Sphere Technical Production Summer Student Associate Program; Las Vegas

Overview

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 venues such as New York’s Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre. The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes is a holiday tradition for 90 years.

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Sphere is looking for a Student Associate to support the venue technical production department in Las Vegas. The associate will shadow multiple disciplines within the technical production department, with an option to select an area of focus aligned with their current studies. Areas of focus include video, audio, lighting, automation and rigging, and creative technology. The role is embedded within the department as a full member of the team, focusing on hands-on application of skills with tangible contributions to shows al candidates will be personable, dependable, self-starters with a strong work ethic, who can multi-task, organize, prioritize, and anticipate the needs of their department.

Existing work experience in backstage live entertainment is a plus. This position reports to the Sr. Director of Technical Production. Daily duties will be assigned by each Sphere production discipline leader and relate to the needs of each discipline to support the show.

• Assist collaboratively with the Senior Director, Technical Production to execute standard operating procedures for operating, programming, and maintaining Sphere production systems, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Assist technical production team for the successful load in, rehearsal and changeover of internal and external events.
• Involved with teams of specialty production system operators and programmers and oversee general maintenance of systems including video systems, audio systems, broadcast infrastructure, rigging and automation infrastructure and equipment, and production lighting systems.
• Involved in, maintaining, and safeguarding the technical assets of the Sphere, including supervising the use of lighting, sound, video, communications equipment, and the use and maintenance of stage facilities.
• Assist in design, set up, maintains, and operates lighting, video and sound systems for attractions, residencies, events, and other productions and projects; assists guest designers and artists with technical matters
• Assist with third-party production managers, lighting, video, and sound designers on the technical specifications and usage of technical equipment required for the individual show.
• Collaborate with Sphere Studios to ensure proper coordination of show programming in advance of live events.
• Attend technical rehearsals, to supervise and assist in the technical aspects of mounting the show.
• Produce a capstone presentation at the completion of the summer associate program which showcases skills learned throughout the program.

• Undergoing current studies in live entertainment production; previous work experience is a plus.
• Eagerness to learn the Sphere production processes, workflows, and standards.
• Comfortable engaging with supervisors, leads, production executives, and artists.
• Excellent skills in collaboration and communication both oral and written.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Must possess a professional attitude and demeanor.

• Undergraduate candidates with a class status of junior or senior.
• GPA of 3.2 or above.
• Provide a letter from your school verifying enrollment.
• Available to work a minimum 21-hour work week and a maximum 35-hour work week (35 hours required for the summer semester).

Hourly Pay Range
$22.50—$28.50 USD

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