Director, Touring

AEG Worldwide•Los Angeles, CA

10h•$108,244 - $165,685

About The Position

The Director, Touring oversees the management of multiple tours from the promoter’s standpoint, including strategic planning, logistical coordination, and execution in support of touring teams and clients. The role leads and collaborates with the touring department on projects such as developing and evaluating financial models and preparing tour offers for theaters, arenas, and stadiums. Depending on the assignment, the Director may develop strategies to expand AEG’s global footprint with artists and oversee the full tour cycle, from offer creation and contracting through on-sale, inventory management, and final settlement. The position may also involve heavy travel for extended periods on the road.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS).
6–8 years of related work experience.
Understanding of accounting and ability to complete accurate show settlements, including working knowledge of global exchange rates.
Understanding of and experience in the domestic and international touring music business, including work on at least one touring project extending beyond North America.
Ability to build effective working relationships with clients, venues, and co-workers.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Self-motivated and takes initiative.
May require heavy travel for extended periods on the road.

Responsibilities

Lead and review ticket sales, holds, and other ticketing matters for assigned tours, working with the tour ticketing director.
Oversee and work directly with marketing, operations, ticketing, production, legal, and other departments on assigned tours.
Guide and collaborate with the touring department on projects, including developing and evaluating financial models and preparing tour offers for theaters, arenas, and stadiums.
Negotiate venue deals at the theater, arena, and stadium level, and maintain regular communication with client representatives for assigned tours.
May develop strategies to expand AEG’s global footprint with artists and oversee tour-cycle activities, including offer creation, contracting, on-sale, inventory management, and final settlement.
May complete nightly show settlements and overall tour settlements, and work to open additional ticket inventory for sales or day-of-show ticketing needs at venues.
May oversee tour logistics, ensure timely information dissemination to relevant departments and parties, draft artist and venue contracts, and oversee coordination to meet production advancement requirements.