Director Knicks Basketball

Sphere Entertainment Co. is a leader in immersive experiences, technology and media. The Company includes Sphere, an experiential medium powered by advanced technologies. The first Sphere opened in Las Vegas, with a second venue planned for Abu Dhabi. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming product, MSG+, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. More information is available at www.sphereentertainmentco.com.

Who are we hiring? 

The Director of Knicks Basketball will be responsible for directing all aspects of the on-air game production of Knicks games on MSGN. The Director, in conjunction with the Producer of Knicks Basketball, will execute the creative vision and maintain the standard of quality of the Network for Knicks home and away telecasts, as well as directing any ancillary segments (i.e., pre-game, halftime, or post-game segments) considered part of the Network’s game presentation.

The Director will manage and provide creative direction to the technical crew, work with the technical operations group to evaluate and maintain the quality and consistency of the home and road production crews, and serve as a liaison to league and team personnel to ensure that individual initiatives are met. The Director will also coordinate with the team’s event presentation group to ensure that its creative needs are satisfied.

 

What will you do?

· Responsible for directing all New York Knicks games on MSGN—pre-season, regular season, and post-season.

· Responsible for ensuring that the telecasts align with the creative vision of and meet the quality standards expected from MSG Networks.

· Oversee, manage, and provide effective, clear, creative direction for the home and road technical crews.

· Responsible for creatively executing Network sales enhancements.

· Attend and actively participate in game-day production meetings.

· Responsible for coordinating with the team’s event presentation group to ensure that team-related initiatives are effectively executed.

· Responsible for representing the company in a positive, professional manner on team charters, in the production truck, and in meetings with league and team personnel.

 

What do you need to succeed?

· Minimum of 5 years basketball directing experience.

· Proven ability to make split-second decisions under pressure.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to work as part of a team and to work collaboratively across various departments.

· Ability to follow--as well as give--effective direction.

· Strong time-management skills.

· High level of energy, passion, leadership, and commitment.

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Ability to work within designated budget objectives.

· Demonstrated creativity, vision, and ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.

 

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Pay Range$210,000—$225,000 USD

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