Manager of Game Operations

Location: Columbia

# Manager of Game Operations## South Carolina Stingrays•### @scstingrayshockey

Posted on 6/29/2026
• Full-time##

Job Description We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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* JOB SUMMARY:

** The South Carolina Stingrays are seeking a dynamic, highly creative, and experienced Manager of Game Operations & Presentation. This role is the "producer" of the fan experience, responsible for directing all aspects of the game day script, live in-arena entertainment, and broadcast production. The ideal candidate is a unique blend of a live event director and a hands-on creative storyteller—equally comfortable writing a run-of-show script, operating control room technology, and filming/editing high-impact video content that drives fan engagement, ticket sales, and fulfills corporate partner elements.
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* ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

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* ** Game Presentation & Live Event Production  **- Serve as the primary producer and director for all home games, orchestrating the live "show" from the control room.  -  Develop, write, and distribute detailed game scripts, timing sheets, and run-of-show documents for game-night staff, public address announcers, hosts, mascots, and control room crew.
- Conceptualize and execute innovative theme nights, intermission games, and fan-activation elements that maximize crowd energy.
- Maintain strict compliance with league rules and timing regulations regarding game protocol.

** Creative Video Production & Content Creation
- ** Oversee the technical setup, maintenance, and execution of the in-arena control room and broadcast streaming infrastructure (including NDI systems, switchers, and replay equipment).  - Direct and program in-game sports technology, such as Daktronics Show Control/ video board graphics systems.  - Manage, recruit, train, and schedule a dedicated part-time game-night production crew (camera operators, replay technicians, audio engineers, and promotional staff).

** Corporate Partnership Fulfillment
- ** Collaborate closely with the corporate partnerships department to seamlessly integrate sponsor inventory, live promotions, and digital assets into the game presentation.
- Ensure 100% execution of contracted partner elements while maintaining the creative integrity and flow of the fan entertainment experience.  
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* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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- Experience:

Minimum of 2 years of professional sports game presentation, live video production, or broadcast control room experience (hockey or arena sports experience preferred).  - Technical

Skills:

High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop). Proven experience operating live production equipment, video switchers, NDI routing, filming, and matrix screen systems (e.g., Daktronics Show Control).  - Leadership:
Proven ability to manage, motivate, and direct a diverse team of full-time and part-time gameday staff in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.  - Communication:
Exceptional organizational, communication, and script-writing skills with a sharp attention to detail.
- Schedule:

Must have a flexible schedule, including the ability to work non-traditional hours, nights, weekends, and holidays to cover all home games and special team events.
- Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods in an arena environment, and lift/carry production equipment up to 40 lbs. The creative vision, shooting, and editing of video content for the in-arena video board, television broadcasts, and team marketing efforts.  - Produce high-impact intro videos, hype packages, player features, marketing commercials, and corporate partner elements utilizing the Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop).  

- Manage the team’s digital video assets, archives, and historical footage.  
** REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS  
** Resume (Mandatory)  Cover Letter (Mandatory)  Link to Video/Creative Portfolio or Production Reel (Applications without a cover letter and reel demonstrating shooting, editing, or live control room direction will not be considered) (Mandatory).
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