About OEG Sports & Entertainment:

OEG Sports & Entertainment delivers North America’s leading sports and entertainment experiences to connect our fans to their passions. Located in the heart of the ICE District, OEG owns the 5-time Stanley Cup Champion Edmonton Oilers, the WHL’s three-time Memorial Cup Champion Edmonton Oil Kings, and the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. OEG operates Rogers Place, North America’s premier sports and entertainment venue. 

The Condors pride themselves on being “One Team,” with a collaborative work environment that provides opportunity, growth, and enjoyment across the organization. We love what we do, why we do it, and who we do it for. A pillar of the community for over 27 years, in a city that is heavily invested in the team, the Condors are one of the most successful minor league sports franchises. Bakersfield, California is a city in the southern Central Valley with easy access to the coast, mountains, and desert alike.  Experience the “small town feel” with big city amenities in one of the fastest growing cities in the country.  The Condors play inside the 8,500-seat Dignity Health Arena, located in the heart of Downtown Bakersfield.  

Role Summary:

The Manager, Creative Services will serve as a primary creator for graphic design and video elements. The position is a key piece of the teams overall marketing department. The role creates graphic and web design projects, shoots and edits video elements for various projects, and assists in the coordination and execution of all assigned elements relating to live game and event production.

Your Focus in this Role:

• Collaborate on and create graphic designs and layout elements for all print, digital and electronic marketing and advertising, sponsorable elements, digital and social media, website, merchandise and other products, ensuring all materials are completed in a professional and timely manner utilizing Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere)
• Ability to shoot video for sponsorable elements such as highlights, in-arena activations, and hockey elements is strongly preferred
• Assist the Marketing department in the creation of graphics
• Execute marketing campaigns and sales promotions through visual assets, video, and interactive experiences, coordinating with multiple departments, including Sales, Corporate, and Community Relations on creative needs
• Adhere to brand imaging standards ensuring consistency in look and feel
• Provide production and operational support to the Game Presentation department during all Bakersfield Condors home games and scheduled events
• Assist in maintaining digital photo and video archives
• Assist in making sure that all pre-game, in-game, and post-game entertainment elements occur promptly at their pre-designated time and are executed accurately. 
• Lead, train, and provide guidance to the Creative, Services Assistant

Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Degree is In lieu of degree, extensive experience in a related field will be considered
• 1-3 years of experience in a related field
• Proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere)
• Experienced ability to shoot video, specifically in-game hockey elements, is strongly preferred
• Experience with digital media as it relates to creative needs (photo, video, motion)
• Strong ability to multi-task with a strong attention to detail while meeting deadlines
• Familiarity with printing and production processes is necessary
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent work ethic, self-motivated and team player
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required
• Must have access to a vehicle and a motor vehicle license (or ability to obtain one prior to employment)

Who You Are:

• You are passionate about sports and entertainment
• You are a creator
• You have the ability to execute exceptional organizational skills in the face of tight deadlines and multiple demands
• You thrive working independently and effectively in a high-pressure environment
• You have a keen eye for design and able to own the design process
• You have an interest in digital media trends
• You have access to a vehicle and a motor vehicle license (or ability to obtain one prior to employment)

What’s in it for you?

• Health and Dental Benefit Options
• 401K Matching Program
• 3 Weeks of Paid Vacation
• Social Work Culture + Employee Events

Compensation:

This role is budgeted at an hourly rate of $26.00 and is eligible for overtime.  

Next Steps:

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Those moving forward in the process will be contacted by a member of our team.

Stay in Touch!

https://www.bakersfieldcondors.com/

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