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 VP, Events and Experiences will own the strategy and execution of a dynamic portfolio of experiences across MSG Sports (brand, marketing, and ticketing businesses), MSG Entertainment (large-scale employee events and premium service for VIP guests), and The Garden of Dreams Foundation (philanthropic events). This role blends creative vision with operational excellence, delivering high-impact moments for fans, partners, employees, and VIP guests.
You’ll lead a small team of full-time and part-time staff while serving as the primary driver of event quality, consistency, and innovation. The ideal candidate is an expert in event production, highly collaborative, focused on elevated customer service, and known for exceptional taste and flawless execution.
What will you do?
- Own end-to-end planning and execution of a broad portfolio of partner, brand, ticketing experiences, community/philanthropic events, and large-scale internal programs — including contractual partner activations, fan-facing events, large scale season ticket member experiences, golf outings, alumni and employee events, and community initiatives
- Manage and direct third-party event partners across the portfolio — setting clear briefs, overseeing deliverables, and holding agencies accountable to quality, timeline, and budget standards
- Serve as the primary day-to-day lead for all assigned events, managing all logistics including venue contracting, F&B, staffing, décor, security, check-in, and on-site execution — whether delivered directly or through agency partners
- Partner with internal stakeholders to develop event concepts and ensure experiences align with business objectives and partner commitments
- Build and manage event budgets across the full portfolio, allocating resources effectively between direct delivery and agency-supported events while tracking costs against targets
- Manage contract processes with venues, vendors, and external agencies — ensuring agreements are in place and all parties are aligned ahead of each event
- Coordinate talent, alumni, and player logistics in close partnership with basketball and hockey operations, ensuring seamless integration into events
- Lead on-site execution across a wide range of event formats — from intimate VIP dinners and partner golf outings to large-scale fan activations and playoff programming
- Manage and process all event-related invoices and expenses in a timely and accurate manner
- Conduct post-event analysis and gather cross-functional feedback to identify best practices and continuously improve event quality and efficiency year-over-year
- 15 years of experience in event planning and execution, with demonstrated experience managing a diverse portfolio of event types and sizes
- Proven experience managing third-party event agencies — including briefing, overseeing production, and holding external partners accountable to outcomes
- Experience working in or alongside a sports, media, or entertainment environment is strongly preferred — familiarity with partner contractual events and fan-facing activations is a plus
- Proven ability to manage multiple events simultaneously across different stakeholder groups, timelines, and complexity levels
- Strong budget management skills with a track record of delivering high-quality experiences within cost parameters
- Excellent communicator and relationship-builder — comfortable working across a wide range of internal partners, external vendors, agencies, and senior stakeholders
- Bring original creative ideation to projects, demonstrating strong vision, taste, and judgment—whether collaborating with external agencies or leading concept development internally
- Highly resourceful and self-sufficient
- Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage complex logistics without losing sight of the bigger picture
- Calm and decisive under pressure — able to adapt quickly and make confident decisions in fast-moving, high-stakes environments
- Availability for evenings, weekends, and travel as needed
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Skills Required
- 15 years of experience in event planning and execution
- Proven experience managing third-party event agencies
- Experience in sports, media, or entertainment environment
- Strong budget management skills
- Excellent communicator and relationship-builder
- Strong organizational skills
- Calm and decisive under pressure
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
