Entertainment Coordinator

Carolina Hurricanes; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Carolina Hurricanes are seeking an Entertainment Coordinator to assist in creating, coordinating and executing entertainment elements at all Hurricanes home games in Raleigh, NC. You will serve as a primary contact for entertainment talent and manage pre/post-game and intermission activities.

Responsibilities include coordinating promotions, activations, and contests, and acting as stage manager at related events.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, creative, and proactive in taking initiative.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and maintain professionalism.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools; basic knowledge of video production and broadcast systems preferred but not required.
• 1–3 years of relevant live event experience; sports event experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact on game days for Hurricanes Entertainment talent (in-arena host, PA announcer, DJ).
• Manage booking, hosting, and coordinating pre/post-game and intermission entertainment (anthem performers, color guards, sirens, bands, ceremony participants).
• Own creation and execution of entertainment, sponsorship activations, promotions, and contests with stakeholders.
• Make decisions and autonomously implement improvements to public-facing game day moments.
• Assist in creating and executing entertainment elements, coordinate promotional team, and act as stage manager at Hurricanes events.
• Build strong working relationships with building/event personnel, vendors, internal departments, and clients.

Skills

Live event coordination

Event staffing

Microsoft Outlook/Excel

Education

Sports/Marketing/Communications degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Entertainment Coordinator will assist in the creation, coordination and execution of entertainment elements at all Carolina Hurricanes home games.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact on game days for Hurricanes Entertainment talent, including but not limited to in-arena host, PA announcer, and DJ.
• Manage the booking, hosting, and coordinating pre/post-game and intermission entertainment, including but not limited to: Anthem performers, color guards, siren sounders, bands, and special ceremony participants.
• Own the creation and execution of entertainment, sponsorship activations, promotions, and contests in coordination with stakeholders.
• Responsible for decision making and autonomously creating improvements to public facing game day moments.
• Assist in the creation and execution of entertainment elements, coordinate promotional team, and act as stage manager at ancillary Carolina Hurricanes events as needed.
• Build great working relationships with building/event personnel, vendors, internal departments, and clients.

Experience And Requirements

• Must be self-motivated, creative, and demonstrate initiative.
• Ability to work under high pressure situations with excellent composure.
• Ability to always maintain confidential information and a professional image.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of the Carolina Hurricanes and the NHL is preferred.
• Familiarity with video production and broadcast systems is preferred but not required.
• 1-3 years of relevant live event experience; sporting event experience preferred.
• Degree in Sports Management, Marketing, Communications, Broadcast Journalism, or related field preferred.
• Must pass criminal background check.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb stairs and traverse an arena environment.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be willing to work a very flexible schedule with non-traditional hours including nights, weekends and holidays.

This is an hourly non-exempt position

Hurricanes Holding, LLC reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Hurricanes Holdings, LLC may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description. This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.