Job Description
Who are we hiring?
The MSG Ventures Advanced Engineering team invents, identifies, and applies new and emerging technologies to create platforms that enrich immersive experiences, spanning haptics, 4D sensory, video, robotics, and audio. The Associate Fellow, Audio & Infrasound Engineering, is responsible for providing deep technical, operational, and creative expertise toward the design and implementation of immersive audio and haptic systems for the Sphere and existing and future MSG immersive venues. As a subject-matter-expert in these fields, he/she will lead projects with other MSG departments including Studios, Venue Operations, and Design & Construction. He/she will also be hands-on in research, design and implementation. This person will also leverage their network of industry experts to form partnerships with MSG Ventures to accelerate the development of novel immersive technologies.
What will you do?
What do you need to succeed?
Location: Domestic (WFH)
Travel: 35% (domestic and international)
Why is MSG for me?
Sphere Entertainment Co. is a premier live entertainment and media company. The Company includes Sphere, a next-generation entertainment medium powered by cutting-edge technologies to redefine the future of entertainment. The first Sphere venue is currently under construction in Las Vegas. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a companion streaming service, MSG GO, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. More information is available at www.sphereentertainmentco.com.
We focus on Career Development and Invest in YOU
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.
We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds
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 requirements, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations. #LI-SA1
The MSG Ventures Advanced Engineering team invents, identifies, and applies new and emerging technologies to create platforms that enrich immersive experiences, spanning haptics, 4D sensory, video, robotics, and audio. The Associate Fellow, Audio & Infrasound Engineering, is responsible for providing deep technical, operational, and creative expertise toward the design and implementation of immersive audio and haptic systems for the Sphere and existing and future MSG immersive venues. As a subject-matter-expert in these fields, he/she will lead projects with other MSG departments including Studios, Venue Operations, and Design & Construction. He/she will also be hands-on in research, design and implementation. This person will also leverage their network of industry experts to form partnerships with MSG Ventures to accelerate the development of novel immersive technologies.
What will you do?
- Drive the development and implementation of immersive audio systems including speaker development, playout systems, and control systems.
- Support a long-term immersive technology development strategy for Ventures by leveraging deep industry experience, awareness of technology capabilities, and business strategy for MSG Entertainment.
- Coordinate with the Studios, Production, and Operations teams to align strategy and tactics with capabilities.
- Research emerging and transformational technologies, partnering with OEMs and academia as appropriate, to enhance Ventures knowledge.
- Generate intellectual property in the form of patent applications for immersive entertainment technologies
- Lead complex, multi-party audio development projects that involve creation of new technologies and capabilities.
- Identify and innovate emerging technologies that will create more immersive experiences for our guests
- Be a spokesperson and evangelist for Sphere audio and show production technologies to educate and involve audio industry professionals through hands-on creative demonstrations, presentations, personal meetings, and networking.
What do you need to succeed?
- Bachelor’s degree in a related entertainment technology field; Masters degree preferred.
- An industry recognized Subject-Matter-Expert in audio platforms, wavefield synthesis algorithms and beam steering design.
- 10+ years of direct industry experience in design and implementation immersive spatialized audio, with a verifiable track record of deployed systems.
- Experience working with executive leadership teams tactically and strategically
- Extensive knowledge of configuration and programming for Q-LAN, QSC products, Flux/Spat, NAT/SAD.
- Working knowledge of AFMG’s EASE system for parametric audio design and analysis
- Experience with show control systems
- Deep relationships at well-established industry leaders a plus
- Demonstrated track record of creating and protecting intellectual property
Location: Domestic (WFH)
Travel: 35% (domestic and international)
Why is MSG for me?
Sphere Entertainment Co. is a premier live entertainment and media company. The Company includes Sphere, a next-generation entertainment medium powered by cutting-edge technologies to redefine the future of entertainment. The first Sphere venue is currently under construction in Las Vegas. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a companion streaming service, MSG GO, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. More information is available at www.sphereentertainmentco.com.
We focus on Career Development and Invest in YOU
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.
We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds
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 requirements, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations. #LI-SA1