Game Operations & Presentation Manager

Spire Motorsports•Athens, GA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Game Presentation & Production position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the Athens Rock Lobsters' in-arena game presentation and live production experience for all home games. This role oversees the development and execution of game scripts, in-game entertainment, promotional elements, theme nights, partnership activations, video board and digital assets, and other production elements that contribute to the overall fan experience. The position combines game operations, creative production, and live event execution, including the development and management of in-game graphics and content within the arena's production and control systems. This role also coordinates game-day production personnel and works closely with internal departments, Akins Ford Arena, and applicable SPHL personnel to ensure all game presentation and operational elements are effectively planned and executed. The position requires significant hands-on involvement during home games and the ability to manage multiple production elements in a fast-paced live environment. Regular night, weekend, and holiday work is required based on the team's home game and event schedule.

Requirements

High proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud programs, with heavy emphasis on Photoshop and Illustrator.
Concrete experience in minor league sports, college athletics, or live event production.
Proven ability to handle the literal chaos of live entertainment, live video cues, last-minute script modifications, and mid-game sponsorship activations without missing a beat.
This position requires a split schedule—creative planning and collaboration during the week, and a full commitment to the arena for every single puck drop (including nights, weekends, and holidays).
Ideally, candidates will be based in the Athens area or ready to immerse themselves in the local community immediately (local sports management or creative media professionals are highly encouraged to apply).

Nice To Haves

Experience with motion design or video editing (After Effects / Premiere Pro) is a massive advantage.
If your resume features roles like "control room operator," "gameday intern," or "live producer" where you managed technical switchers, graphics programs, or live video feeds under stadium lights, you have the exact temperament we need.
A working knowledge of Daktronics systems, Click Effects, or Ross Xpression is a major plus.
You should be as comfortable looking at a Photoshop canvas as you are looking at a live production switcher.

Responsibilities

Build, organize, and monitor in-game assets (Jumbotron, ribbon boards, scoreboards)
Utilize and program live production software, including Daktronics Show Control, Click Effects, and Ross Xpression.
Write and develop comprehensive game scripts, including public address announcements, video board content, and promotional timing elements.
Produce the live in-game entertainment, managing the pacing and integration of lights, sound, video, and mascot performances.
Research and implement best-in-class game presentation trends from across professional sports to keep our fan experience fresh and innovative.
Oversee total in-arena game operations for all home games, ensuring the script is executed flawlessly and adapting on the fly to last-minute adjustments.
Hire, train, and manage game-day personnel and production crew, including Graphic Designers, DJs, Music Operators, Mascot Performers, and Operational Interns.
Lead pre-game staff and intern meetings to align game production with entertainment goals.
Set up and manage pre-game activation spaces, including vomitory tunnel areas and concourse displays.
Partner with Corporate Sales and Sponsorship teams to craft proposals, activate sponsored events, and ensure all game-day sponsor materials are prepared and flawlessly executed.
Coordinate Fan Experience Programs alongside the Group Sales staff to maximize fan engagement.
Maintain, organize, and track an up-to-date inventory of Game Operations equipment and storage areas.