Senior Live Events Manager — Talent & Community Engagement

Current Newspaper; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan with 6% company

Medical

Dental and vision

Three weeks of vacation

Sick time

10 company holidays

12 weeks of paid new parent leave

Job summary

Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corporation (PCBC) seeks an Events Manager to lead planning and execution of concerts, community gatherings, fundraisers, and programs. You will manage talent booking, contracts, budgets, and vendor coordination, working with WYEP and WESA teams to engage audiences.

The role emphasizes collaboration across departments, community partners, and volunteers to strengthen PCBC's presence in Pittsburgh.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in live event planning, production, or management.
• 2+ years managing event production budgets.
• Experience booking talent and negotiating contracts.
• Strong knowledge of Pittsburgh's live music, entertainment, and events scene.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with event management tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and production of high-quality live events, including logistics, schedules, budgets, venue coordination, and on-site operations.
• Manage all aspects of artist and talent booking, including fee negotiations, contracts, and communications.
• Collaborate across departments to align events with organizational goals, audience engagement, fundraising, and sponsorships; build community partnerships.
• Maintain event calendars, production plans, budgets, staffing and volunteer coordination, and post-event evaluations for continuous improvement.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Talent booking

Vendor coordination

Tools

Microsoft Office

Event management tools

Social media tools

Job description

Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corporation (PCBC) seeks an Events Manager to lead planning and execution of concerts, community gatherings, fundraisers, and programs. You will manage talent booking, contracts, budgets, and vendor coordination, working with WYEP and WESA teams to engage audiences.

The role emphasizes collaboration across departments, community partners, and volunteers to strengthen PCBC's presence in Pittsburgh.