Senior Manager, Broadcast and Media Production

Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Broadcast and Media Production to lead the next phase of World Aquatics' broadcast transformation. This pivotal role combines strategic vision, creative leadership and hands-on broadcast expertise to ensure world-class coverage of all World Aquatics events.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of global aquatics sports broadcasting – bringing cutting edge production, storytelling and innovation to millions of fans worldwide.

The role comes at a time of transformation for World Aquatics' broadcast methodology. Historically, Host Broadcast (HB) operations were outsourced to local organising committees. Initially, this role will lead oversight and liaison with HBs and local organising committees to ensure alignment with World Aquatics' broadcast guidelines and global consistency. Over time, the position will review and potentially implement an internal HB production and output capability.

The successful candidate will also oversee TV graphics development, streaming methodology, and cross-functional integration with Digital, Events, and Brand teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Live & Non-Live Broadcast: Lead the development, delivery, and quality

assurance of all broadcast content across linear TV and digital platforms,

including OTT.

• Editorial & Creative Direction: Set editorial and creative strategy for all

Host Broadcasts, providing input on content, talent, commentary, and

visual storytelling.

• Host Broadcaster Oversight: Manage and oversee live HB partner output,

ensuring consistent production standards and alignment with World

Aquatics' objectives.

• Technical / Engineering: Ensure seamless technical implementation (e.g.

circuitry, power, signal transmission and delivery of the related HB

products in liaison with the different organizing committees. OC etc.

• TV Graphics Oversight: Lead the creative and technical delivery of all onair

graphics packages, ensuring integration with World Aquatics' brand and

broadcast standards.

• Streaming & Digital Production: Define methodology for event streaming

output, including commentary setup, technical benchmarks, and

production consistency, while coordinating with Digital teams on execution.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead the broadcast working group,

liaising with Digital, Brand, Events, and technical teams to integrate content

streams and drive product evolution.

• Broadcast Innovation: Commission and oversee innovative projects,

working with broadcasters, vendors, and technology partners to enhance

production quality.

• Budget & Resource Management: Lead all live and non-live TV budgets,

ensuring efficient allocation and high-quality delivery.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with World Aquatics' sports

managers, partner brands, and broadcasters to oversee all aspects of

content, cameras, graphics, and talent.

• Global Alignment: Ensure all event productions, graphics, and streaming

outputs meet global standards and reflect World Aquatics' brand and

editorial vision.

Requirements
Experience & Skills:

• 15+ years of experience in outside broadcast and sports production, ideally

across multiple international markets.

• Proven experience in managing major international broadcast operations.
• Extensive knowledge of broadcast graphics systems and live/streaming

production workflows.

• Strategic, hands-on leadership with experience managing cross-functional

teams and complex projects.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including

coordination with external vendors and partner broadcasters.

• Experience managing budgets and delivering high-quality production under

tight timelines.

• Complete business fluency in English (both written and oral). Other

language skills a bonus.

• Willingness to travel for global events.

Start Date: Q1 2026

Location: Budapest

Closing date: Friday 28 November. Suitable candidates may be interviewed prior

to the closing date.

What we offer?

• Opportunity to work in an exciting, fast-paced, international sports

environment.

• Exposure to high-profile major global sports events
• A collaborative, multicultural workplace with opportunities to travel

globally.

World Aquatics is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are interested in this position and you meet the requirements in the profile, please submit your application with a CV and Covering letter to via LinkedIn or

our careers page.

Despite receiving a high number of applications, we will endeavour to respond to all applicants.