Director, Game Production & Entertainment

WHO WE ARE
Philadelphia was awarded the 16th Major League Soccer franchise in February, 2008 and the team was officially announced as the Philadelphia Union in May, 2009. Owned and operated by Union Sports and Entertainment, the group launched the Philadelphia Union's inaugural season in 2010 and opened what is now Subaru Park in June, 2010. Subaru Park is an 18,500 seat, world-class soccer specific stadium that sits beautifully along the Delaware River at the base of the Commodore Barry Bridge and is only 15 miles from downtown Philadelphia.

The club has reached the finals of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in 2014, 2015 and 2018, and has appeared in the MLS Cup Playoffs in 2011, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, securing their first showing in the CONCACAF Champions League in 2021. In 2020, the Union were awarded the club’s first Supporters’ Shield after finishing with the best regular season record in MLS. The club hosted the Eastern Conference Final in 2021 and were named the Eastern Conference Champions in 2022. The Philadelphia Union have once again clinched a berth in the 2023 Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League. The 2022 season finished at the MLS Cup against LAFC, in one of the most intense matches in League history!

Philadelphia Union’s culture and brand positioning of Young, Fearless, Challengers differentiates us from others and focuses our vision to be unafraid and defy the ordinary. Union Sports and Entertainment is relentlessly pursuing excellence both on and off the field and will lead the way, set the standards and share the glory. Our connection to Philadelphia is symbolized in the Club’s crest as the snake, colors, shield, slogan and thirteen stars all represent Philadelphia as the original capital city and its call to action during the American Revolution.

ABOUT THIS ROLE
This position is responsible for designing and executing an entertaining in-stadium experience that brings our community together, creates lasting memories for our fans and fuels a passion for soccer across the region. Day-to-day responsibilities will include creating unique and entertaining gameday experiences, management of game production operations, working on cross-functional teams to drive business goals, and other related activities. We are seeking someone with a strong game production and live event background.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the production of Philadelphia Union, Union II, and Subaru Park events, including script writing, video board, field board content/operation, audio, on-camera talent, gameday enhancements, IPTV system, etc.
• Lead the ideation, planning, and execution of theme nights throughout the season including the implementation of theme night game production elements.
• Work with internal departments in fulfilling needs related to game production and stadium events.
• Responsible for sourcing, managing, and executing all game entertainment elements such as anthem singers, pyrotechnics, light shows, live recognitions, etc.
• Assist the Partnership Marketing team with partnership strategy and direction related to in-stadium deliverables.
• Be the main point of contact related to production and game presentation for all external events taking place at Subaru Park and manage all production and entertainment-related needs as necessary.
• Lead the business planning and budgeting process for the Game Production and Entertainment vertical, as well as ongoing management of game production budgets.
• Continuously explore new technologies and design trends and looks for ways to integrate these into productions.
• Management responsibility for game presentation team, as well as all game production staff, including hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and invoice processing.
• Serve as the Club’s main point of contact for MLS and MLSNP related to game production requirements.
• Manage in-house production equipment maintenance, repairs, and replacement.
• Conduct industry research across MLS, MLSNP, and other major pro sports to identify new technology, current trends, and other key learnings that can be incorporated into our Clubs’ gameday experience.
• Plan and execute production elements for Club events and assist in an event management capacity as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in game production and marketing
• Exceptional creative abilities: looking to push the envelope and develop and implement fresh ideas.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills with proven experience managing multiple simultaneous projects and timelines.
• Ability to analyze and prepare a budget and project/forecast marketing program costs based on industry and historical data.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in gameday production and live events.
• Familiarity with event trends and technology, sports, and popular culture.
• Able to work game nights, weekends, and non-traditional hours, in non-traditional settings, within a team atmosphere.
• Ability to foster relationships and build partnerships with vendors, Club partners, and third parties.

OUR PERKS

• Comprehensive benefits package including three medical options, vision and dental coverage, including flexible spending & health savings accounts.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401k (up to 4% is matched, after 90 days of service).
• Company-paid life insurance and disability.
• Paid holidays and PTO days annually.
• Wellness reimbursements through Independence Blue Cross.
• Hybrid office schedule to allow remote work on Mondays and Fridays.
• Summer Friday hours.
• 50% merchandise discount.
• Other league and partner discounts.
• Complimentary or discounted tickets.
• 24/7 state-of-the-art Fitness Center and locker rooms.
• On-site Café with grab-and-go options, salad bar, and grill!

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements that are listed within this job description. 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.