Senior Manager, Global Event Production
The National Football League
| Company | The National Football League |
| Category | Marketing |
| Location | New York |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Senior |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Last verified | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
The NFL is seeking a Senior Manager of Event Production to support the delivery and management of the NFL’s U.S.-based tentpole events as well as Latin America, Australia, and Asia, with a primary focus on fan experiences. This role will contribute to event planning, operational execution, and fan engagement initiatives, helping deliver high-quality experiences that align with broader business, commercial, marketing, and international market objectives.
Responsibilities
Event Management
Proven experience supporting the planning and delivery of both large and small-scale events across the U.S. and internationally
Operational experience across sport and fan/public events
Working knowledge of key event components, including security operations, health and safety, local authority coordination, programming, community engagement, scheduling, branding/creative, and procurement
Ability to create reporting to relevant stakeholders, including post mortems
Fan Event Delivery
Support the planning and execution of events supporting Super Bowl, Draft, Combine, NFL FLAG (domestic tentpole events)S, as well as year-round activities in collaboration with local international offices and key business functions
Assist in delivering gameday and non-gameday fan experiences, kickoff events, watch parties, local market activations internationally, NFL club activations, community initiatives, partner integration, and lead generation activities
Conduit to the NFL OnePass app (event companion app) content and engagement
Budgeting
Support the tracking and management of fan event budgets in the U.S. and internationally
Assist in monitoring costs to ensure delivery within agreed targets, highlighting risks and opportunities
Contribute to building event budgets in line with event plans and League procurement processes
Agency Management
Support the day-to-day management of event agencies across fan events
Assist with RFP processes and onboarding of vendors where required
Maintain strong working relationships with agency partners
Team & Stakeholder Collaboration
Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to support successful event delivery
Contribute to cross-functional working groups globally
Assist in coordinating with external partners, including city/host authorities, local organizing committees, government sports bodies, and stadium/team partners
Required Qualifications
7+ years’ experience in the events and/or hospitality industry
Some prior experience in team leadership or mentoring
Strong knowledge of delivering large-scale fan or public events
Experience managing or supporting event budgets
Experience working with multiple partners and agencies
Strong stakeholder management skills
Commercial awareness with the ability to support revenue-generating initiatives
Interest in or understanding of American Football is a plus
Other Key Attributes / Characteristics
Highly organized with strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Effective problem-solver with sound judgment and decision-making ability
Confident communicator with the ability to collaborate across teams
Strong presentation and interpersonal skills
Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Builds positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Proactive, enthusiastic, and committed to high standards
Management Expectations
Experience supporting or mentoring junior team members
Ability to contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment
Willingness to learn and develop management capabilities
Terms / Expected Hours of Work
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (30%)
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required
Salary / Pay Range
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