Associate Manager Game Presentation

Spurs Sports & Entertainment; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spurs Sports & Entertainment is seeking an Associate Manager Austin Game Presentation to lead in-arena and on-court entertainment for the Austin Spurs. You will manage game-night production, create rundowns, and drive sponsor activations while coordinating with venue teams.

You’ll supervise two part-time assistants, develop seasonal plans, and ensure timing, content and fan engagement align with brand standards across home games and sponsor events.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in game presentation or live event production.
• Experience writing production scripts and public address copy.
• Experience coordinating entertainment personnel and event staff.
• Knowledge of basketball game flow and in-game entertainment timing.
• Strong organizational and deadline management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for live events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the seasonal game presentation plan in collaboration with leadership.
• Plan and execute game presentation for home games, including on-court activities and sponsor activations.
• Create and maintain game rundowns, production scripts and PA copy with timing.
• Serve as game-night producer and show caller, communicating cues to teams and staff.
• Coordinate schedules, rehearsals and briefings for game presentation staff.
• Supervise two part-time Game Day Assistants and delegate event-day duties.
• Liaise with venue operations to coordinate production needs and logistics.
• Adapt pacing and content during live production in response to game conditions.
• Develop entertainment concepts reflecting Spurs brand and sponsor commitments.
• Review execution, gather feedback, and recommend show improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Game presentation

Live event production

Show calling

Rundowns and scripts

Public address copy

Team coordination

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Evenings/weekends/holidays

Job description

Job Summary

The Associate Manager Austin Game Presentation is a dynamic, creative, and energetic professional with a proven track record of developing and executing in-arena and on-court interactive game entertainment and corporate partner programs for the Austin Spurs (NBA G League). This role manages the day-to-day planning and execution of game entertainment for the Austin Spurs.

Within established brand standards, partner commitments and approved resources, this position exercises independent creative judgment in developing game programming, integrating sponsor messaging and directing live production. The Associate Manager serves as the 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 role also develops entertainment programming for assigned team and sponsor events.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and implement the seasonal game presentation plan in collaboration with department leadership, supporting fan engagement, team priorities and corporate partner commitments.
• Manage the 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 the 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. 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.
• Exercise 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.

Who You Are:

• Minimum of 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.

Physical Requirements:

• Work at a computer for extended periods while preparing scripts, rundowns, schedules and production materials.
• Stand and move throughout the arena for extended periods during rehearsals, games and events, including accessing courtside, backstage and production areas.
• Use computers, radios, headsets and other production communication equipment.
• Receive and communicate time-sensitive production cues in an environment with crowd noise, amplified sound, changing lighting and frequent distractions.
• Work in both an office setting and an active arena environment, including crowded spaces and periods of sustained event activity.