Who are we hiring?

The Sphere Brand team is seeking a Brand Strategy Specialist to help shape and elevate the Sphere brand across a dynamic portfolio of events, experiences, cultural moments, and strategic brand partnerships. This role is ideal for a creative and strategic thinker who thrives is a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about building meaningful brand connections.

As a key cross-functional partner, you will work closely with teams across Social, Creative, Studios, Product, Sales and other functions to bring the brand to life in innovative and impactful ways. The Brand Strategy Specialist will be based in Burbank and report to the Director, Brand Strategy for Sphere Entertainment.

What will you do?

• Support ongoing work to define Sphere's Exosphere content strategy and liaise between various cross-functional departments to drive Exosphere campaigns to completion
• Support reporting needs and campaign recaps for brand-led initiatives
• Conduct market research and competitive analyses to inform strategic briefs for Sphere moments and activations
• Partner with the Business Operations team to conduct daily reviews of art & promo content programming on the Exosphere
• Lead or partner in brainstorming meetings with brand and marketing teams for integrated activations and ensure alignment across teams
• Develop and maintain strategic materials, including decks, one-pagers, and program overviews, in a clear and concise manner
• Partner with Project Management team to ensure follow-through for Brand deliverables with a focus on submitting requests, obtaining approvals, and managing deadlines
• Act as a flexible strategic resource across various brand projects

What do you need to succeed?

• Passion to shape the future of entertainment globally and a curiosity for how technology will enable new experiences that wow audiences
• 3+ years of experience in a brand or marketing role, ideally at a large, matrixed organization within entertainment and/or technology
• Minimum intermediate-level proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel and PowerPoint) and data analysis tools (e.g. Tableau)
• Strong communicator, able to clearly present and articulate plans, ideas, and results
• Able to work effectively in a fast paced, dynamic environment with flexibility to pivot plans as business needs evolve and opportunities arise
• Highly collaborative, with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across cross-functional teams
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and manage workload
• Accountable and detail-oriented from planning to execution and analysis of results
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Special Requirements 

• Requires occasional travel
• Some evenings and weekends may be needed

Who are we hiring?

The Playback Operator is a temporary role joining the growing Sphere team at Sphere Studios based in Burbank, California. This position will provide essential support to the Big Dome Technical Operations team by handling media asset preparation, ingest, and playback system operation at Big Dome, Sphere Studios’ state-of-the-art screening, programming and test facility anchored by a 16K display that is a ¼ scale version of the media plane in Las Vegas. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Managers of Playback & Technical Operations to ensure seamless daily media workflows and successful internal review sessions for Sphere Experiences, live music residencies and corporate events.

What will you do?

• Asset Preparation: Assist in the preparation, formatting, and quality control of media assets destined for the 16K LED display.
• Playback Operation: Operate playback systems (such as disguise) for internal review sessions, supporting creatives and technical teams.
• Support the technical operations team with basic hardware and software troubleshooting during playback sessions.
• Assist in optimizing the daily workflow for media handling and server storage.
• Other technical duties as assigned by the Manager of Playback & Technical Operations.

What do you need to succeed?

• Degree in engineering, theatre design, interactive arts, or equivalent entry-level work experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in live production, studio playback, or a related technical media role.
• Hands-on experience with or a foundational understanding of Media Servers (disguise experience is highly preferred; experience with 7th Sense, Pixera, Hippo, or Resolume is a plus).
• Experience working with large file formats, video transcoding, and media management (knowledge of NotchLC, DPX, and HAP is heavily encouraged).
• Basic understanding of video routing systems, broadcast solutions, and AV IT networking.
• Familiarity with LED screens and processing systems is a bonus.
• A highly organized, detail-oriented mindset with a passion for creative problem-solving.
• A confident, professional communication style and the ability to take direction well.
• Ability to remain calm, flexible, and focused in high-pressure, fast-paced studio environments.

Special Requirements

• Extensive standing, walking, keyboard usage and general administrative duties.
• Occasional travel to Las Vegas may be required.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends, nights and holidays

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Who are we hiring?  

