Hype Crew

About the role

Join our team of Oklahoma City Thunder Entertainers and engage with fans in exciting and innovative ways! As part of our Hype Crew, also known as the Storm Chasers, you will bring energy to life through promotions, contests, and interactive experiences. Whether you are hyping up the crowd during in-arena events or representing the team at community activations like watch parties, festivals, school assemblies, and court dedications, you will play a key role in spreading the spirit of the game.

Responsibilities

• Entertain and energize fans through initiating crowd chants
• Uphold a positive personal reputation and serve as a brand ambassador, contributing to our mission of creating the most fan-centric organization in sports
• Perform in front of audiences of all sizes, including 18,203 Thunder guests at home games
• Complete on-court and in-stands promotions, including holding signs, leading cheers, creating an enthusiastic atmosphere for contest participants, running with O-K-C flags, and distributing T-shirts using CO₂ cannons, slingshots, and other approved methods
• Welcome Thunder fans as they enter the arena and maintain an engaging presence during post-game departures
• Distribute promotional items at games, watch parties, and events as needed
• Engage and entertain fans at select community events
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ability to engage and captivate diverse audiences
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform with enthusiasm and a confident stage presence
• Dance, tumbling, stunting, improv, theater, or other live performance experience is preferred but not required
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Must be at least 18 years of age by 8/20/2026
• Possess a valid government-issued photo ID
• Maintain a clean driving record and have reliable transportation

Schedule

This is a part-time position. The work schedule includes evenings, weekends, holidays, all home game nights, and scheduled community appearances.

Work Environment

The work environment includes loud music, crowd noise, and flashing or strobe lights. Physical requirements include navigating stairs, jumping, waving, lifting, holding signs overhead, throwing, cheering, standing and performing for extended periods, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Audition Information

Date: Thursday, August 20th | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Paycom Center (SW Entrance), 208 Thunder Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Auditions are not open to the public.

Please download and read the auditions waiver. Pre-register for auditions by visiting www.okcthunder.com/auditions and completing the online application. Walk-up registration will be available on the day of auditions; however, we strongly encourage candidates to pre-register online.