Seasonal Operations Manager (REHIRES)

The NFL is seeking a Seasonal Event Operations Manager to join the Creative Operations team within the Social, Influencer, & Content Marketing department. This specialist role is focused exclusively on the planning, coordination, and on-site execution of NFL tentpole events and marquee activations throughout the season. This position is purpose-built around event logistics and on-the-ground execution, working in close partnership with internal teams, cross-functional stakeholders across the department, and external production companies and vendors. Key Responsibilities: Serve as a primary on-site operations lead at assigned NFL tentpole events, managing day-to-day logistics and operations for Social, Influencer, and Content Marketing activations and productions. Coordinate credentialing, travel logistics, and on-site accommodations for NFL staff, creators, talent, and vendors attending tentpole events. Manage event-specific vendor and supplier relationships, including on-site liaising with production companies, talent agencies, and external partners. Translate creative and social vision into operational strategies, workflows, and timelines. Support contract and waiver execution workflows for event activations, ensuring all agreements are in place prior to on-site deployment. Work cross-functionally with NFL Events, NFL Security, Football Operations, and Broadcast teams to facilitate smooth department operations at each tentpole. Oversee event-level budget tracking and flag risks or variances to the Event Operations Manager in real time. Coordinate intake and fulfillment of operational requests from S&I sub-teams (Social Programming, Creative Marketing, Influencer, Content Partnerships) for each event. Support Asana project management workflows for event planning, ensuring timelines and deliverables are tracked and communicated. Assist in post-event recaps and documentation, capturing learnings to inform future tentpole planning. Required Qualifications 4-year degree or equivalent education Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in event operations, production coordination, or sports/entertainment operations Prior experience working at large-scale live events strongly preferred Familiarity with NFL tentpole event structure and stakeholder landscape a plus Other Key Attributions & Characteristics Highly organized, calm under pressure, and thrives in fast-moving event environments. Strong interpersonal skills — comfortable liaising with internal executives, external vendors, talent, and NFL league stakeholders. Self-sufficient with minimal direction; proactively identifies and resolves issues before they escalate. Detail-oriented with strong follow-through on logistics and communications. Collaborative team player who understands their specialist lane and communicates clearly across functions. Tool Proficiency: Experience with project management and workflow tools like Asana, Monday.com, Wrike, or Workfront. Cross-Functional Empathy: Strong emotional intelligence to understand the creative process while keeping a strict eye on budgets and deadlines. Organization & Detail: Ability to juggle multiple projects at different stages of production simultaneously. Salary $51.50 — $51.50 USD