Live Production and Game Day Experience Associate

The Oklahoma City Thunder is hiring part-time associates for the 2026-27 Season to assist with Live Production and Game Day Experience during home games! This role offers hands-on experience in a dynamic environment, ideal for anyone pursuing a career in professional sports.

We are looking for organized individuals who thrive in a fast-paced setting and who are eager to support their teammates with a range of projects, paying close attention to every detail.

In this role you will:

• Assist in the production and implementation of in-game elements to create an energetic atmosphere, including contests, promotions, and presentations

• Contribute to the planning, coordinating, and implementing game presentation elements for a seamless experience

• Prepare and coordinate game presentation materials, such as props, prizes, and additional items, to ensure an engaging fan experience

• Support team partnership relationships by coordinating market and in-arena promotional activities

• Identify and select eligible participants for on-court contests and promotions, ensuring a fair and engaging experience for all fans

• Provide scheduling and support for pre-game and halftime elements, including invocation, color guard, national anthem, and entertainment groups

• Oversee game-day concourse setup and activation, managing the distribution of giveaways and programs to enhance the fan experience

• Provide game-night support by assisting with the supervision of the Game Day Crew, fostering a positive team environment through effective leadership and leading by example

• Help complete all group sales performance assets

• Support and assist with special events such as season ticket member functions, grassroots marketing initiatives, playoff activities, and other projects as needed

• Perform general office duties as applicable, including data entry, phone calls, copying, filing, etc.

• Perform other duties as assigned

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Must be at least 18 years old

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Capability to work effectively under tight deadlines

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel

• Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and customer service orientation

• College course credit may be available upon request and with approval from your academic advisor

Additional details:

This is a part-time, hourly position reporting to the Manager, Live Production and Game Day Experience. The work schedule includes evenings, weekends, and holidays throughout the team’s season. This role requires a valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation for local travel. Physical demands may include lifting up to 50 pounds, working in high-noise environments, and standing or walking for extended periods, sometimes up to 10 hours per shift.

The Thunder recognizes that teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills make a stronger company. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Thunder organization considers applicants fairly on the basis of qualifications, experience and business needs and provides equal opportunity regardless of race, color, age, sex, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Applicants are considered regardless of past legal system involvement, based upon the needs of the role, nature of and recency of legal history. The Thunder is committed to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees through its RAVE culture – Respect and Value Everyone.