Director Creative Strategy

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 113,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. seeks a versatile, experienced brand/creative strategist who can bridge Creative, Global Partnerships and Marketing.

You will craft pitches, shape storylines for new business and renewals, and work with designers to build presentations while immersing yourself in MSG’s iconic brands. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in an agency environment, a passion for music and live entertainment, and the ability to clearly articulate ideas and synthesize feedback

Qualifications

• 10+ years as a brand/creative strategist in an agency setting.
• Extensive success pitching new business.
• Knowledge of and passion for music, live entertainment, sports, and pop culture.
• Ability to concept thought-starter creative concepts for content and activations.
• Ability to clearly articulate ideas.
• Ability to constructively synthesize feedback.
• Experience leading projects.

Responsibilities

• Shape storylines for new business and renewal pitches in collaboration with Global Partnerships and Marketing.
• Work with designers to build and write presentations.
• Immerse yourself in MSG’s iconic brands.
• Develop strong relationships across Creative Studio, Global Partnerships, Marketing, and Social teams.
• Provide exceptional experiences for guests, partners, and team members on site while adhering to appearance/presentation guidelines.

Skills

Brand strategy

Pitching skills

Storytelling

Client relations

Project leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Presentation design

Job description

Company Overview

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. The company’s portfolio includes world‑renowned venues such as New York’s Madison Square Garden, Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, Beacon Theatre, and The Chicago Theatre. The company also produces the long‑running tradition, Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes.

Who are we hiring?

We’re looking for a versatile, experienced strategist with proven success crafting compelling pitches. This highly collaborative role acts as a bridge among Creative, Global Partnerships, and Marketing, as well as other stakeholder groups. The candidate will be a thought leader, capable of crafting brand and new business storylines and working closely with creatives within a creative department.

What will you do?

• Partner closely with the Global Partnerships and Marketing teams to shape storylines for new business and renewal pitches.
• Work with designers to build and write presentations.
• Immerse yourself in MSG’s iconic brands.
• Develop strong relationships across the Creative Studio, Global Partnerships, Marketing, and Social teams.
• Provide exceptional experiences for guests, partners, and team members, including adhering to appearance and presentation guidelines while on site.

What do you need to succeed?

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Advertising, Anthropology, Psychology or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience as a brand/creative strategist, preferably in an agency or agency‑style environment.
• Extensive success pitching new business.
• Knowledge of and passion for music, live entertainment, sports, and pop culture.
• The ability to concept thought‑starter creative concepts for content and activations.
• The ability to clearly articulate ideas.
• The ability to constructively synthesize feedback.
• Experience leading projects.

Pay Range

$113,000—$175,000 USD

Benefits & Diversity Statement

At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents, and acquire the skills needed 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. 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. MSG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination, including considering requests for reasonable accommodations as required.