Sphere is looking for a production-savvy, fiscally minded and analytical leader with an entrepreneurial spirit to join our Sphere Studios team. The Director Studio Production Operations will act as a trusted extension  of the SVP Studio Operations – providing bench strength leadership while driving operational execution and strategic initiatives across Sphere Studios’ content production.  This role is responsible for managing production and interdepartmental workflows, from creative concept through to final delivery and the Director will work closely with Studio leaders across Creative & Design, Production, Post, VFX and Show Delivery. This role is pivotal in shaping the Studio’s direction, overseeing high-impact projects and the implementation of core business processes that align with organizational goals and demands.  

What will you do?  

• Partner with the Studio’s Production, Creative and Finance teams to develop and track production and departmental budgets for Experiences, Residencies, Events and Exosphere. 
• Partner with Sphere Business Operations on development of SOPs, strategic plans/playbooks, optimization of processes, and resource utilization/planning. 
• Drive operational efficiency by overseeing the implementation of operational creative and production management processes to reduce friction points within the Studio.  
• Streamline interdepartmental Studio production reporting mechanisms to ensure transparent and accurate project tracking, guaranteeing deliverables and deadlines are achieved. 
• Manage feedback mechanisms between Studios departments to ensure seamless communication, coordinate workflows, and resolve issues promptly and align production efforts with project goals. 
• Lead key Production Management tasks in support of developing production plans, tools, templates, models, logistics and manuals. 
• Lead special projects and strategic content initiatives within the Studio as needed.  
• Play a key role in scaling operational capabilities and organizational infrastructure, with the opportunity to take on people leadership responsibilities as the function evolves. 

What do you need to succeed?  

• 10+ years of experience in production operations and/or production management including budgeting, scheduling, and effectively collaborating across departments at all levels of a production company or studio. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to implement efficient processes. 
• Strong analytical and data analysis skills, including proficiency in Excel (e.g., data manipulation, building reports). AI literacy required.   
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong relationship management and the  ability to foster and sustain a positive , high-performing work culture; highly  organized with exceptional attention to detail. .  
• Exceptional presentation skills with keen attention to detail, including proficiency in PowerPoint. 
• Ability to partner cross-functionally, maintain a positive work culture and effectively navigate a dynamic, fast-paced environment. 
• Demonstrate a “no ego” mentality; resilient, eager, and professional approach to challenge and desire to advance in the organization.  
• Ability to work at the highest strategic level and in a granular capacity, bringing analytic problem solving to the table along with the deep collaboration skills needed to work in a matrix environment. 

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The Vice President, Creative & Design is a leadership position within Sphere Studios’ Creative & Design department, reporting to the SVP, Head of Creative & Design. This role is responsible for staffing, prioritization, and workflow management across a high-volume creative studio environment. Acting as the central point of coordination for this team of creatives and designers, the role assigns talent to workstreams based on skillset, capacity, and project priority. As a key partner to the SVP, Head of Creative & Design, this role aligns day-to-day resourcing decisions with broader creative vision and business priorities, ensuring the team is set up to deliver at the highest level, balancing competing deadlines while maintaining quality and creative consistency across all deliverables, including campaigns, content, and experiential work. Equally important, this role serves as a people-first leader and advocate for the creative team, supporting individual growth, managing workload and addressing day-to-day challenges, from multiple stakeholder demands to technology needs. This role requires a balance of operational rigor and emotional intelligence—bringing structure to ambiguity while fostering a healthy, motivated, and high-performing team. By combining resource strategy with hands-on people management, this leader plays a critical role in sustaining both creative excellence and team wellbeing.

What will you do? 

Project Staffing & Resource Management
• Oversee project staffing and team assembly, ensuring the right talent is deployed effectively across all initiatives
• Partner with Project Managers and Producers to scope and bid labor needs
• Act as the resource gatekeeper and liaison between Creative & Design and cross-functional teams (Production, Technology, Marketing, Sales, Venue Operations)
• Manage onboarding/offboarding of team members, and oversee freelance hiring as needed

 People Management
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of creatives and designers, fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture
• Define roles, responsibilities, and career paths to support growth and retention
• Partner with HR and Recruiting on staffing, employee matters, and organizational needs
• Promote a healthy team environment by managing workload, burnout risk, and day-to-day challenges

 Creative Operations & Optimization
• Evaluate and streamline creative workflows and the end-to-end creative/design process to enhance scalability, speed, and output quality across advertising, marketing campaigns, original artwork, and event content
• Partner with Business Operations to analyze operational data to improve efficiency, team structure, and resourcing decisions, ensuring the department is structured and resourced to meet evolving demands
Partner with Technology to implement tools and systems that reduce friction and enable innovation
• Maintain visibility across the project pipeline, proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks

Departmental Finance & Budgeting
• Partner with the SVP Head of Creative & Design to represent the department in executive-level planning and budgeting, ensuring alignment with broader business goals

• Partner with Studio Leadership and Finance to determine the department’s operating budget, including annual planning, forecasting, resource allocation, and cost control across all projects and functions

What do you need to succeed? 

