Copywriter

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSG Sports) is a leading professional sports company, with a collection of assets that includes the New York Knicks (NBA) and the New York Rangers (NHL), as well as two development league teams – the Westchester Knicks (NBAGL) and the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL). MSG Sports also operates a professional sports team performance center – the MSG Training Center in Greenburgh, NY. More information is available at www.msgsports.com.

Who are we hiring?

The Copywriter for the New York Knicks will turn the energy, history, and culture of one of the world’s most iconic basketball franchises into words and ideas that connect fans and electrify New York City. The Copywriter will join our Brand Creative team and will be responsible for telling the story of the Knicks in ways that create cultural moments and lifelong memories.

What will you do?

• Write clear, engaging, and on-brand copy for campaigns, promotions, and content.
• Develop headlines, taglines, scripts, and messaging for all forms of brand communications.
• Collaborate across departments to develop ideas that deepen the Knicks’ connection to the city.
• Review and edit submissions from other marketing team members and external freelancers to ensure the writing is engaging and compelling, error-free, and on-brand.
• Shape activations, experiences and stories that electrify fans in and out of The World’s Most Famous Arena
  
  

What do you need to succeed?

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3 years of experience creating standout brand work in an agency or agency-style environment.
• A strong portfolio showcasing originality and creativity.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and strategic thinking skills, with a sharp eye for detail, grammar, and tone.
• A passion for basketball, pop culture, and storytelling.
• An understanding of how to connect with a fan base and make ideas resonate with New Yorkers.
• A collaborative, positive team-player attitude with the confidence to run with projects independently.
• The ability to thrive under tight deadlines on fast-moving projects.
• Ability to work with cross functional teams.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and open to learning new ways of working.
• Ability to embrace change with a flexible mindset, even if the way forward isn’t clear.
• Ability to work both independently to trouble shoot and problem solve.
• Ability to be a reliable team member, capable of effective collaboration to achieve our shared goals across teams and departments.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, tailoring the message based on the purpose, audience and channel.
  
  

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.