Freelance Broadcast Manager – West Region

About the role

Asia Football Group is seeking a Freelance Broadcast Manager (or Assistant Broadcast Manager) to oversee matchday broadcast operations for AFC competitions across the West Region. The role involves on‑site coordination with host organisations, broadcasters and AFG technical teams to ensure seamless live TV production.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct site visits to identify broadcast spaces and required infrastructure.
• Coordinate with host organisations to deliver broadcast operational areas and infrastructure.
• Manage broadcast compound access, accreditation and venue entry for media partners.
• Oversee host broadcaster set‑up, technical checks (VAR, satellite/fibre uplink, graphics, LED boards) and matchday delivery.
• Collaborate with venue teams, AFC officials and AFG Commercial Manager to execute match production.
• Represent AFG at organisational meetings and ensure timely sharing of production details.
• Perform video/audio circuit testing, troubleshoot with the Broadcast Technical Centre, and manage post‑event reporting.
• Lead and instruct any Assistant Broadcast Manager on‑site.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of broadcast operations management experience, preferably in Asian football.
• Fluent in English and Arabic with strong stakeholder and project management skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently across Asia and reside in one of the listed West Region countries.

Required skills

• VAR (Video Assistant Referee) operation.
• Satellite and fibre uplink configuration.
• Graphics integration for live broadcasts.
• LED/static perimeter board handling.
• Video and audio circuit testing and troubleshooting.
• Broadcast technical coordination with a central technical centre.