Global Touring Production Leader

AEG Worldwide; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Full benefits package including health

401k with company match

Job summary

AEG is seeking a Senior Director of Production to lead on-site operations for large-scale touring productions. You will oversee show delivery, settlements, and cross-functional coordination with artists, promoters, venues, and production teams to maximize performance and profitability on tour.

The role demands strategic leadership, deep knowledge of production accounting and ticketing, and the ability to make quick decisions in live environments.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing large-scale touring productions and live event operations.
• Demonstrated ability to make independent operational decisions in high-pressure environments.
• Experience with tour settlement systems and budgeting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operational and financial execution of assigned touring productions, serving as the senior production representative with responsibility for production delivery, show settlements, and operational decision-making.
• Drive revenue optimization by evaluating venue configurations, production layouts, and ticket inventory opportunities to maximize sellable seating while maintaining production, safety, and guest experience standards.
• Oversee daily financial settlements, expense management, and accounting activities, ensuring timely reconciliation and compliance with internal financial controls and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate cross-functional tour operations by partnering with ticketing, venue management, production, catering, temporary staffing, and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless show execution.
• Provide subject matter expertise and operational leadership by developing best practices, mentoring production staff, and supporting organizational initiatives related to tour operations, financial processes, and production standards.

Skills

Production management

Budgeting & finance

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Excel & data analysis

Travel willingness

Tools

Ticketing platforms

Production management software

Job description

AEG is seeking a Senior Director of Production to lead on-site operations for large-scale touring productions. You will oversee show delivery, settlements, and cross-functional coordination with artists, promoters, venues, and production teams to maximize performance and profitability on tour.

The role demands strategic leadership, deep knowledge of production accounting and ticketing, and the ability to make quick decisions in live environments.