Mission
To present sports in their purest, most exciting and competitive form: high stakes and open to all.
Core Values
Build a great product
Have a desirable social purpose
Surround yourself with good people
Team first
About
The Tournament has grown from a unique idea amongst friends to hosting some of the hottest sporting events in the world, owning and operating The Basketball Tournament (TBT) and The Soccer Tournament (TST). TBT launched in 2014 and is now one of the most exciting events on the summer sports calendar, with a Fox Sports partnership, regional championships across the country, and a winner-take-all, $1 million prize. Every year, its open format attracts some of the best players in the world and fulfills its promise of showcasing electrifying competition. In 2023, The Tournament unveiled TST, which exploded onto the scene with a $1 million prize, billing itself as
Coachella for Sports – part food festival, part sporting event. In 2024, the company launched an equal pay women’s soccer tournament for $1 million and broadcast through ESPN networks. For more information, visit
www.thetournament.com.
Position Overview
The Tournament is hiring an Event Director. This person will serve as General Manager of TST, supporting the strategic development and execution of TBT and future expansion events. This person should be detail-oriented, capable of handling a variety of special projects, able to work independently, and comfortable in a remote group setting. Elite organizational and communication skills are required.
Duties
- Contribute to the overarching strategic development of The Tournament events (e.g. TBT, TST, etc.) as a whole, including format, fan engagement, teams' experience, sponsorship activation, and more
- Serve as Events department General Manager of TST, driving the planning, execution, and overall success of the event; includes ownership of event budget, vendor management, planning timelines, and serving as day-to-day contact for TST stakeholders
- Oversee development and execution of non-game entertainment and fan engagement elements that strengthen the marketability, perceived value, and brand image of all Events
- Collaborate with Team Relations department to develop and execute the athlete experience for those participating in The Tournament events
- Manage travel planning and oversee third-party hotel and transportation partners, inclusive of staff, talent, and teams
- Provide event support for assigned TBT host sites
Requirements & Qualifications
- 4-8 years of professional experience that can be applied, ideally in events or partnerships
- Comfortable working in a startup environment
- Eager to identify and work through complex and non-traditional partnerships
- Self-starter with ability to drive work flows and projects through completion
- Budget management experience highly desirable
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
- Excellent work ethic, strong problem-solving skills, and tenacity
- Ability to supervise, manage, and develop junior team members
HQ in Boston. Position can be remote. Some travel is required.
