Long Island Nets Stage Manager

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment; Uniondale (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment in Uniondale, NY is seeking a stage manager to handle, prepare, and execute all live elements at Long Island Nets home games for the 2025-2026 season. This part-time role requires 70% game availability and a 3-hour pre-game window, with late nights and select events.

You will coordinate game contests, host interactions, and on-site entertainment, working with the Entertainment Team to deliver a high-energy, professional fan experience.

Qualifications

• Must be able to adapt to a fast-paced, high-pressure environment where attention to detail is critical for success.
• Must possess exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal); and be able to effectively communicate with fans of all ages.
• Must be able to multi-task, remain organized, and prioritize complex tasks.
• Maintain proper/professional decorum.
• Must remain open to feedback and professional development over the course of the season.
• Must be personable and courteous at all times to arena, Nets, and production staff.
• Must have some knowledge in sports terminology and basketball operations.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support in coordinating all game contests, entertainment performances, and live camera hits.
• Assisting in the logistics, setup, service and daily operations of games and ensuring consistently smooth execution of each game.
• Escorting and coordinating on-site experience for entertainment groups and talent that enter Nassau Coliseum on a given date while also maintaining a high level of professionalism.
• Working closely with the Long Island Nets Entertainment Team Leads in communicating necessary details on game days.
• Organizing Game Presentation storage closet and pulling the game specific items to facilitate future giveaways during a game.
• Supporting in-arena hosts at select games, reviewing details prior to contests, as well as camera blocking during live hits.
• Creating a high energy environment in the arena on any given night and playing a crucial role in hyping up our crowd regardless of the score.

Skills

Sports terminology

Basketball operations

Communication skills

Job description

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment creates bold, authentic, and unforgettable experiences that redefine sports, entertainment, and hospitality, The Brooklyn Way. As the parent company of marquee properties including the Brooklyn Nets, NY Liberty and Barclays Center, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment operates at the intersection of live entertainment, premium hospitality, and community engagement.

As it expands its existing portfolio, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment now includes a media portfolio including Type.Set.Brooklyn and BK Mag, as well as Brooklyn Wine Club, and a hospitality business developing several location-based entertainment properties.

Whether on the court, on stage, or in the workplace, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment is driven by a pursuit of excellence — constantly evolving, innovating, and pushing boundaries to elevate its business and expand its fan base. The company is deeply committed to fostering a culture of belonging and inclusion, both internally and across its communities, ensuring that every interaction reflects its values of growth mindset, integrity, accountability and care.

We Are Guided By Our Core Values

Integrity: Be intellectually honest at all times. Demonstrate the highest professional and ethical standards.

Care: Care for everything and everyone around us. Practice empathy, respect, and inclusion to promote an environment of excellence and success.

Growth Mindset: Develop ourselves and those around us. Experiment, learn, and improve from everything we do.

Accountability: Deliver on our word, take responsibility for our actions, and work in the interest of our team.

Summary

Under general direction and supervision of the Coordinator of Game Presentation. This position is responsible for handling, preparing, and executing all live elements at Long Island Nets home games for the 2025-2026 season. In addition, the selected candidate(s) will support leadership in proving a world-class game experience for fans in attendance. As a stage manager, you will become an integral member of the team which supports the Game Presentation Department within the organization. This position is part-time position but will require late nights and open availability for a majority (70%) of Long Island Nets home games as well as select special events around Long Island. The incumbent must be available 3 hours before each game starts in addition to one hour after the game concludes.

What You Will Do

• Providing administrative support in coordinating all game contests, entertainment performances, and live camera hits. This can include selecting contestants, organizing prizes, prepping performers, going over details with in-arena hosts, etc.
• Assisting in the logistics, setup, service and daily operations of games and ensuring consistently smooth execution of each game
• Escorting and coordinating on-site experience for entertainment groups and talent that enter Nassau Coliseum on a given date while also maintaining a high level of professionalism.
• Working closely with the Long Island Nets Entertainment Team Leads in communicating necessary details on game days.
• Organizing Game Presentation storage closet and pulling the game specific items to facilitate future giveaways during a game.
• Supporting in-arena hosts at select games, reviewing details prior to contests, as well as camera blocking during live hits.
• Creating a high energy environment in the arena on any given night and playing a crucial role in hyping up our crowd regardless of the score.

Who You Are

• Must be able to adapt to a fast-paced, high-pressure environment where attention to detail is critical for success;
• Must possess exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal); and be able to effectively communicate with fans of all ages;
• Must be able to multi-task, remain organized, and prioritize complex tasks;
• Maintain proper/professional decorum;
• Must remain open to feedback and professional development over the course of the season
• Must be personable and courteous at all times to arena, Nets, and production staff;
• Must have some knowledge in sports terminology and basketball operations;
• Must be punctual based on call times as well as have reliable transportation;
• Must exhibit sound judgment and discretion at all times with confidential information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The position requires the ability to lift up to 10 pounds

ATTENDANCE

The incumbent is required to be available for at least 70% of Long Island Nets home games

SALARY RANGE

$25/hr

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion/creed, gender, gender identity, transgender status, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage, immigration, or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, height and weight, arrest or conviction record, caregiver status, credit history, unemployment status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, and sex offenses, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local laws.