Jamestown
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION/LEVEL: Director, Sports & Entertainment FLSA STATUS: Exempt
DEPT/OFFICE: Sports & Entertainment DATE: July 2026
JOB SUMMARY:
The Director will lead the ongoing development and implementation of Jamestown’s sports and entertainment strategy, with a focus on sports-adjacent mixed-use development projects and advisory engagements. This role will serve as a key subject matter expert, leveraging dep industry knowledge and relationships to identify and cultivate partnerships, strengthen Jamestown’s market presence, and support high-impact projects from concept through execution. With 15+ years of relevant experience, the ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of sports-adjacent real estate, sponsorships, venue development, and business strategy, while collaborating with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to shape and expand this critical business vertical.
This position requires open and frequent collaboration with senior leadership and with many departments.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Strong knowledge and understanding of the sports and entertainment industries (e.g., ecosystem of key stakeholders, fundraising, sponsorships, ticketing, capital markets, incentives, trends, ownership news).
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Existing relationships in the sports and entertainment industry strongly preferred.
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Must have development and/or redevelopment experience, with direct experience managing sports and entertainment-adjacent mixed-use development projects end-to-end.
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Working knowledge of zoning and entitlement frameworks in key markets. Either direct experience in master planning or collaboration with master planning teams; ability to understand and speak to urban planning elements required for district development.
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Strong budgeting and scheduling skills.
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Experience overseeing designers, consultants and contractors.
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Experience structuring or pursuing public financing tools preferred.
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Must possess strong working knowledge of relevant real estate asset classes - retail, F&B, office, hospitality, entertainment, and residential - from construction management and development through to operations.
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An understanding of existing immersive technology and experiences across all real estate asset classes is preferred, with an inherent curiosity about future developments.
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Strong budgeting and financial skills along with successfully working with technical teams to provide concise direction and explore myriads of options are also important attributes.
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Strong public speaking skills; comfortable presenting to investment committees, municipal bodies, community groups, and capital partners.
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Soft skills: Highly-organized; collaborative; strong communication skills; relationship & stakeholder management.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Lead strategy for growing Jamestown's sports & entertainment business line, in collaboration with leadership.
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Lead business development for sports & entertainment-related opportunities
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Strengthen industry connections and enhance Jamestown’s profile in the space
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serve as Jamestown’s lead subject matter expert in the industry
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Track and develop potential opportunities & relationships
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Provide executive direction on RFP responses, with support from Senior Associate
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Advise and lead on services engagements where relevant, providing sports & entertainment subject matter expertise.
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Oversee key mixed-use development projects, including but not limited to sports and entertainment adjacent projects – managing all phases of the development lifecycle from initial vision and feasibility through entitlements and execution. Serve as project lead and relationship manager.
IMPORTANT JOB FUNCTIONS:
Majority of work time will be spent in an office environment, however, set up and during events, candidate should be able to meet the following physical requirements:
Physical Requirements:
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Able to lift up to 35 pounds
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Standing up to 8 hours a day in an outdoor environment
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Walking for up to 8 hours a day
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Stooping
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Bending up to 4 hours a day
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Working outdoors for up to 8 hours a day
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Ability to climb ladders and stairs
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED:
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Computer
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Microsoft Office Suite
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General Office Equipment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
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All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.
Skill in:
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Conflict Management Resolution
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Organizational and interpersonal skills
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The ability to meet deadlines; accomplish work in order of priority; professionally maintain composure & effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions
