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Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. · 12 hours ago

VP Event Presentation

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$195K/yr - $220K/yr

10+ years exp

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. is a leading professional sports company, known for its teams like the New York Knicks and New York Rangers. They are seeking a Vice President of Event Presentation to enhance the fan experience through in-game production, content creation, and strategic programming for events.

Sports

Responsibilities

Leads the exploration, design, and implementation of technology/theatrical elements to enhance the “MSG Sports” fan experience for all NY Rangers & NY Knicks home games

Sets, manages and executes season-long vision to bring the New York Rangers and New York Knicks narratives to life in-arena across all core game presentation elements. Strategically uses games as an opportunity to market programs and initiatives

Serve as a point of contact to NHL & NBA for broadcast and entertainment related coordination

Authors, manages and speaks to EP annual budgets (NYK & NYR regular season, post season, KCD, etc)

Assists with overseeing the production of in-game video and graphic content elements

Secures live entertainment acts for all NYR & NYK games including anthem singers, halftime performers, etc

Oversees strategy of all areas of programming and day-to-day operations for in-arena presentation and building services related to event presentation, such as all on-ice/court activity, music department, arena lighting, and entertainment coordination, game night staff, public address announcers, etc

Assists with all aspects of execution for Partnerships’ in-game elements

Develop in-arena partnership sales opportunities; including digital assets inventory analysis, creating sellable opportunities and generating programming ideas for new partners

Coordinates all internal requests for in-game programming from Marketing, Merchandise, Food/Beverage, MSG Network, GDF, MSG LIVE, MSG Sports Properties, Community Relations, Alumni Relations. Includes the review of scripting and securing in-game inventory

Stay in tune with trends in presentation and entertainment and monitor fan feedback in order to deliver an unequalled fan experience. This includes analyzing fan surveys, attending focus groups, and availability to travel to see other presentations

Qualification

Sports production experienceLive event managementTheatrical lighting knowledgeCreative storytellingVideo production skillsBudget managementIndustry contactsTrend analysisCommunicationCollaboration skills

Required

10+ years' extensive experience as a sports/entertainment production executive

Proven track record in live events and sports production including managing complex production budgets and schedules

Must be creative and have a well-developed sense of storytelling

Vast entertainment industry contacts

This position must always be able to source and act on industry trends

Ability to produce videos and provide clear and creative direction

Must have a strong knowledge of theatrical lighting, music and live production techniques

Must possess exceptional computer skills and an ability to generate cutting edge presentations

Excellent communication skills

Has excellent collaboration skills and instincts and works as a partner with multiple constituents

Benefits

Robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose

Upskilling employees’ talents and strengths

Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.

MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.