Director of Events, OT7 (Football)

The Director of Events is a key member of OT7, Overtime's 7v7 football league. This individual will manage event operations across the OT7 vertical.

Reporting to the VP of Live Events & Experiential Strategy, this position plays a pivotal role in the articulation of OT7's brand identity through experience and service.

Additionally, touching every pillar of the OT7 ecosystem, this role provides holistic client services for both internal and external stakeholders.

Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below.

What You’ll Do The Director of Events is responsible for helping to define and execute OT7’s experiential strategy, operational processes and live event experiences.

This role will oversee an event portfolio while ensuring the highest standard of presentation, production and creativity are woven into all OT7 experiences. This role will :

• Work cross functionally to concept, produce and deliver OT7 experiences across all areas of our business.
• Execute a full event portfolio to include event production, fan engagement, B2B and B2C, player programs, brand marketing and community events.
• Execute an integrated experiential strategy that delivers against business priorities, including building brand equity, thought leadership, content creation and the delivery of proposed experiences for OT7 players, employees, fans and community.
• Develop production processes that maximize efficiency and support our organization as it scales.
• Direct the experiential services team to include internal event staff, contractors and third party vendors.
• Contribute to the activation of brand partner integration across the full OT7 event portfolio, and collaborate with the brand partnerships team to concept integration opportunities.
• Oversee all aspects of event logistics including scouting, vendor selection and program development.
• Manage the OT7 annual event calendar while overseeing on-site live game production crew, talent and key members of OT7 staff.
• Direct the creation of event materials such as operational manuals, game day scripts, run of shows, contact lists, shot lists, shipping grids and other documents pertinent for events.
• Manage third party vendors and agency relationships.
• Lead event ideation processes - including pitches, vision / mood boards, partnership integration, asset sourcing and production.
• Responsible for budget tracking, implementation, and reconciliation for assigned events.
• Assist with brainstorming and creating new and innovative ways to enhance in-game entertainment with the goal of increasing fan excitement and extending the OT7 brand.

Who You Are OT7 seeks a Director of Events who is a highly motivated and proactive self-starter that is energized by the live event atmosphere, lives in the details, is solution oriented and blends operational excellence with creativity and a commitment to innovation.

An ideal candidate skill set includes :

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in event production and / or event marketing with touch points in football and / or sports industries.
• Holistic event experience inclusive of direct production and budget oversight and management and forecasting.
• Proven track record for setting vision and strategy that increases brand awareness and unlocks advocacy.
• Previous experience managing or working with an experiential / production agency.
• Deep understanding and knowledge of event operations and culture.
• Outstanding organizational skill with the ability to follow through and meet deadlines while balancing multiple projects and priorities.
• Sports league or team experience preferred.
• Exceptional oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Must be able to lift and carry 40 lbs with or without reasonable accommodations as necessary for event set up and strike.
• Ability to participate in the construction of event assets with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders and priorities.

Salary and Travel : Overtime expects the annual salary range for this role to be between $120-130k annually. Overtime also offers benefits and equity in the company.

Travel : 30% 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.

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