Coordinating Producer, Ohio

As a member of the Content & Production team at PlayOn Sports, the Coordinating Producer, Ohio will oversee and grow NFHS Network live event production operations across Ohio. This role will be responsible for coordinating and expanding manual broadcast coverage across the Ohio High School Athletic Association's (OHSAA) full postseason tournament structure statewide — from sectional and district rounds through regional and state championship rounds — across football, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls volleyball, boys and girls soccer, baseball, softball, boys and girls lacrosse, and other OHSAA-sponsored sports.

A key focus of this role will be growing the overall number of live events produced throughout the state in alignment with PlayOn's growth initiatives. This position will identify opportunities for additional coverage, build the production capacity necessary to support that growth, and execute an increasing volume of high-quality live broadcasts across Ohio.

This role works closely with regional production leadership, OHSAA, schools, venues, affiliates, contractors, and internal Network teams to develop coverage plans and execute live productions. The State Coordinator will manage event scheduling, crew development and coordination, production logistics, equipment deployment, venue readiness, budgeting, and live event support. Overnight travel and non-traditional work hours, including nights and weekends, will be required.

Outcomes you'll deliver

• Grow the Ohio production footprint by increasing the number of manual broadcasts across sectional/district, regional, and state championship events — including currently underserved rounds such as basketball sectionals/districts, volleyball early rounds, and baseball, softball, soccer, and lacrosse regional games — in alignment with PlayOn's growth objectives. • Build the production capacity necessary to support increased event volume by expanding and developing a reliable network of production contractors, talent, affiliates, and other Ohio-based resources. • Successfully execute an increasing volume of high-quality live productions by ensuring events are properly staffed, equipped, scheduled, and supported while managing production costs within established budgets.

In this role, you can expect to

• Coordinate and grow NFHS Network production operations across OHSAA's postseason tournament structure statewide. • Proactively identify opportunities to increase manual broadcast event count throughout Ohio. • Work with regional production leadership and OHSAA to develop coverage schedules and production plans that support both existing commitments and continued growth. • Develop the operational capacity required to support increased coverage, including identifying geographic or resource gaps and building production resources in areas where additional coverage opportunities exist. • Recruit, onboard, train, schedule, and support freelance producers, camera operators, broadcasters, and other production personnel throughout Ohio. • Maintain a strong understanding of available regional production resources and strategically deploy crews and equipment based on event needs and geography. • Manage production logistics from initial planning through successful event completion. • Coordinate directly with schools, venues, athletic administrators, IT personnel, and other event contacts to confirm production access, setup locations, power, internet connectivity, and other technical requirements. • Create and communicate crew assignments, call times, production formats, technical requirements, sponsor obligations, and event-specific instructions. • Coordinate production equipment deployment and movement throughout the state, including planning around overlapping events and championship schedules. • Manage production expenses and assist with forecasting and budget tracking for assigned events and the Ohio territory. • Work with affiliates and other production partners to expand Network coverage and coordinate content delivery. • Support crews during live events and troubleshoot streaming, connectivity, equipment, and production issues when necessary. • Lead live event productions from the field when needed and maintain a working knowledge of each production position. • Monitor production quality and provide feedback, training, and support to improve crew performance and consistency as the production footprint grows. • Collaborate with internal Content & Production, Operations, Support, and other cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery and continued growth of live event coverage. • Travel throughout Ohio as required for meetings, site visits, major events, and championship productions.