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 Show Technology Department oversees the technical aspects of the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, from inception to operations. The Manager will play a key role in developing and implementing technical solutions for Radio City and the Christmas Spectacular. The Manager Show Systems Technology will oversee key areas including Show Control, Projection, and Video, ensuring they are performing optimally to support operations and keeping pace with industry trends. The Manager Show Systems Technology will utilize their mix of theatrical design and technical knowledge as well as a willingness and ability to learn and stay abreast of new innovations in entertainment technology.
What will you do?
- Manage Show Technology projects for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular
- Integrate new technology into the Christmas Spectacular, working cross-functionally with internal teams including Creative, Venue, Productions and Union Crew, as well as external vendors including integrators, manufacturers and content creators.
- Foster a collaborative environment to support seamless integration of show technology into the Christmas Spectacular.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key internal teams and external vendors.
- Assist in the development of documentation of existing and future show systems to support both ongoing operations and maintenance along with capital projects planning.
- Train and support internal staff with operation of show systems at Radio City.
- Support year-round Rockette programming, including auditions and dancer development programming.
- Support Show Technology needs for future Radio City and Rockette productions and events.
What do you need to succeed?
- 5-7 years of theatrical or live event experience.
- Must have experience with support, design, and integration of technology solutions in theatrical, or live event environments including Media Servers, Projection Mapping, Show Control and Networking.
- Strong research, project management and communications skills with respect to technology operation for theatrical productions and live events.
- Skilled with Digital Drafting, and experience with creating and maintaining systems documentation including line diagrams and rack elevations. Preferred experience with AutoCAD, Vectorworks, and ConnectCAD.
- Ability to identify, evaluate, and document new technologies in a streamlined method and help to introduce such to new productions and end users.
- Networking – Experience with network architecture and support in live theatrical environments with show critical functions. Preferred experience, certification and/or training in: Cisco Networks (CCNA) and Entertainment protocols (SMPTE 2110, Dante, ArtNet, ACN) in support of shows and live events.
- Visual Systems – Advanced knowledge of Media Servers, LED Displays, Projection Mapping, Digital Media Formats, Distribution, Image Processing, Camera Calibration Systems. Preferred experience, certification and/or training in: 7th Sense Delta/Actor, Disguise, Scalable, OmniCal, Blacktrax.
- Control Systems – Experience with Show Control Systems, Synchronization (SMPTE LTC, OSC, MIDI), Wireless Protocols. Preferred experience, certification, and/or training in: Medialon Show Manager, Wireless DMX, WiFi, RF Coordination.
- Staging and Rigging Systems – Familiarity with rigging and scenic automation systems preferred.
- Live Audio – Familiarity with live audio reinforcement system concepts is preferred.
- Must be well versed in working with production teams to verify technical needs of specific show elements and requirements.
- Must be able to perform management duties such as working with budgets, timelines and deliverables to manage short term and long-term projects, evaluate new technologies, prepare reports, and recommend process improvements.
- Experience working in a technical position with supervisory responsibilities in a Touring Event, Live Event Venues, Media and Entertainment, Live Productions, Theatrical Productions, or live audience experiences desired.
- Experience with media asset management, archiving, administration of assets and access rights preferred.
- Strong communication skills including verbal, written, demonstrative, presentation, and listening.
Special Requirements
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends, nights, and holidays.
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Pay Range
$96,000—$155,000 USD
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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
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