Event Manager

About Baller League

Baller League was established in 2024 by passionate football enthusiasts with a vision to create a fresh format for the sport, a new route for emerging talent, and a vibrant cultural platform for soccer fans. Its professional 6v6 leagues in the UK and USA bring together top-level players, creators, and supporters to build a football community that makes every matchday feel like a major cultural event. The organisation aims to broaden access to football, deepen fan engagement, and help shape a new era for the game.

Role Overview

The Event Manager will take ownership of planning, coordinating, and delivering all Baller League USA events, including league matchdays, launches, sponsor activations, fan-facing experiences, finals, and other special occasions. This position calls for a highly organised professional who can solve problems quickly and has a background in high-profile live sport or entertainment events delivered in demanding, fast-moving environments. The role works closely with Operations, Production, Commercial Partnerships, Broadcast, Venue Management, and outside suppliers to make sure each event is delivered safely, efficiently, and to a top production standard.

Key Responsibilities

The position covers full event delivery, supplier coordination, matchday oversight, safety planning, budgeting, administration, and close collaboration with internal teams and commercial partners.

Additional Information

Baller League describes its working style through the following values: being deeply committed to soccer, challenging the usual way of doing things, staying data-driven and detail-oriented, bringing energy and ambition, and succeeding as one team. The company says it is a fast-growing sports league where employees can take real ownership, make a direct impact, and help shape the future of the business. It is looking for someone who is proactive, driven, and excited by the challenge of building something meaningful.

Working Conditions

This is a full-time, onsite position based in Miami, Florida. The role requires availability during evenings, weekends, and event schedules.

What the Team Is Looking For

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience managing complex live events, excellent coordination skills, and the ability to work across multiple stakeholders while meeting tight deadlines.

Preferred Background

Experience in arena or stadium event management is considered an advantage, along with familiarity with broadcast operations, live television needs, and working with athletes, creators, influencers, and VIP talent.