Live Production Manager

Position: Manager Live Production

Department: Entertainment Experience & Production

Reporting To: Director Live Production and Broadcast

Our Purpose:

We are building a championship organization that serves our fans community and business partners through world class sports and entertainment. We believe that Winning Matters our Fans come first with risk comes reward great teams can achieve unimaginable results honoring the Pacific Northwest is our duty and driving the business is our responsibility.

Since the team was awarded in 2018 through to our first puck drop in 2021 the Kraken brand has become one of the most recognized and beloved in the NHL. Playing at Climate Pledge Arena the most sustainable arena in the world we want to provide a memorable experience every night and make fans for life. Our joint foundation One Roof Foundation aims to advance equity and sustainability by increasing opportunities to thrive for our most vulnerable young people and communities. Kraken Community Iceplex serves not only as the official practice facility for the team but also as a thriving 3-sheet community facility providing skating and hockey programming for all.

Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion in Hiring:

The Seattle Kraken aspire to write a new playbook in sports and entertainment that includes alignment with this vision if you dont meet every job requirement listedor if you havent played ice hockey before or are still learning about the sportwe still encourage you to apply. We understand you may bring other relevant experiences and expertise to help us become the highest performance organization we can be. One of our core values is Make Us Better and we recognize diversity equity and inclusion as a critical business strategy.

If youd like to request an accommodation in the application or interview process please let us know by emailing: .

Position Summary:

This role works closely with the Director of Live Production and Broadcast as well as teams across Marketing Partnership Marketing Foundation Social/Digital and Hockey Operations to integrate brand standards and The Kraken Voice into every display during Kraken events at Climate Pledge Arena.

Primary responsibilities include leading content workflows in the control room loading finalized content into Daktronics Show Control and Vioso creating new elements and templates in Ross Xpression and collaborating with the Climate Pledge Arena engineering team to prevent technical failures and develop real-time solutions as issues arise. The role requires strong attention to detail in branding and spelling the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment strong collaboration skills and a solid knowledge of sports (preferably hockey) along with the ability to create engaging graphics.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Content Workflow
  • Manage video boards ribbon boards projection and display content to ensure seamless execution.
  • Coordinate with the Partnership Marketing team to prepare sponsored elements and deliver proof-of-performance reports.
  • Develop and implement creative elements with support from Brand and Motion Graphic teams that enhance our brand presence. Key software includes Ross Xpression and Adobe products including Photoshop Premiere Audition and After Effects.
• Technical Support
  • Collaborate with Climate Pledge Arena teammates to identify and address maintenance requirements.
  • Recommend equipment and technology to stay at the forefront of creativity and innovation leveraging the latest editorial trends and technology knowledge.
  • Create and maintain Xpression Vioso and Show Control project files templates and procedures for LED boards and in-game displays.
  • Utilize DataLinq and Stripe to integrate real-time statistics into graphics ensuring accuracy.
• Game Days
  • Prepare game-night graphics and video elements for execution by control room operators
  • Load and schedule all sponsorship elements for game day or Kraken special events
  • Create Quality Control (QC) and manage graphics ensuring they align with team branding and sponsor requirements.
  • Fulfill last minute changes and requests prior to and during the game
  • Support game night staff with any Production and Entertainment Experience needs
  • Distribute post-game reports

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• Must have 5 years working experience with Daktronics and Ross Video systems including Show Control Ross Xpression Dashboard and Acuity Switcher.
• Maintain an organizational system of physical and digital property of the Arena Control Room
• Strong technical acumen. Must have a myriad of control room equipment know-how
• Be extremely organized detail-oriented resourceful a quick learner and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Support game night staff with any Production and Entertainment Experience needs
• Influence inspire and motivate colleagues at all levels within the organization.
• Show strong verbal and written communication skills with an expert ability to present and communicate new ideas and concepts.
• Demonstrate a high degree of personal integrity and consistently prioritize the organizations interests.
• Be a strong communicator and cross-organizational collaborator.

Total Rewards Package:

• Compensation:
  • In accordance with Washingtons Equal Pay and Opportunity Act the expected salary range for this position is $90000-$105000. Actual base pay will depend on employees experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
  • Bonus eligibility
  • Monthly cell phone stipend
• Benefits & Perks:
  • Company-paid medical dental and vision insurance including premiums for eligible dependents enrolled in the plans
  • Company-paid life insurance and short & long term disability insurance
  • Company-paid employee assistance program and Headspace subscription
  • Flexible spending accounts and voluntary accident critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance available
  • Company-paid Orca card
  • 401k (pre-tax and Roth) with Company match up to 4%
  • 10 vacation days 3 personal holidays and accrued sick time
  • Minimum 10 paid holidays per year
  • Paid parental leave
  • Kraken ticket stipend and employee only pre-sale opportunities to non-Kraken events
  • Discounts at the Kraken Team Stores Kraken Community Iceplex 32 Bar & Grill and other partners
  • Company-wide recognition platform
  • Corporate office located at the Kraken Community Iceplex in Northgate; within walking distance of the Northgate Light Rail Station and Northgate Transit Center; free parking

Working Conditions:

• This role is based on-site at Climate Pledge Arena and in our Seattle office and requires work to be performed in person. However we do value flexibility as the business will allow and offer occasional opportunities to work from home.
• Minimal Travel (<10% travel): May be required to travel. Trips may require air travel and/or overnight stay away from home for one or more nights.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends nights and holidays
• Frequent bending lifting 15-20 pounds sitting exposure to multiple external elements extensive walking through the building including inclines and stairs.

Seattle Hockey Partners LLC and Seattle Arena Company LLC are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate on basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization parental status military service or any protected category prohibited by local state or federal laws.

Required Experience:

Manager