Director Communications- NYR
MSG Entertainment Holdings, LLC, New York, NY, United States
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, 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 experiencein PR or Communications.
Bachelor’s degreein related field of study
Experience working with a professional sports team, with a focus on hockey
U nderstanding 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
#LI- Onsite
Pay Range
$160,000 — $175,000 USD
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. In addition to federal law mandates, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.
EEO We value diversity and welcome employees of all backgrounds. Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities 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, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment on these bases.
At this time, Federal law requires that we maintain a record a record of each employee's sex and race or ethnicity, and that we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify. The company is limited to the categories listed below, and the definitions for each category have been established by the federal government.
Submission of this information voluntary and refusal to provide it will note subject you to any adverse treatment. The information will be kept confidential and only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable federal laws, including those which require the information to be summarized and reported to the Federal Government for civil rights enforcement purposes.
If you choose not to self-identify your race/ethnicity or gender at this time, the Federal Government requires that we determine the information by visual survey and/or other available information.
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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 experiencein PR or Communications.
Bachelor’s degreein related field of study
Experience working with a professional sports team, with a focus on hockey
U nderstanding 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
#LI- Onsite
Pay Range
$160,000 — $175,000 USD
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. In addition to federal law mandates, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.
EEO We value diversity and welcome employees of all backgrounds. Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities 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, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment on these bases.
At this time, Federal law requires that we maintain a record a record of each employee's sex and race or ethnicity, and that we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify. The company is limited to the categories listed below, and the definitions for each category have been established by the federal government.
Submission of this information voluntary and refusal to provide it will note subject you to any adverse treatment. The information will be kept confidential and only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable federal laws, including those which require the information to be summarized and reported to the Federal Government for civil rights enforcement purposes.
If you choose not to self-identify your race/ethnicity or gender at this time, the Federal Government requires that we determine the information by visual survey and/or other available information.
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