Game Producer

Position Summary

We are seeking a Game Day Producer who will lead and elevate the overall fan experience for Spokane Zephyr FC and Spokane Velocity FC matches, ensuring every aspect of gameday drives strong fan engagement and satisfaction. During the off‑season, the Game Day Producer will focus on strengthening fan connection, enhancing engagement initiatives, and developing strategic plans that build momentum and excitement heading into the next season.

As a highly creative and operationally focused role, the Game Day Producer will lead and produce full‑season game presentation strategy from pre‑match through post‑match, aligning with theme nights, club traditions, partner activations, and ticketing initiatives. The position reports directly to the VP of Ticketing and Fan Engagement.

• Own the development and execution of the Zephyr FC and Velocity FC matchday experiences across all elements: pregame, in‑match, halftime, and postgame – creating a WOW factor that keeps fans coming and increases the fanbase.
• Build and maintain a season‑long game presentation plan that integrates theme nights, group experiences, promotions, and evolving fan traditions.
• Call and direct all home matches, commanding control room operations and ensuring cohesive delivery across lighting, sound, video, graphics, and live entertainment.
• Train, schedule, and manage game day staff (including interns). Manage on‑field activities, live promotions, and in‑match entertainment.
• Develop staffing plans (including interns) and run‑of‑show assignments that align with match programming and operational needs.
• Coordinate and motivate in‑stadium talent (music, in‑match host, PA Announcer), hype crew, and control room staff ensuring high standards of execution and communication.
• Write and manage detailed game scripts, including creative copy for talent and cueing across departments (PA, music, lighting, video, performance, partnerships).
• Lead match production meetings and serve as the central point of coordination across internal departments and external vendors.
• Collaborate with Partnerships, Ticketing, and Marketing teams to integrate sponsor activations, promotions, and fan experiences into matchday plans.
• Oversee timelines and delivery of all production assets (graphics, videos, sponsor elements).
• Partner with the Marketing team to concept and deliver all in‑stadium graphics, ensuring visual consistency and alignment with club branding and themes.
• Partner with Ticketing, Community Engagement, and Partnerships to identify and develop new opportunities that create memorable fan moments, strengthen community connection, and support ticketing and fan engagement goals during the season and in the off‑season.
• Build strong relationships with Zephyr FC and Velocity FC supporter groups and fan collectives to foster collaboration, elevate the matchday atmosphere, and create shared traditions that celebrate and grow club culture year‑round.

• Bonus:
  Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications, public relations, or related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of live event coordination, entertainment production, or other relevant experience managing strict timelines with multiple stakeholders is required.
• Project management is of the utmost importance to be successful in this role.
• Must be able to hold people accountable and provide feedback quickly and succinctly.
• Proven ability to build respectful working relationships and effectively communicate with employees, management, vendors, contractors, and community partners. Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional team.
• Creative thinker with experience generating new business ideas and creative solutions.
• Demonstrates superior customer service skills by ensuring each interaction leaves the individual feeling heard, appreciated, understood, and valued.
• Ability to pass comprehensive background check including a motor vehicle report.
• Ability to pass Safesport training.
• Possess and maintain a current and valid driver’s license and maintain legally required insurance.

• Non‑Exempt position with pay range of $28–32/hr, commensurate…