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Special Events Production Manager

Sacramento, CA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $70,000.00 - $72,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) match
cell phone stipend
Event tickets

Job Description

The Sacramento Kings are a professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California, competing in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Known for their dynamic approach to sports and entertainment, the organization aims to provide premier experiences for fans, members, clients, and partners through a wide array of events hosted both at their state-of-the-art home venue, the Golden 1 Center, and various off-site locations. The Kings emphasize operational excellence, innovative event design, and customer satisfaction, maintaining a strong footprint in the regional sports and entertainment market.

Within the Event Services Department, the Special Events Production Manager plays an integral role in... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Flexible schedule required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Occasional overnight travel required

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from an accredited four-year college or equivalent professional experience in event planning or production
  • Minimum of five years of event planning and management experience within a stadium, arena, hotel, convention center, or public assembly venue
  • Experience in using event management or production software preferred
  • Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Experience coordinating group travel logistics (hotels, flights, transportation, and experiences) preferred
  • Working knowledge of facility use contracts and experience with budget preparation and financial oversight
  • Demonstrated ability to problem-solve, analyze information, and develop creative, effective solutions in fast-paced environments
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • able to collaborate professionally across departments and with external partners
  • Knowledge of the event industry, with familiarity with the local and regional market preferred
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, creativity, and independent decision-making

Job Duties

  • Lead end-to-end production planning for premium member events, special events, fan experiences, and road-trip activations
  • Coordinate production details for major internal and external events, including setup requirements, vendor communication, on-site oversight, and addressing real-time operational challenges
  • Manage creative execution needs such as signage, menus, graphics, and event branding by collaborating with internal marketing partners and external creatives
  • Serve as primary liaison between Marketing, Partnerships, Guest Experience, and external partners to execute cohesive event programs
  • Coordinate with travel partners, sourcing teams, and hotel contacts for multi-day and multi-city team and partner trips, including room blocks, transportation, and hospitality elements
  • Gather and translate partner and client needs into clear event requirements, options, and recommendations to support decision-making for both internal stakeholders and external clients
  • Provide proactive updates, flag operational risks, and advise on solutions to ensure client experience and event quality remain top-tier

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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