Director - Sports & Entertainment

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Atlanta, GA, US

Jamestown

JOB DESCRIPTION

Director, Sports & Entertainment (Exempt)

Sports & Entertainment strategy leads the ongoing development and implementation of projects and advisory engagements focused on sports‑adjacent mixed‑use development. The role serves as a key subject‑matter expert, leveraging industry knowledge and relationships to identify partnerships, strengthen market presence, and support high‑impact projects from concept through execution. With 15+ years of experience, the candidate will bring a strong understanding of sports‑adjacent real estate, sponsor ships, venue development, and business strategy, collaborating with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams to shape and expand this critical business vertical.

This position requires open and frequent collaboration with senior leadership and many departments.

• Strong knowledge and understanding of the sports and entertainment industries, including stakeholders, fundraising, sponsor ships, ticketing, capital markets, incentives, trends, and ownership news.
• Existing relationships in the sports and entertainment industry strongly preferred.
• Development and/or redevelopment experience with direct end‑to‑end management of sports and entertainment‑adjacent mixed‑use development projects.
• Working knowledge of zoning and entitlement frameworks in key markets, with experience in master planning or collaboration with master planning teams.
• Strong budgeting and scheduling skills.
• Experience overseeing designers, consultants, and contractors.
• Experience structuring or pursuing public financing tools preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant real‑estate asset classes—retail, F&B, office, hospitality, entertainment, and residential—from construction and development through operations.
• Understanding of existing immersive technology and experiences across all asset classes, with curiosity about future developments.
• Strong budgeting and financial skills, and the ability to work with technical teams to provide concise direction and explore options.
• Strong public speaking skills; comfortable presenting to investment committees, municipal bodies, community groups, and capital partners.

• Lead strategy for growing Jamestown’s sports & entertainment business line in collaboration with leadership.
• Lead business development for sports & entertainment‑related opportunities.
• Strengthen industry connections and enhance Jamestown’s profile in the space.
• Serve as Jamestown’s lead subject‑matter expert in the industry.
• Track and develop potential opportunities & relationships.
• Provide executive direction on RFP responses, with support from Senior Associate.
• Advise and lead on services engagements where relevant, providing subject‑matter expertise.
• Oversee key mixed‑use development projects, including sports and entertainment‑adjacent projects—managing all phases from feasibility through entitlements and execution. Serve as project lead and relationship manager.

Majority of work time will be spent in an office environment, however, when setting up and during events the candidate should be able to meet the following physical requirements:

• Able to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Standing up to 8 hours a day in an outdoor environment.
• Walking for up to 8 hours a day.
• Stooping.
• Bending up to 4 hours a day.
• Working outdoors for up to 8 hours a day.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs.

• Computer.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• General Office Equipment.

Knowledge of:

• All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.

Skill in:

• Organizational and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to meet deadlines; accomplish work in order of priority; maintain composure & effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions.