Dunkman Live Event Operations Manager

Authentic Brands Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Authentic Brands Group is seeking a Manager, Operations to lead Dunkman event production and related programming on a global scale. You will coordinate event operations, production logistics, and cross-functional partnerships under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires hands-on live event experience, strong project management, and the ability to manage multiple partners across venues, production schedules, and broadcast elements.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in live event production or operations within entertainment or sports.
• Experience coordinating venue logistics, timelines, vendors, and budgets.
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams with strong organization and follow-through.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for internal and external teams.
• Willingness to travel and work evenings/weekends as required (up to 40%).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Dunkman event production from pre-production to post-event closeout.
• Collaborate with venues, agencies, broadcast partners, and internal teams.
• Maintain project plans, run-of-show documents, and trackers.
• Manage credentialing, staffing, logistics, and guest flow.
• Support budgeting, vendor onboarding, contracts, and payments.
• Capture post-event learnings to refine future programming.

Skills

Live event production

Event operations coordination

Project management

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Job description

Authentic Brands Group is seeking a Manager, Operations to lead Dunkman event production and related programming on a global scale. You will coordinate event operations, production logistics, and cross-functional partnerships under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires hands-on live event experience, strong project management, and the ability to manage multiple partners across venues, production schedules, and broadcast elements.