Manager Broadcast & Distribution Operations

Team: Broadcast & DistributionActivity: Full-timeRole grade: Manager (6)Direct reports: 9Indirect reports: 0Reporting to: Director Broadcast & DistributionRole location: Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaJob Purpose: You will oversee the full broadcast and distribution operations pipeline for the Esports World Cup (EWC) and Esports Nations Cup (ENC) - from production handoff to multi-platform delivery. You will manage end-to-end media workflows, ensuring that all broadcast and distribution operations run efficiently, accurately, and in alignment with global quality standards. This is a strategic and people-facing role that will lead coordination across teams, manage partner servicing, and supervise a large external team during live events. You will act as a central connector between production, broadcast, engineering, and media partners - driving excellence in live delivery, workflow optimization, and partner experience.Duties And ResponsibilitiesLead the full broadcast and distribution operations pipeline — overseeing media partner servicing, quality control, executing on strategic initiatives around media, and coordinating between different teams on content.Manage the transition of content from production to multi-platform distribution, ensuring smooth handoff and accurate delivery.Strategically coordinate broadcast, streaming operations, partner management, costreaming operations, and distribution activities across EWC and ENC events.Oversee live operations servicing (including EFG and media partners) before and during events, ensuring all distribution and streaming needs are met.Serve as the primary point of contact for broadcast and distribution logistics during event execution.Collaborate closely with broadcast, production, engineering, and master control teams to ensure seamless media flow and real-time issue resolution.Supervise, coach, and coordinate a team of 6–10 operations staff during major live events.Evolve existing workflows — moving from reactive problem-solving to proactive process design and optimization.Oversee setup and monitoring of distribution infrastructure, ensuring reliability, quality, and redundancy.Develop operational documentation and SOPs for media management, live distribution, and content delivery.Maintain close collaboration with the Distribution and Media Platform teams to align delivery systems, metadata, and partner feeds.Implement quality control processes to guarantee compliance with technical, creative, and platform-specific standards.Manage partner requests for content access, deliverables, or custom feeds in coordination with internal teams.Support budgeting and resource planning for broadcast and distribution operations.Analyze post-event operations, identify process improvements, and propose strategic recommendations for future events.Ensure all operations comply with data security, rights management, and content usage guidelines.Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in broadcast operations, media production, or a related field.6+ years of experience in broadcast operations, media management, or distribution within esports, sports, or entertainment industries.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesProven success leading live broadcast or distribution operations across multiple platforms.Strong understanding of end-to-end broadcast workflows, including ingest, QC, encoding, and delivery.Experience managing cross-functional teams and coordinating with technical, creative, and vendor stakeholders.Strong leadership and team management skills, especially in high-pressure live event environments.Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to process improvement.Experience working with global media partners and large-scale esports or live event broadcasts.Familiarity with broadcast automation tools, playout systems, and delivery networks.Knowledge of localization and versioning workflows for multi-region content delivery.BenefitsRelocation supportTransportation allowanceCompetitive compensationHousing allowanceVIP medical insuranceOpportunity to work on a new exciting project with a group of passionate professionals. You will get the freedom to excel and make a real impactDiversity disclaimerOur mission is to build a diverse organization where our members, regardless of background or identity, have a sense of belonging. We genuinely believe that thanks to creating a collaborative environment where different perspectives are valued, we can achieve more. Together, we want to reshape the boundaries of what is achievable in the esports domain.