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 a collection of world-renowned venues – New York’s Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – that showcase a broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events for millions of guests annually. In addition, the Company features the original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for 90 years. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com.
Who are we hiring?
The Social Media Coordinator will support the Westchester Knicks content team by ideating, creating, publishing, and tracking highly-engaging social media content. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of how people digest and engage with social content, an eye for detail, and stay up-to-date on cultural trends, and industry best practices. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Digital Content and will collaborate with the content team around team coverage, tentpole events, marketing partnerships, community programs, and more.
What will you do?
- Assist in managing the Westchester Knicks’ official accounts, with a focus on content development and publishing for Twitter, Instagram and TikTok
- Serve as the community manager for Westchester Knicks social, finding unique and innovative ways to cultivate, sustain, and engage existing and new audiences
- Support other Knicks social properties, including but not limited to New York Knicks, Junior Knicks and Knicks City Dancers
- Create quick-turn graphics and video edits when needed
- Liaise with Marketing Partnerships on content execution; track content requirements and fulfillment
- Lead content reporting, surfacing insights and learnings around day-to-day posts and campaigns
- Stay on top of social media trends and integrate new opportunities for the Westchester Knicks’ social presence
- Attend and cover Westchester Knicks events, including home games, community initiatives, and other team events, with the goal to share compelling content that captures attention.
- Be available to work Westchester Knicks games based on team schedule which occur nights/evening/weekends/holidays as needed by Director Digital Content
What do you need to succeed?
- 1-2 years experience working in the sports industry in a similar role
- Must be able to work NY Westchester Knicks games based on team schedule as needed
- Understanding of current and emerging social media platforms and trends
- Experience with social media measurement tools such as Sprout and CrowdTangle
- Experience in ClipPro and Adobe Photoshop and Premiere
- Knowledge of the NBA, the Westchester Knicks and the Knicks, including performance and stats, industry trends, and basketball culture
- Strong written communication skills, including copywriting, proofreading and the ability to write copy specific to platforms
- Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to accomplish daily goals while planning ahead and managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience operating social media platforms for a brand or team.
- Versatile interpersonal skills and professionalism to work across multiple environments and departments, including interaction with players.
- Detail-oriented with a track record of managing multiple projects at once and delivering on time.
- Ability to work autonomously, but also able to sync accordingly with full cross-department planning.
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What We Do
MSG Entertainment is a world leader in live entertainment, comprised of world-renowned venues and marquee brands. Utilizing our powerful assets and expertise, we produce, present, or host a variety of entertainment and sports events, delivering unforgettable experiences for millions of fans each year. Across our venues and brands, MSG Entertainment sets the standard for excellence and innovation while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences.
Our Company includes our portfolio of iconic venues: New York’s Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – each a prominent destination for unforgettable experiences and events. With flexible seating capacities and configurations that range from 2,800 to 21,000, our venues enable us to showcase a broad array of compelling sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events that cover a wide spectrum of genres. This includes at Madison Square Garden, known as “The World’s Most Famous Arena,” which serves as home to the New York Knicks and New York Rangers – two of the most recognized franchises in professional sports – and perennially hosts the biggest names in music and entertainment.
MSG Entertainment also features the wholly-owned original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for generations of fans at Radio City Music Hall since 1933. The show’s enduring popularity is driven by the world-famous Radio City Rockettes, the longest-running precision dance company in America.
More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com
