Live Presentation Manager

This is a Full Time Job

Manager, Live Presentation
Mortgage Matchup Center
Phoenix, Arizona

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Manager of Live Presentation to join our team. In this high-impact role, you will support all facets of Game Production for Live Presentation, while playing a key role in broader department initiatives.

What Will You Do:
• Serve as primary game director for all Phoenix Mercury and Valley Suns games, while serving as a backup game director during select Phoenix Suns games.
• Responsible for creating and producing all Phoenix Mercury and Valley Suns games and producing select Phoenix Suns games which includes writing game night ROS and scripts.
• Collaborate with marketing, promotions, and Global Partnership Solution teams to create and execute in-game promotions, giveaways, and fan experiences ensuring all promotions and activations are executed at a high level.
• Recruit, train, and manage a team of full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff for Phoenix Mercury and Valley Suns games. Fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and excellence within the Live Presentation team. Including training, scheduling payroll, gameday execution, and evaluation.
• Manage and maintain all departmental invoicing and budgeting for Phoenix Mercury and Valley Suns Live Presentation categories.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Need From Our Coordinator, Live Presentation:
• Live entertainment and production skills preferred
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, work well under pressure, communicate clearly and effectively, and be detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to work independently without supervision, be self-directed and proactive while being a strong team player and work collaboratively with others.
• Problem solve in a fast-paced environment while motivating staff and performers.

Experience/ Education Requirements:
• High school diploma or GED
• 3 or more years of related experience in directing/producing an in-arena sporting event including working knowledge of how to build scripts for live productions
• Previous WNBA or NBA G League experience highly preferred
• What You Can Expect:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings, and some holidays to meet business needs
• Ability to transit throughout the arena for various periods of time
• Occasional travel from time to time for professional development
• This position works mainly indoors, removed from extreme weather; exposure to weather is <5%
• S-Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally
• Position is predominately computer-based, requiring the use of a computer monitor
• Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person
• Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact our People & Culture Recruiting team at SLPrecruiting@suns.com