The Best Players Need the Best People.
The Director, Broadcasting for PGA TOUR Champions, oversees all aspects of broadcast operations and production for PGA TOUR Champions events. This role ensures high-quality coverage that aligns with PGA TOUR standards, enhances fan engagement, and supports strategic media objectives. The position serves as the primary liaison between PGA TOUR Champions, Golf Channel, sponsors, and tournament organizations on all television-related matters, while managing complex sponsor deliverables and ensuring contractual compliance.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting, Communications, Media Production, Journalism, Sports Management, or related field; MBA is preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in sports broadcasting, live event production, or network operations.
- Experience managing large-scale live broadcasts and working with major sports networks.
- Deep understanding of live production workflows and broadcast technology.
- Familiarity with emerging media platforms, streaming technologies, and digital integration strategies.
- Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing cross-functional teams and external partners including vendor management, contract negotiations, and sponsor relations.
- Excellent project management skills with ability to handle multiple events simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Skilled in building and maintaining relationships with network partners, sponsors, and tournament organizations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to make quick decisions in live broadcast environments.
- Available for on-call rotation outside of the production schedule and understand that flexibility in shift work might be required, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and nights.
- Strong interest in golf preferred
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead planning and execution of live broadcasts for PGA TOUR Champions events.
- Coordinate with television partners, production crews, and on-site teams to deliver seamless coverage.
- Ensure all conditions, guidelines, and sponsor assets (billboards, commercials, enhancements) are delivered accurately and on time.
- Serve as the television liaison between PGA TOUR Champions and tournament management.
- Manage all on-site television-related issues for PGA TOUR Studios produced events.
- Handle weekend on-call responsibilities for all PGA TOUR Champions tournament telecasts.
- Work closely with Corporate Partnerships and Business Development to address sponsor-related television issues.
- Work closely with Broadcast Business Affairs on fulfillment of title sponsor and secondary sponsor broadcast benefits, including ad units, billboards, and messaging assets.
- Ensure category exclusivity compliance and accurate inventory allocations.
- Coordinate messaging assets (CEO welcomes, charity messages, tourism spots) and manage production timelines.
- Continuously evaluate the television presentation of PGA TOUR Champions competitions and recommend improvements.
- Develop and implement strategies to maximize broadcast reach and audience engagement.
- Monitor expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
- Participate in production calls and planning meetings with Golf Channel, tournament directors, and internal teams.
- Stay current with emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in live broadcast replay operations. Evaluate new tools and workflows for potential integration into PGA TOUR productions.
- Coordinate enhancements (Trackman Tracer, aerial coverage, X-Mo) and ensure proper billing and execution.
- Foster a collaborative environment that supports innovation, efficiency, and broadcast excellence.
- Special projects as assigned.