ProductionHUB
Senior Director, Game Presentation| Full-Time | Coachella Valley Firebirds
ProductionHUB, Palm Desert, California, us, 92261
The Senior Director of Game Presentation will guide the planning, strategy, development, and execution of game presentation elements for the Coachella Valley Firebirds, the 32nd team in the American Hockey League. The role is a key part of the organization’s marketing, content and creative development team, a group that leads high-level event production for internal and consumer-facing events. This position is responsible for ensuring event attendees have a memorable experience while fostering brand affinity for the Coachella Valley Firebirds as well as the Seattle Kraken (NHL), Acrisure Arena and Oak View Group. The Senior Director will develop close working relationships across the enterprise collaborating with marketing, content, broadcast & communications, ticketing & premium sales, hockey operations, brand & sponsorship departments as well as executive teams to ensure a consistent and engaging product is produced for all live events. This individual will also build and manage part‑time and full‑time team members supporting game day operations (promotional crews, emcees, DJs, officials, special guests, anthem singers, etc.) The role will also be responsible for event lighting, sound and serve as the event show caller on game days. The position requires ample amounts imagination, outside‑of‑the‑box thinking, ability to manage multiple initiatives and timelines, collaborations with a variety of creative teams and partners as well as the ability to flawlessly execute the overarching vision for the enterprise throughout regular and post‑season events. This role will be actively involved in the leadership and development of the Firebirds organization working with staff across all areas of the business to enhance sales, marketing & community campaigns.
Responsibilities
Serve in a leadership role in coordination with the VP of Marketing & Business Services and other key departments including marketing, content, broadcast & communication, ticketing & premium services, sponsorship, community, and other executive leaders within the OVG enterprise.
Develop impactful concepts & activations that amplify internal & partner initiatives.
Steward video strategy and production for all events in alignment with marketing & content teams.
Create and manage department production calendars, timing sheets, rundowns, scripts, storyboards and other production‑related documents, distributing to key stakeholders as appropriate.
Develop departmental process and procedure elements that effectively promote communication across the enterprise, showcase team & game storytelling, drive revenue, elevate the fan and brand experience, and achieve partner objectives.
Maintain a close working relationship with third‑party vendors, control room & broadcast production staff, venue operations team, hockey operations and League contacts, including a physical presence leading up to and during games to ensure seamless communications for broadcasting and other operations.
Oversee relationships with various technology, production, and operations vendors.
Oversee lighting, sound, pyrotechnics and conduct event call for all home games.
Support production for in‑market events including viewing parties, corporate, community & sponsorship events.
Research and stay updated on Game Presentation trends across professional sports leagues, implementing new and innovative programming for the Firebirds & Acrisure Arena.
Liaise with Seattle Kraken Game Presentation team, NHL and AHL counterparts to stay on top of best practices while formulating meaningful relationships with teams across the AHL and other leagues.
Other duties as assigned.
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Responsibilities
Serve in a leadership role in coordination with the VP of Marketing & Business Services and other key departments including marketing, content, broadcast & communication, ticketing & premium services, sponsorship, community, and other executive leaders within the OVG enterprise.
Develop impactful concepts & activations that amplify internal & partner initiatives.
Steward video strategy and production for all events in alignment with marketing & content teams.
Create and manage department production calendars, timing sheets, rundowns, scripts, storyboards and other production‑related documents, distributing to key stakeholders as appropriate.
Develop departmental process and procedure elements that effectively promote communication across the enterprise, showcase team & game storytelling, drive revenue, elevate the fan and brand experience, and achieve partner objectives.
Maintain a close working relationship with third‑party vendors, control room & broadcast production staff, venue operations team, hockey operations and League contacts, including a physical presence leading up to and during games to ensure seamless communications for broadcasting and other operations.
Oversee relationships with various technology, production, and operations vendors.
Oversee lighting, sound, pyrotechnics and conduct event call for all home games.
Support production for in‑market events including viewing parties, corporate, community & sponsorship events.
Research and stay updated on Game Presentation trends across professional sports leagues, implementing new and innovative programming for the Firebirds & Acrisure Arena.
Liaise with Seattle Kraken Game Presentation team, NHL and AHL counterparts to stay on top of best practices while formulating meaningful relationships with teams across the AHL and other leagues.
Other duties as assigned.
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