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About the Calgary Stampede!

The Calgary Stampede is a not-for-profit community organization that preserves and promotes our western heritage, cultures, and community spirit with a vision to create a world-class, year-round gathering place for the community. Exemplifying the theme, We’re Greatest Together, the Stampede is one of the most respected volunteer-based organizations in the world governed by a Board of Directors with over 2,500 passionate volunteers and 1,200 year-round employees. 

As an organization that exists for the benefit of the community, inclusion and equity are woven into our core values of western hospitality, pride of place, integrity, and commitment to the community. The world-class, year-round gathering place we have built for the community also welcomes visitors from around the world and those who are new to the local community. We know that blending diverse cultures with our long-standing traditions makes community spirit thrive.

Position Summary

The Event Presentation & Broadcast Operations Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of live event presentation and broadcast operations for the Calgary Stampede Rodeo, Rangeland Derby Chuckwagon Races, Relay Racing, Parade, and other designated events. This role serves as a key execution leader, ensuring the successful delivery of world-class in-venue experiences and broadcast productions that engage audiences and meet organizational objectives.

As the operational lead for live event production, this position oversees event presentation, guest experience, technical production systems, broadcast delivery, production vendors, and crew management. The Manager ensures all productions are executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards while aligning with Calgary Stampede brand, operational, and partner requirements.

Acting as the primary liaison between broadcast partners, production vendors, event stakeholders, and internal departments, the Event Presentation & Broadcast Operations Manager fosters strong collaboration and seamless communication to deliver exceptional live events and broadcast experiences from concept through execution.

Roles and Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

Event Presentation Leadership

• Lead planning and execution of all in-arena and event presentation elements for Rodeo, Chuckwagon, Relay Racing and Parade programming.
• Develop and manage show flows, run-of-show documentation and event presentation schedules.
• Coordinate announcers, hosts, music, video boards, sponsor obligations and audience engagement elements.
• Ensure event presentation supports programming objectives while enhancing guest experience.

Broadcast Operations

• Lead execution of all broadcast operations related to the Calgary Stampede's television and streaming productions.
• Coordinate broadcast requirements with network partners, production vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Manage operational delivery of broadcast agreements and production commitments.
• Ensure operational readiness for all broadcast productions.

Production Vendor & Crew Management

• Source, contract and oversee production vendors, technical suppliers and broadcast service providers.
• Coordinate production crews, contractors, on-air personnel and technical specialists.
• Develop staffing plans and production schedules required to support event delivery.
• Foster strong working relationships with production partners to ensure operational excellence.

Technical Production Oversight

• Oversee technical requirements associated with broadcasts and event presentation.
• Coordinate camera locations, communications systems, video board operations, replay systems, broadcast infrastructure and production compounds.
• Identify and implement technical improvements that enhance operational performance and audience experience.
• Work closely with Park & Facilities Services to ensure production requirements are integrated safely and effectively within the Stampede venue environment.

 Operational Planning & Risk Management

• Lead annual broadcast and event presentation planning processes.
• Develop operational timelines, production plans, contingency plans and event readiness reviews.
• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Participate in post-event evaluations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Budget & Resource Management

• Develop and manage annual budgets associated with event presentation and broadcast operations.
• Monitor expenditures and ensure resources are utilized effectively.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and cost optimization while maintaining production quality.
• Manage procurement activities related to production and technical services.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead seasonal staff, contractors, production crews and technical specialists and year-round Production Lead (TBC)
• Establish performance expectations and support collaboration, safety and accountability.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding and development of key production personnel.
• Foster strong working relationships across Programming, Marketing, Sponsorship, Communications, Agriculture & Western Events and Park & Facilities Services.

Additional Responsibilities

• Development of meaningful partnerships with external stakeholders
• Works in collaboration with the Director, Programming, in building the broadcast business unit’s strategy, which contributes to the divisional strategy. They implement organizational-wide strategy into their business unit

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be proactive, optimistic and have worked in a dynamic environment where they have experience delivering on multiple priorities and will hold the following qualifications:

• Post-secondary Degree in Business Management, Broadcast, Marketing/Communications, Event Management or other related discipline
• Minimum 5 years’ experience and responsibility of broadcast execution, production or on-air execution of large scale, live events
• Team Leadership – this role oversees several individual contractors whose performance is managed directly by this role
• Budget management
• Technical crew oversight
• Experience in television production
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships
• Strong planning and organizational skills

Benefits

The Calgary Stampede offers a unique and exciting work environment, an excellent total compensation package and the opportunity for advancement and employee training.

To Apply

To apply, please submit your resume.

All applicants are thanked in advance and advised that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.