Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. · 6 hours ago
Director People Acquisition
Burbank, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$113K/yr - $205K/yr
10+ years expMadison 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 Director of People Acquisition will lead full-lifecycle recruitment for technology roles across the MSG family of companies, ensuring alignment with business priorities and building robust talent pipelines.
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Responsibilities
Lead the full lifecycle recruitment process—from requisition intake through offer and hire—ensuring efficiency, consistency, and alignment with business priorities across corporate, venue, and studio environments, including operations, creative, technical, and production teams
Develop and execute tailored recruitment strategies to attract, engage, and hire top-tier technology talent in support of both immediate business needs and long-term organizational goals
Partner closely with business leaders and HR Business Partners to gain a deep understanding of departmental culture, creative vision, business strategy, and role-specific talent profiles, ensuring hiring outcomes align with organizational objectives
Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers by providing expert coaching on interviewing, selection, and onboarding best practices, with a focus on securing high-quality, diverse talent
Lead innovative sourcing initiatives leveraging social media, networking, direct outreach, and market intelligence to engage both active and passive candidates and build strong pipelines for current and future roles
Stay current on technology and industry trends, emerging talent markets, and evolving recruitment practices to maintain a competitive advantage in attracting top technical talent
Manage both candidate and internal client experiences by setting clear expectations, maintaining consistent communication, and ensuring a smooth, transparent, and engaging recruitment process that reflects our culture and values
Oversee offer development and negotiations in partnership with compensation and business stakeholders to ensure competitive, equitable, and aligned offers
Meet or exceed hiring targets and key recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill and cost-per-hire; analyze and report on recruiting data to drive continuous improvement
Collaborate with the People Acquisition team to refine and scale recruitment processes, implement best practices, and streamline workflows to support growth and efficiency
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive recruiting experience, with a strong focus on technology roles within media, entertainment, or similarly complex, fast-paced industries
A demonstrated passion for the entertainment industry—including film, television, digital media, gaming, and related fields—with a proven track record recruiting highly specialized studio and technology talent
Proven ability to manage a high volume of requisitions while balancing competing priorities with strong attention to detail and excellence
Exceptional consultative and relationship-building skills, with the credibility to influence and partner effectively with senior leaders and executives
Ability to thrive in a collaborative, inclusive, and creative environment, engaging seamlessly with stakeholders ranging from creative leadership to production and technical teams
Strong judgment and problem-solving skills, with the ability to proactively address challenges, escalate issues appropriately, and operate effectively across East and West Coast time zones
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, particularly when working with high-profile candidates or initiatives
Outstanding organizational, time management, analytical, and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple recruitment initiatives simultaneously
Preferred
Travel as needed
Benefits
Robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose
Upskilling employees’ talents and strengths
Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.
Company
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.
MSG Entertainment is a world leader in live entertainment, comprised of world-renowned venues and marquee brands.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$620.12M2023-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $225M
2023-09-18Post Ipo Secondary· $232.38M
2023-06-20Post Ipo Secondary· $162.75M
Leadership Team
Neil Ryan
Senior Vice President Show Productions
Josephine Vaccarello
Executive Vice President of Live
Recent News
2025-12-24
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