7th Ave Squad - Knicks Interactive

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 7th Ave Squad set the standard in sports for fan engagement and will continue to raise the bar this coming season. The 7th Ave Squad are at all Knicks home games and participate in t-shirt tosses, on court / ice promotions, in-game entertainment, and work outside events for the Knicks brand throughout the season.

This is a part time seasonal position based in New York. Candidates must be available to work nights and weekends (start time: 3 hours before game time) and to work a minimum of 75% of all home games.

What will you do?

• Entertain and energize crowds at Knicks home games
• Engage with fans during promotions on the court and in the stands
• Communicate directly with large groups of fans during Knicks home games
• Work with other entertainers on special presentations as needed
• Represent the Knicks at special events, viewing parties, clinics / camps, charity events and promotional engagements
• Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.  

What do you need to succeed?

• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
• Enjoy entertaining in a family-oriented environment, and be able to interact with large crowds, small groups and individuals, especially children.
• Available to work nights and weekends (start time: 3 hours before game time)
• Must be available to work a minimum of 75% of all home games.
• Be energetic and outgoing.
• Strong personal skills
• Be prompt, with a flexible schedule.
• Professional and respectful
• Team-player and punctual
• Previous leadership experience in the sports/ entertainment industry preferred.
• A live performance background is encouraged.
• Dancing, break-dancing and tumbling are a plus!
• Must be available to work a minimum of 75% of all home games.

VIDEO APPLICATION – 7th Ave Squad Interactive

As part of your application for 7th Ave Squad Interactive, please submit a video and include a Google Drive link with your application. Be sure your sharing settings are set to “Anyone with the link” so our team can access your submission.

• Minimum Video Length: 2 minutes and 30 seconds
• Maximum Video Length: 3 minutes

What to Include in Your Video

• Personal Introductions (15-30 seconds)
• Your name and where you’re from
• Any relevant performance experience you have that you think might be useful as a potential 7th Ave Squad Interactive member
• Why you want to be a 7th Ave Squad member for the 2026-2027 season
• Recovering in High Pressure Situations (30 seconds)
• Live entertainment isn’t always going to go the way we plan. Tell us about a time when you made a mistake under pressure and how you recovered from it. What’s something this situation taught you?
• Show Us What You Got (45-60 seconds)
• Use this time to showcase your personality and highlight your strengths as a performer. This can include but is not limited to any of the following:
• Demonstrate a unique skill, hidden talent, or your go-to party trick
• Share a fun fact or story about yourself
• Tell us your favorite joke
• Talk about your favorite New York Knicks memory
• Show off your favorite dance move
• Mock Crowd Engagement / On-Court Hype (15-45 seconds)
• Imagine there’s 5.7 seconds left in the 4th quarter, the Knicks are down by 1, and Jalen has the ball. Show us how you would hype up the crowd and help push the energy in MSG over the edge to help the team finish the job.

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Hourly Pay Range

$32—$32 USD

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.