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?
The Manager VIP Hospitality will be responsible for managing VIP client needs and working on site at high profile events attended by celebrities, executives and VIP guests. The Manager VIP Hospitality will act as the VIP administrator for concerts, games, and special events while managing client needs and ensuring exceptional hospitality for our guests. The Manager VIP Hospitality will be involved in all aspects of the MSG VIP Services department and serve as a contact and voice for the department with both internal and external audiences.
What will you do?
- Manage VIP Services databases, documents, and calendars.
- Responsible for managing VIP client needs including making necessary adjustments in real time, resolving issues, and delivering timely responses.
- Provide support and exceptional hospitality in the VIP spaces for celebrities, executives and VIP Guests during concerts, games, and special events.
- Lead and oversee the part-time VIP hospitality staff during events
- Collaborate and update seating assignments and hospitality spaces for all VIP and executive guests.
- Manage team finance documents including invoicing, bill backs, tracking and reconciliation.
- Provide creative input on special projects, as well as performing other duties throughout the year.
- Manage and organize suite inventory and merch for VIP team and provide support for daily operations.
- Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.
What do you need to succeed?
- 5+ years of experience in a related field with some previous managerial experience preferred
- Strong attention to detail that ensures high level of accuracy and efficiency
- Well-organized self-starter
- Ability to adapt to shifting priorities
- Ability to execute multiple tasks in a fast-paced service environment with changing demands
- Exhibits a passion for the VIP guest experience
- High comfort level with senior executives and high-profile personalities
- Creative problem solver
- Self-confident, calm demeanor in high-pressure, high-profile environments
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Standing for the duration of evening events
- Available to work prolonged hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays (sometimes with no day off during a stretch of games, concerts, and events.)
- Some travel
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At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.
We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. MSG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination, including considering requests for reasonable accommodations as required.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in a related field
- Previous managerial experience
- Strong attention to detail
- Well-organized self-starter
- Ability to adapt to shifting priorities
- Ability to execute multiple tasks in a fast-paced service environment
- Passion for the VIP guest experience
- High comfort level with senior executives and high-profile personalities
- Creative problem solver
- Self-confident, calm demeanor in high-pressure, high-profile environments
- Standing for the duration of evening events
- Available to work prolonged hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Some travel
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
