VP Communications

Who are we hiring? Position works closely with the SVP Communications & Marketing to drive communications activities and support key corporate priorities, including the Company’s growth plans. Position is specifically focused on planning and execution of public communications for MSG Sphere and Sphere Studios, supporting Government Relations and CSR Initiatives, and other corporate matters such as crisis communications. Position plays a central role in driving the ongoing communications plan for the Company’s venue expansion through the Sphere brand and leads Burbank, Las Vegas and London-specific campaigns, promoting an innovative, technology-driven corporate identity. Position will oversee external agency contracts, lead multi-disciplinary internal task force and manage overlapping timelines and objectives. Position also plays a central role in the Company’s management of matters/issues that affect its businesses or public personalities. This includes working with senior leaders across government affairs, legal, finance and business development units to develop effective communications plans to protect the Company and its businesses, while interacting with media as needed. This includes the development of rapid response strategies. Position is responsible for establishing and maintaining targeted media relationships that benefit the company, including forging a wide range of contacts that advance the Company’s interests. Position oversees communications activities that support the Company’s executives, including opportunities for speaking engagements. Position also assists in the ongoing quality and updating of corporate communications materials, such as media policies, executive bios, websites. What will you do? Work closely with SVP Communications & Marketing to support key priorities and elevate corporate communications function to support future growth of the MSGE business and Sphere brand Drive ongoing Burbank, Las Vegas and London communications campaigns that elevate visibility for MSG Sphere and Sphere Studios in support of key milestones and as a buttress against possible public issues, continuing through construction and opening Oversee development of breakthrough events, announcements and communications that support MSG Sphere next generation positioning and the company’s leadership in technology, immersive entertainment, capture, creative content development, interactive, and design and engineering. Manage external agencies relationships that support Sphere brand communications Engage with Government Affairs, CSR, Legal and other business units on corporate initiatives and create compelling press strategies around key priorities. Help lead the Company’s issue management and crisis communications planning and execution, in coordination with legal and other executive stakeholders; Conduct strategic media outreach that supports the Company’s goals, enhances relationships and builds trust, and prepare executives for public engagements that raise the visibility of the Company Assist in evaluating and enhancing key corporate materials that reflect the Company and its management, including bios, one-sheets, websites, boilerplates What do you need to succeed? Leadership ability across diverse functions 12+ years public relations and media experience Outstanding communications skills, particularly written Confidence working with executives in high pressure settings, under tight and unexpected deadlines Strategic thinker with the acumen to connect the dots on key issues across the business Attention to detail and ability to handle many projects at once Unflappable and a positive influence on all MSG Communications people Proficient in the development of integrated communications plans as well as crisis communications Experience working in a public company or public entity strongly preferred Experience managing a team and outside consultants SUPERVISION: Senior Coordinator SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB: Will this role require travel? Does this role have specific physical demands? Will this job require operation of a vehicle? This role will require some travel to Burbank and Las Vegas, approx. 6 times a year. The Company requires that all individuals, subject to certain limited exceptions, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The Company will consider requests for reasonable accommodations regarding this requirement. Why is MSG for me? About Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment. The Company presents or hosts a broad array of events in its diverse collection of venues: New York’s Madison Square Garden, Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre. MSG Entertainment is also building a new state-of-the-art venue in Las Vegas, MSG Sphere at The Venetian. In addition, the Company features the original production – the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes – and through Boston Calling Events, produces the Boston Calling Music Festival. The Company’s two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG+, deliver a wide range of live sports content and other programming. Also under the MSG Entertainment umbrella is Tao Group Hospitality, with entertainment dining and nightlife brands including: Tao, Marquee, Lavo, Beauty & Essex, Cathédrale, Hakkasan and Omnia. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com. We invite you to create an exceptional career at MSG Candidates who have completed 60 credits of college-level coursework (representing 2 years), or have shown similar self-development through certifications, trade school coursework, etc. are preferred. We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds At MSG 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.