Prop Master

Atlanta Hawks; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlanta Hawks is seeking a Prop Master to support the live game presentation at home games. You will manage props, prizes, and special effects, leading the game operations team to ensure peak on-court experiences.

Responsibilities include setting up effects, coordinating rehearsals, and handling promotional items while collaborating with performance staff and entertainment teams. A flexible schedule across Hawks home games is required.

Qualifications

• Professional prop experience in sports or live entertainment.
• Flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays (Hawks home games).
• Excellent people skills and ability to interact professionally with internal and external parties.

Responsibilities

• Maintain game presentation inventory and storage of props, prizes, and related items.
• Set up props, effects, and game operations needs before gameday rehearsals.
• Lead cryogenic and pyrotechnic effects setup and execution.
• Prepare and instruct on use of t-shirt guns, CO2, and specialized equipment.
• Oversee game-day production of streamers, lighting, and effects.
• Coordinate rehearsals for on-court activations and performances.
• Liaise with National Anthem, halftime performers, and groups from arrival to departure.
• Prepare promotional items for game days.

Skills

Prop experience

Live entertainment

Event production

Job description

Who Are We

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.

Who Are You

An enthusiastic lover of sports, live entertainment, and people. You have true passion for engaging in meaningful interactions and creating memorable experiences for all guests. You strive to be helpful, engaging, and knowledgeable of all things Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. You enjoy being a part of an exciting and dynamic group, and you’re committed to continuously enhancing the productivity and effectiveness of your team. Lastly, you enjoy working hard and celebrating hard, and you’d be shocked if guests weren’t positively impacted by their interactions with you.

The Prop Master 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 is responsible for leading the game operations team in managing and maintaining all props, prizes, and special effects at all Atlanta Hawks home games.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain game presentation inventory and storage of props, giveaways, corporate prizes, and other related items.
• Set all props, special effects, and game operational needs prior to gameday rehearsals.
• Assist in the set-up and execution of cryogenic and pyrotechnic special effects.
• Prepare and lead instruction on use of t-shirt guns, CO2, and other specialized equipment.
• Lead game-day production of streamers, lighting, and other special effects.
• Work with game presentation personnel on rehearsals for all on -court activations including contests, performances, ceremonies, and introductions.
• Serve as the liaison for National Anthem, halftime performers, and assigned groups from arrival to departure.
• Prep game-day promotional items (props, prizes, t-shirts, etc.)
• Communicate effectively with team members.
• Support entertainment teams as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional prop experience, sports, live entertainment, production, staging, event planning and/or game presentation is preferred.
• 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.

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.