EVP, Touring & Live Experiences

SCALIS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 325,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Flexible PTO and paid sick leave

Paid parental leave

Company-paid holidays

Equity opportunities for eligible

Job summary

Nova Sky Stories is seeking an EVP, Global Touring & Live Experiences to lead a scalable, multi-city, multi-continent touring and live experiences business. You will own strategy, financial performance, and the operating model while forging strategic partnerships and building a high-impact organization.

This executive role requires hands-on execution, entrepreneurial drive, and the ability to launch new markets and partnerships in a dynamic, build-stage environment. Extensive travel is expected.

Qualifications

• 15+ years leading growth within live entertainment, touring productions, experiential events, attractions, sports, festivals, or other large-scale consumer experiences.
• Demonstrated success launching, scaling, or transforming a business, division, or major operating function.
• Experience owning a P&L and translating business strategy into operational execution.
• Proven ability to build organizations, processes, and commercial partnerships from the ground up.
• Strong commercial negotiation experience with venues, partners, suppliers, or strategic customers.
• Comfortable operating independently in an evolving environment with limited existing infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Nova Sky Stories' long-term strategy for the global touring and live experiences business.
• Build the financial model, operating plan, and commercial roadmap that will support rapid global expansion.
• Personally identify, evaluate, and launch new markets, venue opportunities, and strategic partnerships.
• Partner with executive leadership and the Board to establish the production pipeline that supports long-term business growth.
• Design and implement the operating playbook that will become the foundation for Nova's touring business.
• Lead negotiations with venue partners, promoters, ticketing partners, suppliers, and key commercial stakeholders.

Skills

Experience leading growth

P&L ownership

Strategic thinking

Negotiation with venues

Travel willingness

Independent operator

Job description

At Nova Sky Stories , we empower artists and producers to bring awe and wonder to live audiences around the world. As the global leader in drone entertainment , we’ve been redefining live shows for over a decade—merging cutting‑edge drone technology with imaginative artistry.

With a veteran team of engineers and creatives, we design and operate lightweight, small, precise, and safe drones that perform in the most demanding environments—urban centers, extreme temperatures, and high winds. The result? Sky Stories that inspire, captivate, and transform the sky into a canvas of imagination.

Headquartered in the U.S. with teams across Europe and the UAE
Follow us: @NovaSkyStories

About the job

About this role:

The EVP, Global Touring & Live Experiences will build and lead Nova Sky Stories' global touring and ticketed experiences business, transforming today's footprint into a scalable, multi-city, multi-continent operation. This executive will own the business strategy and financial performance while establishing the operating model, developing commercial partnerships, and creating the systems and infrastructure needed to support significant global growth.

This is a highly entrepreneurial executive role that combines strategic vision with hands‑on execution. Success will require someone equally comfortable setting the long‑term direction and personally driving the work needed to get there—from solving complex operational challenges and negotiating partnerships to building processes and launching new markets. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-moving, build‑stage environments and is energized by creating something that does not yet fully exist, with the opportunity to build an organization around the business as it scales.

As an EVP, Global Touring & Live Experiences, you’ll be responsible for:

Business Strategy & Growth

• Develop and execute Nova's long-term strategy for the global touring and live experiences business.
• Build the financial model, operating plan, and commercial roadmap that will support rapid global expansion.
• Personally identify, evaluate, and launch new markets, venue opportunities, and strategic partnerships.
• Partner with executive leadership and the Board to establish the production pipeline that supports long‑term business growth.

Build the Operating Model

• Design and implement the operational playbook that will become the foundation for Nova's touring business.
• Create scalable processes, systems, KPIs, and governance that support consistent execution across multiple markets.
• Establish standards for venue operations, routing, logistics, permitting, technical delivery, and guest experience.
• Continuously refine the operating model based on lessons learned from live deployments.

Commercial Partnerships

• Lead negotiations with venue partners, promoters, ticketing partners, suppliers, and key commercial stakeholders.
• Evaluate future ticketing and direct‑to‑consumer strategies that support long‑term business growth.
• Develop sourcing and procurement strategies that balance scalability, quality, and profitability.
• Build trusted relationships that position Nova for long‑term expansion into new markets.

Build the Organization

• Initially lead many strategic and operational initiatives directly while establishing the foundation for future growth.
• Recruit and build the leadership team as the business scales, creating an organization designed for repeatable success.
• Foster a culture of ownership, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Establish organizational structures and operating rhythms that enable sustainable long‑term growth.

You’ll need to have:

• 15+ years leading growth within live entertainment, touring productions, experiential events, attractions, sports, festivals, or other large‑scale consumer experiences.
• Demonstrated success launching, scaling, or transforming a business, division, or major operating function.
• Experience owning a P&L and translating business strategy into operational execution.
• Proven ability to build organizations, processes, and commercial partnerships from the ground up.
• Strong commercial negotiation experience with venues, partners, suppliers, or strategic customers.
• Comfortable operating independently in an evolving environment with limited existing infrastructure.
• Exceptional strategic thinking combined with a bias toward action and execution.
• Willingness to travel extensively, both domestically and internationally.

It’s a plus if you have:

• Experience launching or scaling touring entertainment, immersive experiences, or location‑based attractions.
• Knowledge of ticketing platforms, guest experience strategy, and direct‑to‑consumer business models.
• Experience working with international venue operations and regulatory environments.
• Background managing partnerships across entertainment, hospitality, sports, or live events.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building new businesses and improving operational performance.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to balance strategic planning and day‑to‑day execution.

Salary Range: $325,000–$500,000 USD

At Nova Sky Stories, we’re building something that has never existed before—and we want our team members to share in that journey. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company matching
• Flexible PTO and paid sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Company‑paid holidays
• Equity opportunities for eligible employees

Compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Arrangements

Vision Insurance

If you're ready to play a key role in supporting the operational backbone of a company redefining storytelling in the sky, we’d love to hear from you.