Athletics

Athletics

Director, Production Technology (Ballpark)

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States · Director · Part-time

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About the role

  • They have a rich history, having won nine World Series championships and 15 American League pennants.
  • In addition to their success on the field, the A's also have a positive and dynamic work culture.
  • They have been recognized twice as the Front Office Sports, Best Employers in Sports.

Responsibilities

  • Develop long-term technology roadmaps aligned with venue growth and fan experience goals.
  • Lead the planning, implementation, and operation of all ballpark production technology systems.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with MLB broadcast partners, production vendors, integrators, and touring event productions.
  • Manage live event workflows including switching, replay, graphics, audio, camera operations, communications, and content playback.
  • Support television, streaming, radio, and in-house productions.
  • Manage broadcast IP workflows, networking, signal distribution, fiber infrastructure, and venue-wide AV integration.
  • Develop technical standards, documentation, operating procedures, and disaster recovery protocols.
  • Partner with IT and cybersecurity teams to ensure secure and resilient operations.
  • Build a collaborative, service-oriented production culture focused on innovation and operational excellence.
  • Manage vendor relationships, contractor performance, and technical partnerships.

Requirements

  • 7-10+ years of progressively responsible experience in live sports, broadcast engineering, stadium operations, or large-scale event production.
  • Familiarity with industry-leading production and broadcast technologies, including Daktronics, Ross Video, Evertz, EVS, Lawo, Cisco, or comparable platforms.
  • Strong working knowledge of:

Nice to have

  • Broadcast and control room systems
  • Large-format LED displays and video technologies
  • Live audio systems and venue acoustics
  • Replay, graphics, and content delivery systems
  • IP-based broadcast infrastructure (SMPTE 2110 experience preferred)
  • Fiber transport, signal routing, and distribution systems
  • Production intercom and communications systems
  • Proven experience leading technical teams and managing complex live-event operations across audio, video, lighting, rigging, event presentation, and production staffing.

Skills

  • Social Impact & Belonging are in our organizational DNA.
  • Our commitment to these values is unwavering - on and off the field.

Compensation

  • Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets for production technology.

Company info

  • The A's are a baseball team founded in 1901.
  • The A's are known for pioneering the "Moneyball" approach to team-building, which focuses on using statistical analysis to identify undervalued players.
  • The A's are defined by their core pillars of being Dynamic, Innovative, and Inclusive.
  • Working for the A's offers the opportunity to be part of an innovative organization that values its employees and strives to create a positive work environment.

Equal opportunity

  • Consideration:
  • We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Coordinate technical execution with entertainment, marketing, sponsorship, and operations teams.

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