Description
Who are we hiring?
MSG is looking for a Producer - Exosphere to join a groundbreaking design department based in Los Angeles. As the content design and 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 while developing this format into a product of the overall Sphere portfolio. The Producer will be assigned to specific projects related to the Exterior display of the Sphere (The Exosphere) and be responsible for managing and tracking multiple projects in design from bidding through final delivery. The Producer will interface cross-departmentally with post-production, real-time software development and product management teams. Additionally, this role will manage external vendors and/or freelancers that specialize in VFX, Motion Graphics and creative content. They are required to manage all aspects of this workstream including directing coordinators, deftly moving between the daily minutiae while reporting progress to Sr. management. Critical to this role is having the innate foresight to identify and address future issues. This position reports to the Sr. Director of Design and Creative Services, and works closely with other key production, creative, technical and executive staff. This role needs to be flexible, and open to taking on additional test/live projects as needed.
What will you do?
• While this role manages individual projects in design, this process starts with the project’s conception and continues through shooting, post and final delivery.
• Work with internal and external creative teams to deliver quality content
• Help manage vendor and partner relationships while having an ongoing understanding of their capacity and capabilities
• Acute understanding of creative advertising practices and processes
• Work with departmental production and creative staff to ensure project needs are being met, identify interdependencies and track them
• Create project budgets and schedules as needed, oftentimes working with multiple stakeholders
• Schedule cross-departmental meetings with the intention of disseminating critical project information, ending with buyoff of a cohesive, budget-conscious plan
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 Producer
• Familiarity with the creative advertising/design industry, understating basic terminology and practices
• 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
• Asset Management software experience a must, working in Ftrack is a plus
• Comfortable working with multiple departments and roles spanning from entry level to Executive Management
• Excellent skills in collaboration and communication (oral and written). Must be a team player and work well under tight deadlines.
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. To create immersive experiences, and content unique to Sphere, we are growing our full stack creative, experience, design, production and engineering team across our Burbank studio in Los Angeles and Ventures headquarters in New York.
We focus on Career Development and Invest in YOU
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. Educational requirements may differ from job to job based on the role.
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 requirements, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations. #LI-DW1