Game Presentation & Entertainment Associate

Job Details

Job Location

Business Office - Oklahoma City, OK

Position Type

Part Time

Job Category

Events and Entertainment

Description

Do you watch professional sporting events and want to be involved in the creativity and action happening with the game presentation and entertainment? We are seeking skilled and enthusiastic individuals to work as a part-time associate during our 2023-24 Thunder Season! This associate will be responsible for assisting in all aspects of NBA Game Presentation and Entertainment for Oklahoma City Thunder home games. In this position, you will gain practical experience in an ideal training environment for a career in the professional sports industry. Ideal candidates will be highly motivated, able to stay organized in a fast-paced environment and willing to jump in to help teammates with a variety of projects down to the smallest detail!

In this role you will:

• Support team partnership relationships by coordinating elements in the market and in-arena promotional activity on behalf of the organization
• Participate in the implementation of contests and promotions performed during the designated timeouts/quarter breaks, along with skits for the team mascot, Rumble the Bison
• Prepare all props, prizes and additional items used for Game Presentation purposes
• General office duties (if/when applicable) may include data entry, phone calls, copying, filing, etc.
• Determine eligible participants for on-court contests and promotions
• Contribute to the planning, coordinating and implementing of all game presentation elements
• Assist with special events including but not limited to season ticket member functions, grassroots marketing events, and play-off activities
• Support the execution of all group sales performance assets
• Provide scheduling and support for the invocation, color guard, national anthem, halftime act, and all entertainment groups (e.g., Thunder Girls, O’City Crew, Thunder Drummers, and Storm Chasers)
• Assist with the development and fulfillment of in-game entertainment elements

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Minimum age requirement, 18 years
• Desire to work in the area of professional sports is preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to simultaneously handle numerous tasks
• College course credit may be possible upon request and with approval of your academic advisor
• Superior attention to detail, strong communication skills and customer service orientation
• Ability to work effectively on tight timetables

Additional details:

Work schedule will include evenings, weekends, and holidays throughout the team’s season. Driver’s license and insurance required along with reliable transportation as some local travel is required. Physical requirements of the job may include lifting up to 50 pounds, working games in an environment with high noise levels and walking for long shifts up to 10 hours. This is a part-time position reporting to the Game Presentation & Entertainment Coordinator. Employees are encouraged to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we know that teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills make a stronger company As an Equal Opportunity Employer we consider applicants fairly on the basis of qualifications, experience and business needs and provide equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status! We also consider applicants regardless of past legal system involvement, considering the needs of the role, nature of and recency of legal history. We are committed to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees through our culture of RAVE – Respect and Value Everyone.