Manager, Live Events

Manager, Live Events

PWHL League Office - Manager United States · Canada · Remote Event Operations/Management

$62,000 - $68,000/ year

About the PWHL

The Professional Women's Hockey League delivers world-class competition and fosters meaningful connections with fans and communities through operational excellence, purposeful partnerships, and a focus on long-term sustainability. We are dedicated to cultivating a workplace and league culture rooted in integrity, innovation, and inclusion - on and off the ice.

Position Summary

The Manager, Live Events plays a key role in delivering best-in-class live game experiences and league-wide events, ensuring consistency, creativity, and operational excellence across all PWHL productions. Reporting to the Director, Game Presentation and Events, this role supports both day-to-day game presentation operations and the planning and execution of major league events.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Game Presentation & Production

• Build and manage game day rundowns, scripts, and show timing
• Coordinate with broadcast partners to align timing, cues, and execution
• Manage league-wide templates, tools, and standardized production documents
• Liaise between creative teams, motion graphics, and club staff
• Support show reviews, performance evaluations, and feedback tracking
• Train and onboard new staff into game presentation systems and standards
• Identify trends and recommend improvements to game presentation quality and consistency

League Events Planning & Execution

• Plan and execute large-scale sports and entertainment events, including league tentpole moments and neutral site games
• Build and manage show documents, scripts, timelines, and backstage flow for complex events
• Coordinate fan activations, ceremonies, and in-venue programming
• Serve as a key on-site contact for event logistics, guest management, and real-time troubleshooting
• Manage event inventory, shipping, props, signage, and branded assets across locations
• Collaborate with creative, marketing, and operations teams to bring event vision to life
• Manage VIPs, hospitality flow, and guest experiences for league-driven events

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in live sports production, game presentation, or large-scale live events
• Experience building and executing live show rundowns, including scripting, cueing, and managing in-arena production flow
• Strong understanding of live event production systems and broadcast coordination
• Proven ability to manage staff, talent, and execution in fast-paced live environment.
• Experience planning and executing large-scale league events or fan engagement activations
• Strong organizational, communication, and on-site problem-solving skills
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required
• This position may be based in either the United States or Canada. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in their country of residence on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in professional or elite-level women's sports
• Familiarity with hockey game presentation formats and league operations
• Experience with multi-market or league-wide event coordination

Skills & Competencies

• Commitment to inclusivity, treating all individuals with kindness, understanding, and empathy
• Professional integrity with demonstrated honesty, fairness, and respect
• Accountability and ownership for actions and outcomes
• Strong communication skills with the ability to proactively share information to ensure quality outcomes
• Collaborative approach that prioritizes League and team success
• Creative mindset with the ability to think outside the box
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Flexibility & Travel

This role is fully remote with the ability to work independently and effectively in a distributed team environment. The Manager, Live Events must be available on-site for league-produced games and events, with flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and non-traditional hours based on game and event schedules. Occasional travel for league events or support for out-of-market games is required. The Professional Women's Hockey League is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or Veteran status, or any other protected class. Background check will be conducted once a successful candidate is identified.

Job Questions

1. Are you fully aligned with the published compensation range and understand that it's non-negotiable?
2. Briefly describe a live sports or large-scale event you personally produced or managed from concept to execution. What was your specific role, and what was your biggest learning from the experience?
3. When you're in the middle of managing real-time challenges or on-site problems during a live event, what is your mindset?
4. What draws you to the PWHL specifically, and how does this role align with your professional goals?