Event Manager, Concerts - Chicago, United States - Erridian Inc

Erridian Inc

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Erridian, Inc. is committed to recruiting individuals who express their talent and passion for service in the entertainment industry. Our ultimate goal is to welcome you into the family and provide opportunities for learning and career advancement.

The Event Manager is the key role within the planning team of our events.

The primary aim of the role is to maintain the overview of the planning and delivery of concerts and festivals in the areas of production and ticketing.

Responsibilities:

Supports Booking, Marketing, and Production team on all festival and concert bookings
Curate trending show lineups
Develop and maintain the timelines and checklists require for event use
Assist in the writing of the Event Management Plan
Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory obligations
Liaison between local agencies such as fire, police, environmental health, etc.
Create and Prepare Deal Sheets
Obtain holds from venues
Maintain current partnerships
Develop and maintain venue relationships.
Obtain all details from artist representatives and act as liaison between artist and venues
Coordinator with artist and marketing team to set up all announcement and on sale dates
Complete and distribute show confirmations and event status to all parties involved.
Create reports as needed and distribute
Execute artist contracts and venue leases per company guidelines and budget
Complete artist deposit payments
Complete artist and venue settlements night of show and post show as needed.
Research new and up and coming artist and distribute info to booking team.
Participate in meetings and discussions
Deliver new ideas on artists and processes.
Partner with Production & Operations team on developing budgets, settlements, and site advancements for each show.
Attend and work company events (domestic/international)
Assist with other duties as assigned on a regular basis.

Requirements:

Preferred 5+ years event management or planning experience
Willing and able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
Knowledge of local, regional, or national music artists
Excellent organizational skills.
Willing and able to pass a background screening.
Willing and able to travel as needed (100%)
Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels and busy environments
Must be willing to travel to work during evening and weekend hours
Music industry or talent agency experience highly preferred

Team members at Erridian, Inc. are offered many fantastic benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Erridian, Inc. for a visa.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Erridian, Inc.

strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level performed by interns within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of interns assigned to this opportunity.

Erridian, Inc. recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Erridian, Inc.

may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.