Senior Manager Brand Events at Sphere Entertainment Co.

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Sphere Entertainment Co. is a leader in immersive experiences, technology and media. The Company includes Sphere, an experiential medium powered by advanced technologies. The first Sphere opened in Las Vegas, with a second venue planned for Abu Dhabi. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming product, MSG+, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. More information is available at&nbsp;</span><a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sphereentertainmentco.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMaddie.Rizzo%40msg.com%7Cf345c42af5d7463ff83408de643f07ae%7Cf2c1e8475bd24ba2b5e4b529a645f31a%7C1%7C0%7C639058419051444527%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=cMiSC0m9pVYooMKOmqGRKLvrWz4pyLwUcbtd%2BD8jl0E%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">www.sphereentertainmentco.com</a>.</span></p></div><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Who are we hiring?</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">The Senior Manager, Brand Events &amp; Experiences will lead the day-to-day planning and execution of high-profile brand events, show takeovers, and premium hospitality experiences at Sphere Las Vegas. Reporting to the Vice President, Brand Events, this role will coordinate clients, agencies, internal stakeholders, and external partners to deliver assigned events in alignment with contractual, financial, creative, operational, and brand standards. The ideal candidate is an organized, execution-focused leader with strong client presence, sound judgment, and the ability to independently manage complex live-event environments.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>What will you do? </strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Lead end-to-end planning and execution for assigned events and workstreams, from internal handoff through on-site delivery, reconciliation, and final wrap-up.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Serve as the day-to-day operational lead and primary contact for clients, agencies, production partners, and vendors, translating client objectives into executable plans within Sphere’s capabilities and standards.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Develop and maintain comprehensive event plans, including timelines, budgets, workstream tracking, production and venue requirements, staffing, ticketing, hospitality, and contingency planning.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Drive cross-functional planning and accountability across Sales, Content, Venue Production, Operations, Food &amp; Beverage, Ticketing, Marketing, Finance, Legal, Security, Guest Services, and other stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Lead planning meetings, site visits, production reviews, and on-site execution, establishing clear ownership, managing risks, and serving as a senior decision-maker throughout the event lifecycle.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Maintain accurate event documentation and centralized project tracking, ensuring timeline alignment, data integrity, stakeholder visibility, and timely executive updates or escalations.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Partner with cross-functional teams to monitor costs, manage scope changes, identify incremental revenue opportunities, and support reconciliation and final settlement.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Implement and uphold the Event Playbook, standard operating procedures, planning tools, and quality standards, while leading post-event debriefs and recommending process improvements.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site. &nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Provide leadership and guidance to junior team members, support the Vice President, Brand Events, and provide senior-level operational coverage as needed.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>What do you need to succeed? </strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">7+ years of progressive experience in large-scale event operations, experiential production, venue management, live entertainment, sports, hospitality, or a related field.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Proven success independently managing complex, high-profile events from planning through execution and reconciliation.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Experience working with enterprise clients, senior executives, agencies, production partners, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Strong knowledge of live-event production including venue operations, hospitality, ticketing,food &amp; beverage, and guest experience.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Exceptional project-management, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple events, budgets, workstreams, and deadlines.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, establish accountability, implement operational processes, and influence stakeholders without direct authority.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project-management platform. Airtable experience strongly preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant professional experience.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Special Requirements</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">The role is based in Las Vegas and must be able to work on-site.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Must be flexible to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on event schedules.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Minimal travel may be required based on business needs.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">#LI-Onsite</span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$96,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$140,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p></p> <p style="line-height: 1.4;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.</span></p> <p style="line-height: 1.4;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! 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. <span data-teams="true">MSG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination, including considering requests for reasonable accommodations as required.</span></span></p> <p></p></div>