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

I help you navigate the broadcasting industry. From building a career to finding your next job. Personal Opinions here.

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? 

We definitely need to connect.

Oscar Sanchez

NYC Department of Education

Working with High School Juniors and Seniors at the Brooklyn STEAM Center in order to train them for a better future.

Community Associate

Substitute School Aide

Canal Sound & Light

- Handle rental and production contracts with prospective and current clients over the phone, email and in person.

- Create quotes, invoices & receipts for prospective and current clients.

- Reconcile clients’ balance with open accounts receivable report

- Process current client’s transactions such as payments, voids and approved refunds

Office Representative

- Deliver, Setup, Operate and Strike live production equipment such as Analog and Digital mixers, wireless microphone systems, DJ equipment, powered speakers and subwoofers, lighting equipment such as uplights, pin spots, fresnel, followspots and effect lighting, atmospherics and mirror disco balls.

Sound Engineer

Dynamic Electric, Inc.

Helper for the electrical technician. Trained to install a range of wiring - from low-voltage wiring for fire alarm systems to residential electrical panels, in different settings - from residential to business buildings, industrial to institutional buildings.

Electrical Apprentice

Access.1 Communications

My tasks as Morning Show Producer:

- On Air host during the morning (La Invasion Mañanera), weekend (Sábados de Pachanga) and community show (Mexicanos Unidos)

- Enhance the morning show with sound bites and interviews with celebrities

- Obtain the latest news for the morning cast

- Responsible for editing the morning show's "Best of" and have it ready for the weekend

- Communicating between the talent and station management of all the needs for the morning show

- Update social media with the latest news and questions for the followers

- Content Producer for Iliana Sanchez "La Nena" for afternoon drive show from 1 - 5 p.m. 

- Cast various celebrities in the Regional Mexican area for interviews via telephone and in person

Radio Producer

Univision Communications Inc.

- On Air Talent & Board Operator for WQBU 92.7 F.M. Experience with syndicated morning shows "Piolin Por La Mañana" & "El Show de Raul Bryndis" as well as Sport Broadcasting with the New York Red Bulls, Yankees, Mets & Jets.

- Advertising producer for Univision’s clientele - creating commercials for both small and corporate businesses

- Creating show promotions for Univision Radio events 

- Digital Content assistant for the station’s social media and promotions team

- Experience using Sony Sound Forge, Sony Vegas, Adobe Audition, Cool Edit Pro & Pro Tools 10.

BNY Mellon

- Entering Wire Transfers & IIS Transfers for the Private Client sector

- Trained to recognize transactions to avoid Money Laundering fraud

- Clerical & Administrative duties such as filing, sorting mail, answering phone lines, etc.

International Private Client Services

Currently working as a Community Associate for the Brooklyn STEAM Center as of 2021. Hold a Podcast afterschool program during the school year as of 2022. 

Formerly worked for Canal Sound & Light - a Live Production company for 5 years (2016-2021) where I had the opportunity to learn the technical aspects of putting the equipment together and using high-end equipment such as digital mixers and lighting controllers. 

Background in broadcasting for 8 years (2008-2016) as a radio board operator, social media manager, show producer, advertising, and on-air personality for Univision's La Que Buena 92.7 FM and Entravision's 1600 AM La Invasora. My first job in broadcasting was from 2005-2006 doing board operator duties for the Brooklyn Cyclones.

Graduated from Kingsborough Community College and obtained an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) with a major in Broadcasting Management & Technology.

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