Manager, IBC /MPC Planning

Glendale, CA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $88,000.00 - $115,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
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Professional Development

Job Description

LA28 is the independent, non-profit, and privately funded organizing committee responsible for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. As a significant player in the international sporting community, LA28 is dedicated to delivering a world-class event that highlights the vibrant culture, diverse community, and dynamic spirit of Los Angeles and the United States. The organization is on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that offer an unparalleled and inclusive experience for athletes, fans, partners, and the local community alike. The upcoming 2028 Games will mark the return of the Summer Olympics to the United States for the first time in 32 years, as well as Los Angeles' third time hosting the Olympics and its inaugural Paralympic Games. This historic milestone creates a unique opportunity to build on a rich legacy while forging new standards for the Olympic and Paralympic Movements.

The position of Manager, IBC/MPC Planning is a pivotal role within LA28's Broadcast Integration (BRS) team. The BRS team collaborates closely with the Olympic Broadcasting Service (OBS) to orchestrate the most seamless, innovative, and engaging broadcast experience for athletes, team officials, and delegation members during the Games. This role is focused on managing the planning and delivery of facilities and services at the International Broadcast Center (IBC) and Main Press Center (MPC). These venues are critical for ensuring the highest quality media coverage and operational success across all broadcasting activities. The Manager, IBC/MPC Planning will serve as a key liaison, coordinating with internal departments, external partners, third-party designers, and other stakeholders to guarantee that venue layouts, technical infrastructure, and service requirements align with both LA28’s objectives and the standards set by OBS and the International Olympic Committee (IOC). This role requires strategic oversight of cross-functional integration, operational readiness, and continuous alignment to support an extraordinary Games-time broadcasting and press experience.

The ideal candidate will bring over five years of relevant industry experience, particularly in large-scale event planning, venue operations, or facilities coordination, with a strong emphasis on detail, organization, and collaboration. They will also have experience dealing with complex venue designs, architectural plans, and operational logistics. This role demands a proactive and results-oriented professional capable of managing multiple priorities, facilitating communication among diverse stakeholder groups, and driving forward successful delivery despite challenges. LA28 highly values a team-oriented, innovative mindset committed to inclusive and co-creative processes that support diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging throughout all phases of work.

The annual base salary range for this position is $88,000 to $115,000. Please note that LA28 does not provide relocation assistance. The organization is committed to fair and unbiased recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity free from discrimination. LA28 welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply, focusing on relevant skills, education, and experience.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 5+ years of relevant industry experience preferably with 7+ years supporting large-scale event planning venue operations or facilities coordination
  • Ability to work onsite in Downtown Los Angeles office
  • Availability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
  • Willingness to work varying hours to accommodate different time zones
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities
  • Experience with project management and event coordination
  • High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum 5+ years of relevant industry experience preferably with 7+ years of experience supporting large-scale event planning venue operations or facilities coordination
  • Experience with basic construction or venue fit-out processes and timelines especially in relation to planning for service installations and spatial requirements
  • Experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders and proven success at building excellent working relationships
  • Experience working across multiple functional areas demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making
  • Experience implementing communication strategies that are accessible and inclusive to a diverse audience including considerations for language diversity and accessibility for people with disabilities
  • Strong planning coordination and project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to translate operational needs into venue design terms and communicate with technical and non-technical audiences
  • Ability to understand architectural drawings and venue layouts to help inform planning conversations
  • Extremely detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
  • Well-developed problem-solving skills and ability to work independently to resolve issues
  • Fluent working with Office suite products including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Self-starter with experience in defining tasks seeking feedback and evolving work where applicable
  • A collaborative mindset someone who prioritizes the team and fosters a culture of high performance without ego and works to promote DEIB values in all operations
  • An innovative viewpoint challenging the status quo and thinking ahead to future years of the Movement
  • Ability to implement and manage change effectively

Job Duties

  • Support the development and delivery of venue planning for the International Broadcast Center and Main Press Center ensuring all operational requirements are captured and integrated
  • Serve as the primary liaison with third-party designers to translate functional needs into venue layouts infrastructure and services
  • Coordinate the design review process including feedback from internal and external stakeholders to ensure venues are fit-for-purpose
  • Collaborate with functional areas including transportation accreditation language services government and others to define and deliver IBC/MPC services
  • Ensure venue planning aligns with broader Games-time strategies and supports a seamless experience for broadcasters and press
  • Support integration of media-specific services in coordination with OBS and the IOC including press requirements at the MPC
  • Work closely with press operations and other internal teams to confirm that the MPC meets IOC media standards and supports a productive working environment for press

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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