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Sphere Entertainment Co.

Director Knicks Basketball at Sphere Entertainment Co.

New York City, NYFull-timeStandard HiringPosted about 1 month ago
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About the Role

<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-size: 14pt;"><strong>Who are we hiring?&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The Director of Knicks Basketball will be responsible for directing all aspects of the on-air game production of Knicks games on MSGN. The Director, in conjunction with the Producer of Knicks Basketball, will execute the creative vision and maintain the standard of quality of the Network for Knicks home and away telecasts, as well as directing any ancillary segments (i.e., pre-game, halftime, or post-game segments) considered part of the Network’s game presentation.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The Director will manage and provide creative direction to the technical crew, work with the technical operations group to evaluate and maintain the quality and consistency of the home and road production crews, and serve as a liaison to league and team personnel to ensure that individual initiatives are met. The Director will also coordinate with the team’s event presentation group to ensure that its creative needs are satisfied.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>What will you do? </strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Responsible for directing all New York Knicks games on MSGN—pre-season, regular season, and post-season.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Responsible for ensuring that the telecasts align with the creative vision of and meet the quality standards expected from MSG Networks.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Oversee, manage, and provide effective, clear, creative direction for the home and road technical crews.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Responsible for creatively executing Network sales enhancements.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Attend and actively participate in game-day production meetings.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Responsible for coordinating with the team’s event presentation group to ensure that team-related initiatives are effectively executed.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Responsible for representing the company in a positive, professional manner on team charters, in the production truck, and in meetings with league and team personnel.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="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> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>What do you need to succeed? </strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Minimum of 5 years basketball directing experience.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Proven ability to make split-second decisions under pressure.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Ability to work as part of a team and to work collaboratively across various departments.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Ability to follow--as well as give--effective direction.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Strong time-management skills.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">High level of energy, passion, leadership, and commitment.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Ability to work within designated budget objectives.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Demonstrated creativity, vision, and ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="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>$210,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$225,000 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>

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