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Director, Live Programming & Entertainment

Employer
Milwaukee Bucks, Inc.
Location
Milwaukee
Salary
Competitive
Game / Event Responsibilities ?? Game night responsibilities - Yes ?? Approximate number of games worked per season - ALL HOME GAMES ?? Event / Concert Night responsibilities - Yes Job Description ?? Department lead to direct Bucks live game programming and events for all home pre-season, regular season and playoff games ?? Assist with direction of select Fiserv Forum events including Marquette Men's Basketball and concerts/events. ?? Oversee the organization, production, and execution of all assets for every Bucks game night ?? Direct all game day materials including: writing scripts, game day formats, work schedules, and game day assignments ?? Supervisor for all Bucks game night entertainment and personalities including: hosts, PA, DJ, and Bucks Entertainment Network ?? Execute all in-game promotions including: live features, crowd prompts, music and camera shots ?? Book National Anthem, Color Guard, Halftime and other in-arena/plaza entertainment for game nights and events ?? Sets and monitors group sales act standards and approves all entertainment performances ?? Develop strong long-term relationships with entertainment and production vendors that result in achieving production/performance goals while maximizing the company's budget limitations. ?? Supervise and develop all department internships including: creating work assignments, scheduling, and payroll ?? Act as talent scout searching out new talent, music, movie clips or entertainment that could be incorporated into Bucks game presentation ?? Work closely with other departments (i.e???Corporate Partnerships, Ticket Sales, Marketing, and Community Relations) to help activate department objectives * Research methods and practices that NBA teams and other professional sports team utilize in game presentation and special events ?? Lead and conduct bi-weekly meetings with all department managers that utilize in-game inventory. Manage all company inventory on a day-to-day basis and will assist the Director in creation/adjustment of inventory processes to start each season. ?? Assist with video production for internal and external clients Develop and maintain up to date list of Bucks inventor used at games and special events Job Qualifications ?? 5-7 years of live entertainment programming and/or related production experience with at least 2 years of experience in a stadium or arena entertainment experience ?? Outstanding communication skills and a positive, energetic personality with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines ?? Strong creative abilities and a passion for content creation ?? Availability to work ALL Milwaukee Bucks home games and other special events as needed ?? Reliable, punctual, and courteous ?? Good listening skills and ability to work with others ?? Able to work nights, weekends, and some holidays ?? Strong knowledge of the NBA and the Milwaukee Bucks ?? Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and/or InDesign Physical Requirements ?? While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use handle or feel, reach stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear ?? Nature of the position requires unlimited physical mobility and the ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds ?? Must have the ability to adjust to changing work hours and locations as needed In order to be considered you must submit a resume and cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position. Selection will be determined through an interview and screening process at the Milwaukee Bucks executive offices. Applicants must successfully pass a background check.

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