Director, Stadium Presentation 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.