Sr. Director, Production - Global Touring

AEG Worldwide•Los Angeles, CA

5d•$157,468 - $241,030

About The Position

The Senior Director of Production serves as AEG’s on-site representative and senior production representative on assigned tours, providing strategic leadership for the operations and execution of large-scale touring productions. The role oversees daily show operations, revenue optimization, cross-functional coordination, production delivery, show settlements, and operational decision-making to maximize tour performance and ensure accurate execution throughout the tour lifecycle. The Senior Director partners with artists, promoters, venue personnel, ticketing teams, production teams, and other stakeholders. The role also provides operational expertise, develops best practices, mentors production staff, and supports organizational initiatives related to tour operations, financial processes, and production standards. The position may require heavy travel and extended periods on the road.

Requirements

Extensive experience managing large-scale touring productions, including live event operations and financial settlements.
Strong knowledge of production accounting, revenue management, and ticketing operations.
Ability to make independent operational decisions in high-pressure, live event environments.
Experience with tour settlement systems, ticketing platforms, and production management software.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills, and experience using budgeting, project management, and financial systems.
Ability to build effective working relationships with clients, venues, and co-workers.
Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Self-motivated and takes initiative.
May require heavy travel for long periods on the road.

Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day operational and financial execution of assigned touring productions, including production delivery, show settlements, and operational decisions.
Evaluate venue configurations, production layouts, and ticket inventory opportunities to maximize sellable seating while maintaining production, safety, and guest experience standards.
Oversee daily financial settlements, expense management, and accounting activities; ensure timely reconciliation and compliance with internal financial controls and contractual requirements.
Coordinate tour operations with ticketing, venue management, production, catering, temporary staffing, and other internal and external stakeholders.
Develop best practices, mentor production staff, and support organizational initiatives related to tour operations, financial processes, and production standards.