Freelance Production Assistant

Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) is a premier live entertainment and media company. The Company includes Sphere, a next-generation entertainment medium powered by cutting-edge technologies to redefine the future of entertainment. The first Sphere venue in Las Vegas opened in September 2023. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming product, MSG+, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. More information is available at sphereentertainmentco.com.

Who are we hiring?

The Freelance Production Assistant will support the Logging and Ticker operations, team (Knicks, Rangers, Islanders & Devils) studio broadcasts and remote production as needed, among other general PA assignments.

What will you do?

• Work as a Production Assistant/Runner during game telecasts.
• Log hockey and basketball games identifying highlights.
• Research statistical information and story lines.
• Support the Feature Producer during remote ENG shoots and edits.

What do you need to succeed?

• Extensive knowledge of sports, with an emphasis on both the NBA and NHL.
• Knowledge of television production operations.
• Ability to work under pressure and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Availability to work weeknights, weekends, and holiday shifts.
• Ability to sit for long periods at a monitor and operate control devices and software.
• Proficient in MS Office programs, e.g. Excel and Word.

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Hourly Pay Range

$19—$19 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.