• 12+ years of experience in creative operations, production operations, artist management or a related field, with significant experience in a leadership role driving organizational effectiveness and operational performance
• Deep experience supporting creative teams, with a strong understanding of production workflows across digital, experiential, and campaign-based work
• Demonstrated success in resource management and team planning, including staffing, capacity modeling, and aligning talent to project priorities in high-volume environments
• Demonstrated experience in people management and talent development, including hiring, performance management, and fostering a high-performing, collaborative team culture while managing workload and burnout risk
• Proven track record of leading operational improvements, including workflow optimization, organizational design, and scaling teams in fast-paced or high-growth environments
• Strong analytical and data fluency, with the ability to translate metrics and workload data into actionable insights, inform resourcing strategies, and drive data-informed decision-making
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills, with experience building alignment across creative, production, technology, marketing, and business teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey strategies, decisions, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership
• Strong business acumen, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and aligning creative operations with broader organizational goals
• Proven ability to design and implement scalable processes, tools, and operating models that improve efficiency, visibility, and team performance
• High level of business judgment and comfort operating in ambiguity, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment

 Special Requirements

• Requires occasional travel and non-traditional work hours

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Who are we hiring? 

The Director of Client Services is responsible for leading the strategic delivery and execution of partner relationships across Sphere’s portfolio, predominantly in managing the fulfillment of our Exosphere advertising campaigns. This role ensures best-in-class servicing, drives long-term partner value, and elevates the end-to-end client experience across all touchpoints—from onboarding through campaign execution, reporting, and renewal.

Sitting at the intersection of internal teams inclusive of: Ad Sales, Creatives & Project Management and external clients and agencies. This role plays a critical part in translating partnership vision into flawless execution, while identifying opportunities for growth, innovation, and operational excellence.

What will you do? 

Deliver exceptional service to our advertising partners and ensure all contractual obligations are  fulfilled consistently and flawlessly
• Build and maintain strong relationships with  clients, acting as the main point of contact  throughout the campaign lifecycle – including development, content creation, production, in-flight execution, and post-campaign recaps and reporting
• Understand clients' goals, objectives and expectations, and  collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure that campaigns align with the client’s strategic vision
• Coordinate with  clients’ creative teams and agencies to ensure the development of compelling  creative assets that effectively convey the  client’s message
• Ensure that white-glove service is provided  during live campaigns in Las Vegas, including coordinating footage capture and supporting onsite client hosting and execution
• Deliver end-of-campaign reports to clients, summarizing campaign progress, performance metrics, and return on investment
• Build  strong relationships with all relevant stakeholders, including but not limited to Sphere Creative, Operations, Strategy, Communications, Legal, Finance and external sales and agency production teams
• Manage day-to-day responsibilities for the department including status reports, weekly planning calls, budgets, CRM and other operational processes

Client Leadership & Relationship Management

• Lead senior relationships across key partners and agencies, acting as primary point of contact throughout the campaign lifecycle
• Deliver exceptional, white-glove service while aligning campaigns to client goals and strategic objectives
• Own key touchpoints including executive presentations, weekly status meetings and budget management

Strategic Delivery & Execution

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of partnerships, ensuring all contractual obligations are fulfilled flawlessly
• Translate partner objectives into clear, cross-functional plans spanning development, production, and live campaigns
• Ensure seamless execution across creative, content, and on-site experiences in Las Vegas

Operational Excellence & Process Innovation

• Implement scalable frameworks across onboarding, planning, reporting, and campaign management
• Oversee day-to-day operations including status reporting, planning cadence and budgets
• Drive efficiency, consistency, and margin improvements

Insights, Reporting & Storytelling

• Partner with Analytics to deliver insight-led, client-ready campaign reporting and ROI analysis
• Lead post-campaign reviews and continuous improvement

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Sphere Studios team Operations, Strategy, Communications, Legal and Finance
• Coordinate development of compelling creative that delivers on client objectives
• Align cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive, high-impact outcomes
• Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture across internal and external stakeholders

What do you need to succeed? 

