Match Entertainment Manager

This position supports Tepper Sport and Entertainment with a focus on Charlotte FC’s in-match entertainment experience. It will be responsible for managing all on field logistics. It will be responsible for the booking pre-match entertainment, including anthem, color guard, CLTFC coronation and pyrotechnic operations. This position is responsible for hiring and scheduling match day staff. Along with additionally assigned TSE events this position has match day responsibilities in assisting with…

Primary Responsibilities

This position includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Manage all logistics for all Charlotte FC First Team and Next Pro entertainment match day entertainment:

• Maintain entertainment budget

  • Oversee match day production schedule

  • Design and manage CLTFC Entertainment field logistics and movement

  • Design and manage CLTFC Entertainment field effects

  • Maintain equipment and throne readiness

  • Staff and manage event day crew for Charlotte FC

  • Manage vendor contracts

  • Other duties as assigned

• Manage all aspects of the annual review, selection, and execution of the following match day elements:

• Anthem, Color Guard, Coronation, pyrotechnics

  • Various match day needs including parking, credentials, tickets, food and beverage

  • Build mapping for field movement

  • Respond to inquiries

• Assist with the execution of other stadium events as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 5 years of entertainment and event coordination experience

• At least a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• Experience with, and work knowledge of, large-scale event production and logistics

• Experience with working with large groups

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel software

• Must be flexible to work evenings and/or weekends and all Charlotte Football Club matches and events held on weekends, nights, and holidays

• Must pass pre-employment screens

• Must be able to handle confidential, privileged, and/or sensitive information with carefully and with sensitivity

• Must be detail-oriented and must be able to multi-task while managing time successfully

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Demonstrates good teamwork

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a focus on motivating and innovating

• Works well under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude

• Strong leadership skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Must be a team player, reliable, and dependable

• Ability to make sound decisions and exercise independent judgement and discretion with integrity and accountability, while working in a fast-paced, high-demand, and sometimes strenuous environment

• Must maintain complete confidentiality of privileged, and/or sensitive information

• Must, at all times, display the character and values of the Tepper Sports & Entertainment brand

• Must be able to multi-task while managing time successfully

Tepper Sports & Entertainment is an equal opportunity at-will employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.