What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Event Production position at U.S. Soccer Federation?
U.S. Soccer Overview
We are U.S. Soccer and we are the future of sport in the United States. Our mission is to make soccer the preeminent sport in the United States. We embrace diversity, technology and global connections to drive the growth of our sport and serve our athletes and fans. We seek motivated, passionate, skilled people who can think, create and work on a team.
U.S. Soccer is a growing company that looks for team members to grow with it. U.S. Soccer offers a comprehensive compensation package, casual work environment, an inclusive culture and an atmosphere for professional development.
The Federation’s core principles set organization-wide standards to identify and foster our culture and inform how we interact and hold each other accountable. These principles guide U.S. Soccer: We Win Together. We Aim High. We Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. To be successful as a USSF employee, it is critical to demonstrate and live up to these principles every day and with every interaction with peers, stakeholders, and partners.
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U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitions plans for US soccer in the near and far future. We are therefore, looking for dynamic servant-leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical decision-making, professional flexibility and an empathic approach that contributes to bold teams and delivers globally significant results.
Overview
The Director, Event Production role is responsible for bringing U.S. Soccer’s events and brand to life through various forms of storytelling and tactics (concept through execution). This position works within the Events Department as a support role to all other departments within the Federation in providing creative direction and event production experience. The role will perform and oversee all event production related activities at all U.S. Soccer events – Youth and Senior National Team matches, special events such as viewing parties , the Annual General Meeting, National Soccer Hall of Fame Induction, SheBelieves Summit, and the U.S. Open Cup, etc.. Additionally, this position will support on-site events at the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center in Atlanta. This postion offers a unique experience to help establish U.S. Soccer as the preeminent sport in the U.S. from both the brand and events perspectives.
Position Description
- Lead creative thinking and planning to enhance the in-stadium production and fan experience at U.S. Soccer events.
- Create, build, and execute short-term and long-term strategic plans that align with the Commercial Department goals.
- Manage event production expenses and budgets, reconcile all post-event production and event branding invoices.
- Responsible for hiring and leading a production team and fostering a positive, World-Class environment within the team.
- Coordination, integration, and execution of all digital stadium décor, on-field static and LED, and in–stadium digital assets.
- Coordinate and manage vendor orders and contractors including relationships, financial arrangements, and logistics.
- Develop event scripts, run of show, and manage content.
- Lead the control room staff at events including staffing, scheduling, and directing/showcalling the show.
- Collaborate with broadcast partners to ensure accurate execution of event timing, coordinate camera positioning, and coordinate stadium broadcast feeds.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and develop new concepts to incorporate into U.S. Soccer’s event production.
- Assist in creating new in-match sellable and usable assets for partnerships, marketing and ticket sales team to activate.
- Oversee all on-site event production vendors/contractors (i.e. signage vendors, pyrotechnics, military, flags, audio, DJs, anthem singers, hosts, staging, teleprompter services, etc.).
- Oversee any on-field or in-stadium recognitions, partner activations, and award ceremonies.
- Provide other assistance as needed to execute all U.S. Soccer events.
Event Signage Responsibilities
- Oversee the execution of all digital graphics on video screens, billboards, and physical signage such as locker rooms, player tunnel, seating areas, merchandise locations, VIP areas and all stadium exterior signage.
- Provide constructive feedback, suggestions, and insight into photo/video shoots and videos/animations.
- Oversee event signage expenses and budgets.
- Oversee execution of partner activations on-field, in-stadium, on digital and social platforms, and all signage.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree Required
- 7 years working in live event production incudong experience working in stadium control rooms
- Detail-oriented, organized, and have the ability to work through on-site event logistics
- Exhibits a high degree of professionalism and leadership
- Strong understanding of digital media including social media, website, app, etc.
- Proficient in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint/Keynote, and Excel
- Knowledgable with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Media Encoder
- Extensive leadership/management in managing large groups is desired
- Ability to understand/follow creative direction and incorporate constructive feedback
- Strong time management skills and ability to work within strict deadlines and quick turnarounds
- Highly creative and willingness to contribute innovative ideas/thinking
- Has a pulse on social media trends and user interaction
- Extensive work experience in stadium control rooms or show calling
- Able and willing to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds
- Able and willing to travel up to 50% of the time
- General knowledge of soccer
- Capable of working in fast-paced and demanding environments
- Must be able to connect “micro” details to the “macro” vision and mission
- Proficient experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
Desired Qualifications
- Poses a desire to working in the unique space of athletics and design as a career
- Proficient with Apple/ Mac operating systems and equipment
- Familiar with international soccer
- Working experience with any vendors/groups such as U.S. military, pyrotechnics vendors, photographers/videographers, musicians, hosts and signage companies
U.S Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization.
We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.
