Sporting Kansas City
Director, Stadium Presentation
Sporting Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
Director, Stadium Presentation
Sporting Kansas City is seeking a visionary Director of Stadium Presentation to build upon the best‑in‑class atmosphere at our legendary home. In this pivotal role, you won’t just manage events; you will orchestrate a pulse‑pounding narrative that begins the moment a fan steps onto the pavement and continues through the final whistle. We are looking for a strategic leader to command the execution of all live gameday and event experiences for Sporting KC and our adjacent businesses. By fusing data‑driven insights with high‑level creativity, you will build an unmissable, world‑class environment that drives attendance, amplifies our brand, and cements our status as the best fan experience in professional sports.
Essential Functions
Lead the overall game presentation strategy for all Sporting Kansas City home games at Children’s Mercy Park, including pre‑game, in‑game, halftime, and post‑game programming.
Oversee all in‑stadium entertainment elements such as team introductions, national anthem performances, music programming, LED board content, video features, mascot appearances, fan engagement activations, and special ceremonies.
Serve as the lead producer on gamedays — managing the run of show, timing, cueing, and live production flow.
Collaborate with all internal teams to ensure all elements are aligned with brand messaging, sponsor deliverables, and fan engagement goals while maintaining Sporting Kansas City’s authenticity and storytelling integrity.
Manage relationships with vendors, production crews, entertainment talent, and other third‑parties to ensure operational excellence and adherence to budget.
Direct and mentor the match presentation team, including full‑time staff, part‑time crew, emcees, performers, and in‑game hosts.
Create and maintain detailed run‑of‑show documents, scripts, and cue sheets for all matches and major events.
Oversee event production budgets, equipment needs, and vendor contracts.
Consult with team broadcast partners for TV and radio programming, including talent evaluation, show development, promotional strategy, and creative integration.
Serve as a creative thought leader for new in‑stadium features, fan experience initiatives, and gameday innovations.
Collaborate with Major League Soccer on league‑wide presentation standards, special initiatives, and national broadcast moments.
Support the presentation and production of non‑matchday events hosted at our stadium or other Sporting Club properties as needed.
Foster a high‑performing, collaborative team culture focused on innovation, creativity, and excellence.
Compile, analyze, and present fan experience analytics to key stakeholders, using insights to shape strategy and drive performance.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Communications, Marketing, Broadcast Production, or related field.
Minimum of 8+ years of experience in live event production or entertainment within a professional sports environment.
Minimum of 5 years in a leadership or supervisory role managing teams, vendors, and production budgets.
Proven experience as a show caller, stage manager, or live producer in a professional sports or entertainment venue.
Strong understanding of commercial business functions (marketing, partnerships, fan experience, sales, finance, operations).
Strong understanding of production elements including audio, lighting, video boards, LED systems, scripting, and run‑of‑show management.
Analytical mindset to inform data‑driven fan experiences.
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution in a fast‑paced environment.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with production software such as Shoflo or similar.
Must be able to work all Sporting KC home games, select stadium events, and maintain a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
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Essential Functions
Lead the overall game presentation strategy for all Sporting Kansas City home games at Children’s Mercy Park, including pre‑game, in‑game, halftime, and post‑game programming.
Oversee all in‑stadium entertainment elements such as team introductions, national anthem performances, music programming, LED board content, video features, mascot appearances, fan engagement activations, and special ceremonies.
Serve as the lead producer on gamedays — managing the run of show, timing, cueing, and live production flow.
Collaborate with all internal teams to ensure all elements are aligned with brand messaging, sponsor deliverables, and fan engagement goals while maintaining Sporting Kansas City’s authenticity and storytelling integrity.
Manage relationships with vendors, production crews, entertainment talent, and other third‑parties to ensure operational excellence and adherence to budget.
Direct and mentor the match presentation team, including full‑time staff, part‑time crew, emcees, performers, and in‑game hosts.
Create and maintain detailed run‑of‑show documents, scripts, and cue sheets for all matches and major events.
Oversee event production budgets, equipment needs, and vendor contracts.
Consult with team broadcast partners for TV and radio programming, including talent evaluation, show development, promotional strategy, and creative integration.
Serve as a creative thought leader for new in‑stadium features, fan experience initiatives, and gameday innovations.
Collaborate with Major League Soccer on league‑wide presentation standards, special initiatives, and national broadcast moments.
Support the presentation and production of non‑matchday events hosted at our stadium or other Sporting Club properties as needed.
Foster a high‑performing, collaborative team culture focused on innovation, creativity, and excellence.
Compile, analyze, and present fan experience analytics to key stakeholders, using insights to shape strategy and drive performance.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Communications, Marketing, Broadcast Production, or related field.
Minimum of 8+ years of experience in live event production or entertainment within a professional sports environment.
Minimum of 5 years in a leadership or supervisory role managing teams, vendors, and production budgets.
Proven experience as a show caller, stage manager, or live producer in a professional sports or entertainment venue.
Strong understanding of commercial business functions (marketing, partnerships, fan experience, sales, finance, operations).
Strong understanding of production elements including audio, lighting, video boards, LED systems, scripting, and run‑of‑show management.
Analytical mindset to inform data‑driven fan experiences.
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution in a fast‑paced environment.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with production software such as Shoflo or similar.
Must be able to work all Sporting KC home games, select stadium events, and maintain a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
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