Description

Title: Special Events Production Manager 

Department: Event Services 

Reports To: Director, Event Sales and Production 

FLSA Status: Exempt  

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Job Summary:

The Special Events Production Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of special events for the Sacramento Kings, both at Golden 1 Center and at off-site locations. This role supports private event clients, fan and member signature events, and internal organizational events, ensuring a high standard of production, client satisfaction, and operational excellence. 

Key Responsibilities  

Event Production & Execution

• Lead end-to-end production planning for premium member events, special events, fan experiences, and road trip activations, ensuring all logistics, vendors, creative elements, and onsite operations meet organizational standards.
• Coordinate production details for major internal and external events, including setup requirements, vendor communication, onsite oversight, and addressing realtime operational challenges.
• Manage creative execution needs such as signage, menus, graphics, and event branding by collaborating with internal marketing partners and external creatives.

Cross Functional Collaboration

• 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 multiday and multicity team and partner trips, including room blocks, transportation, and hospitality elements. 

Client & Stakeholder Communication

• Gather and translate partner and client needs into clear event requirements, options, and recommendations to support decisionmaking 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 toptier. 

Project Management & Administrative Responsibilities

• Review proposals, quotes, and event offers, providing guidance on venue selection, preferred vendors, and budgets.
• Oversee approval processes for creative assets and event materials, ensuring accuracy, branding alignment, and timely delivery.

Creative Input & Experience Design

• Contribute concepts, ideas, and experience enhancements for fanfacing activations, themed nights, and premium experiences.
• Ensure event design and theming reinforce brand identity, customer experience goals, and partner objectives

Additional Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary production liaison between clients and internal/external service providers, including food & beverage, arena operations, technical services, equipment vendors, and third-party partners.
• Meet with Golden 1 Center special event clients and internal department heads to plan and coordinate event logistics for contracted private events.
• Develop and distribute detailed event documentation, including diagrams, timelines, setup instructions, and run-of-show materials; communicate updates and changes before and during events.
• Ensure all internal and external resources are secured and aligned to support successful event execution.
• Manage clear, consistent communication across clients, vendors, and internal teams throughout the event lifecycle.
• Maintain client budget expectations and assist with tracking and cost control. 
• Maintain and regularly update a diverse vendor and facilities database.
• Support continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives related to event execution and client experience.
• Ensure on-time delivery of all assigned projects and events.
• Conduct post-event evaluations and prepare recap reports, including performance insights and improvement opportunities. 

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

Total compensation & offer package will include the following: 

• Base Salary: $70,304 - $80,000
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for employees and dependents
• Self-Directed Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays + Summer Fridays
• Employer 401(k) match
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Sacramento Kings home game tickets, team store discounts, and more!