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Game Day & Events Producer
Job No:
PAFC42
Location:
Alberton SA
Established in 1870, the Port Adelaide Football Club is one of Australia's leading sporting organisations with a proud, successful history in both the AFL and SANFL competitions.
A rare and exciting opportunity exists to join our dynamic experiences team. Reporting to the GM – Premium & Consumer Experiences, the Game Day and Events Producer’s primary objectives are to plan, coordinate, deliver and execute PAFC’s industry leading Game Day experience. You will develop and coordinate all sports presentation, game day content and production, feature rounds, club and partner activations, venue logistics, signage/branding and much more. You will have flexibility to pivot and coordinate a variety of other club (non-game day) events as required. You must be agile to navigate through changing situations and find solutions to deliver exceptional experiences in a high pressure yet exciting environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Plan and execute innovative game day initiatives and activations designed to engage Port Adelaide members and supporters as well as integrate club partners
- Coordinate content, script notes, run sheets and production requirements for the big screen and LED ribbons working with delivery suppliers and the PAFC media team for content creation
- Development and coordination of theme rounds, entertainment and other fan engagement activities
- Develop and coordinate all game day sponsor programmes, activations and benefits in partnership with the club’s commercial team
- Work with PAFC communications team to initiate and coordinate Social Media and PR Campaigns that increase awareness, drive attendance and integrate game day activities with the entire fan journey experience
- Contribute, update and reconcile the Game Day financials, ensuring that they are delivered to budget
- Create and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders including the SMA, SANFL, Opposition Clubs, Stadium suppliers including audio visual and signage contractors for all inside and outside activations.
- Coordinate and oversee internal staff game day rosters and any game day casual employees
- Develop all relevant and necessary documents relating to venue logistics, risk & safety, internal and external activations including detailed activation plans, maps, contractor details etc
- Ensure the ‘pillars’ of game day are delivered to a high standard and in addition research and implement innovative and industry leading game day fan engagement activities
- Assist in the planning, delivery and execution the Club’s non-game day events including and not limited to: sourcing venue, catering, run sheets, event briefs, MC/talent, guest services, event delivery, audio visual and theming suppliers.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A minimum of 4 years’ experience in event management, sports production, or fan experience roles
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Ability to develop strong relationships with different levels of staff & senior management across the organisation and externally
- Exceptional attention to detail, organizational and time management skills
- Previous experience successfully managing budgets and supplier procurement
- Ability to carry out duties autonomously, and work effectively in a team environment
- Thrive in high pressure situations
- Flexible, agile, and can-do attitude
- Demonstrate excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Tertiary qualifications in related Discipline (Desirable)
Flexibility and availability to work outside of standard working hours including game days, club events are a requirement of the role.
In return, the Port Adelaide Football Club offers an exciting and innovative culture to work in with attractive benefits and opportunities.
Please send your application including a cover letter, CV and portfolio to Kate Siemionow, HR Advisor at https://portadelaidefc.applynow.net.au/jobs/PAFC42 by Wednesday 16th December, 2020.