Director of Live Production | Full-Time | Ryan Field at Northwestern University

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Director of Live Production | Full-Time | Ryan Field at Northwestern University

Location

US-IL-Evanston

Job Post Information* : Posted Date

1 day ago (7/29/2026 4:44 PM)

Job ID

2026-33617

Location Name

Ryan Field at Northwestern University

Category

Game Presentation

Type

Regular Full-Time

Location : Location

US-IL-Evanston

Job Post Information* : External Company Name

Oak View Group

Job Post Information* : External Company URL

https://www.oakviewgroup.com/

Location : Postal Code

60208

Location : Address

1501 Central Street

Job Post Information* : Post End Date

10/30/2026

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

The Director of Live Production leads the creative vision, planning, and execution of gameday presentation and in-venue entertainment at the New Ryan Field and Welsh Ryan Arena. This role creates a distinctive, innovative, emotionally engaging experience that reflects New Ryan Field and Northwestern University's brand, traditions, and competitive environment while aiming to deliver the best gameday experience in collegiate sports. The Director is responsible for presentations from concept development and scripting through rehearsal, show-calling, and post-event evaluation while also managing event-day staff, production workflows, budgets, systems, vendors, and production oversight for concerts, commencements, rentals, and other third-party events. This role pays an annual salary of $115,000 - $120,000 and is bonus eligible. Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays). This position will remain open until October 30, 2026.

Creative Vision and Gameday Experience Develop memorable moments that create energy, strengthen fan connection, and enhance home-field advantage. Lead the evolution of team entrances, opening sequences, music, lighting, fan prompts, recognitions, traditions, and situational entertainment. Identify new ideas, technologies, and industry trends that can elevate the overall experience. Keep the presentation fresh, intentional, and engaging throughout the season. Show Planning and Live Execution Lead the full planning process for Northwestern University football and basketball games, including scripts, rundowns, timing, rehearsals, and contingency plans. Regularly serve as the lead show caller for football games, men's basketball games, and other priority productions. Lead production meetings, event-day briefings, rehearsals, and post-event reviews. Ensure all productions meet university, conference, league, broadcast, safety, and venue requirements. Content and Entertainment Direction Collaborate with internal creative teams and outside partners on intro videos, hype content, graphics, features, and event-specific assets. Review and approve content for creative quality, brand alignment, accuracy, and technical readiness. Oversee music strategy, entertainment booking, hosts, performers, student groups, recognitions, and specialty acts. University and Stakeholder Collaboration Build strong relationships across athletics, marketing, communications, creative services, spirit programs, bands, student groups, alumni relations, development,