Director/Manager, Game Presentation and Live Events

Job Summary

Director/Manager, Game Presentation and Live Events

MountainStar Sports Group | El Paso Chihuahuas | El Paso Locomotive

Job Description

Do you crave the roar of the crowd? Do you dream in dazzling visuals and heart-pounding music? If so, then step up to the plate (or rather, the control room) as the Director/Manager of Game Presentation and Live Events for Southwest University Park and the El Paso Chihuahuas and Locomotive.

This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to be a key player in crafting electrifying in-game experiences. You’ll translate Southwest University Park’s spirit into unforgettable on-screen moments that leave fans breathless.

Here's where your skills will shine:

• Leadership is key:  You understand how to be a servant leader, provide vision, and to support your team to accomplish its objectives in a truly collaborative environment.
• A visionary mind: You're a creative powerhouse who can translate the client’s spirit into unforgettable on-screen moments.
• A team player: You thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with your colleagues and inspiring and empowering your team to unleash their best work.
• Eye for Design: You possess a keen eye for detail and a strong sense of visual composition, ensuring all designs are polished, correct, and on-point.
• A showman's heart: You have an instinctive understanding of what makes crowds tick, knowing how to build anticipation and erupt in celebration.

If you're ready to take Southwest University Park’s in-game entertainment to new heights, then we want to hear from you!

This is your chance to make every game night an unforgettable spectacle. Join the Chihuahuas/Locomotive and let's take the fan experience to the next level!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop the overall creative vision for the in-game presentation, aligning with the team's brand and fan engagement goals.
• Conceptualize and storyboard innovative visual elements, animations, and graphics for the video board.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales to integrate sponsor messaging seamlessly into the presentation.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and technology advancements in-game presentation.

 

• Oversee the production of all in-game content, including video segments, music playlists, graphics, and animations.
• Manage the gameday production schedule, ensuring all elements run smoothly and on time.
• Work with control room staff to execute the planned presentation flawlessly.

• Supervise the creation of engaging pre-game, in-game, and post-game content.
• Develop and manage storylines and highlights to showcase players and team achievements.
• Source and curate engaging content like fan videos, social media highlights, and contests.
• Work with technical staff to troubleshoot any issues during production.
• Effectively collaborate with various departments, such as marketing, sales, public relations, and operations, to ensure a cohesive gameday experience.
• Communicate clearly with the production team, providing clear direction and expectations.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the game presentation in engaging fans.
• Work with Third-party Crewing to schedule gameday production staff.
• Develop a plan for student-based creative involvement.
• Create and manage within approved parameters all department budgets.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

 

•  Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
•  Familiar with File-based workflows (Sony Ci)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working in sports entertainment or a similar fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with various departments (marketing, sales, operations, etc.)
• Project management skills to oversee multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• A strong sense of design aesthetics and the ability to translate ideas into compelling visuals.
• Ability to think outside the box and develop innovative concepts for in-game presentations.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in fast-paced environments.