How to Make the Team

The New York Islanders are looking for a Manager of Game Presentation who will help create an entertaining brand-driven New York Islanders game experience using cutting-edge content, graphics, live entertainment, and next-generation technology that drives Isles fandom.

The successful candidate will have 3-5 years of sports and/or entertainment experience, have a strong work ethic, will be innovative, have excellent writing and presentation skills, can manage entertainments teams, collaborate with all team groups to develop new programs and platforms that support and drive revenue, and have a passion to learn and grow within the industry.

This role will reside within the NYI Game Presentation Department and will report to the SVP of Event Presentation and Content Experiences, with a primary focus on executing game night and non-game night schedules, contests, promotions, and more.

Show Us You Can

• Oversee the game presentation coordinator, mascot, entertainment team, and department intern
• Work closely with the UBS Arena AV team to ensure flawless game night execution
• Collaborate with the video production, motion, marketing, corporate partnership, community relations, and ticketing departments to elevate brand messaging, add value to existing programming, and to drive revenue
• Directly manage and build the team’s mascot program
• Act as a game presentation contact during all Islanders home games
• Write game PA Scripts, and oversee receiving the proper elements from all departments
• Work with outside groups on unique collaborations (i.e., Nickelodeon Night & Marvel Night)
• Present high-level entertainment elements, including performances, stunts, and special guests
• Seek ways to elevate game presentation through technology innovations
• Oversee all third-party and license agreements
• Maintain department project and inventory lists
• Create mechanisms for real-time fan feedback
• Assist with (as-needed) UBS Arena events
• Prepare game presentation strategy decks
• Track department budget

What Skills You’ll Use

• Flexibility: Switch gears on a moment’s notice and adapt to shifting priorities
• Motivation: Leverage your personal skills to drive results and influence success
• Autonomy: Manage your time, work independently, and prioritize tasks
• Collaboration: Liaise with cross-functional internal teams and establish positive relationships
• Accountability: Take ownership of your work
• Conflict Resolution: Show off your problem solving and decision-making skills

Your Equipment

• Strong hockey knowledge
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Proficient in broadcast control room and production equipment
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to be spontaneous and react quickly when necessary
• Excellent time management and communication skills; both written and verbal
• Highly motivated
• Strong attention to detail

Where You’ll Go

• Attend all preseason, regular season games and postseason games; attend additional events upon request