PGA TOUR

Manager Remote Operations

PGA TOUR • $80K — $95K *
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082In-Person
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
  • 5-7 years in production with a focus on remote operations
  • Expertise in remote television logistics and execution
  • Solid experience in project budgeting and scheduling
  • Preferred background in sports, particularly golf logistics
  • Familiarity with camera, audio, and lighting gear for live shoots
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and SAP Concur software
  • Availability for nights, weekends, and extensive travel
  • Current CPR/AED certification, with training provided if needed

Responsibilities

  • Identify and book facilities and equipment for remote productions
  • Negotiate contracts with hotel sales teams and manage billing accuracy
  • Book travel arrangements for crew and reconcile expenses
  • Manage budget adherence throughout project phases
  • Supervise logistics and setup for remote productions on-site
  • Coordinate integration with broadcasting and tournament operations teams
  • Negotiate with equipment vendors and network partners
  • Arrange necessary media credentials and equipment logistics
  • Generate production documentation and communicate details to crew
  • Oversee crew and vendor invoice approvals post-production
  • Update budget spreadsheets with actual expenses
  • Support team development in alignment with departmental goals
  • Contribute to operational efficiency and cost management

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and certification opportunities
  • Dynamic work environment with varied projects
  • Exposure to high-profile sports events
  • Collaboration with a talented production team
  • Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth
Full Job Description
Responsibilities include the booking and scheduling of vendors, crew and technical facilities for a variety of projects with a focus on assigned live remote productions. Determine requirements for each job and facilitate as needed, oversee from beginning to end with all parties, managing all operational aspects of each project to guarantee they are managed appropriately. Work directly with the Accounting Department on projected budgets and reconcile project expenses to ensure client billing is timely and accurate. QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's Degree or related experience
  • Minimum of five to seven years in the production industry with experience in remote operations
  • Experience in remote television logistics planning, television compounds and execution
  • Experience in project budgeting, crewing, logistics and scheduling for studio and remote operations
  • Sports background preferred. Experience with operational requirements and logistics related to golf
  • Must have experience with various camera, audio, grip and lighting equipment for live remote, commercial and ENG shoots
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Excel or equivalent Windows based software. Knowledge of SAP Concur software as well
  • Available nights and weekends; extensive travel required throughout the year to manage and oversee all productions, independent contractors and vendor operations at assigned events
  • CPR/AED and Lithium-Ion Small Batteries (shipping) certified. PGA TOUR, Inc. will provide certifications if needed or if a current certification is expire
  • RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
  • Responsible for identifying, contacting and booking facilities and equipment for each assigned project or live remote production
  • Negotiate and work directly with hotel sales teams on contracts and see through that room blocks are accurate, create rooming lists in a timely fashion and that the billing is correct per individual contract
  • Book airfare and auto rentals for both in-studio and on-site crew and also reconcile expenses to the show through Concur
  • Adhere to the budget parameters during all phases of the project
  • Advance setup and on-site management for remote productions including logistics for equipment and office trailer/furniture delivery and setup
  • Coordinate with PGA TOUR Broadcasting and Tournament Business Affairs, Tournament Directors/Operations personnel and network partners to ensure on-site integration is to plan
  • Negotiate with major equipment and service vendors; broadcast network/partners included
  • Arrange for media credentials, parking passes, golf carts, office trailers, equipment, phone lines, etc
  • Generate and distribute production books and communicate pertinent shoot information to crew, vendors and staff
  • Work with assigned Tech Manager(s) leading up to and throughout the entire production to ensure all needs are met for both PGA TOUR Entertainment and all International partners
  • Lead review and approval for all production crew, vendors and equipment invoices once the job has been completed
  • Reconcile actual expenses and update budget spreadsheets for Accounting Department
  • Work with various persons to ensure the projects best results
  • Develop and encourage staff to pursue new tasks and challenges related to overall departmental goals and objectives
  • Contribute to departmental operations, including staffing, budget management/ cost containment, and internal communication
  • Special projects or other duties as assigned

About PGA TOUR

The PGA TOUR is a professional golf organization that is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. It was founded in 1929 and is responsible for organizing and promoting professional golf tournaments around the world. The PGA TOUR is made up of three tours: the PGA TOUR, the Korn Ferry Tour, and the PGA TOUR Champions. The PGA TOUR is the most prestigious of the three tours and is home to many of the world's top golfers. The organization also operates the PGA TOUR Superstore, which is a chain of golf retail stores located throughout the United States.
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Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitality & Recreation
Founded
2023
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$3 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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