Global Event Production Senior Manager
NFL
New York, NYThis is a Full Time Job
The NFL is seeking a Senior Manager of Event Production to support the delivery and management of the NFL's U.S.-based tentpole events as well as Latin America, Australia, and Asia, with a primary focus on fan experiences. This role will contribute to event planning, operational execution, and fan engagement initiatives, helping deliver high-quality experiences that align with broader business, commercial, marketing, and international market objectives.
Responsibilities
Event Management
• Proven experience supporting the planning and delivery of both large and small-scale events across the U.S. and internationally
• Operational experience across sport and fan/public events
• Working knowledge of key event components, including security operations, health and safety, local authority coordination, programming, community engagement, scheduling, branding/creative, and procurement
• Ability to create reporting to relevant stakeholders, including post mortems
Fan Event Delivery
• Support the planning and execution of events supporting Super Bowl, Draft, Combine, NFL FLAG (domestic tentpole events), as well as year-round activities in collaboration with local international offices and key business functions
• Assist in delivering gameday and non-gameday fan experiences, kickoff events, watch parties, local market activations internationally, NFL club activations, community initiatives, partner integration, and lead generation activities
• Conduit to the NFL OnePass app (event companion app) content and engagement
Budgeting
• Support the tracking and management of fan event budgets in the U.S. and internationally
• Assist in monitoring costs to ensure delivery within agreed targets, highlighting risks and opportunities
• Contribute to building event budgets in line with event plans and League procurement processes
Agency Management
• Support the day-to-day management of event agencies across fan events
• Assist with RFP processes and onboarding of vendors where required
• Maintain strong working relationships with agency partners
Team & Stakeholder Collaboration
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to support successful event delivery
• Contribute to cross-functional working groups globally
• Assist in coordinating with external partners, including city/host authorities, local organizing committees, government sports bodies, and stadium/team partners
Required Qualifications
• 7 years’ experience in the events and/or hospitality industry
• Some prior experience in team leadership or mentoring
• Strong knowledge of delivering large-scale fan or public events
• Experience managing or supporting event budgets
• Experience working with multiple partners and agencies
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Commercial awareness with the ability to support revenue-generating initiatives
• Interest in or understanding of American Football is a plus
Other Key Attributes / Characteristics
• Highly organized with strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Effective problem-solver with sound judgment and decision-making ability
• Confident communicator with the ability to collaborate across teams
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills
• Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Builds positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and committed to high standards
Management Expectations
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior team members
• Ability to contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment
• Willingness to learn and develop management capabilities
Terms / Expected Hours of Work
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (30%)
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required
WHO YOU ARE:
Talent Attributes: What we expect for our employees:
• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude
• Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
• Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset
Salary/Benefits
$115,000.00
- 140,000.00
per year
Additional Information
The NFL is a professional American football league consisting of 32 teams, divided equally between the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). As one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States, it is widely regarded as the premier professional football league in the world. The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects its diverse fan base, fostering mutual respect and equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. The organization upholds core values of respect, integrity, team responsibility, and resiliency, while emphasizing leadership attributes such as talent development, execution, inspiration, adherence to values, industry knowledge, and innovative thinking. In-person work at NFL offices is prioritized to enhance collaboration and maintain the culture that drives success, with no remote or hybrid options available.
