National Live Programming Lead (18-Month Contract)

Live Nation Entertainment Inc; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Entertainment perks

Professional development

Flexible working

Wellness programs

Volunteer days

Job summary

Venue Nation Australia, a division within Live Nation Australasia, seeks a National Programming Manager (18-month fixed-term). Based in Melbourne or Sydney, you will shape touring content, drive venue utilisation, reduce dark dates and grow attendance while building relationships with promoters, agents and artists.

You’ll manage programming budgets, P&Ls and forecasts, collaborating with bookings, marketing, venue, finance and sponsorship teams to maximise revenue and premium sales.

Qualifications

• Proven background in venue booking, talent buying or event and festival programming.
• Confident negotiating artist fees and contract terms.
• Experience managing budgets, P&Ls and forecasts.
• Strategic ability to spot programming opportunities early.
• Clear, credible communication with promoters, agents, artists and internal teams.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Content acquisition: Identify artists and events planning to tour Australia and get venues into routing conversations early.
• Programming strategy: Shape and deliver annual programming plans that fill dark dates and lift utilisation across the portfolio.
• Deal making: Negotiate with promoters and agents to fill calendar gaps in line with strategic goals.
• Relationship building: Build lasting partnerships with promoters, agents and artists who trust our venues with their shows.
• Commercial ownership: Manage programming budgets, event P&Ls and forecasts to deliver revenue and profitability targets.
• Team collaboration: Work with Bookings, Marketing, Venue, Finance and Sponsorship teams to grow attendance and premium sales.

Skills

Booking experience

Negotiation

Commercial acumen

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Live entertainment passion

Job description

Venue Nation Australia, a division within Live Nation Australasia, seeks a National Programming Manager (18-month fixed-term). Based in Melbourne or Sydney, you will shape touring content, drive venue utilisation, reduce dark dates and grow attendance while building relationships with promoters, agents and artists.

You’ll manage programming budgets, P&Ls and forecasts, collaborating with bookings, marketing, venue, finance and sponsorship teams to maximise revenue and premium sales.