• 8+ years’ experience in strategic consulting, client services, or account management, ideally within media, entertainment, tech, live events, or agency environments
• Exceptional commercial production and project management skills, attention to detail and operational rigor
• Confident communicator, comfortable leading both internal and client-facing meetings and presentations
• Highly adaptable and responsive, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment whilst being comfortable managing shifting priorities and reacting quickly to evolving business and client needs
• Excellent written, verbal, and analytical communication skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships across internal teams and external partners
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a proactive, solutions-driven approach
• Experience with tools such as Airtable or similar platforms is a plus

Special Requirements 

• Periodic travel between Burbank and Las Vegas

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Who are we hiring?

Reporting to the Senior Director Procurement - Performance & Strategy, The Senior Manager Sphere Ventures & Tech Procurement will lead the development and execution of procurement strategies across the organization for all Sphere Entertainment Co. venues. This position is responsible for supporting, partnering, and collaborating on strategic sourcing strategies for all related spend across Venue Operations and Technology categories. 

What will you do?   

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management 

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for Venue Operations and Technology spend categories
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives including RFx processes, supplier negotiations, and contract management
• Identify cost savings opportunities and implement value-driven procurement solutions
• Manage category spend analysis and develop actionable insights to optimize procurement performance 

Stakeholder Partnership 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across Sphere venues and technology teams 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into procurement strategies 
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business partners on procurement best practices and market trends

Supplier Management 

• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and competitive pricing 
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and implement continuous improvement initiatives 
• Evaluate and onboard new suppliers in alignment with company standards and vendor qualification processes 

Process Improvement & Compliance 

• Drive procurement process improvements and standardization across venue operations and technology categories 
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standards 
• Support procurement technology initiatives and system enhancements 

What do you need to succeed?    

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive procurement experience, with a focus on technology and/or venue operations categories
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management
• Strong analytical skills, including experience with spend analysis and category management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency with procurement systems; experience with Coupa preferred
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen
• Advanced negotiation and influencing skills
• Collaborative leadership style with a team-oriented mindset
• Results-driven with strong attention to detail
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

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Who are we hiring?

The Manager, Studios Finance will support the Studios Finance team by driving financial analysis, reporting, and planning across key studio functions including Creative, Capture, Post Production, and Physical Production. This role is focused on actuals reporting, budgeting/forecasting, and labor analytics, with an emphasis on delivering clear, actionable insights to support studio operations and production activities.

This individual will play a key role in improving visibility into labor and project-level costs, while helping to establish more structured and scalable financial processes across the Studios organization. The position partners closely with Accounting and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting, monitor departmental spending, and support informed decision-making. This role reports to the Senior Manager, Studios Finance.

What will you do?

• Support the monthly close process in partnership with Accounting, including accruals, labor allocations, and expense review
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes across multiple studio functions
• Build and maintain financial models to support capital investments, production initiatives, and operational decision-making
• Prepare variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast), identify key drivers, and communicate insights to stakeholders
• Develop and enhance reporting tools to improve visibility into labor costs, departmental spending, and project performance
• Provide guidance on PO coding, cost tracking, and financial processes to ensure consistency and accuracy
• Support internal reporting packages and deliver analysis for Studios leadership and key business partners
• Partner with Accounting and Corporate FP&A to ensure alignment in reporting, assumptions, and financial processes
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting efficiency, and data quality

What do you need to succeed?

• Bachelors degree in Business/Accounting/Finance or related field, MBA a plus.
• 4–6 years of experience in finance, accounting, FP&A, or financial analysis required.
• Experience supporting production, studio operations, media/entertainment environments preferred.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills with advanced Excel capabilities
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with ERP and financial planning systems (Oracle, Hyperion, or similar) preferred.

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Who are we hiring?

We’re seeking a Senior Manager, Business Operations – Ad Sales & Sponsorships Sales Operations to join our team in Burbank. This is a highly visible role at the intersection of business operations, sales operations, integrated marketing and account management, with a primary focus on driving performance and revenue outcomes across Ad Sales and Sponsorships.

