Job Details

Director, Technical Production and Broadcast Operations

Cupertino, California, United States

Marketing

Summary

Posted: Jul 15, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200606803

Worldwide Events and Experiences brings the best of Apple to life, showcasing our products, services and the values that drive our company. From global product launches and tailored creator experiences to impactful partner engagements and inspiring internal events, this team is charged with managing the end-to-end planning, production, in person experiences and all the unique details that make these events special. The team includes professionals with backgrounds in event design, management, operations, broadcast, and production. We’re looking for inventive and collaborative people from a variety of creative fields. If that’s you, then your next home may be here!

We are seeking a Director of Technical Production and Broadcast Operations to lead the team responsible for a critical piece of our work. In this role you will drive a core part of how we produce, capture, distribute and share our events and will lead the charge in how we remain future focussed.

The ideal candidate for this senior leadership role is a best-in-class leader and doer with deep technical knowledge and expertise. We are seeking a reliable expert and problem solver who is strategic, collaborative, flexible and thrives in a demanding, fast-paced environment. You’ll demonstrate a passion for the technical systems, tools, and engineering required to deliver. We are looking for someone who is steady, reliable and operates with integrity, accountability, attention to detail, and an exceptionally high bar. You never settle for the status quo and will push us forward, elevating the technologies we use to power our shows and spaces.

Description

• Serves as the primary technical and production voice for all event-related departments.
• Responsible for the overall quality control of the technical aspects of event production including system design, production plans, testing and broadcast.
• Develops strategic direction for all engineering projects ensuring technical integrity, maintenance and redundancy of product/program technologies.
• Provides centralized technical and show production leadership.
• Defines team strategy with department leads to set resource allocations, budgets and timelines.
• Manages resources and output to ensure that deliverables meet defined objectives and quality standards.
• Communicates event project status and risks to stakeholders.
• Ensures optimal organizational structure and processes for high-quality, efficient and on-time production.
• Ensures technology teams and projects run smoothly and efficiently, managing stakeholders and dependencies internally and externally.
• Lead the audio, lighting, engineering and visual teams, provide technical guidance on business decisions and project execution.
• Act as senior technical lead for multiple Apple venues and off-site event venues.
• Oversee external vendors, participating in evaluation, RFP and scope definitions, selection and management. Responsible for maintaining budgets, overseeing reconciliation and procurement on-boarding.
• Lead the team responsible for new and emerging event technologies, including testing, prototyping and delivery.
• Responsible for overall broadcast and streaming network that includes both back-end service and player initiatives to continuously improve the video playback experience for Live-streaming and VOD.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years validated experience with a proven track record in live events, technical productions within venues, film productions and live Broadcasts.

• Experience leading live events, film recordings, theatrical productions and streaming teams.

• Ability to travel up to 15%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing complex projects with dependencies from multiple teams.

• Experience in designing technical systems for state-of-the-art venues.

• Strong leadership and communication skills, including effective communication with diverse stakeholders.

• Technical proficiency with live events, pre-recorded content and venue/theater management.

• Ensure technology teams and projects run smoothly and efficiently, managing all department heads and key stakeholders.

• Distill complex discussions into clear, actionable requirements and foster effective collaboration.

• Passionate about leading exceptional creative and technical individuals on industry-leading projects.

• Exhibit problem-solving skills in complex challenges, finding common ground between competing viewpoints.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $263,100 and $420,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .

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