The Washington Commanders are seeking a driven, dynamic Manager, AV to join our AV & Broadcast team as a full-time leader.
This role oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of operations that support successful event and game day experiences. The Manager will lead and develop a part-time staff, ensure facility and equipment readiness, coordinate maintenance and operational priorities, and provide hands-on support before, during, and after events. The position requires a proactive leader who can manage multiple responsibilities, maintain high operational standards, solve problems in real time, and collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Duties:·
- Lead all aspects of staffing for the AV department, including recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, and development of a part-time production crew.
- Ensure stadium-wide operational readiness through detailed inspections, issue identification, and coordination of corrective actions for events and game days.
- Establish and execute strategic preventive maintenance initiatives that optimize equipment performance, reduce downtime, and extend the useful life of AV assets.
- Identify and report TV and sound issues.
- Move equipment and set up cables as needed and organize and maintain equipment and cables.
- Other related tasks to assist with event and game day preparations and support.
Qualifications:
- Must be able to communicate effectively with internal and third party contacts.
- Must be able to perform essential duties safely and in a timely manner.
- Basic understanding of audio and video equipment.
- Basic knowledge of and the ability to learn cable types.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to identify and report TV and sound issues.
- Must be able to stand, walk and work in-stadium both indoors and outdoors for duration of the shifts.
- Must be able to work required schedule which could include weekends and nights
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Production, Audio Visual Technology, Communications, Sports Management, Information Technology, or a related field
- 3 years of experience in audiovisual technology, broadcast production, or live event operations
- Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse staff
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Creative, resourceful, and strong problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions and tight deadlines, including weekends and holidays
- Ability to stand for long periods, walk long distances, and climb stairs as required
If you are interested in being part of our dynamic and fast-paced organization and meet the requirements above, please apply by submitting your resume.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.