Manager, Live Presentation

Player 15 Group • Phoenix, AZ

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Player 15 Group – the sports & entertainment company behind the Phoenix Suns (NBA) , Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) , Valley Suns (G League) , and Mortgage Matchup Center — is redefining the industry standard. Headquartered in downtown Phoenix and engaging fans across the world, Player 15 Group is driven by possibility, innovation, and the desire to create memorable moments for our fans and community. Our culture is anchored in purpose-driven leadership and fueled by individuals who bring passion, creativity, and vision to everything they do. We challenge convention, amplify voices, and create experiences that resonate well beyond the final buzzer. This is where talent meets purpose and bold ideas become reality. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Manager of Live Presentation to join our team. In this high-impact role, you will support all facets of Game Production for Live Presentation, while playing a key role in broader department initiatives.

Requirements

• Live entertainment and production skills preferred
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, work well under pressure, communicate clearly and effectively, and be detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to work independently without supervision, be self-directed and proactive while being a strong team player and work collaboratively with others.
• Problem solve in a fast-paced environment while motivating staff and performers.
• High school diploma or GED
• 5 or more years of related experience in directing/producing an in-arena sporting event including working knowledge of how to build scripts for live productions

Nice To Haves

• Previous WNBA or NBA G League experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary game director for all Phoenix Mercury and Valley Suns games, while serving as a backup game director during select Phoenix Suns games.
• Responsible for creating and producing all Phoenix Mercury and Valley Suns games and producing select Phoenix Suns games which includes writing game night ROS and scripts.
• Collaborate with marketing, promotions, and Global Partnership Solution teams to create and execute in-game promotions, giveaways, and fan experiences ensuring all promotions and activations are executed at a high level.
• Recruit, train, and manage a team of full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff for Phoenix Mercury and Valley Suns games. Fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and excellence within the Live Presentation team. Including training, scheduling payroll, gameday execution, and evaluation.
• Manage and maintain all departmental invoicing and budgeting for Phoenix Mercury and Valley Suns Live Presentation categories.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Wide range of fulltime benefit options including Medical, Dental and Vision coverages
• Life and Disability options
• Vacation, sick and holiday leave programs
• In-arena work requirements with the potential of hybrid schedules based on each role and department.
• Discounts at Fanatics Team Shop
• Tickets available for Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and Rattlers games

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED