Project Manager, Urban Music
Apply locations Farringdon, London, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id JR-75985
Company: Live Nation
Department: Urban Music
Location: Farringdon, London
Reports to: VP Operations Festivals & Touring
Working Hours: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Role Description
As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of the urban music business unit's touring pipeline. You will oversee the end-to-end management of UK and international tours, from building business plans and routing tours to ensuring successful on-sales and maximising profitability. This role requires exceptional organisational skills, the ability to build and nurture relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, and a deep passion for delivering world-class live events. You will work closely with artist teams, venues, and internal departments such as ticketing, marketing, and finance to ensure every show is a success.
This position is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in live music to progress their career and to work with and learn from industry leaders.
What we can offer you
Live Nation offers impressive employee benefits including tickets to shows and festivals and unlimited annual leave. The newly opened Farmiloe Building in Farringdon, London is a beautiful office to work in. Staff can enjoy use of arcade games in the basement games room, onsite gym equipment plus fitness and meditation classes. In addition to this, the office has a fully stocked complimentary coffee bar with barista to serve you your favourite coffee as you walk into the office and offers heavily subsidised lunch options. We hold regular staff events in our atrium stage space including hosting speakers and open mic nights to showcase Live Nation employee talent.
Who you are
Competencies / Skills / Knowledge / Experience
* Passion for music: a good understanding and appreciation of the live music industry.
* Exceptional organisational skills: the ability to manage multiple projects with meticulous attention to detail.
* Effective communication: strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively across various levels.
Behaviours
The following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a success
* Proactive self-starter: demonstrated ability to initiate projects and adapt quickly to changing environments.
* Results-driven: focused on achieving outcomes with a track record of success.
You may have experience in one of the following roles: Promoter’s Assistant, Agent’s Assistant, Ticketing Manager, Tour Manager, Production Coordinator, Venue Booker, Operations Manager.
What the role includes
* Tour planning and management: oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of UK and international tours, including creating business plans, routing tours, overseeing on-sales, and assisting promoters to maximise profitability.
* Venue and show coordination: attend shows at venues as needed, working with tour representatives and venue teams to advance shows and ensure they run smoothly.
* Stakeholder management: build and maintain relationships with artist teams, venue teams, and internal departments, including ticketing, marketing, and finance, to ensure the success of each tour.
* Operational excellence: maintain a high level of organisation and accuracy across all aspects of the touring lifecycle, ensuring effective communication with all stakeholders.
* Operational support: provide support on various operational tasks to ensure the smooth functioning of the business unit.
* Touring expertise: develop a deep understanding of the full touring lifecycle, with the goal of independently managing large-scale arena and stadium tours.
Equal Opportunities
We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and home life. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender identity, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.
The Company
Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 20th January 2025. We reserve the right to close applications at any time.
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