Live Programming & Entertainment Assistant

Milwaukee Bucks, LLC.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental Health Resources

On‑the‑job Training

Milwaukee Bucks and NBA League Discoun

Employer Paid Parking

Job summary

The Live Programming & Entertainment Assistant role supports the preparation, execution and breakdown of all in-arena live entertainment for Milwaukee Bucks home games. The role also serves as an event lead at Bucks events in-arena and in the community.

The position requires availability for all home games and other events, with duties spanning activations, props, and prizing, plus coordination with the Live Programming & Entertainment team to maintain inventory and assist in stage production.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of, or recent graduate with bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Interest in gaining knowledge of live programming and entertainment.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and a positive, upbeat personality.
• Availability to work ALL Milwaukee Bucks home games and other events as assigned.
• Able to work nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass driver’s background check as required by the Milwaukee Bucks to operate company vehicles.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear.
• Unlimited physical mobility and the ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Setup and break down game day activations, including concourse activations, in-game props and prizing, pre- and post-game activities, entertainment teams, rehearsals, etc.
• Organize, ship and maintain all props and giveaways inside the arena and at company warehouses and storage spaces.
• Serve as an expert in the functionality of all game night props and other supplementary equipment.
• Work with Sr. Coordinator for prop and giveaway logistics for internal and external vendors.
• Maintain Live Programming and Entertainment storage spaces and vehicles at company standard.
• Work with Sr. Coordinator to keep a real time inventory of all Bucks Entertainment giveaways, props, uniforms and other items.
• Serve as a member of Bucks Entertainment both in-arena and in the community, including being a lead for events, when assigned.
• Setup, tear down and support the preparation of events at Fiserv Forum, in Deer District and in the community, including serving as the POC for Bucks Entertainment staff.
• Assist in communication, scheduling and logistics for Bucks Entertainment community events and requests.
• Assist in the production of in-arena elements, including but not limited to in-game activation fulfillment, host producing, setting up camera shots, distributing prizing, etc.
• Assist in game night needs for Bucks Entertainment; including performance teams, anthems, group sales, and halftime entertainment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Punctuality

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Live Programming & Entertainment Assistant

Intern Milwaukee, WI, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1734

Job Title: Live Programming & Entertainment Assistant

Department: Live Programming & Entertainment

Reports To: Sr. Manager, Live Programming & Entertainment

The Milwaukee Bucks strive to be the best sports and entertainment company in the world. We are looking for dedicated people who champion innovation, inspire and empower their teammates to perform at a world‑class level, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

What We Offer:

• Mental Health Resources
• On‑the‑job Training
• Milwaukee Bucks and NBA League Discounts
• Employer Paid Parking

SUMMARY:

The Live Programming & Entertainment Assistant role plays a key part in the preparation, execution and breakdown of all in‑arena live entertainment needs before, during and after all Milwaukee Bucks home games. This role will also serve as an event lead at Milwaukee Bucks events in‑arena and throughout the community.

RESPONSBILITIES:

Logistics

• Setup and break down game day activations, including but not limited to concourse activations, in‑game props and prizing, pre- and post‑game activities, entertainment teams, rehearsals, etc.
• Organize, ship and maintain all props and giveaways inside the arena and at company warehouses and storage spaces.
• Serve as an expert in the functionality of all game night props and other supplementary equipment.
• Work with Sr. Coordinator for prop and giveaway logistics for internal and external vendors.
• Maintain Live Programming and Entertainment storage spaces and vehicles at company standard.
• Work with Sr. Coordinator to keep a real time inventory of all Bucks Entertainment giveaways, props, uniforms and other items.

Events

• Serve as a member of Bucks Entertainment both in‑arena and in the community, including being a lead for events, when assigned.
• Setup, tear down and support the preparation of events at Fiserv Forum, in Deer District and in the community, including serving as the POC for Bucks Entertainment staff.
• Assist in communication, scheduling and logistics for Bucks Entertainment community events and requests.

Stage Managing

• Assist in the production of in‑arena elements, including but limited to in‑game activation fulfillment, host producing, setting up camera shots, distributing prizing, etc.
• Assist in game night needs for Bucks Entertainment; including performance teams, anthems, group sales, and halftime entertainment.
• Assist in research and brainstorming in‑arena elements and content with a focus on fan interaction during pre‑and post‑game, including but not limited to, plaza activities and concourse activations.

All other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Pursuit of, or recent graduate with,bachelor'sdegree or equivalent experience.
• Interestin gaining knowledge of live programming and entertainment.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and a positive, upbeat personality with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Availability to work ALL Milwaukee Bucks home games and other special events as assigned.
• Reliable, punctual, and courteous.
• Able to work nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass driver’s background check as required by the Milwaukee Bucks to operate company vehicles.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use handle or feel, reach stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear.
• Unlimited physical mobility and the ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds.

All offers for employment with the Milwaukee Bucks are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check. We will consider people with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, and Federal laws.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.