Michael A. Phillips Jr.
Middletown,NJ
Summary
Experienced production management professional with over 10 years in high-level sports productions. Demonstrated expertise in managing comprehensive budgets, overseeing road operations, and coordinating multiple production types. Skilled in supervising studio and control room operations, optimizing technician schedules, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. Adept at strategic planning, enhancing production quality, and maintaining effective communication. Excited to leverage extensive experience and technical knowledge to contribute to NBC Sports' NBA Operations team.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECTOR, PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
09.2023 - Current
- Create and manage comprehensive budgets for the NY Knicks and NY Rangers, ensuring financial efficiency and optimal allocation of resources
- Oversee all aspects of road operations for the NY Knicks and NY Rangers, coordinating multiple production types including RAPS, Dual RAPS, and Full SxS productions
- Supervise the studio and control room operations at the 11 Penn facilities, ensuring seamless execution and technical excellence
- Manage the scheduling for 15 IBEW Staff technicians, optimizing workflow and maintaining high standards of productivity and performance
- Collaborate with PPI to manage home and visiting crewing at MSG, ensuring effective communication and coordination between teams
- Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance production quality and operational efficiency
- Serve as the primary liaison between production teams, management, and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and effective communication
- Relationships with all Mobile Vendors; MTVG, Game Creek Video, NEP, and Dome and National Crewers.
DIRECTOR, NETWORK OPERATIONS
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
03.2014 - Current
- Develop and execute plans for facilities and crewing coverage of all live sporting events on MSG Networks and all supportive needs
- Oversee all crewing, staffing, and administrative issues of MSG Networks union freelance employees
- Creates budgets for union technical crews and remote facilities for Knicks, Rangers, Devils, and Islanders
- Work with legal counsel on all labor issues
- Attend negotiations, arbitration hearings, and oversee all other union issues
- Develop and maintain vendor contracts for all live events facilities
- Develop and oversee monthly, weekly, and daily schedules for Networks
- Work with production groups on verifying all facility and crewing needs
- Review costs and oversee invoicing for all live events including Knicks, Rangers, Devils, Islanders, and Red Bulls as well as other productions
- Work with outside clients, such as NBC, ESPN, Turner, and news organizations to develop technical and production integration to MSG facility
- Work with the NBA and NHL on technical requirements for all productions
- Work with Engineering and Engineering Services to facilitate all technical requests from Production
REMOTE PROJECT MANAGER
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
09.2013
- Boomer & Carton Remote - Jets Training Facility - Florham Park - August 19th, 2013
- Boomer & Carton Remote - Giants Training Facility - Quest Diagnostics Center - August 6th, 2013
- Boomer & Carton Remote - MLB Fan Fest - Javits Center - July 11th, 12th, 15th, 16th 2013
- Rangers Press Conference - NYR New Head Coach Alain Vigneault Announcement - June 21st, 2013
- Boomer & Carton Remote - Super Bowl - New Orleans - January 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st, February 1st, 2013
- Roy Jones Junior Fight Remote - Biloxi Mississippi - July 13th, 14th, 15th 2007
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY01.2003
Skills
- Operations Management
- Live Sports Broadcast Operations
- Studio Operations
- Post Production
- Production Budget Planning
- Negotiation
3-Time Emmy Award Winning Director of Network Operations
1 - 2013/2014 - Sporting Event/Game - Live/Unedited: Series "Friday Night Knicks"
2 - 2014/2015 - Sporting Event/Game - Live/Unedited: Series "70 Years of Cool, Walt Clyde Frazier"
3 - 2015/2016 - Sporting Event/Game - Live/Unedited: Series "Friday Night Knicks"
Timeline
DIRECTOR, PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
09.2023 - Current
DIRECTOR, NETWORK OPERATIONS
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
03.2014 - Current
REMOTE PROJECT MANAGER
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
09.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Marist University
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