS to ensure compliance with league, broadcast, and commercial standards are met.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Multi-Media, or a related field required.
- 5 - 7 years of experience working at a stadium or large arena in broadcast systems and/or serving as a matchday producer required.
- At least 2 years of experience managing a department or team at a professional sports organization is required.
- Must have experience in live event planning, production, and management with a goal of maximizing guest experience.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Suite, specifically Photoshop, and/or video editing software.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, with particular emphasis on Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Detail-oriented with proactive attitude, strong follow-up and execution skills.
- Ability to multi-task and work successfully in a fast-paced environment while making sound and informed decisions to adapt to various unforeseen changes at the last minute.
- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external clients.
- Must be able to maintain a professional demeanor and positive attitude at all times.
- Must possess a high ethical and moral standard, as well as a strong sense of confidentiality.
- Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently in English – both written and verbal.
- Flexible work schedule with the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays is required.
SALARY RANGE
At LAFC, we carefully consider a wide range of factors to determine a fair and equitable compensation package. The final offer amount will consider a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to skill sets; relevant experience and training. Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure guidelines, the compensation range for this role is $120,000 - $140,000 per year.
HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
LAFC strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.
