Senior Producer, Hospitality Job at Live Nation in New York

Job Summary:

WHO ARE WE?

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.

WHO ARE YOU?

Passionate and driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward-thinking, and collaborative. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you, please read on!

THE JOB

The Media & Sponsorship, Experiential & Events team is tasked with creating unforgettable live music moments that help our brand partners stand apart from the rest. From festival activations to special events, to corporate concerts, and touring hospitality, we produce hundreds of award-winning global B2B and B2C brand experiences each year.

The Senior Producer will report to the VP, Custom Events & Hospitality and work both independently and within a team environment to concept, budget, advance, and direct successful events. This person will primarily focus on B2B hospitality programs and may have occasional custom events assigned. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing large-scale, complex projects from concept through execution, ensuring the highest standards of quality and client satisfaction. They will coordinate with Integrated Sales & Marketing, Brand Management, and Creative Solutions teams as well as liaise with relevant venue, vendor and client contacts to deliver innovative, world-class experiences in the hospitality sector. Programs range from one-off events at Live Nation venues or unique locations, to weekend-long white-glove experiences around music festivals, traveling brand presence on sponsored artist tours, high-end parties for clients, music events created for content capture and more.

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO

• Project Management: Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of hospitality projects from initial concept to final delivery. Ensure that all phases of the project adhere to timelines, budgets, and scope.
• Client Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication and expectations are managed throughout the project lifecycle. Build and maintain strong client relationships. Ensure program aesthetics, activities, fabrication, feasibility, etc. take into consideration the client’s guidelines/goals.
• Team Leadership: Oversee and manage a diverse team of producers, designers, contractors, and other key stakeholders. Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and excellence.
• Budget Management: Develop and maintain project budgets, ensuring all aspects of production are cost-effective while maintaining high standards of quality.
• Creative Direction: Collaborate with teams to ensure that the project vision aligns with the client's expectations and brand standards, offering guidance on design, concept, and execution.
• Problem Solving: Proactively identify and resolve any production or operational challenges that may arise during the project.
• Vendor & Partner Management: Build relationships with and manage external vendors, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring that all materials, services, and timelines meet required standards.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks to the project’s success and take steps to mitigate those risks.
• Industry Knowledge: Stay current on hospitality trends, emerging technologies, and design innovations to offer clients the best solutions.
• Post-Project Evaluation: Lead post-project reviews, gathering feedback from clients, team members, and vendors to continually improve processes and results for future projects.

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING

• BA Degree required
• 10+ years of experience in hospitality, event and experiential concepting, budgeting and production with an established record of success
• Business acumen needed for interacting with corporate clients, accompanied by the sensibilities of working with production teams.
• Ability to manage a team and work independently with necessary status updates.
• Adept in Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint and especially Excel.
• Experience working with recognizable global brands.
• Knowledge of music and entertainment marketing preferred.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure.
• Must be available to work occasional weekends and evenings, with ability to travel approximately 30-40%.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with sustainable design practices in hospitality.
• Familiarity with international hospitality standards and regulations.
• Strong network within the hospitality industry, including designers, contractors, and vendors.

BENEFITS & PERKS

Our motto is ‘Taking Care of Our Own’ through 6 pillars of benefits:

• HEALTH: Medical, Vision and Dental benefits for you and your family.
• YOURSELF: Generous paid time off policy including paid holidays, sick time and paid days off for your birthday.
• WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, Stock Program.
• FAMILY: New parent programs & support including caregiver leave and baby bonuses.
• CAREER: Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment internal growth and development programs & trainings.
• OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding network.

Live Nation’s policy regarding vaccinations and masking related to a pandemic or other infectious disease control measures has evolved over time. Currently, we strongly encourage employees to be fully vaccinated from such infectious diseases for which vaccinations are available.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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.

HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner.

New York City Hiring Rate*: $100,000 - $115,000

California Hiring Pay*: $100,000 - $115,000

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