Hi, I’m Yana Yankova, a multilingual Production Manager, Field Producer and Broadcast Manager with a career spanning live broadcasts, adventure films, social impact and branded content. I have led end-to-end productions across live and non-live formats for major international broadcasters, global leagues and expeditions, building content, production logistics and broadcast operations across sizes and niches. I'm passionate about crafting engaging stories and delivering complex projects on time and on budget, in any environment. Whether overseeing large multi-market shoots, coordinating cross-functional teams, or shaping innovative content strategies, I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative settings and enjoy turning creative ideas into polished, broadcast-ready outputs.

Yana Yankova

Hi, I’m Yana Yankova, a multilingual Production Manager, Field Producer and Broadcast Manager with a career spanning live broadcasts, adventure films, social impact and branded content. I have led end-to-end productions across live and non-live formats for major international broadcasters, global leagues and expeditions, building content, production logistics and broadcast operations across sizes and niches. I'm passionate about crafting engaging stories and delivering complex projects on time and on budget, in any environment. Whether overseeing large multi-market shoots, coordinating cross-functional teams, or shaping innovative content strategies, I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative settings and enjoy turning creative ideas into polished, broadcast-ready outputs.

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Hi, I’m Yana Yankova, a multilingual Production Manager, Field Producer and Broadcast Manager with a career spanning live broadcasts, adventure films, social impact and branded content. I have led end-to-end productions across live and non-live formats for major international broadcasters, global leagues and expeditions, building content, production logistics and broadcast operations across sizes and niches. I’m passionate about crafting engaging stories and delivering complex projects on time and on budget, in any environment.

Whether overseeing large multi-market shoots, coordinating cross-functional teams, or shaping innovative content strategies, I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative settings and enjoy turning creative ideas into polished, broadcast-ready outputs.

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Language

Bulgarian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Macedonian
Fluent
Serbian
Fluent

Work Experience

Production Manager at SailGP
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Oversee live and non-live productions for major international broadcasters, global leagues and expeditions; leads production logistics, content and broadcast operations.
Digital Production Manager at FE Digital
September 1, 2023 - April 1, 2025
Lead digital production for events such as Mountain Bike World Series; oversees content, digital distribution and production workflows.
Broadcast Services Manager at Formula E / 37th America's Cup Barcelona
July 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Managed digital broadcast services for high-profile sailing/other events.
Production Manager at MLB
May 1, 2014 - July 1, 2024
Major League Baseball digital production management; oversaw content across broadcasts and digital platforms.
Production Manager at World Rugby
March 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
World Rugby productions; led digital and live production workflows.
Production Manager at Little Dot Studios
March 1, 2021 - December 1, 2022
Sports digital and branded content production for Formula E, Extreme E, FIFA, The FA Cup, and Carabao Cup.
Production Manager at National Geographic & Little Dot Studios
October 1, 2021 - December 1, 2022
Endurance 2022 National Geographic feature documentary; live stream from Antarctica; digital content; Reach the World educational short films.
Line Producer at Blue Pepper Productions
August 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019
Line production for various projects including Action Sports branded content and on-site shoots.
Line Producer at Wanderlust Action Films
November 1, 2018 - March 1, 2020
Line production for adventure/sport shoots; on-site coordination.
Line Producer at DR1 / Aurora Media
June 1, 2018 - October 1, 2018
Line production for DR1 / Aurora Media projects.
Line Producer at BT Sport & Sunset + Vine
May 1, 2017 - September 1, 2017
Digital content and broadcast line production for major football/broadcast events.
Production Manager at Chelsea FC
March 1, 2020 - February 1, 2021
Location shoots and live coverage for WSL, Premier League, Champions League, The FA Cup, Carabao Cup.
Digital Production Manager at WBD Sports
April 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Lead digital production for SailGP-related content and associated broadcasts, ensuring seamless delivery across digital platforms.
Broadcast Services Manager at Formula E
July 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Oversee broadcast services for major Formula E events, including coordination of onsite, post and multi-platform delivery.
Production Manager at MLB
May 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Directed production logistics for Major League Baseball digital content and broadcasts, coordinating teams across venues.
Production Manager at Little Dot Studios / HBS
November 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Led production for Next of Kin: Lamb Senegal and related documentary projects, coordinating crews and schedules.
Production Manager at Sunset + Vine
May 1, 2017 - September 1, 2017
Produced live sports and entertainment content, coordinating multi-camera shoots, logistics and post workflows.
Production Manager at Sunset + Vine
April 1, 2016 - July 1, 2016
Produced Longines Global Champions Tour magazine shows and other major live productions.
Production Coordinator at IMG / Sunset + Vine
November 1, 2015 - April 1, 2016
Coordinated Premier League and related broadcasts, supporting on-site production teams.
Production Coordinator at Sunset + Vine App
September 1, 2013 - April 1, 2014
On-site coverage and support for major sporting events and magazine-style productions.

Education

MRes Humanities & Cultural Research at Birkbeck College, University of London
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
BA (Hons) Media Practice at London College of Communication, University of the Arts, London
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment