Asia Football Group (AFG), the exclusive commercial agency for the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) competitions (2023-2028), is looking for a Broadcast Manager to oversee matchday broadcast operations. This freelance role requires candidates residing in the West Region (Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, or Yemen) to manage venue broadcast setups, coordinate with key stakeholders, and ensure successful live event production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend site visits to identify broadcast spaces and infrastructure needs.

• Coordinate with Host Organizations to ensure proper broadcast setup.

• Manage the Broadcast Compound, accreditation, and venue access for media partners.

• Oversee Host Broadcaster setup and matchday delivery.

• Collaborate with venue teams, including AFC officials, local coordinators, and media officers.

• Conduct technical checks (VAR, satellite/fiber uplink, LED perimeter boards, camera tests).

• Manage video/audio circuit establishment and troubleshoot technical issues.

• Ensure the successful execution of broadcast activities, such as:

  • MD-1 training

  • Press conferences

  • Dressing room filming

  • Team bus arrivals

  • Post-match flash interviews

• Solve on-venue broadcast issues and escalate to AFG Regional Lead as needed.

• Follow AFG/AFC production guidelines to maintain quality standards.

• Provide match reports and documentation pre and post-event.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in broadcast operations management (preferably in football).

• Strong understanding of live sports event broadcasting and venue-based sports production.

• Experience interacting with broadcasters and managing live match coverage.

• Strong project and stakeholder management skills.

• Fluent in English and Arabic.

• Experience working within AFC territories.

• Willingness to travel frequently across Asia when required.

This is a freelance role, and selected candidates will be engaged on a per-match basis. If you have the experience and passion for live football broadcasting, apply now