Live Programming & Entertainment Assistant

Milwaukee Bucks. • Milwaukee, WI

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The Live Programming & Entertainment Assistant role plays a key part in the preparation, execution and breakdown of all in-arena live entertainment needs before, during and after all Milwaukee Bucks home games. This role will also serve as an event lead at Milwaukee Bucks events in-arena and throughout the community.

Requirements

• Pursuit of, or recent graduate with, bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Interest in gaining knowledge of live programming and entertainment.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and a positive, upbeat personality with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Availability to work ALL Milwaukee Bucks home games and other special events as assigned.
• Reliable, punctual, and courteous.
• Able to work nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass driver’s background check as required by the Milwaukee Bucks to operate company vehicles.
• 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.
• Unlimited physical mobility and the ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds.
• All offers for employment with the Milwaukee Bucks are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check. We will consider people with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, and Federal laws.

Responsibilities

• Logistics: Setup and breakdown game day activations, including but not limited to concourse activations, in-game props and prizing, pre- and post-game activities, entertainment teams, rehearsals, etc.
• Organize, ship and maintain all props and giveaways inside the arena and at company warehouses and storage spaces.
• Serve as an expert in the functionality of all game night props and other supplementary equipment.
• Work with Sr. Coordinator for prop and giveaway logistics for internal and external vendors.
• Maintain Live Programming and Entertainment storage spaces and vehicles at company standard.
• Work with Sr. Coordinator to keep a real-time inventory of all Bucks Entertainment giveaways, props, uniforms and other items.
• Events: Serve as a member of Bucks Entertainment both in-arena and in the community, including being a lead for events, when assigned.
• Setup, teardown and support the preparation of events at Fiserv Forum, in Deer District and in the community, including serving as the POC for Bucks Entertainment staff.
• Assist in communication, scheduling and logistics for Bucks Entertainment community events and requests.
• Stage Managing: Assist in the production of in-arena elements, including but limited to in-game activation fulfillment, host producing, setting up camera shots, distributing prizing, etc.
• Assist in game night needs for Bucks Entertainment; including performance teams, anthems, group sales, and halftime entertainment.
• Assist in research and brainstorming in-arena elements and content with a focus on fan interaction during pre- and post-game, including but not limited to, plaza activities and concourse activations.
• All other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Mental Health Resources
• On-the-job Training
• Milwaukee Bucks and NBA League Discounts
• Employer Paid Parking
• robust employee benefits plan that focuses on the mental and physical wellness of our team
• flexible work environment that allows our team members to be productive in both their work and home lives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level