Event Presentation Production Assistant

MSG Sports, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSG Sports) is seeking a self-starting Production Assistant to support the NY Knicks Event Presentation team during home games and live events.

You will assist with general tasks, logistics, and on-site operations to ensure smooth performances and guest experiences. Ideal candidates have prior production-assistant or live-production exposure, are available for Knicks home games (nights, weekends, holidays), and possess strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as Production Assistant or in live production preferred.
• Available to work Knicks games nights/evenings/weekends/holidays.
• Demonstrated organization and ability to multitask under pressure.
• Experience with social media, media management and camera/lighting equipment.
• Excellent teamwork and communication; able to engage with supervisors and talent.
• Available for majority of Knicks home games during the season (8 hour days).

Responsibilities

• Support talent and management during games, events, auditions, orientation, seminars and meetings.
• Act as a runner distributing messages or items within talent, management, office and arena.
• Prepare, pack and deliver items for KCD/KCK events (headsets, wardrobe, props, paperwork).
• Work closely with social media team to provide equipment and content capture support.
• Assist in content organization during and after games/events.
• Retrieve and deliver items from local stores or vendors as needed.
• Acting as onsite contact for meeting important guests.
• Undertake errands as assigned.
• Provide exceptional experiences for guests, partners, and team members while adhering to appearance/presentation guidelines on-site.

Skills

Live production support

Social media & content management

Camera & lighting equipment

Team communication

Organizational skills

Job description

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?

We are seeking a self-starting individual for a Production Assistant role. This role will support the operation and management for all dance team and performance teams for the NY Knicks Event Presentation department. This includes assisting with general tasks during Knicks home games, live events and appearances.

What will you do?

• Support talent and management during games, events, auditions, orientation, seminars and meetings.
• Act as a runner distributing messages or items within talent, management, office and arena
• Preparing, packing and delivering items for any KCD/KCK sanctioned event such as headsets, wardrobe, props, paperwork, and communications
• Work closely with social media team to provide equipment and content capture support
• Assist in content organization throughout and after games/events
• Retrieve and deliver items from local stores or vendors as needed
• Acting as onsite contact for meeting important guests
• Undertake errands as assigned
• Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.

What do you need to succeed?

• Previous experience as a Production Assistant or being part of a live production preferred
• Available to work Knicks games as needed based on team schedule which occur nights/evening/weekends/holidays
• Demonstrated organization skills and the ability to multitask, prioritize and work quickly and under pressure
• Experience with social media, media and content management and camera and lighting equipment required
• Must work well in high pressure environments and thrive in team settings
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking ability
• Resourcefulness and problem-solving
• A team player with great communication skills
• Comfortable engaging with supervisors, management and talent
• Must be available for majority of Knicks home games throughout the season (8 hour days)

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Hourly Pay Range

$35—$35 USD

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! 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.