Game Presentation Manager |Acrisure Arena - Oak View Group

Oak View Group:

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary:

The Firebirds Hockey Team is seeking an experienced Game Presentation Manager to assist in the creation, production, staffing, logistics and execution of all home games held at the Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, CA.  The selected candidate must have a passion for sports and entertainment and the experience to take our teams to the next level.

 

This Position reports to the Senior Director of Game Presentation.

 

This role will pay a salary of $70,000 to $75,000 and is bonus eligible.

For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 12 holidays)

 

This position will remain open until October 31, 2024.

 

 

About the Venue:Responsibilities:

• Act as primary stage manager during Firebirds Hockey Team Events at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, CA
• Schedule and manage game night staff including stage managers, promotional teams, public address announcer, hosts and Anthem performers
• Assist in the ideation and execution of in game promotional inventory
• Work closely with company departments to fulfill in game contractual needs
• Create, edit and distribute game day PA script to necessary recipients
• Department liaison to payroll for staff hours and compensation
• Oversee In Game Celebratory package program and execution
• Manage concourse tabling and entertainment initiatives
• Primary contact with  event managers to facilitate in game needs and requests
• Establish and manage seasonal internship program and industry growth initiative 
• Assist with departmental budget and necessary reporting
• Assist in the creation, planning and execution of game presentations, theme nights and special events 

Qualifications:

Candidates must have the minimum requirements to be consideration:

• Minimum 4 to 6 years of Game Presentation or related LIVE “show directing” experience
• Minimum 2 years of sports industry experience in a supervisory role
• Bachelor’s Degree in Media, Communications, or equivalent
• Experience copywriting and the creation of production scripts 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, steady demeanor in fast paced, high profile environments
• Very strong written and oral communication skills
• Availability to work extended hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google docs and other file sharing and collaborative methods

 

 

 

 

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference:

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.