Coordinator, ESPN Events

Role overview

The Events Coordinator will work under the guidance of the Director of Events and Basketball Operations to help run selected event operations, support sales proposal and recap work, and handle internal administration for the ESPN Events division.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver on-site operational assistance for a range of basketball and football events owned by ESPN Events.
• Contribute to projects tied to owned-and-operated events, including ticketing plans, marketing support, and game-day operations.
• Help recruit teams for basketball events, monitor team participation, and maintain historical event records.
• Provide operational help for the division, including sales support, inventory oversight, and fulfillment activities.
• Assist with administrative tasks for the events team, such as managing event gifts and inventory, as well as supporting accounting and budget tracking for assigned events.
• Take on additional related responsibilities as needed.

Required qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a professional environment or a large event-driven setting.
• Comfortable using computers and the full Microsoft Office suite.
• Must be self-motivated and highly detail-oriented.

Preferred qualifications

• At least 2 years of professional experience is preferred.
• Solid familiarity with college athletics is preferred.
• Ability to think creatively and help build marketing proposals and materials.
• Background in event planning and coordination is an advantage.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe; experience with Photoshop or Illustrator is a plus.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required. A bachelor’s degree in Business, Sports Management, or a related discipline is preferred.

Compensation

The offered pay range for Charlotte, NC is $51,500 to $68,900 per year, calculated on a 40-hour workweek. Weekly hours may change depending on business requirements. Final base pay may vary based on internal equity, candidate location, relevant skills, knowledge, and experience. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may also be included, along with access to medical, financial, and other benefits depending on the level and role offered.