Director Studio Production Operations

MSG Entertainment Holdings • Burbank, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 a collection of world-renowned venues – New York’s Madison Square Garden, Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – that showcase a broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events for millions of guests annually. In addition, the Company features the original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes , which has been a holiday tradition for more than 90 years. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com . Sphere is looking for a production-savvy, fiscally minded and analytical leader with an entrepreneurial spirit to join our Sphere Studios team. The Director Studio Production Operations will act as a trusted extension of the SVP Studio Operations – providing bench strength leadership while driving operational execution and strategic initiatives across Sphere Studios’ content production. This role is responsible for managing production and interdepartmental workflows, from creative concept through to final delivery and the Director will work closely with Studio leaders across Creative & Design, Production, Post, VFX and Show Delivery. This role is pivotal in shaping the Studio’s direction, overseeing high-impact projects and the implementation of core business processes that align with organizational goals and demands.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in production operations and/or production management including budgeting, scheduling, and effectively collaborating across departments at all levels of a production company or studio.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to implement efficient processes.
• Strong analytical and data analysis skills, including proficiency in Excel (e.g., data manipulation, building reports).
• AI literacy required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong relationship management and the ability to foster and sustain a positive , high-performing work culture; highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Exceptional presentation skills with keen attention to detail, including proficiency in PowerPoint.
• Ability to partner cross-functionally, maintain a positive work culture and effectively navigate a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate a “no ego” mentality; resilient, eager, and professional approach to challenge and desire to advance in the organization.
• Ability to work at the highest strategic level and in a granular capacity, bringing analytic problem solving to the table along with the deep collaboration skills needed to work in a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Studio’s Production, Creative and Finance teams to develop and track production and departmental budgets for Experiences, Residencies, Events and Exosphere.
• Partner with Sphere Business Operations on development of SOPs, strategic plans/playbooks, optimization of processes, and resource utilization/planning.
• Drive operational efficiency by overseeing the implementation of operational creative and production management processes to reduce friction points within the Studio.
• Streamline interdepartmental Studio production reporting mechanisms to ensure transparent and accurate project tracking, guaranteeing deliverables and deadlines are achieved.
• Manage feedback mechanisms between Studios departments to ensure seamless communication, coordinate workflows, and resolve issues promptly and align production efforts with project goals.
• Lead key Production Management tasks in support of developing production plans, tools, templates, models, logistics and manuals.
• Lead special projects and strategic content initiatives within the Studio as needed.
• Play a key role in scaling operational capabilities and organizational infrastructure, with the opportunity to take on people leadership responsibilities as the function evolves.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees