Game Operations Staff

Atlanta Hawks • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A professional basketball team and state-of-the-art arena/entertainment venue that specializes in creating memorable experiences for each guest we interact with. Some of our favorite things are live sports, concerts, comedy shows, family shows, and most any other world-class event you can think of, and we’re looking for someone who shares the same interests. We live for the fast-paced world of sports & live entertainment, and as such, we work hard, run fast, execute flawlessly, and party it up when it all comes together. Lastly, we strive to deliver wonderful experiences that create lasting memories, and we prefer to surround ourselves with those who are the best at what they do. The G ame Operations Staff will support the live presentation of the most engaging and exciting in-game show in the NBA. As part of the Marketing Department, reporting to the manager of game presentation, this position assists with the coordination and execution of all on-court activations, promotions, and entertainment at Atlanta Hawks home games.

Requirements

• Flexible schedule with the ability to work days, nights, weekends and holidays (all Hawks home games).
• Ability to be responsible, reliable, accountable, problem solve, and multi-task with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent people skills, with an ability to interact effectively and in a professional, diplomatic, and mature manner with internal and external parties.

Nice To Haves

• Background in casting, sports, live entertainment, production, staging, event planning and/or game presentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the liaison for National Anthem, halftime performers, and assigned groups from arrival to departure.
• Coordinate with Hawks sales teams to execute pre-game, halftime, and post-game events and fan experiences.
• Lead fan interactive elements including selection of contestants for on-court games.
• Maintain game presentation inventory and storage of props, giveaways, corporate prizes, and other related items.
• Work with game presentation personnel on rehearsals for all on-court activations including contests, performances, ceremonies, and introductions.
• Prep game-day promotional items (props, prizes, t-shirts, etc.)
• Assist with game-day production of lighting, streamers, CO2, pyrotechnics, and other special effects.
• Communicate effectively with team members
• Support entertainment teams as necessary

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed