Director of Event Programming | Full-Time | Mobile Arena

Oakview Group•Mobile, AL

69d•$90,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Event Programming reports to the Arena General Manager and oversees all aspects of booking and scheduling ticketed and non-ticketed events at the new arena and the Saenger Theater. Responsible for delivering a superior level of content procurement, private and special events, customer service and effective relationships with clients, promoters, tenants, staff, and guests.

Requirements

5-7 years of experience working in an arena and/or stadium or theater.
3 years of event programming experience of an arena and/or stadium or theater.
Bachelor's degree in business management, hospitality, sports management or other related field and/or equivalent of work experience in live entertainment.
Experience communicating with and directing staff across a wide range of functions in a fast-paced environment in sports & entertainment industry.
Previous experience working with professional and collegiate sports, sports tenants, concerts, family shows, and community events.
Prior responsibility and experience with event calendar and booking software
Experience and understanding of event ticketing and box-office operations
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Proven relationships and success working with a variety of event promoters
Proven record of developing and maintaining strong partnerships and collaborative spirit with peers in all venue departments
Working knowledge of event food & beverage and parking operations
A high degree of personal integrity and successfully operating in a team environment that values the success of the organization

Responsibilities

Serves as a key contributor to the growth and profitability of the business, including strategic direction of event related programming at the new arena and the Saenger Theater.
Establish and implement current & long-term objectives for event programming of all private, public, and ticketed events.
Energetically promotes the use of all event spaces in conjunction with marketing representatives to increase utilization.
Develop and maintain high level relationships across the entire live industry.
Negotiate deal points to ensure maximum revenue streams for the venues.
Prepares final presentation of all contracts and agreements with promoters, organizers, agents, band managers, and industry professionals.
Oversee and manage the development of the annual event operating calendar, activity schedules, and projections for attendance and/or revenue.
Directly accountable for the budgeting and profitability of events and venue programming goals.
Effective daily communication with directors, managers, associates, and coordinators within the venues.
Build and maintain positive customer/client relationships by providing efficient, quality services, and products.
Assist with managing costs to maximize event revenue with Events Department.
Research, cultivate data, develop pitches with market information to agents and event promoters.
Facilitate communication between OVG venues and promoters, agents and managers for the betterment of OVG venue content.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.