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, Infosys 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 more than 90 years. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com.
Who are we hiring?
In coordination with the Senior Director Communications, this role supports the development and execution of communications, publicity strategy, and key organizational initiatives for the New York Rangers. The Director Communications partners cross-functionally to ensure accurate and consistent communication with media, as well as internal and external stakeholders, including content, marketing, event presentation, ticketing, partnerships, and MSG Network. This role will also be responsible for managing game night staff, overseeing the credentialing process for home games, leading the development of the team’s media guide, and coordinating information flow with the NYR content team.
What will you do?
- Travel to the majority of road games and coordinate locker room availability in partnership with department leadership.
- Monitor player availability and communicate updates as needed.
- Assist with player and coach media preparation, including drafting media training materials.
- Partner with MSG Sports Communications to support and execute publicity efforts for the franchise.
- Collaborate with Marketing, Digital, Event Presentation, Community Relations, Ticketing, Partnerships, and Garden of Dreams to identify and coordinate player-related initiatives.
- Identify and develop human-interest story opportunities featuring Rangers players.
- Maintain strong relationships with traditional and non-traditional media contacts.
- Oversee credentialing operations for all home games at Madison Square Garden, including management of press seating.
- Develop press materials, including press releases and media advisories, and support pitching, securing, and tracking media coverage.
- Manage department-led special events and related activities.
What do you need to succeed?
- 10+ years of experience in PR or Communications.
- Bachelor’s degree in related field of study
- Experience working with a professional sports team, with a focus on hockey
- Understanding of media relations and experience dealing with media
- Exemplary verbal and written communications skills
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Experience in Adobe InDesign a plus
- Experience establishing contacts with media outside sports
- Prior experience in fast paced environment working with tight deadlines
SUPERVISION:
- Manages PR game night staff at all Rangers home games
Special Requirements
- Flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays
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Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience in PR or Communications
- Bachelor's degree in related field of study
- Experience working with a professional sports team, with a focus on hockey
- Understanding of media relations and experience dealing with media
- Exemplary verbal and written communications skills
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Experience in Adobe InDesign
- Experience establishing contacts with media outside sports
- Prior experience in fast paced environment working with tight deadlines
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
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