Venue Media Manager Description - Manawatu Rugby

PERSON PROFILE
VENUE MEDIA MANAGER
OVERVIEW:
Pre Tournament and Tournament time
The Venue Media Manager (VMM) is responsible for the efficient and effective operations
of all Media facilities and services at a venue, including the management of media
operations staff, coordination with other functional areas at a venue and ensuring the
optimum level of support to the accredited media.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The VMM is responsible for:
⎬ Managing the planning and operations of the Media Centre and all associated facilities
and services at a venue.
⎬ Oversee all key functional responsibilities, including but not limited to the Media Centre,
Press Tribune, Media Conference Room, Mixed Zone and Photo Positions.
⎬ Responsible for the management of all Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E),
including the coordination of inventory with In-Venue Logistics team and the set-up of
required media spaces as per the CAD designs before the Tournament begins and
during the dismantling process at the end of the event.
⎬ Responsible for the management of all Technology, including the coordination of
inventory with the Technology team and the placement of equipment in accordance with
CADs before the VMC opens during the dismantling process at the end of the event.
⎬ Responsible for managing the coordination and delivery of all Rate Card orders from
media organizations to the respective areas within the venue, including liaising with the
Venue Technology team to ensure all orders are installed and operational on the agreed
dates and in the agreed locations.
⎬ Ensure a fully equipped Media Workroom, Press Tribune and Media Conference Room
that meet the needs of journalists and photographers, enabling them to compile and
transmit their coverage directly from the venues.
⎬ Closely manage the Mixed Zone operation, including liaising with the Host Broadcast
Mixed Zone Manager and Team Media Managers to ensure player movement is
consistent throughout training and competition and that media have an efficient and
effective environment in which to interview athletes post-match.
⎬ Ensure media flow throughout the venue - especially with respect to key media areas –
is unrestricted and effectively maintained through dedicated media access points.
⎬ Develop and maintain a close working relationship with all RNZ 2011 functional areas
at the venue.
⎬ Monitor the key media services, including but not limited to Accreditation,
Transportation and Food & Beverage and provide support to the respective RNZ 2011
Functional Area Managers to ensure media clientele are being provided the level of
service requested by Media Operations.
⎬ Responsible for the leadership and management of all Media Operations staff on
venue, including paid and volunteer staff.
⎬ Responsible for coordinating all venue and job-specific training programs for Media
Operations staff.
⎬ Responsible for creating staff rosters and schedules for all operational periods at
venue, including Match Days and Non-Match Days.
⎬ Conduct daily briefing meetings with Media Operations staff.
⎬ Participate in the daily Venue Management and Match Management meetings.
⎬ Cooperate with RNZ 2011 Communications department regarding information flow.
⎬ Cooperate with RWCL Match Press Officer for all matters related to the Tournament.
⎬ Submit daily written reports to the Media Operations Manager summarizing the day’s
events.

TIMELINE:
⎬ Estimated start date: 30 June 2011
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
This job reports to:
⎬ RNZ Media Operations Manager
⎬ RWCL Match Press Officer
⎬ Venue Match Manager.
This job direct reports are:
⎬ RNZ Media Operations Supervisors
⎬ LOC media assistants
KEY RELATIONSHIPS TO INCLUDE:
Internal:
⎬ RNZ 2011 Media Operations Manager
⎬ RNZ 2011 Media Operations Coordinator
⎬ RNZ 2011 Regional Coordinators
⎬ RNZ 2011 staff
⎬ LOC volunteers
External:
⎬ RWCL staff
⎬ Participating Union Team Media Managers and associated staff
⎬ IMG Media Broadcast Manager
⎬ Accredited media organizations
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES:
⎬ Experience in managing media clientele and associated facilities and services
⎬ Proven ability in managing and leading a team of people in pressurized, deadlinedriven
media environment
⎬ Strong customer service skills
⎬ Strong problem solving skills
⎬ Initiative
⎬ Flexible approach