Sr. Director, Production - Global Touring
About The Position
The Senior Director of Production serves as AEG’s on-site representative and senior production representative for assigned large-scale touring productions. This role provides strategic leadership for operational execution throughout the tour lifecycle, overseeing daily show operations, revenue optimization, financial settlements, and coordination across internal and external teams. The position partners with artists, promoters, venue personnel, ticketing, and production teams to maximize tour performance and ensure accurate, safe, and consistent show execution. The role may require extensive travel and long periods on the road. The position is eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements. The stated pay range is $163,766.72–$250,671.20.
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.
- Demonstrated 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 day-to-day operational and financial execution of assigned touring productions, including production delivery, show settlements, and operational decision-making.
- Optimize revenue by evaluating venue configurations, production layouts, and ticket inventory opportunities 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 and provide subject matter expertise and operational leadership to production staff.
- Mentor production staff and support organizational initiatives related to tour operations, financial processes, and production standards.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
- Company-paid basic life insurance and voluntary life insurance.
- Parental leave.
- 401(k) plan with a current employer match of 3%.
- Flexible spending and health savings account options.
- Wellness offerings.
- Eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
