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 endtoend production planning for premium member events, special events, fan experiences, and roadtrip 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.

CrossFunctional 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!