Description
Who are we hiring?
MSG is looking for a Manger of Scheduling and Resource Planning to join a groundbreaking post-production department based in Los Angeles. As the content delivery team for all MSG Sphere projects, we strive to create world-class experiences at an unprecedented scale for the largest LED screens ever made. Working in collaboration across the MSG post-production ecosystem, this role directly supports all departmental staffing needs as the MSG Sphere Los Angeles facility expands. Ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of the staffing requirements of an entire pre-to-post content production pipeline with real world experience in VFX, broadcast, studio or motion picture staff scheduling. The ideal Manager of Scheduling and Resource Planning is a natural multitasker with knowledge of the technical capabilities of artists and technicians who will be filling positions across previz, production, editorial, color, sound, layout, stitching, photogrammetry, compositing, pipeline architecture, production technology software development, and beyond.
What will you do?
• Manage the scheduling of all production and post-production staff and freelancers.
• Work with departmental leads to plan staffing needs and changes.
• Maintain status of freelancer availability to meet short-term staffing needs.
• Work with MSG admin and People Practices ensuring accurate and timely hiring of full-time staff and renewing or rehiring of freelance staff.
• Maintain dialogue with department heads to ensure consistent long-term staffing needs are flagged.
• Ensure project plans have enough time booked to reflect realistic resource allocation estimates.
• Resolve conflicting requests by understanding priorities based on delivery deadlines.
• Use MSG-preferred project management and staffing tools to execute all staffing activities.
What do you need to succeed?
• College degree preferred or additional production certificate programs.
• Minimum of five years of experience as a VFX, studio, network or post-production facility scheduler.
• Familiarity with a broad range of post-production software from content creation and editorial through to production management tools.
• Working knowledge of scheduling software including: ScheduALL, Xytech, AirTable and other scheduling systems available on the market.
• Comfortable engaging with executives, Supervisors, Leads, and artists.
• Excellent skills in collaboration and communication (oral and written). Must be a team player and work well under tight deadlines.
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?
With MSG Sphere, we are creating an entirely new medium that will deliver immersive entertainment experiences at an unparalleled scale. Beyond a venue, Sphere is a multi-sensory platform with experiential technology programming directly to your senses. You will see in ways never imagined, hear with every fiber of your being, and experience like never before. To deliver on this promise, we are building the largest immersive venue in the world, MSG Sphere at The Venetian in Las Vegas, with a second Sphere venue planned for London, pending necessary approvals. In addition to building a breakthrough venue, we’re building a production studio team, a technology venture team, and a full commercial organization to make the MSG Sphere a world class brand and business for our fans, our artists, and our partners. We have offices and roles in Burbank CA, Las Vegas NV, New York, NY and London.
We focus on Career Development and Invest in YOU
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
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. #LI-TT2