College Associate, Curated

Job Description

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!
PROGRAM COMMITMENT
The College Associate Program is a full-time, immersive experience designed to deliver real-world learning, collaboration, and a whole lot of career-building momentum.
Program Dates: May 27 – August 7, 2026
To ensure that all associates can fully benefit from the program's training, mentorship, and project work, we kindly ask applicants to confirm their availability for the full length of the program. We understand that school schedules and personal plans vary, and we encourage applicants to review the dates in advance to ensure they can participate through the conclusion of the program without interruption.
Consistency keeps the College Associate program in sync and ensures everyone gets the full experience, from the first project kick-off to the final showcase. We want you here for all the good stuff!
THE JOB
We seek a passionate and creative CURATED College Associate to join our team. This role requires a deep connection to music and Black culture, as you will play a key role in crafting experiences that resonate with our community in live. Candidate is strategic, forward-thinking, takes direction well, and demonstrates the ability to transform ideas into actionable plans. Be collaborative, thoughtful, and unafraid to ask questions.
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
• Assist in Programming Development: Collaborate with team members to brainstorm, develop, and refine programming ideas that support Black-founded festivals, CURATED properties, and cultural experiences.
• Event Execution: Help coordinate and execute events, ensuring all logistics are managed effectively.
• Trend Reporting: Conduct regular research and trend analysis related to Black culture and community interests in live.
• Community Engagement: Engage with local communities and stakeholders to gather insights and feedback that will inform the development of relevant and impactful programming.
• Communication: crafting of promotional materials and communications for CURATED experiences.
• Adaptability: Be open to taking on additional responsibilities as needed, demonstrating flexibility in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing tasks effectively.
WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
• Cultural Engagement: Strong understanding and appreciation of Black culture, with demonstrated involvement in community initiatives or cultural programming.
• Critical Thinking Skills: Ability to analyze situations critically and propose innovative solutions, demonstrating forward-thinking and creativity.
• Organizational Skills: Proven experience in planning and organizing events or projects, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse audiences and stakeholders.
• Proactive Attitude: Willingness to ask questions, seek clarification, and take initiative in problem-solving and project execution.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, while also being capable of working independently when needed.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and demonstrate proficiency with social media platforms and digital communication tools.
• Passion for Cultural Impact: A genuine interest in contributing to the celebration and promotion of Black culture through programming and community engagement efforts.
Applicants for employment in the US must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa
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 (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and 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.

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The expected compensation for this position is: $20/hr
** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-j622ve-216-73-216-3-42 in your application.