Description
Madison Square
Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live
entertainment experiences. The Company presents or hosts a broad array of
events in its diverse collection of venues: New York’s Madison Square Garden,
Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall and Beacon
Theatre; the Forum in Inglewood, CA; and The Chicago Theatre. MSG
Entertainment is also building a new state-of-the-art venue in Las Vegas, MSG
Sphere at The Venetian, and has announced plans to build a second MSG Sphere in
London, pending necessary approvals. In addition, the Company features the
original production – the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City
Rockettes – and through Boston Calling Events, produces the Boston Calling
Music Festival. Also under the MSG Entertainment umbrella is Tao Group
Hospitality, with entertainment dining and nightlife brands including Tao,
Marquee, Lavo, Avenue, Beauty & Essex and Cathédrale. More information is
available at www.msgentertainment.com.
Specific
Functions/Activities:
• Help execute the creative
strategy for Sphere, working with both internal MSG departments as well as
external creative and production partners.
• Manage the development of
the project slate: conduct research, as well as track, evaluate, and help
develop programming from pitch to production.
• Pitch content; identify IP
to option and develop.
• Create and review decks, one/three-pagers, and other
presentations for internal and external project review.
• Provide written project
notes.
• Create weekly development
reports.
• Maintain a thorough
overview of the competitive landscape.
• Create, maintain, and
update lists of potential creative partners.
• Lead, mentor, and develop
junior team members.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• 3 or more years of
relevant work experience in media and entertainment. Major production
company, agency, or studio experience preferred.
• Enthusiasm for considering
the unexpected, especially as it pertains to creative innovation.
• A strong affinity for
collaboration in all aspects of the job.
•
Deep knowledge of a range of entertainment industries (trends, players,
companies, projects), with a strong interest in new media, film, and theatre.
•
Excellent communication and writing
skills.
• Extremely organized, with excellent attention to detail,
thoroughness, and accuracy.
• Strong MS Office & Apple suite skills (Word, Excel,
Outlook, Keynote, Pages, etc.). Also,
strong skills re: Gant and Shotgun.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:
•
Requires occasional travel