In-Arena Game Host

Los Angeles Lakers

El Segundo, CA · NBA · Posted June 5, 2026

$41 – $42 /hr

Role snapshot

Facilitate live promotions during Lakers home games, host interactive contests, conduct fan interviews, and shoot promotional pieces for partners.

Department
Events & Game Presentation
Seniority
Entry level
Type
Part-Time
Work mode
On-Site

What this job requires

  • ✓Experience hosting in front of large audiences and/or an on-off camera production
  • ✓Ability to engage/excite the crowd
  • ✓Able to memorize/recite script as well as improvise during promotion
  • ✓Ability to follow strict timing and adjust when necessary
  • ✓Strong on-camera presence, professionalism, ability to work under pressure

Nice to have

  • +Prior usage of in-ear IFB for communication

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Job description

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Job Title: In-Arena Game Host

Department: Game Entertainment

Reports to: Director, Game Entertainment

Position Summary: The Los Angeles Lakers In-Arena Game Host will work under the supervision of the Director, Game Entertainment and will service as an in-arena personality for all Lakers home games, including pre-season, regular season and playoffs. The In-Arena Host will abide by all NBA rules and procedures and follow the requests of LAL staff and sponsors.

Essential Functions (Duties & Responsibilities**): 

  • Responsible for facilitating live promotions during all Los Angeles Lakers home games. This includes pre-season games, regular season games and playoffs
  • Hosting interactive contests, on-court promotions and conducting fan interviews
  • Ensure all game entertainment, promotions and activities are explained clearly and accurately to fans
  • Shoot promotional / marketing pieces for partners or team

**Responsibilities subject to change based on organizational needs and direction from management.

Previous Experience:

  • Experience hosting in front of large audiences and/or an on-off camera production
  • Prior usage of in-ear IFB for communication a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Must have ability to engage/excite the crowd
  • Able to memorize/recite script as well as improvise during promotion
  • Must be able to follow strict timing and adjust when necessary
  • Must demonstrate a strong on-camera presence, professionalism, ability to work under pressure
  • Strong knowledge of the Los Angeles Lakers brand, along with our corporate partners
  • Must have positive attitude and represent the brand in a professional manner
  • Must be able to work with all levels of management, staff, fans, etc. 

Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds

Location: Downtown Los Angeles (Crypto.com arena for Laker home games), and other occasional off-site events

Hours: Must be available to work all Lakers home games

The pay range for this role is $41.00 to $42.00 per hour. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience and certifications. In addition to those factors, we consider the relative pay of our current employees in similar positions when making a final offer.

We are 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.

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