Matthew Friedman
About Matthew Friedman
Matthew Friedman is the Manager of Partnership Development at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp., where he has worked since 2023. He has a background in sports management and has held various roles in partnership development and sales within the sports industry.
Current Role at Madison Square Garden
Matthew Friedman serves as the Manager of Partnership Development at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. since 2023. In this role, he focuses on developing and managing strategic partnerships that enhance the organization's business objectives. His position involves collaborating with various stakeholders to create mutually beneficial relationships that support the company's initiatives.
Previous Experience in Sports Management
Prior to his current role, Matthew Friedman gained extensive experience in sports management. He worked at The Madison Square Garden Company as Coordinator of New Business Development - Marketing Partnerships from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, he was a Sales Associate for Corporate Partnerships at the New York Mets from 2018 to 2019. His background includes internships with the Syracuse University Men's Soccer Team and the Staten Island Yankees, where he developed skills in ticket operations and sales.
Education in Sport Management
Matthew Friedman earned a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management with a Minor in Sport Analytics from Syracuse University. He attended the university from 2014 to 2018, where he acquired foundational knowledge in sport management principles and analytics. His education has equipped him with the skills necessary for a successful career in the sports industry.
Internship Experience in Marketing and Sales
Matthew Friedman has a diverse internship background that includes roles at LeadDog Marketing Group and Danbury Westerners Baseball Club, Inc. In 2017, he interned at LeadDog Marketing Group as a Client Partnerships Intern, and in 2016, he worked as a Marketing/Game Day Operations Intern with the Danbury Westerners. These experiences contributed to his understanding of marketing strategies and operations within the sports sector.