Live Programming & Entertainment Assistant

Job Title: Live Programming & Entertainment Assistant

Department: Live Programming & Entertainment

Reports To: Sr. Manager, Live Programming & Entertainment

Location: Milwaukee, WI

The Milwaukee Bucks strive to be the best sports and entertainment company in the world. We are looking for dedicated people who champion innovation, inspire and empower their teammates to perform at a world-class level, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

What We Offer:

SUMMARY: 

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. 

RESPONSBILITIES:

Logistics 

• Setup andbreakdowngame day activations, including but not limited to concourse activations, in-gameprops and prizing,pre- and post-game activities, entertainment teams,rehearsals, etc. 
• Organize,shipandmaintainall props and giveaways inside the arena and atcompanywarehousesand storage spaces.
• Serve as an expert inthefunctionalityof all game night props and other supplementary equipment.
• Work with Sr. Coordinatorforpropandgiveawaylogisticsfor internal and external vendors.
• MaintainLive Programming and Entertainment storage spaces and vehiclesat companystandard.
• Work with Sr. Coordinator to keep areal timeinventoryof all Bucks Entertainment giveaways,props,uniformsandotheritems. 

Events

• Serve as a member of Bucks Entertainment both in-arena and in the community, including being a lead for events, when assigned. 
• Setup,teardownand support the preparation of eventsat Fiserv Forum, in Deer District and in the community, including serving as the POC for Bucks Entertainment staff.
• Assistin communication, scheduling andlogisticsfor Bucks Entertainment community events and requests.

Stage Managing

• Assistin the production of in-arena elements, including but limited to in-game activation fulfillment, hostproducing, setting up camera shots,distributing prizing,etc.
• Assistin game night needs for BucksEntertainment;including performance teams, anthems,group sales, and halftime entertainment.
• Assistin research and brainstormingin-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. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Pursuit of, or recent graduate with,bachelor'sdegree or equivalent experience. 
• Interestin 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 toworkALL Milwaukee Bucks home games and otherspecial eventsasassigned.
• Reliable, punctual, and courteous.
• Able to work nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Must have a valid driver’s licenseand be able to passdriver’sbackground check as required by the Milwaukee Bucks tooperatecompany vehicles.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employeeis regularly required tostand, sit, walk, usehandleor 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.

The Milwaukee Bucks is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Ethnic Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. 

We provide our employees with a robust employee benefits plan that focuses on the mental and physical wellness of our team. We strive to offer a flexible work environment that allows our team members to be productive in both their work and home lives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.