Senior Manager, State & Local Government Relations/Public Policy

Job Summary:

WHO ARE WE?

Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 620 million tickets sold annually and approximately 10,000 clients worldwide.  Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 50,000 events annually for nearly 7,000 artists in 40+ countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect more than 1,200 sponsors with the 145 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

WHO ARE YOU?

Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on! 

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO

• Serve as Live Nation’s day-to-day representative for state and local policymakers in the Western US and certain midwestern states. 

• Manage state and local government relations for Live Nation and affiliated companies in assigned states.

• Responsible for managing a team of in-state and local lobbyists, directing state-by state lobbying strategies—developing and tracking clear deliverables in each state of responsibility

• Drive proactive legislative and regulatory efforts on behalf of the company, utilizing in-state coalitions

• Develop relationships with policymakers and key external stakeholders

• Make recommendations for executive engagement, public affairs activities, and campaign contributions (where applicable)

• Maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders at Live Nation corporate, Concerts Division, HR, and Ticketmaster

• Testify before state legislative committee on key legislation and prepare executives to do the same

This role will report to the SVP, Public Affairs and Policy  

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING: (TECHNICAL SKILLS/COMPETENCIES)

• 5-10 total years of experience in state/local government, corporate government relations, and/or associations

• At least 1-3 years in a corporate government relations role preferred

• Experience advocating on behalf of the private sector to policymakers

• Comprehensive understanding of legislative and regulatory process

• The ability to manage external lobbying firms and industry coalitions

• Understanding of the live event and/or ticketing industries and the issues we face is a plus

• The ability to work collaboratively with key internal stakeholders, include the communications organization and venue managements teams in assigned states

• Strong writing skills with ability to gather relevant information and communicate effectively internally and externally

• Confidence to take initiative and tackle tough problems

• Comfort with evolving circumstances and a dynamic political landscape

• Innovative and creative thinker

• Ability to thrive in demanding environment, and adapt to evolving needs of leadership

• Strategic, organized, with attention to detail

• Realistic outlook, focused on solution-oriented problem solving

• Nimble workstyle that appreciates feedback from all levels

• Collaborative by nature – team player who is willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment

• A knack for diplomacy and the confidence to engage and build consensus with functional leaders at all levels

• Ability to work quickly and effectively under pressure

BENEFITS & PERKS

Our motto is ‘Taking Care of Our Own’ through 6 pillars of benefits:

• HEALTH: Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family, with access to a health care concierge, and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)

• YOURSELF: Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days

• WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, stock reimbursement program

• FAMILY: New parent programs including caregiver leave and baby bonuses, plus fertility, adoption, f