The Director, Tour Marketing is a critical part of the Tour Marketing team, as a strategic marketing leader and core member of the department partnering with Tour Promoters, to develop & execute innovative marketing strategy. This person will provide best in class service and foster strong relationships with both our internal teams and external partners. They will act as a strategic partner in developing marketing plans working internally with cross functional teams including partnering with creative strategy to lead creation of artist pitches. They will also lead marketing for special projects developing overall marketing strategy in coordination with external partners & regional marketing team. Bottom line, they are responsible for elevating the level of service we provide to our artist clients and partners.
Develop and execute marketing plans in conjunction with artist & project teams
Manage onsale timelines in partnership with ticketing lead
Cultivate & maintain relationships with external partners to provide excellent client services
Analyze past purchaser data & use research tools to drive decisions & shape ongoing marketing strategy
Manage marketing budgets to achieve business objectives
Collaborate with multiple teams to successfully execute strategic integrated marketing campaigns
Execute national promotions and oversee local promotions, both in support of individual shows and tours
Partner with PR team to develop & execute media events and PR opportunities to support tours
Oversee the planning of digital media campaigns across multiple platforms
Oversee social media campaigns and promotions to drive ticket sales, awareness and fan engagement
Oversee the production of marketing assets including: audio & video spots, key art, social content, etc.
Effectively utilize internal marketing tools & resources, following best practices
Manage one or more employees at the coordinator level within tour marketing department
Minimum 5-7 years marketing experience in live entertainment or industry related field international experience a plus
Proven track record of outstanding client relationships
Deep understanding of the live entertainment business
Ability to clearly communicate strategic initiatives and navigate complex situations under pressure
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to professionally present pitches, marketing concepts and strategies to artist teams
Work well in a team environment
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines while managing multiple projects
Ability to adapt, communicate and manage in a fast-paced environment
Strong time management skills, excellent organization skills and attention to detail
Creativity skills and problem-solving aptitude
Proactive work ethic
Passionate about live experiences
Ability to recognize and define problems, collect information, establish facts and implement innovative solutions, tapping in key stakeholders.
Strong Microsoft Office Suite, G-Suite skills, Box
Ability to learn and efficiently use project management software/tools Asana knowledge a plus
Experience with digital asset management systems and workflows
Experience managing marketing budgets & campaign planning
Bachelor's degree required
Fluency in secondary language a plus
Our motto is 'Taking Care of Our Own' through 6 pillars of benefits:
Health: Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family, with access to a health care concierge, and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)
Yourself: Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
Wealth: 401(k) program with company match, stock reimbursement program
Family: New parent programs including caregiver leave and baby bonuses, plus fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support
Career: Career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment
Others: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding match
Equal Employment Opportunity
We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. 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.
Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age, ancestry, color, religious creed, family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin, race, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.
We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.
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. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
The expected compensation for this position is:
$100,000.00 USD - $125,000.00 USD
Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.
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