Manager Of Events and Game Presentation

This is a Full Time Job

This position is a key player responsible for event presentation, inclusive of oversight of relevant game night staff and serves as the main conduit between internal departments and the game director. This position will also coordinate all internal and external event planning for the Connecticut Sun departments.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities: includes but not limited to:
• Assist with developing a strategy for and oversee an entertaining, engaging, on brand, and best in class event presentation that exceeds fan expectations and establishes home team advantage.
• Learn internal processes for all team events including those for season ticket members, prospecting, sponsorship and partner hospitality events, promotional events and meet & greets.
• Lead in-arena content ideation sessions for in-arena content pieces.
• Work with creative team to create/write/manage all in-arena videos including but not limited to: Team Video Open, Match-Up Videos, 2nd Half Video Open, features and more.
• Manage all game night entertainment team members, including emcee, DJ, mascot and in-game outside entertainment, inclusive of halftime entertainment - to include sourcing, contracting, day-of contact, and confirming payment.
• Manage team mascot schedule and costuming.
• Developing a marketing plan that will ensure the achievement of in-arena and online merchandise revenue goals.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Serve as arena liaison for production including lighting, audio, signage, and any other in-arena production requirements, along with all broadcast production needs inclusive of talent set-up and transmission
• Plan, market, and attend all game night entertainment tryouts (emcee, DJ, dance teams and mascot).

Minimum Education and Qualifications:
• Bachelors' Degree in Sports Management, Business or a related field
• Four years of marketing experience including two years of game operations experience with a professional sports team
• Knowledge of and experience in entertainment industry (dance, music, etc)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook
• In lieu of a Degree and previously mentioned experience, seven years of marketing experience with a professional sports team may be considered

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
• Office work environment
• Game night in-arena activities
• Overnight travel may be required
• Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hours

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Mohegan Sun reserves the right to make changes in the above job description whenever necessary.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.