Associate Manager Game Presentation

San Antonio Spurs Sports & Entertainment • Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Associate Manager Austin Game Presentation is a creative, energetic professional responsible for day-to-day planning and execution of Austin Spurs (NBA G League) game entertainment. Within established brand standards, partner commitments, and approved resources, the role exercises independent creative judgment to develop game programming, integrate sponsor messaging, and direct live production. The Associate Manager serves as game-night producer and show caller, supervises two part-time Game Day Assistants, and partners with venue production teams to deliver a cohesive fan experience. The position also develops entertainment programming for assigned team and sponsor events.

The role works in collaboration with department leadership and coordinates with game presentation staff, entertainment teams, corporate partners, and H-E-B Center at Cedar Park operations and production staff. It requires working all scheduled home games and assigned events, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• At least three years of relevant experience in game presentation, live event production, or sports entertainment, including hands-on experience show-calling live events; experience may include collegiate, minor league, or professional sports.
• Experience developing game rundowns, writing production scripts, and preparing public address announcer copy.
• Experience coordinating entertainment personnel, production teams, or event staff.
• Working knowledge of basketball game flow and the timing of in-game entertainment and promotional elements.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and production requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver clear instructions in a live event environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable productivity tools and the ability to learn game presentation and production software.
• Ability to work all scheduled home games and assigned events, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the seasonal game presentation plan in collaboration with department leadership, supporting fan engagement, team priorities, and corporate partner commitments.
• Manage planning and execution of game presentation for all home games, including entertainment elements, on-court activities, promotional segments, and sponsor activations.
• Create and maintain game rundowns, production scripts, and public address announcer copy, ensuring accurate content, timing, and integration of required elements.
• Serve as game-night producer and show caller, communicating cues to production personnel, entertainment teams, and venue staff and adjusting the rundown as game conditions change.
• Coordinate schedules, assignments, rehearsals, and event-day briefings for game presentation staff and entertainment teams; communicate expectations and provide direction during execution.
• Supervise two part-time Game Day Assistants through work assignments, scheduling, training, and performance feedback, and coordinate event-day responsibilities for other game presentation personnel.
• Serve as the primary game presentation liaison with H-E-B Center at Cedar Park operations and production staff, coordinating production needs, setup, rehearsals, and event logistics.
• Use independent judgment during live production to revise segment timing, sequence, content, or delivery in response to game conditions, audience engagement, and production constraints; escalate matters outside delegated authority.
• Develop and recommend entertainment concepts, promotions, and interactive experiences that reflect the Austin Spurs brand and appeal to the team’s audience.
• Review game presentation execution, gather feedback, and recommend improvements to show flow, fan engagement, and partner activation; elevate issues requiring leadership decisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate alignment with SS&E’s core values and mission, collaborate with internal and external community members, and demonstrate ongoing development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed