Director of Production

For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer. 

Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations. 

If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer!

 

Position Summary:

The Director of Production oversees the production of all shows. This position serves as a liaison to the venue and artist management, ensuring all show needs are met and stay within budget. It includes managing production managers, assigning them to specific shows, and training them on production tasks and settlement processes. Additionally, this role involves handling show and event settlements, coordinating with finance, and specifying payment procedures for artists, vendors, and venues, while maintaining relationships with agents and venue personnel.

Essential Functions:

• Manage Relationships: Work with the artist and manager, alongside the production manager and agent, to review show details and advance production needs.
• Oversee Production Managers: Assign production managers to specific shows, provide ongoing training on production and settlement procedures, and monitor their work for consistency and efficiency.
• Coordinate with Vendors and Venues: Act as a liaison for the venue, caterers, security, event staff, and other vendors, including those handling equipment rentals and show design (e.g., staging, sound, lights, video), ensuring all details are managed before the show date.
• Serve as Point of Contact: Be the main contact during shows and support other events at different venues as needed.
• Handle Show Settlements: Prepare and submit invoices to accounting, manage event settlements, and ensure accurate payments to artists, vendors, and venues, in collaboration with finance.
• Budget Management: Oversee the production budget, monitor costs, and break down expenses as necessary, ensuring all financials stay within budget.
• Vendor and Union Relations: Manage labor relations, including unions, to ensure positive event outcomes. Build and maintain rapport with vendors and sales representatives to secure favorable terms.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS Degree (4-year) in a related field
  Experience Qualifications
• 6-8 years of related work experience
• Previous leadership experience
• Experience working in the music or entertainment industry
• Knowledge of overall show production
• Ability to compare/analyze documentation
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong verbal, written, and listening communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Outlook, Word) and Adobe software
• Team-oriented with a calm demeanor and positive attitude
• Strong technical foundation
• Willingness to work a varied schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description.