WHO WE ARE:
Founded by Josh Harris and David Blitzer, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) includes in its portfolio the Philadelphia 76ers, the New Jersey Devils, leading venue Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., the Delaware Blue Coats, the Utica Comets, the Sixers Innovation Lab Crafted by Kimball, and renowned esports franchise Dignitas. Led by some of the best and brightest minds across a diverse spectrum of industries, HBSE positions itself as one of the most pioneering, innovative global sports and entertainment businesses to date. HBSE also strives to positively impact the local communities in which it operates through the powerful platform of sports.
HBSE offers an energetic work environment built on collaboration, growth, and a quest to excel in everything we do. Prudential Center in downtown Newark, N.J. hosts more than 175 concerts, family shows and special events annually and is the fourth-ranked sports and entertainment venue in the U.S. by Pollstar and Billboard. It is home to the New Jersey Devils, a renowned NHL franchise with three Stanley Cup championships and a proud, passionate fan base.
The Philadelphia 76ers organization is one of the most storied franchises in American sports, led by some of the best and brightest minds across a diverse spectrum of industries, HBSE positions itself as one of the most pioneering, innovative global sports and entertainment businesses to date. The 76ers have attracted the industry’s top leadership talent from the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, MLS, UFC and NCAA, resulting in one of the most exciting, rewarding, and dynamic work environments within the sports industry. The 76ers offer a best-in-class workplace culture built on collaboration, growth, and a quest to excel in everything we do.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
At HBSE, we engage, represent and reflect diverse voices of employees, players fans and communities. We are dedicated to hiring the best talent that is reflective of where we live, work and play – across all groups and levels; supporting and developing every employee to reach their potential; and creating an inclusive environment that allows team members to bring their true authentic selves to work.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Manager, Live Production and Digital Displays is responsible for leading all aspects of the systems and processes that support the in-arena production environment at Prudential Center. This candidate must have a passion for live production, control room technology, and delivering world-class execution for the Prudential Center and the New Jersey Devils live arena productions.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE BELOW:
- Assist the Director, Live Production and Digital Displays with the management and load-in of all digital displays, including screens tied to the Prudential Center Control Room, New Jersey Devils studio, and IPTV System.
- Schedule, oversee payroll, and serve as the point of contact for the part-time Rockvision control room staff.
- Control room point of contact to external stakeholders for all Prudential Center events, including Seton Hall basketball games, concerts, and other public and private events that require live production.
- Camera direct in-bowl events that require live production as needed, including Seton Hall basketball games, open practices, graduations, and neutral site basketball games.
- Occasionally camera directs New Jersey Devils games as needed.
- Handle LED & IPTV logs and reports for all Prudential Center events to meet sponsorship contractual obligations and market shows and internal communication.
- Administer in-game messaging and camera shot requests from internal and external stakeholders.
- Lead integration of social media, mobile interactive games, and live data to the control room, including player and puck tracking.
- Assist in other projects as needed.
- Minor editing and GFX as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and ensure projects are delivered by set target dates.
- Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Ability to develop creative and fresh ideas that will improve our systems and/or processes.
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating in a team dynamic.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5 or more years of demonstrated ability in leading or supporting in-arena live production.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere and Photoshop) is required.
- Knowledge of TriplePlay IPTV systems is required.
- Knowledge of Ross Xpression, Acuity, & Tessera is required.
- Experience with control room equipment and execution is required.
- Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- This role may be required to travel on rare occasions; trips may require air travel and/or overnight stay for one or more nights.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- This position generally requires that work be performed from the Prudential Center/New Jersey Devils offices, but attendance at events taking place in the arena or offsite, including on weekends and/or holidays, may be required.
OUR BENEFITS:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Flexible Spending Accounts (all LGBT friendly)
- Pretax Transportation Benefit
- Generous parental leave policies
- 401K (100% up to 5% is matched, after 1 year of service)
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- 13 Paid Holidays
- ½ Day Summer Fridays
- Complimentary or Discounted Sports & Concert Tickets
- On Site Fitness Rooms
- Other League & Partner Discounts
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
