Stage Manager – Event Presentation (Part Time/Seasonal)

Overview: 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); two development league teams – the Westchester Knicks (NBAGL) and the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL); and esports teams through Counter Logic Gaming, a leading North American esports organization, and Knicks Gaming, an NBA 2K League franchise. MSG Sports also operates two professional sports team performance centers – the MSG Training Center in Greenburgh, NY and the CLG Performance Center in Los Angeles, CA. More information is available at www.msgsports.com. Role Summary: The MSG Sports Event Presentation team is looking for experienced Stage Managers for the 2023-2024 seasons! This role will be part of the Event Presentation team and help support and execute the in-game fan experience during Knicks and Rangers home games. This is a part time seasonal position based in New York. Candidates must be available to work nights. weekends and holidays (start time: 5 hours before game time) and to work a minimum of 50% of all home games. Will work other non-arena events as requested. Specific Functions/Activities Summary:

• Communicate directly with large groups of fans during Knicks/Rangers home games
• Attend production meeting
• Assist in the preparation of game materials (scripts, run down, etc.)
• Facilitate all performers or special guest needs
• Engage with fans during promotions on the court/ice and in the stands
• Review game scripts and content with Knicks/Rangers show caller

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years Live production skills
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Entertainment/pop culture savvy; sports knowledge preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Creativity and flexibility
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
• Be extremely comfortable and confident when interacting with large crowds
• Strong personal skills
• Be prompt, with a flexible schedule
• Professional and respectful
• Presentable (i.e. well-groomed)
• Previous leadership experience in the sports/ entertainment industry preferred

• Start time: 5 hours before game start
• Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Must be available to work a minimum of 50% of all team home games
• Other non-arena events as requested

Education: 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. EEO Statement: At MSG 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. In addition to federal law mandates, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.