Director, Production (OCSE)

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Mission: To be a place where the everyday becomes extraordinary - and the potential is unlimited. Where every experience can change you

Vision: We are the gathering place of Orange County

Values: Be Safe | Do the Right Thing | Be Generous | Include Everyone | Make it Easy | Be Bold

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The Director, Production, leads the management and execution of all arena Audio, Video, and Lighting (AVL) systems for Honda Center live events and sports, including hockey, basketball, volleyball, boxing, concerts, and private corporate events. This hands-on role oversees AVL staff scheduling, production planning, technical workflows, event-day execution, and run-of-show support as needed.  Ensure operational efficiency of the broadcast control rooms, LED video displays, sound reinforcement systems, and lighting infrastructure. In addition to owning departmental budgets, informing arena capital planning, and the long-term technical roadmap, the Director also serves as a producer and strategic production partner for internal stakeholders and external clients, recommending appropriate AVL solutions, aligning stakeholders and vendors, defining scope and resource requirements. The ideal candidate combines strong AVL leadership with producer-level judgment, helping partners make informed technical and creative decisions while delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality event experiences across Honda Center and other OCVIBE properties as required.

Responsibilities

Strategic & Technical Operations

• Set the technical production strategy and standards for all live sports, tournaments, and entertainment events
• Partner with senior venue leadership on long-term AVL infrastructure planning, technology upgrades, and system architecture decisions
• Oversee Media Technology Specialists' programming, configuration, and troubleshooting of venue LED fascia boards, concession menus, IPTV, and main video scoreboards
• Own broadcast control room strategy for in-venue presentation and external streaming, including vendor and rights-holder relationships
• Serve as executive point of contact with event managers, show producers, arena operations, and external promoters to ensure technical readiness across all events
• Serve as a producer and production partner for stakeholders defining resources and staffing requirements

Team Leadership & Crew Management

• Work closely with the Anaheim Ducks production team to recruit, train, develop, schedule, and supervise a pool of freelance AVL technicians and event day crew.
• Set staffing structure and assign leadership over technical directors, replay operators, camera operators, and all AVL techs for non-Ducks events
• Champion a collaborative, high-performance department culture centered on safety, precision, and accountability
• Lead performance management, mentorship, and career development for managers and technical staff department-wide

Budget, Asset Management & Maintenance

• Own responsibility for the production department budget, including forecasting, expense tracking, and cost control
• Develop and inform annual capital expenditure (CapEx) planning and multi-year equipment lifecycle strategy
• Approve preventative maintenance schedules and oversee execution across all venue AVL hardware
• Establish rapid-response and redundancy protocols for technical failures during live events
• Oversee inventory and asset management systems for cables, microphones, lighting fixtures, and broadcast components
• Negotiate and manage vendor contracts with external integrators and manufacturers for system upgrades, firmware, and warranty support
• Oversee department readiness for emergency protocols and procedures

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus

• Minimum of 8–10 years of live AVL production experience inside a sports arena, stadium, or major theater

• Minimum of 6+ years in a senior management or director-level role leading technical departments and multi-person leadership teams

• Proven experience owning departmental budgets, CapEx planning, and vendor contract negotiation

• Deep experience in Live Entertainment Technology, Broadcast Production, and live events logistics

• Experience in a creative producer role, writing scripts and run-of-show preferred

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of professional broadcast video control room operations

• Familiarity with sports replay systems (Evertz Dream Catcher) and sports graphics engines (e.g., Ross Xpression)

• Familiarity with digital audio consoles (Yamaha, Dante network protocols, QSYS) and wireless mic systems

• Familiarity with entertainment lighting consoles (e.g., GrandMA, High End Systems) and DMX/ArtNet routing

• Working knowledge of video encoding, streaming protocols, and digital signage software

Leadership Skills

• Demonstrated ability to build, scale, and lead multi-tiered technical teams

• Strong financial acumen, including budget ownership, forecasting, and capital planning

• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills

• Strategic planning and change management experience within a live events or entertainment environment

• Ability to mentor and develop management-level direct reports

Physical & Schedule Requirements

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays based on the event calendar

• Capacity to stand for extended periods during long event days

• Comfort working at heights (catwalks) and in confined technical spaces when verifying equipment

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Education – Bachelor’s degree

Experience Required - 8+ Years

This position is on-site.

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Our Commitment:

We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.  We are firm believers that diversity and inclusion among our team members are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Thanks for your interest in becoming part of OCVIBE!