VP of Live Nation Arenas

Live Nation Entertainment

. Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of division programming initiatives .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in venue booking and event programming within the live entertainment and sports industries, with a strong focus on client relationship management, strategic planning, and contract negotiation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Venue Booking ExperienceLeadership SkillsContract NegotiationProject ManagementClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Event Financial Pro FormasBudget CreationP&L DevelopmentStrategic PlanningBooking Tools Development

Soft Skills

Excellent People SkillsHighly OrganizedSelf-StarterFlexible and Adaptable

Industry Keywords

Live EntertainmentSports FacilitiesFacility ManagementPromotionsCorporate Events

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of division programming initiatives
Oversee and direct the division booking personnel
Identify and pursue new booking opportunities in addition to traditional 3rd party content
Enhance existing resources and create new booking tools for client venues
Foster strong relationships with industry decision makers, including content providers, talent agencies and entertainment producers
Collaborate and strategize with the division leader on new business opportunities
Provide strategic input on division client renewal efforts
Support negotiations with new business and renewal clients
Create event financial pro formas, budgets, and P&Ls
Set and execute strategic planning for event programming across client venues
Support client retention and new business development

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 10+ years of advanced experience in venue booking within live entertainment and/or sports facilities
At least 5+ years’ experience in leadership or supervisory roles
Understanding of the facility management industry, including promotions, concerts, family shows, private/corporate events and special events
Ability to cultivate strong relationships across the live entertainment industry, talent agencies, and content providers
Experience in contract negotiation, development and execution
Excellent people skills, with an ability to interact effectively, professionally and diplomatically with clients at all levels, including professional sports franchises executive team members and high-level NCAA athletic department administration
Highly organized with excellent project coordination and project management skills
Must be a self-starter
Strong leadership skills with the ability to oversee the division booking team
Must be flexible and adaptable to changes, when necessary
Must be willing to travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family
Health care concierge
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
Free concert tickets
Generous paid time off, including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
401(k) program with company match
Stock reimbursement program
New parent programs including caregiver leave
Fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support
Career and skill development programs with School of Live
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan repayment
Volunteer time off
Crowdfunding match