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AEG · 3 hours ago

Touring Project Manager

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$50K/yr - $70K/yr

3+ years exp

AEG is a leader in transforming sports and live entertainment, hosting millions of guests and events annually. The Touring Project Manager is responsible for managing live music concerts and tour performances, ensuring successful project execution on time and within budget while overseeing logistics, contracts, and client relationships.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Coordinates, manages, supervises and executes touring/booking assigned projects including; negotiations, contracts, budgets/finance, logistics, marketing/promotion, media buying, scheduling/routings, scaling and ticket inventory, sponsorships, brand partnerships, and reporting to name a few

Advances/executes logistics as directed including, but not limited to, airfare, hotel, ground, production, visas, per diems, and equipment rental to name a few

Develops plans that meet contractual requirements, the expectations of the talent, and stay within the costs outlined for each deliverable

Determines resource requirements, including but not limited to, staffing, inventory, production, and creative

Coordinates with internal resources and third parties/vendors to ensure accurate and consistent execution of projects. A few examples of third parties/vendors include merchanded, VIP experiences, and M&Gs

Communicates with management and other talent personnel in connection with bookings, concerts, tours, festivals, and other business opportunities

Communicates and presents touring/booking opportunities to management

Develops touring and/or booking strategies to support touring/booking department

Continually seeks opportunities to grow the organization by developing and maintaining client relationships

Creates post-event reports including recaps, project evaluations, settlements, and overall project results

Completes other tasks/responsibilities related to booking, touring, and management as assigned

Qualification

Entertainment MarketingLive Music Industry KnowledgeProject ManagementMedia BuyingDigital MarketingAnalytical SkillsBilingual SpanishIndependenceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsFlexibility

Required

A bachelor's degree in entertainment, marketing, communications, business, or related field

3+ years' experience in entertainment marketing, live music concerts, or project management experience

Bilingual verbal and written Spanish (preferred)

Excellent and ongoing knowledge of the music industry and current music trends

Strong network of contacts in the music business with a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and partnerships

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and a confident/assertive demeanor in relation to negotiations and professionalism

Proven experience in leading and managing complex projects that are strategic in nature and national in scope

Intermediate to strong knowledge with media-buying, digital marketing, planning, and research

Understanding of live music industry intricacies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision

Proficient with office applications and apple devices

Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to execute projects on time and within budget

Comfortable working in high pressure environment with strict deadlines

Available to travel 40% - 50% with or without advance notice as required to meet client needs

Available to extend hours and work weekends when needed to meet client needs and deliverables

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

Company paid basic life insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Parental leave

401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%)

Flexible spending and health savings account options

Wellness offerings

Company

AEG

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AEG is one of the leading sports and entertainment presenters in the world. AEG, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Anschutz Company, owns,

Founded in 1994

Los Angeles, California, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.aegworldwide.com

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