Game Entertainment & Fan Experience Lead

Stockton Kings; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Game tickets

Job summary

Stockton Kings is seeking a Manager of Game Entertainment & Fan Experience to lead game presentation, live entertainment, and fan engagement for home games. You will direct game day staff, coordinate vendors, and partner with Marketing on video board features and promotions.

The role entails developing annual calendars for mascot programming, sponsor activations, and community tie-ins, while managing budgets and schedules across the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
• 5+ years of full-time experience in sports entertainment, game presentation, event production, event management, or related field.
• Strong organizational, communication, presentation, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of game presentation and live entertainment for home games.
• Direct game day staff, mascots, performers, and production vendors.
• Coordinate audio/video and ensure NBA G League standards.
• Develop run of show, theme nights, and in-arena programming.
• Collaborate with Marketing for video board features and promotions.

Skills

Project management

Staff leadership

Event production

Live event coordination

Communication

Budget management

Sponsorship activation

Video board content

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Communications, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Job description

Stockton Kings is seeking a Manager of Game Entertainment & Fan Experience to lead game presentation, live entertainment, and fan engagement for home games. You will direct game day staff, coordinate vendors, and partner with Marketing on video board features and promotions.

The role entails developing annual calendars for mascot programming, sponsor activations, and community tie-ins, while managing budgets and schedules across the department.