Director Of Event Production And Operations
On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, offering ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture. An official partner and / or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc., a premium sports and entertainment company.
The Role And What You'll Do
We are looking for a Director with 10+ years experience, to join our large-scale Event Production & Operations Team. Our team is responsible for planning events for 50 to 5,500 guests in the Sports Industry. The ideal candidate is a creative and analytical thinker with strong project management and budget tracking skills. Must demonstrate exceptional organizational abilities, superb interpersonal skills, multi-tasking skills, and excellent time-management.
Responsibilities include :
- Directly responsible for execution of all phases of an event and its production (pre & post) and overseeing all aspects of the event to ensure high production value, maximum revenue and minimum expenses
- Manage creative design as required via a Creative Director (with or without Executive in Charge)
- Directly responsible to troubleshoot, anticipate and act proactively on all event aspects leading up to and onsite
- Oversee project milestones and deadlines
- Forecast, qualify and maintain event budgets
- Manage P&L and track expenditures
- Manage project team and move work forward daily within team environment
- Negotiate vendor, service and venue contracts
- Oversee production of diagrams and comply with fire marshal codes / permitting requirements
- Anticipate, establish, communicate and oversee execution of emergency procedures as needed (i.e. hurricane preparedness)
- Lead proposal preparations and pitch meetings as needed
- Forecast and qualify internal and event specific event coordination staff and associated budgets
- Direct Supervisor to event specific Sr. Managers, Managers, Sr. Coordinators, Coordinators and Production / Creative Staff
- Facilitate and lead production meetings with key staff and vendors
- Manage and oversee onsite staff and vendors
- Responsible for training, coaching and evaluating event staff
- Work jointly with Vice President to establish, implement and enforce company polices, rules and regulations Maintain and manage client relationships
- Update senior management
Administrative & Other Responsibilities
Expense ReportsProcess InvoicesFile storageWeekly hours billing reportsYou Have These
Minimum of ten years experience in large scale event productionStrong working knowledge of overseeing traditional event suppliers : Food & Beverage, Rentals, Janitorial, Staging, Technical, Power, Fencing, Tenting, Graphics, Fabrication, SecurityExperience managing clients to include pitching, contracting, invoicing and day to day relationship managementExperience managing budgets of $500K+Ability to manage, train and mentor staffBachelor's Degree in Business, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Hospitality Management, Sports Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience requiredProficient user of Microsoft Office Suite | Adobe Acrobat | Zoom | DocuSignHighly organized and process-orientedAttention to detail, carefully following instructions and checking work for accuracyAbility to multi-task and remain calm in high-pressure situationsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsGood timekeeping and work ethic that is characterized by commitment, motivation, and energyWe'd Love If You Also Have These
Knowledge of FileMaker| Keynote | SharePoint | Smartsheets | Microsoft TeamsFlexibility and positive attitude to work long days, evenings, weekends and holidays when necessaryGeneral knowledge about professional sports in particular the NFLTravel
Must be adaptable with work and travel schedule and be available to travel for work during holidays. This position may require up to 30-40% travel.
How We Work
Endeavor is at the center of sports, media, entertainment, and fashion and is a largely relationship-based business. To foster an environment of collaboration, develop our future talent, and build on relationships across leadership, peers, and teams, we work from the office 4 days per week. We see immeasurable value internally and throughout the core of the businesses we support.
Don't meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.