Director, Game Entertainment and Special Events

Director, Game Entertainment and Special Events

Job Category :
Game Entertainment

Requisition Number : DIREC
001372

• Posted :
  October 13, 2025
• Full-Time

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Tempe, AZ 85284, USA

Position: Director, Game Entertainment and Special Events – Full Time/Exempt

Department: Marketing

Reports to: Vice President, Content, Creative and Branding

Location: Arizona Cardinals (Tempe, AZ)

Format: In-person

Cardinals Organizational

Summary:

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is a professional football team within the National Football League (NFL). We compete in the National Football Conference (NFC) West division and call State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona, our home.

As one of the oldest pro football franchises in the U.S., the Club has established itself as a sport and cultural hallmark within Arizona, as well as a trailblazer for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives and firsts around the League. Our vision is to build a leading sports organization that competes for championships, drives business results, creates loyal fans, develops proud employees, and inspires hope in our community.

We are relentless in our pursuit of greatness on and off the field, while positively impacting our people, our fans, and our community.

If you want to join an organization that values putting the team first, doing what is right, growing with positivity, valuing every voice, while driving performance, we would love for you to join our team. Learn more about the Arizona Cardinals and see what’s happening.

Job Summary:

The Director, Game Entertainment and Special Events will be responsible for the development and execution of all entertainment for Arizona Cardinals games and events with the goal of creating a unique, entertaining and fan-friendly event experience. This shall include all administrative duties for Game Entertainment and assist in the execution of Cardinals special events. This position will determine the content and atmosphere of Cardinals games consistent with overall organization marketing, sales and broadcast initiatives.

The Director will be responsible for the execution of all game day entertainment and team events that deliver the greatest exposure and value to the team.

The position is primarily based at the Tempe, AZ business office, but will be required to work all home games and team functions at the State Farm Stadium located in Glendale, AZ.

Primary

Job Duties:

The Director, Game will have the daily responsibilities including, without limitation, to the following:

• Planning and coordinating Cardinals game day entertainment including, but not limited to pre-game presentations, National Anthem, color guard, half-time performances, in-game promotions, and outdoor entertainment.
• Executive producer for video board presentation, run of show, and in game show direction.
• Create game day entertainment timelines, scripts for PA and Game Presentation production/presentation.
• Work with Cardinals Business, Broadcast, Production, and Stadium Operations departments executing game day.
• Devise new and creative pre-game events, in-game entertainment, and stadium promotions.
• Oversee game day entertainment and promotions staff including cheerleaders, drumline, flag runners, mascot, production, and promotional staff.
• Serve as the direct report for Director / Cardinals Cheerleaders and Coordinator.
• Planning and execution of team special events including, but not limited to Draft Party, Day #3 Draft, Cardinals Climb, Golf Outings, Parades and any additional team marketing or promotional events.
• Provide support to Cardinals Charities and Community Relations events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent education, training, and experience)
• Experience: At least seven (7) years of experience in professional broadcast sports entertainment, NFL or Special Events experience a plus.
• Passionate and knowledgeable about the sports, entertainment, and special event industry.
• Ability to work with and supervise a variety of staff.
• Work non-traditional hours including nights and weekends.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to multi-task…