Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) was created by the International Olympic Committee in 2001 in order to serve as the Host Broadcast organisation for all Olympic Games, Olympic Winter Games and Youth Olympic Games.

About The Role:

The Director of Content Coordination is responsible for ensuring the seamless planning and alignment of all OBS content to Media Rights-Holders (MRHs). This includes overseeing live and non-live content streams and ensuring they function as an integrated family of products.

You will partner closely with production management, graphics, engineering, and external vendors to keep workflows synchronised, timelines on track, and content standards consistently high. This role requires a seasoned broadcast professional with strong leadership skills, exceptional coordination abilities, and a strategic mindset capable of navigating fast-paced, high‑stakes environments.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Content Oversight & Delivery  

• Coordinate all OBS content offerings (Live Coverage, Graphics, Production Enhancements, MDS, Additional Content, Digital Content, Content+, etc.).

• Ensure all delivered content adheres to OBS quality standards and presents a uniform, cohesive user experience.

• Set and manage operational timelines and content delivery milestones.   

• Serve as a strategic liaison between internal teams, external vendors, and MRH partners.

• Facilitate clear communication channels to support smooth decision‑making and alignment.

• Define, maintain, and optimise content workflows to ensure clarity, consistency, and efficiency across teams.

• Lead coordination meetings, escalate risks, and support rapid problem‑solving when needed.

• Support adherence to metadata, quality, and documentation standards.

• Foster a culture of inclusion, shared ownership, and thoughtful communication.

• Encourage innovation and continuous improvement in processes and workflows.

Skills, Requirements & Qualifications:

Experience & Technical Skills: 

• A minimum of a relevant tertiary qualification.

• 10- 15 years of experience in live and non‑live international broadcast environments, ideally at scale.

• Demonstrated success leading complex content operations with multiple stakeholders.

• Excellent written and spoken English (native or bilingual).

• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.

• Proven track record of cross‑functional collaboration across technical, production, editorial, and vendor teams.

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

• Deep understanding of end‑to‑end production workflows and standards.

• Experience managing high‑performing teams in fast‑paced environments.

• Strong commitment to inclusive leadership and respectful communication.

• Experience in Olympic, sports, or other major international event broadcast operations.

• Background in workflow optimisation or process design for large‑scale operations.

• Experience working across multicultural and multilingual environments.

• Knowledge of emerging production technologies, digital storytelling tools, or innovative content formats.

• Demonstrated ability to support organisational change and evolve content processes.     

What we offer:

• Health & Well-being– Private health insurance, mental health support, wellness & gym programs. Online support focused on employee well-being.

• Work-life Balance – Work from home flexibility (up to 30%), paid time off, parental leave.

• Other Incentives– Meal vouchers, transportation vouchers, pension plan.

• Visa & Relocation Assistance- Support for employees obtaining visas and relocating from outside Spain.

• Professional Growth- Training, language classes, development opportunities.

• International Collaboration- Diverse Teams, Global Impact.

• Availability to travel including to host cities during Games Time (up to 3 months on a two-year cycle).

Why Join Us? 

• Be part of a global team shaping the future of sports broadcasting. 

• Develop innovative projects and drive operational excellence. 

• Collaborate with passionate professionals in a fast-paced, supportive environment. 

• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth including learning development programs and new project exposure. 

• Working with a multi-national organisation: we have over 32 Nationalities in our organisation. 
  

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.

Please be informed that Olympic Broadcasting Services, S.L. (“OBS”) or Olympic Channel Services S.L. (“OCS”) (depending on the role you apply for as indicated in the position description) will be the data controller of your personal data with registered address at C/Torrelaguna 75, 28027 Madrid. Your personal data will be processed for recruiting purposes, being the lawful grounds of such processing contractual necessity, OBS/OCS legitimate interests and in some cases your consent, as further described in our Recruiting Privacy Policy. You can exercise your data protection rights by contacting OBS Data Protection Officer via dpo@obs.tv. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and accept our Recruiting Privacy Policy.