National Basketball Association (NBA)

Associate Manager Game Presentation

National Basketball Association (NBA)  •  Austin, TX (Onsite)  •  9 hours ago
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Job Description

At Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E), we work in service of something bigger than ourselves.

To us it is so much more than just a game or concert.  It takes all the members of our Spurs team to harness the power of sports and entertainment to create moments that excite, memories that endure, and connections that strengthen our community. SS&E owns and operates the San Antonio Spurs (NBA), Austin Spurs (NBA G-League), and the San Antonio FC (USL), and manages day-to-day operations of the Frost Bank Center, Toyota Field and STAR Complex.

We know that our people are our greatest asset as an organization. We aspire to provide our teams with meaningful work, to live our values -Integrity, Success & Caring – day-to-day in what we do and foster an inclusive culture for our 1K+ employee workforce.

Job Summary

The Associate Manager Austin Game Presentation is a dynamic, creative, and energetic professional with a proven track record of developing and executing in-arena and on-court interactive game entertainment and corporate partner programs for the Austin Spurs (NBA G League). This role manages the day-to-day planning and execution of game entertainment for the Austin Spurs.

Within established brand standards, partner commitments and approved resources, this position exercises independent creative judgment in developing game programming, integrating sponsor messaging and directing live production. The Associate Manager serves as the game-night producer and show caller, supervises two part-time Game Day Assistants and partners with venue production teams to deliver a cohesive fan experience. The role also develops entertainment programming for assigned team and sponsor events.

What You’ll Do

  • Develop and implement the seasonal game presentation plan in collaboration with department leadership, supporting fan engagement, team priorities and corporate partner commitments.
  • Manage the planning and execution of game presentation for all home games, including entertainment elements, on-court activities, promotional segments and sponsor activations.
  • Create and maintain game rundowns, production scripts and public address announcer copy, ensuring accurate content, timing and integration of required elements.
  • Serve as the game-night producer and show caller, communicating cues to production personnel, entertainment teams and venue staff and adjusting the rundown as game conditions change.
  • Coordinate schedules, assignments, rehearsals and event-day briefings for game presentation staff and entertainment teams. Communicate expectations and provide direction during execution.
  • Supervise two part-time Game Day Assistants through work assignments, scheduling, training and performance feedback. Coordinate event-day responsibilities for other game presentation personnel.
  • Serve as the primary game presentation liaison with H-E-B Center at Cedar Park operations and production staff, coordinating production needs, setup, rehearsals and event logistics.
  • Exercise independent judgment during live production to revise segment timing, sequence, content or delivery in response to game conditions, audience engagement and production constraints. Escalate matters outside delegated authority.
  • Develop and recommend entertainment concepts, promotions and interactive experiences that reflect the Austin Spurs brand and appeal to the team’s audience.
  • Review game presentation execution, gather feedback and recommend improvements to show flow, fan engagement and partner activation. Elevate issues requiring leadership decisions.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

  • Minimum of three years of relevant experience in game presentation, live event production or sports entertainment, including hands-on experience show-calling live events. Experience may include collegiate, minor league or professional sports.
  • Experience developing game rundowns, writing production scripts and preparing public address announcer copy.
  • Experience coordinating entertainment personnel, production teams or event staff.
  • Working knowledge of basketball game flow and the timing of in-game entertainment and promotional elements.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and production requirements.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver clear instructions in a live event environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable productivity tools and the ability to learn game presentation and production software.
  • Ability to work all scheduled home games and assigned events, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Physical Requirements

  • Work at a computer for extended periods while preparing scripts, rundowns, schedules and production materials.
  • Stand and move throughout the arena for extended periods during rehearsals, games and events, including accessing courtside, backstage and production areas.
  • Use computers, radios, headsets and other production communication equipment.
  • Receive and communicate time-sensitive production cues in an environment with crowd noise, amplified sound, changing lighting and frequent distractions.
  • Work in both an office setting and an active arena environment, including crowded spaces and periods of sustained event activity.

In every position, each employee is expected to: demonstrate alignment with SS&E’s core values and mission, collaborate with internal/external community members and demonstrate ongoing development.

If you don’t have experience in every single bullet above, no sweat – we still want to hear from you and encourage you to apply!

SS&E is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Nothing contained in this job description is intended to be a contract of employment, nor does any information contained here represent a guarantee of employment for a specific duration.  Your employment with SS&E is “at will", which means that either you or SS&E may terminate the relationship at any time. Essential functions listed above must be performed with or without accommodations.

National Basketball Association (NBA)

About National Basketball Association (NBA)

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball.  Built around five professional sports leagues:  the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 215 countries and territories in more than 50 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass.

The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with 2.1 billion likes and followers globally across all league, team, and player platforms.  Through NBA Cares, the league addresses important social issues by working with internationally recognized youth-serving organizations that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes.

Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
nba.com
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