VP of Live Nation Arenas

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of programming initiatives within the division.

• Supervise and manage the division's booking personnel.

• Identify and explore new booking opportunities alongside traditional third-party content.

• Improve existing resources and develop new booking tools for client venues.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key industry decision-makers, including content providers, talent agencies, and entertainment producers.

• Work collaboratively with the division leader to strategize on new business opportunities.

• Offer strategic insights on client renewal efforts within the division.

• Assist in negotiations with new business and renewal clients.

• Prepare financial pro formas, budgets, and profit and loss statements for events.

• Establish and implement strategic planning for event programming at client venues.

• Contribute to client retention and the development of new business.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10+ years of extensive experience in venue booking within live entertainment and/or sports facilities.

• At least 5+ years of experience in leadership or supervisory positions.

• Comprehensive understanding of the facility management industry, covering promotions, concerts, family shows, private/corporate events, and special events.

• Proven ability to cultivate strong relationships across the live entertainment industry, talent agencies, and content providers.

• Experience in contract negotiation, development, and execution.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the capability to interact effectively, professionally, and diplomatically with clients at all levels, including executives from professional sports franchises and high-level NCAA athletic department administration.

• Highly organized with outstanding project coordination and management skills.

• Self-motivated and proactive.

• Strong leadership abilities to oversee the division's booking team.

• Must demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to change when required.

• Willingness to travel as needed.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and mental health benefits for you and your family.

• Health care concierge services.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).

• Complimentary concert tickets.

• Generous paid time off, including holidays, sick time, and personal days.

• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.

• Stock reimbursement program.

• New parent initiatives, including caregiver leave.

• Support for fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy needs.

• Career and skill development programs through the School of Live.

• Tuition reimbursement options.

• Student loan repayment assistance.

• Volunteer time off opportunities.

• Crowdfunding match program.