Manager, Match Presentation

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Description

Columbus Crew is seeking a Manager, Match Presentation to build matchday marketing programs while executing a first-class match experience. This position reports to the Sr. Director, Events & Grassroots Marketing.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Collaborate on the season-long theme night calendar creation that includes giveaways, entertainment moments, and Corporate Partnership title nights

Collaborate with Corporate Partnerships & Ticket Sales Department to drive revenue and create programs that drive revenue

Lead the preseason planning and development of on-field staging elements

Collaborate on rehearsal and matchday scripts with Scoreboard Operations

Update the matchday run of show for inter-departmental use

Ideate and schedule all elements of matchday presentation including on-field elements, videoboard promotions and stadium activations for tournaments

Deliver tickets and communicate logistics (i.e. tickets, parking, timing, meals, etc.) to all presentation elements

Submit and review all scoreboard requests to ensure all necessary information is included

Serve as Field Director on matchday, ensuring all on-field and presentation elements are delivered in a timely and professional fashion

Serve as the matchday liaison between Team Ops and the Control Room

Represent the Club as matchday presentation lead

Assist with externally-led soccer events (i.e. US Soccer)

Oversee the season-long Presentation Intern

Matchday budget tracking

Other duties as assigned

Required skills, experience & abilities

Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Business Administration, Marketing or related fields

Minimum of 3 years' experience working with game presentation, experience in Major League Soccer is a plus

Strong work ethic, positive attitude with keen eye and attention to detail

Creative thinker and strategist with an ability to stay organized and manage multiple projects with various deadlines

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to lead a large group of staff and/or volunteers

Able to work home matches and other select events

Able to attend additional evenings, weekends and events