What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Stadium Presentation position at Sporting Kansas City?
Sporting Kansas City is seeking a visionary Director of Stadium Presentation to build upon the best-in-class atmosphere at our legendary home.
In this pivotal role, you won’t just manage events; you will orchestrate a pulse-pounding narrative that begins the moment a fan steps onto the pavement and continues through the final whistle. We are looking for a strategic leader to command the execution of all live gameday and event experiences for Sporting KC and our adjacent businesses. By fusing data-driven insights with high-level creativity, you will build an unmissable, world-class environment that drives attendance, amplifies our brand, and cements our status as the best fan experience in professional sports.
You are a proven and creative leader with strong business acumen, a data-driven mindset, a pulse for audience engagement, and deep experience in professional sports entertainment.
Essential Functions
- Lead the overall game presentation strategy for all Sporting Kansas City home games at Children’s Mercy Park, including pre-game, in-game, halftime, and post-game programming.
- Oversee all in-stadium entertainment elements such as team introductions, national anthem performances, music programming, LED board content, video features, mascot appearances, fan engagement activations, and special ceremonies.
- Serve as the lead producer on gamedays — managing the run of show, timing, cueing, and live production flow.
- Collaborate with all internal teams to ensure all elements are aligned with brand messaging, sponsor deliverables, and fan engagement goals while maintaining Sporting Kansas City’s authenticity and storytelling integrity.
- Manage relationships with vendors, production crews, entertainment talent, and other third-parties to ensure operational excellence and adherence to budget.
- Direct and mentor the match presentation team, including full-time staff, part-time crew, emcees, performers, and in-game hosts.
- Create and maintain detailed run-of-show documents, scripts, and cue sheets for all matches and major events.
- Oversee event production budgets, equipment needs, and vendor contracts.
- Consult with team broadcast partners for TV and radio programming, including talent evaluation, show development, promotional strategy, and creative integration.
- Serve as a creative thought leader for new in-stadium features, fan experience initiatives, and gameday innovations.
- Collaborate with Major League Soccer on league-wide presentation standards, special initiatives, and national broadcast moments.
- Support the presentation and production of non-matchday events hosted at our stadium or other Sporting Club properties as needed.
- Foster a high-performing, collaborative team culture focused on innovation, creativity, and excellence.
- Compile, analyze, and present fan experience analytics to key stakeholders, using insights to shape strategy and drive performance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Communications, Marketing, Broadcast Production, or related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in live event production or entertainment within a professional sports environment.
- Minimum of 5 years in a leadership or supervisory role managing teams, vendors, and production budgets.
- Proven experience as a show caller, stage manager, or live producer in a professional sports or entertainment venue.
- Strong understanding of commercial business functions (marketing, partnerships, fan experience, sales, finance, operations).
- Strong understanding of production elements including audio, lighting, video boards, LED systems, scripting, and run-of-show management.
- Analytical mindset to inform data-driven fan experiences.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with production software such as Shoflo or similar.
- Must be able to work all Sporting KC home games, select stadium events, and maintain a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.