Live Events Technical Manager (Live Sports & Entertainment)
- Location
- GA Atlanta 1050 Techwood Drive NW
- Listed
- 4 days ago
About the role
Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.
Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.
Here, you'll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.
If you're energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we'd be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET'S GO!
Your New Role
The Live Events Technical Manager is the key point of contact for day-to-day support of live productions within Production & Technical Operations (P&TO) at Techwood Studios. The Tech Manager provides the oversight, communication and documentation necessary to establish, execute and maintain consistency in Live Sports and Entertainment operations.
The Tech Manager will have the knowledge to assist and support Engineering teams and Operators to ensure efficient and effective productions, escalating as necessary. This position must also maintain collaborative relationships between the various Technical and Operations teams, Engineering and our Sports and Entertainment partners.
The Tech Manager will maintain a technical monitoring station during live shows at critical times to provide support as needed.
Your Role Accountabilities
Serve as technical key point of contact during live productions, as well as monitor and communicate Engineering support during all live productions, including but not limited to:
- Be stationed at technical monitoring position for all major live events to ensure plans are followed
- Assist with setup and fax
- QC Video and Audio signals used for air
- Provide timely executive level communications of technical issues that affect live productions
- Technical planning, communication and execution for P&TO's Live Sports and Entertainment Operations
Partner with Production, Tech Ops, Engineering and Operations teams
- Manage, execute and communicate the technical details of all studio productions in conjunction with Operations, Engineering and other technical teams
- Assist and support Engineering and Operators with technical setup and issues as needed, properly escalating when necessary
- Resolve potential issues and technical resource conflicts in advance of production and following up as needed post-production to ensure future successes
- Lead pre- and post-show technical meetings and/or send follow-up reports as necessary
Additional information
Provide organized and effective live technical plans and documentation for live events. This ensures smooth live operations and provides historical data for after-action discussions
- Develop and maintain live events documents to be used to communicate technical show needs for our staff and partners
Collaborate with Production, Technical operations and Engineering to evaluate and help determine the strategic use of current and future technology
Assess technical operations methods and recommend changes where necessary
Assist with testing and execution for current and future workflows and technologies and provide feedback as needed
Engage with other internal teams and external vendors as needed on the above
Qualifications & Experiences
- College degree required
- Fluency in English - written and spoken
- 10+ years of prior experience in Television Production
- 5+ years of prior experience in Project Management
- Proven leadership and exemplary customer service skills
- Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Superb relationship building skills
- Work collaboratively with teams
- Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently
Not Required but preferred experience
- Technical Director, A1 and/or previous Technical Manager experience
- In-depth operational experience with routers and intercoms
- Strong knowledge of production switchers, audio consoles, EVS, cameras and graphics systems
- Knowledge of and passion for media, entertainment, and technology industries (including key players, growth trends and drivers, new media models, industry structure, etc.)
- Experience working in a national or global media company
Some Important Details
If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
About Skydance
Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit.
In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.
From Warner Bros's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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