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Los Angeles, California, United States
Onsite
LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.
LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community.
The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles.
Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them.
Title: Senior Manager, Main Press Center
Sport & Games Delivery — Press Ops | Reports to: Sr. Director of Press Operations
LA28 does not provide relocation assistance for any positions. If you are based outside the Los Angeles area, we still welcome your application — we value talent from all geographic backgrounds and want to hear from you if you are able to work on-site in LA.
Role Purpose
The Main Press Center is where thousands of accredited journalists will report the story of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. As Senior Manager, you will establish it from the ground up, shaping its layout, services, and operating model before the Games. You will coordinate designers, construction partners, and internal teams so every system is ready before the world arrives.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end venue planning and spatial design for the Main Press Center, serving as primary liaison with third-party designers and venue construction teams so all media infrastructure meets requirements.
Integrate press services across the organization by partnering with Transportation, Security, Technology, and Accreditation teams and with the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Develop the facility's standard operating procedures, lead readiness activities, track project milestones, and mitigate delivery risks before they escalate.
Direct daily Main Press Center operations during the Games, resolving issues in real time for thousands of accredited global media.
Recruit, train, and lead a collaborative team of professional staff, international specialists, and volunteers.
Required Competencies
Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience, including at least 7+ years supporting large-scale event planning, venue operations, or facilities coordination.
Proven experience with basic construction, venue fit-out, or overlay processes, particularly planning spatial requirements and technical service installations.
Demonstrated experience leading, training, and managing diverse teams of staff and volunteers in demanding, time-critical delivery environments.
Strong stakeholder management skills, with a track record of building excellent relationships across external partners, consultants, and internal departments.
Experience working in a complex, matrixed organization that requires coordination across multiple functional areas.
Valued Experience
Proficiency with modern project management, planning, and collaborative tools.
Experience planning or operating major media facilities for international multi-sport events.
Multilingual capability or extensive experience in diverse, international environments.
Familiarity with the requirements of international sports governing bodies or major event properties.
What We Offer
A historic, once-in-a-career opportunity to help deliver the first Los Angeles Summer Games in 32 years and the city's first Paralympic Games.
Real ownership and visible impact, plus broad exposure across functions and global partners, building transferable skills.
Teammates who take pride in demanding work worth doing, in a culture of collaboration and shared success.
What This Role Means for the Games
The Main Press Center is the workplace for the world's media and a front door to the Games. By making it work, you help ensure that every story, athlete moment, and record reaches audiences everywhere, turning careful planning into a seamless experience for the people who tell the Olympic and Paralympic story.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office.
The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.
The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.
Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods.
Perform other duties as required; the role will evolve over time and may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The annual base salary range for this position is $105,000 - $140,000. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28's operational business needs and applicable law.
LA28 is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
LA28 is committed to fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. LA28 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all applicable laws. We strive to build a team that is inclusive and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.