Director Government Affairs & Social Impact
Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) is a premier live entertainment and media company. The Company includes Sphere, a next-generation entertainment medium powered by cutting-edge technologies to redefine the future of entertainment. The first Sphere venue in Las Vegas opened in September 2023. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming product, MSG+, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. More information is available at sphereentertainmentco.com.
Who are we hiring?
The Director, Government Affairs & Social Impact, will report to the EVP, Government Affairs and Social Impact and support Sphere’s regulatory and legislative policy agenda in Clark County, Nevada. You will work collaboratively with members of all departments within the company to ensure that appropriate actions are taken on key governmental and community engagement initiatives. The successful candidate will have established relationships and vast advocacy and community engagement experience in Clark County. Further, the successful candidate will have the ability to build and nurture productive relationships with elected leaders, government officials and related staff, as well as with local community leaders in Clark County.
What will you do?
- Support EVP to develop action plans and legislative/regulatory solutions for issues impacting company projects.
- Develop strong relationships with Nevada and Clark County officials, agencies, and relevant staff.
- Analyze legislation and coordinate with internal stakeholders to address problematic provisions.
- Participate in meetings and events of trade associations and other relevant organizations.
- Assist EVP in communicating to internal stakeholders by preparing regular reports, briefings and assorted written work product.
- Aid in the operational and community impact planning for Las Vegas/Clark County major events at Sphere requiring partnership and logistical needs.
- Conduct routine community and stakeholder wellness assessments requiring accurate representation of Sphere’s interests.
- Support and assist with Sphere’s social impact initiatives as needed.
What do you need to succeed?
- Minimum 10 years relevant government affairs and/or community engagement experience in Clark County, Nevada.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable in public speaking roles.
- Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and solve problems.
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and re-prioritize assignments as needed.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team context.
- Proactive and motivated to deliver key business objectives.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with firm deadlines
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information.
- Proven track record of adding value in all assignments.
- Intimate familiarity with Clark County, Nevada politics.
#LI-Onsite
At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.
We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law mandates, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.