Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) was created by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 2001 in order to serve as the Host Broadcasting organisation for all Olympic Games, Olympic Winter Games and Youth Olympic Games. The Host Broadcaster is responsible for delivering the pictures and sounds of the Olympic Games to billions of viewers around the world. 

Job Description

Ensure the OCOGs and YOGOCs have a clear understanding of OBS requirements and operations via means of representing OBS at relevant meetings and explaining the Host Broadcaster operational requirements and needs. Responsible for generating, tracking and following up on timelines, issues, reports and associated correspondence, within OBS and with the OCOGs, YOGOCs, and IOC.

Duties & Responsibilities

•  Responsible for various needs-gathering processes and for their smooth submission and validation.
• Manage and track OBS operational activities and to ensure that each one is consistently meeting deadlines and goals.
• Being assigned to a specific team (venue production team), manage the team activities including collating reports, creating meeting agendas, tracking issues and upcoming deadlines etc.
• Responsible for reviewing venue specific operational Policies and Procedures and resolve related issues.
• Organise and conduct venue surveys for the specific team; produce survey reports.
• In cooperation with the Engineering department, complete, review and submit the games time timelines to the OCOG and attend related meetings.
• Report any irregularities and issues to the Head of Department.
• During Games Time, participate in the activities of the BOC particularly in relation to venue readiness, installation timelines, issue resolution, reporting and information exchanges; provide support to OBS Venue Management teams, MRHs and OBS departments.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned outside of the Games Planning

Skills, Requirements & Qualifications

• Relevant completed tertiary qualification (Degree or Diploma preferred).
• Minimum of 5-10 years’ experience in Planning of Broadcast operations.
• 3-4 in a managerial position or managing projects and stakeholders to execute and ensure delivery of the tasks.
• Excellent proficiency of English required (native or bilingual). Additional languages will be appreciated.
• Tech savvy individual who possesses experience across various platforms to help improve some systems and the ability to learn and adapt quickly.
• Ability to deliver on project requirements within tight timelines.
• Excellent communication skills for all stakeholders and proactivity in navigating through potential problems.
• Prior involvement in major international sporting events, such as the Olympic Games, is considered advantageous.

Workplace & Environment

• Fast paced international environment working for a subsidiary of the IOC, a 130-year-old organisation that coordinates the Olympic Games. 
• Based in Madrid, with a flexible 30% working from home allowance. 
• This role entails flexibility in travelling for business projects.
• Will be required to relocate for a period to the host city for each Games edition for any period up to 2.5- 4 months approximately.
• Subject to national/international criminal background checks.

Additional - Guide to Olympic Acronyms:

• IOC- International Olympic Committee 
• OBS- Olympic Broadcasting Services
• IBC- International Broadcast Centre
• MRH- Media Right’s Holders
• OCOG- Organising Committee for the Olympic Games
• YOCOG- Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee 
• BOC- Broadcast Operations Centre

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Only direct candidate applications to our organisation will be accepted.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all people. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or background.

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