FIFA

Head of Host Broadcast Production

CONCACAF

Director Broadcast Operations, EP & Media Distribution

Provide strategic direction of production, broadcast operations, and media distribution of live global soccer programming for industry-leading global FIFA confederation and governance body serving 41 member associations. Manage and negotiate media rights and contracts for major networks, including FOX, Univision, ESPN, Verizon, Televisa, CBS, and more. 

–	Launched enterprise’s broadcast operations division and transformed division into revenue-generating cost center to produce double-digit multimillion-dollar ROI over last 4 years.

–	Expanded media distribution sales rights by 3X from 2019 to 2021 despite challenged pandemic market.
 
–	Facilitated editorial and production operations as coordinating producer for 6 games for FIFA World Cup Russia with 1.8 billion combined viewers worldwide.

Executive Producer & Director of Broadcast Operations and Media Distribution

ALBAVISIÓN

Served as executive producer for multimillion-dollar soccer events across LATAM, determining coverage strategies and production logistics strategies, as well as fortifying relationship management with content buyers. Led production and operations for 150-member Repretel 6 Channel organization in Costa Rica in concurrent role within Albavisión parent company.

–	Produced 300+ hours of live content, serving in various key functions for numerous high-profile soccer events, including broadcast manager for Costa Rican FIFA World Cup 2014, LP for CONCACAF’s Gold Cup 2013, and LP for multi-distribution channel for Olympic Broadcasting Service (OBS) in London in 2012.

–	Spearheaded coverage logistics for 10 LATAM countries as executive producer for Albavisión’s 2010 and  2014 FIFA World Cup in South Africa and Brazil, delivering on-schedule, on-budget operations with 1,000+ hours of content. 

–	Concepted, cultivated stakeholder buy-in, and deployed innovative regional operations business model at Repretel 6 that lowered production costs by 12% within 2 years while scaling deliverables output with 100+ more hours of live content per year.

Executive Producer | Production & Operations Manager, Repretel 6

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Bridging the Future of Sports Media, Broadcast Operations, and Digital Transformation

I’ve spent over 25 years at the forefront of sports media, broadcast operations, and digital content strategy, leading large-scale productions and shaping the future of how fans experience live sports.

From negotiating multi-million dollar media rights deals to overseeing multimillion global productions, I’ve had the privilege of leading teams of 2,000+ professionals while transforming the way content is delivered across traditional and digital platforms.

Here’s what I bring to the table:
- Sports Media Rights & Distribution – Structuring high-value partnerships with networks like FOX, Univision, ESPN, and CBS to expand global reach.
- Broadcast Operations & Innovation – Scaling live event productions at a global level while integrating AI, cloud-based workflows, and remote production to drive efficiency.

-Digital Strategy & Content Monetization – Helping media companies, leagues, and brands maximize revenue through multi-platform content distribution.

I don’t just adapt to industry disruption—I help create the future. Whether it’s leveraging AI for real-time content production, optimizing remote production workflows, or building scalable media strategies, I specialize in transforming operations into competitive advantages.

If you are looking to navigate the future of sports media, content distribution, or live event production? 

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Oscar Sanchez

Express News 

As a Prime time Senior Producer and Head of Production department of a leading News Channel of Pakistan my core Job Responsibilities include:

- Direction and Production of "Live" News and Programs 
- Maintaining the duty roster and shifts of anchors and PCR staff
- Ensuring smooth Broadcast as per the Rundown and editorial policy 
-People management
-Project management
-Crisis management 
-  Live Panel production using state of the art broadcast systems such as VIZ VIRTUAL, VIZ Director & Octopus
- Maintaining the duty roster of anchors, associate producers and the technical crew
- Training new entrants on the organisational  workflow. 
- News production trainings involving VIZ VIRTUAL, VIZ RT and Octopus
- Successfully managing the administration of work commissioned to Freelance Writers, 
   Photographers, Stylists and Illustrators
- Actively involved in all matters pertaining to the betterment of the Channel
- Auditioning Anchors and talent.
- New Media

Senior Producer (head of production)

Free Lance

Worked Free Lance as the Line producer for Zong 4g electronic Media campaign.

Line Producer

( institute of modern languages)

• In charge of the Production team comprising of ,  camera crew. NLE and Technical crew and 3D animators.
• Managing the administration of work commissioned to Freelance Writers, Photographers, Stylists and illustrators.
• Managing TV ads,print ads and New Media.

Digital Media Specialist at IML

Capital TV

•	Responsible for producing Capital TV’s launch transmission
•	Panel producer for Pakistan at 9 with Fahd Husain and prime time bulletins/shows
•	In charge of the Production team comprising of Anchors, talent, Sets, camera crew. NLE and Technical crew
•	Planned and executed the general election transmission (2013) 
•	Successfully managed the administration of work commissioned to Freelance Writers, Photographers, Stylists and Illustrators.
•	Hands On experience on news management systems such as octopus, VIZ RT, Aveco .
•	Actively involved in all matters pertaining to the betterment of  the Channel
•	Auditioning Anchors and talent.
•	Maintaining duty roster for Anchors and the Production crew

Producer

Express 24/7

•	Planned and executed LIVE breaking new,bulletins, shows and special transmissions 
•	Panel Producer for Voice of America’s “The Platform”
•	Remained a core team member throughout my stay at EXPRESS 247 and was actively involved in all matters pertaining to the betterment of the Channel.
•	Managed and maintained the duty rosters for Anchors and PCR staff.
•	In charge of camera and NLE department
•	Planned and Produced “The Morning show” for 10 months (2011-2012)
•	Liaised with the camera and sound crew during studio recordings.
•	Trained new entrants on the news management systems such as Octopus, VizRT and Viz Virtual..

Sr Associate producer, Express 247 

DIGITAL/ELECTRONIC  MEDIA PRODUCTION/COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONAL

Offering creativity, commitment and impressive interpersonal communication skills. More than Nine  years of high-end  experience with the top rated News Channels and an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the Production processes (News and Entertainment). Optimising impact, design and matching different communication styles of all mediums within strict specifications and needs of the audience. 

Proficiencies include:

- Production/Direction of Live news/Shows
- Internal and External Communications
- Virtual News Production using Viz systems
- Team Collaboration and management
-People management
- Digital Media
-Project management
-Crisis management 
- An eye for detail and talent acquisition
- Advertisement/Electronic media Campaigns
- Field Production and Special Assignments 
- Broadcasting 
- Creative Problem Solving
- Production / Postproduction Techniques
- Administration 
- Evaluation and training of staff

ACADEMICS

2008: Masters in Film/TV media: Iqra University, Khi

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