Director of Event Experiences at X Games

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jul, 26

Salary

145000.0

Posted On

06 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Event Management, Hospitality Management, Brand Experience, Strategic Planning, Relationship Management, Vendor Management, Project Management, Experiential Marketing, Budgeting, Logistics Coordination, Stakeholder Engagement, Event Operations, Programming, Communication

Industry

Description

Job Title: Director of Event Experiences Location(s): Remote (USA), with travel to X Games host cities About Us We’ve entered a new chapter at X Games. With new leadership, fresh momentum, and a clear vision, we’re building what’s next for action sports. Backed by MSP Sports Capital and ESPN/Disney, now operating as an independent company, we’re scaling fast—launching our league, expanding our events, pushing content forward, and building a global home for athletes and fans who live this culture. About the Role X Games is looking for a Director of Event Experiences to design and deliver the experiences that surround the competition and make each X Games event feel like a cultural moment. Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, this role owns the ecosystem of experiences around the event, including VIP hospitality, partner events, athlete experiences, and fan activations across the host city. The Director of Event Experiences will ensure that every X Games event delivers memorable moments for athletes, partners, media, and fans. This is a highly hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and enjoys building experiences from the ground up. Responsibilities Event Experience Strategy Design the experience layer around each X Games event Develop programming that brings athletes, partners, and fans together around the competition Help ensure X Games events feel like cultural moments in each host city Hospitality & VIP Programs Lead planning and execution of VIP hospitality programs Manage partner hosting, premium guest experiences, and executive hospitality Ensure partners receive exceptional on-site experiences Athlete Experiences Develop experiences for athletes outside of competition, including welcome events, athlete lounges, and special programming Partner with athlete relations to ensure athletes have a great experience in host cities Partner & Sponsor Events Plan and execute partner dinners, brand events, and curated experiences tied to X Games Coordinate closely with the partnerships team to deliver sponsor experiences City Activations & Fan Experiences Help create city-wide moments around X Games events, including fan parties and community activations Work with marketing and host city partners to create experiences that extend beyond the competition venue Event Coordination Work closely with Event Operations to ensure experiences integrate smoothly into event logistics Manage vendors and partners responsible for hospitality, activations, and programming Qualifications 7+ years of experience producing large-scale events, hospitality programs, or brand experiences Experience working in sports, entertainment, festivals, or major live events Strong operational instincts and ability to manage multiple experiences simultaneously Excellent relationship management skills with partners, athletes, and vendors Comfortable working in a scrappy, fast-moving environment Backgrounds we like to see: Sports or entertainment events Festival production Experiential marketing agencies Hospitality and VIP event programming The base salary range for this role is $125,00 – $145,000. Compensation is determined based on factors including (but not limited to) experience, skills, job-related knowledge, and geographic location. Location United States (Remote) Employment Type Full-Time

Responsibilities

The Director of Event Experiences will design and execute the ecosystem of experiences surrounding X Games events, including VIP hospitality, partner activations, and athlete programming. This role involves collaborating with internal teams and external vendors to ensure seamless integration of these experiences into overall event logistics.