Project Manager, Urban Music

Job Description

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

The Company

We reserve the right to close applications at any time.

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r13qbe-216-73-216-222-42 in your application.