This role is ideal for someone who excels at designing and executing processes to capture meaningful data and performance metrics, enabling actionable insights and measurable business outcomes. Your responsibilities will include maintaining and optimizing sales enablement tools, supporting sellers with strategic insights and prospect lists, and developing end-to-end processes supporting both the pre-sale process and fulfillment of campaigns and sponsorships that lead to upsell and renewal opportunities.

What will you do? 

 Business Operations & Sales Enablement 

• Maintain centralized repository of sales materials, playbooks, documentation, process guides and benchmarks for sellers. 

• Manage relationships with third-party vendors to capture campaign performance metrics that account managers and sellers can leverage in client conversations. 

• Develop prospect lists and sales guides for priority campaigns. 

Operational Process & Campaign Management 

• Own the methodology, frameworks, and performance metrics used to develop and respond to RFPs and partner evaluation forms. 

• Design, oversee and continuously improve the end-to-end campaign execution process from pre-sale through delivery, ensuring alignment across cross functional teams. 

• Support post-campaign wrap-ups and internal reporting by ensuring campaign deliverables and execution details are properly documented. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Strategic Partnership 

• Facilitate alignment between Sales, Account Management, Integrated Marketing, Creative, Production, and other internal partners throughout the campaign lifecycle. 

• Support leadership meetings, QBRs, planning sessions, and offsites with insights, reporting and strategic analysis. 

• Proactively identify opportunities to improve tools, processes, and reporting to better support the evolving needs of the Ad Sales organization. 

What do you need to succeed? 

• 5–7 years of experience in Business Operations, Sales Operations, Sales Enablement, or Business Analytics – or equivalent experience in management consulting, investment banking, or other strategic and analytical roles with exposure to operational strategy and performance analytics.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams, prioritize effectively, and deliver high-quality outputs in a fast-paced environment. 

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with comfort partnering across executive leadership, sales teams, and technical functions. 
• Experience managing vendors to ensure timely delivery of required assets and deliverables. 

• Advanced proficiency in Salesforce, Tableau (or other BI platforms), Airtable (or other project management tools) and Excel. 

• Bachelor’s degree required. 

Special Requirements (physical demands, non-traditional hours, travel etc.) 

• Periodic travel to New York required

Special Requirements (physical demands, non-traditional hours, travel etc.) 

• Periodic travel to New York required

Who are we hiring?

Sphere Studios is seeking experienced Compositors to support the delivery of high–frame rate, ultra–high-resolution visual content in spherical formats (full-dome, VR, 360º/180º). The role involves advanced compositing in Nuke and requires strong technical proficiency, problem-solving ability, and the capacity to work autonomously when required and also within a collaborative corporate environment.

This role will be instrumental in delivering 16K content for our media plane for feature films, live events/residencies, and corporate events. 

What will you do?

• Execute 2D, 2.5D and 3D compositing work in Nuke in line with defined technical templates and workflows. 
• Ensure deliverables comply with Sphere’s standards for color accuracy, resolution and image quality. 
• Assist in the establishment and ongoing refinement of compositing pipelines, review processes and delivery protocols. 
• Collaborate with the Compositing Supervisor and cross-departmental teams to maintain consistent output across projects. 
• Diagnose and resolve issues such as synchronization errors, rolling shutter, parallax, compression artifacts and lens/camera distortions. 
• Manage multiple shots and priorities in a fast-paced production environment. 
• Operate autonomously when required, while also functioning effectively within a corporate production structure. 
  
  

What do you need to succeed?

• Demo reel showcasing VFX work experience. 
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a VFX Compositor in feature film, television or special-venue/large-format production. 
• Advanced proficiency in Nuke, including: 
  • 2D compositing: keying, rotoscoping, CG integration, deep compositing and AOV workflows. 
  • 3D compositing: working within Nuke’s 3D environment to build spatially accurate composites. 
• Demonstrated experience with full-dome, VR, 360º/180º or similar large-format spherical content workflows.
• Strong technical understanding of ST Maps, image warping, color and coordinate space transformations, and camera/lens artifact correction. 
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex compositing and image pipeline issues. 
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with capability to handle multiple deliverables under tight deadlines. 
• Professional attitude, strong communication and collaboration skills. 
• Adaptable and willing to learn new tools, techniques and workflows.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience with After Effects, Fusion or other VFX compositing tools. 
• Background in photography or cinematography, including exposure, depth of field and lens optics. 
• Familiarity with color theory, visual composition and lighting fundamentals. 
• Interest in the development and adoption of emerging visual technologies. 

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