Manager Event Presentation
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSG Sports) is a leading professional sports company, with a collection of assets that includes the New York Knicks (NBA) and the New York Rangers (NHL), as well as two development league teams – the Westchester Knicks (NBAGL) and the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL). MSG Sports also operates a professional sports team performance center – the MSG Training Center in Greenburgh, NY. More information is available at www.msgsports.com.
Who are we hiring?
The Manager, Event Presentation for the New York Rangers oversees the day-to-day logistics for the Rangers Event Presentation department. They will act as the liaison between the department and the arena on a game-to-game basis. This role is the lead Stage Manager during all Rangers home games and events, managing performers, partner fulfillments and supervising the Blue Crew.
What will you do?
- Serve as Stage Manager at all Rangers home games / special events, serve as a liaison to MSG Building Operations to communicate all necessary technical and logistical details/requests for games and events.
- Serve as back-up show caller for all NY Rangers home games
- Execute all in game content including on court presentations, activities in the stands and fan engagement.
- Manage all logistics and details surrounding performers including technical riders, tickets, hospitality, etc.
- Assist Director Event Presentation in managing partner activations and fulfillment
- Manage Production Assistant in the preparation of game day scripts and distribute all game day information throughout the staff in the arena
- Onboard all in game entertainment by requesting contracts from the Legal Department, work with People Practices adding new performers as Independent Contractors and Work with Threat Management to onboard new vendor through Vendor Qualification.
- Manage and direct NYR Game Night Staff (On and Off Ice Blue Crew and Blue Crew Interactive Staff) for all game day responsibilities and outside events, uniform ordering, payroll, etc.
- Assist in monitoring budget costs within the Event Presentation Department
- Assist with media day shoots including creating player segments and directing/producing player shoots.
- Process all invoice payments process (Coupa & Oracle) for Ranger Event Presentation
What do you need to succeed?
- 3-5 years of Event Presentation, Event Production, or related experience
- Show caller experience in professional sports i.e. Hockey
- Displays leadership skills and the ability to manage a group of people during Rangers
- Strong communication skills with a variety of talent, management, and staff members
- Solid organization capabilities
- Ability to make quick decisions under high pressure situations during live performances
- Proven ability to manage a large staff of performers
- Ability to work all Rangers home games and external events
Special Requirements
- Oversees approximately 30 part time/seasonal staff
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