Entertainment Marketing Assistant

Sales, Service, & Marketing: Event Operations/Management

Entertainment Marketing Assistant – Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx (Minneapolis, MN)

Job Title: Entertainment Marketing Assistant

Department: Live Programming & Entertainment

Reports to: Production Coordinator

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Date Modified: 3/21/2017

Summary/Objective: Entertainment Marketing Assistants are essential in the execution of our department needs before, during, and after all home games.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these essential functions:

Assist in the execution of on-court promotions, National Anthem Talent, Halftime acts, Prowl skits, performance needs and other in-arena game-night activities.

Assist in set-up and teardown of interactive entertainment in the arena.

Assist with external or internal Live Programming & Entertainment Department events.

Assist in coordinating game-day set-up; including banners, on-court props, halftime details, and giveaways, etc.

Assist Live Programming & Entertainment staff with any other needs.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications/ Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other:
Strong verbal communication skills required.

Able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays.

Ability to work well on a team and independently.

Ability to follow direction.

Experience: Previous customer service and/or game presentation experience is preferred.

Education: Pursuit of Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.: Knowledge of live programming functions and responsibilities in college, minor league or professional sports.

Supervisory Responsibility, if any: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities

Work Environment

This job operates during Timberwolves and Lynx home games. Work is generally active in nature. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by dust, etc. The noise level is loud during events. Work is generally performed in a sports arena, on the main court and bleachers/steps, as well as in an office environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange information with others both in person and over the telephone. The employee may remain in stationary position for periods of time and is frequently required to ascend and descend bleachers/steps and traverse quickly around the arena on event days and potentially non-event days. Staff will move boxes and equipment each game night weighing up to 30 pounds.

Travel

Position may require some travel.

EEO Statement

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx are an equal employment opportunity organization.