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? 

We definitely need to connect.

Oscar Sanchez

MCC Media

All areas of audio and video production, from recording, editing and media production. Equipment specification, installation, training, turn-up and testing of audio and video equipment.

Freelance Media Producer

MCC Media provides a wide range of services from telecommunications, computer and networking support, digitizing film, tape and photos to photography, writing, editing and recording new material. We provide audio, visual and lighting design, installation and technical support, focusing on small church needs.

Freelance Information Technology Consultant

MCC Writing

All types of writing, from magazine articles to website copy.

Writer

Texas Tropical Trail Region

Executive Director

Verizon

24x7 Field Operation maintenance, installation, FOA, testing support and technical solutions for TDM digital switching, AGCS GTD-5, DMS, Siemens DCO, TR-303 systems, Litespan, Central Office power, Fiber optic transport systems, P.C., networking and FTTP operations.

Network Reliability Specialist

Corpusbeat Magazine

Contributed variety of articles and served as the history editor.

Contributing History Editor

Maintained electromechanical step by step, electronic equipment and Class 4/5 GTD-5 Digital switching.

Switching Technician

Landers Machine Shop

Machinist

H&B Nursery and Greenhouse

Managed the operations of the nursery and greenhouses.
Landscaping design and implementation

Manager

•Freelance writing, photography, video, website design, archival restoral of all media types.
•Computer: P.C.  Apple hardware assembly, networking, repair, upgrade, optimization and setup. 
•PC and Server Software Skills: Microsoft Windows, Apple OS X, M.S.Office Suites, Visio, UNIX, Linux, Adobe Creative Suite products, Premier Pro, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Antivirus software, SQL Server, Apache, IIS, Final Cut programs. 
•Professional Development: Over 2500 hours of GTE/Verizon and vendor training in technical, managerial, ethics and diversity subjects. 
•Test Equipment Expertise: Digital, Fiber, Networking, Power and Video.
•Photography and Videography: Shooting, recording, editing and production
•Switching Expertise: AGCS GTD-5 and Siemens DCO systems.
•Technical Skills: McIAS, BMC II, ETC 2002, DLC Carriers, Litespan, Siemens 914xx, Motorola FTTP ONT/OLT. C.O. Power systems. Fujitsu FLM/Flashwave, DACS, HDSL, Austron/Datum GPS,Telcom Solutions BITS, AccessMax,  SLC 5, Nortel DMS, DWDM and Tellabs ROADM. 
•Specialties: Computer restorals, wireless networking, historic photos, videography, online media production, website design and technical writing, legacy switching, GTD-5, Siemens DCO, DLC, and FiOS.
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