Game Presentation Specialist

Texas State University is entering an exciting new era as a member of the Pac12 Conference, creating an unprecedented opportunity to reimagine and elevate the Bobcat fan experience. The Department of Athletics is committed to delivering innovative, energetic, and inclusive game environments that engage fans, enhance studentathlete experience, and strengthen the Texas State brand on a national stage.

Position Overview
Texas State Athletics is seeking a creative, strategic, and detailoriented individual to lead all aspects of invenue entertainment and live event production across Bobcat Athletics. Reporting to the Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing & Promotions, this position is a key member of the External Operations team and serves as the architect of the live game atmosphere for all sports, with direct oversight of football and basketball game presentation.

 

This role will shape how fans experience Bobcat Athletics—from pregame storytelling and ingame energy to sponsor integration and postgame moments—ensuring every event reflects a Powerconference standard of excellence

Key Responsibilities
Game Presentation & Show Production

 

• Lead the development, execution, and evolution of game presentation for all Texas State Athletic events, with primary responsibility for football and men’s and women’s basketball.
• Serve as game day producer/show caller, overseeing runofshow scripting, timing, music, lighting, videoboard content, and invenue entertainment elements.
• Direct all videoboard operations, audio elements, and live production workflows, ensuring a seamless and engaging fan experience.

Video Board & Creative Integration

• Oversee the planning and execution of all video board content, including hype videos, motion graphics, animations, and live camera features.
• Collaborate with creative, video, marketing, and communications staff to align ingame content with brand standards and storytelling goals.

Sponsorship & Revenue Activation

• Partner closely with the department’s multimedia rights holder to execute and deliver compelling, sponsordriven ingame promotions that maximize partner visibility and revenue impact.
• Ensure sponsorship elements are seamlessly integrated into the overall game script without disrupting fan engagement.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Collaborate on recruitment, training, scheduling, and supervising student employees and game day production staff, fostering a professional and educational environment.
• Collaborate with cheer, dance, bands, spirit squads, mascot, facility operations, and event management to create a unified game atmosphere.

Strategy, Innovation & Compliance

• Continuously evaluate and enhance the fan experience, incorporating current trends in collegiate and professional sports presentation.
• Maintain a working knowledge of NCAA and Pac12 Conference policies related to game presentation and fan engagement.
• Troubleshoot and problemsolve liveevent challenges in a fastpaced, highpressure environment.

Required Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in game presentation, live event production, or sports entertainment at the collegiate, professional, or equivalent level (football or basketball preferred).
• Prior experience working in intercollegiate athletics or a comparable sports organization.
• Demonstrated proficiency with videoboard operations, music curation, scripting, and live show execution.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask, adapt quickly, and meet tight deadlines in highpressure environments.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and latenight events as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sports marketing, communications, media production, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Outlook, and sports presentation software platforms.
• Experience working directly with multimedia rights partners and sponsor fulfillment.
• Background in Powerconference or highattendance athletic environments.

 

Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $50,320 - $65,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No