Senior Manager, Programming & Booking Plaza

Tennessee Titans; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tennessee Titans seek a Senior Manager, Programming & Booking - Plaza to lead public-facing programming at Nissan Stadium's Plaza. You will shape the vision of when and why events happen, ensuring diverse, high-quality experiences that grow the brand and engage the community.

Ideal candidates excel in relationship-building, strategic leadership, and creative thinking, with 5–7 years in venue programming, events, or experiential marketing.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in venue programming, events, or experiential marketing.
• Ability to align programming with brand and business goals.
• Proven relationship-building and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead creation and long-term strategy of Plaza programming.
• Develop self-promoted programming aligned to brand goals.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local partners and events.
• Manage operating budgets and explore revenue opportunities.
• Collaborate with Titans departments and vendors on event execution.
• Coordinate with East Bank campus on project schedules and construction.
• Build Plaza brand online presence and marketing assets.
• Conduct market research and maintain industry knowledge.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Visionary experience-builder

Relationship-building

Strategic leadership

Program planning

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Momentus Elite

AutoCAD

Job description

At the Tennessee Titans, we’re dedicated to a winning culture, making a meaningful impact in our community, and creating moments that bring people together. We pursue excellence in everything we do and foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and relentless commitment because we are dedicated to being a part of something bigger than ourselves.

What You’ll Be Doing

The Tennessee Titans are looking for a relationship-driven, creative, and strategic Senior Manager, Programming & Booking - Plaza. This role will lead all public facing programming on the Plaza at Nissan Stadium.

The Senior Manager, Programming & Booking - Plaza will help shape the vision of how, when, and why the Plaza is programmed, ensuring that diverse, high-quality events are delivered. The ideal candidate will excel at relationship building, strategic leadership, and creative thinking.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the creation, launch, and long-term strategy of public facing programming for the Plaza at Nissan Stadium
• Create Titans self-promoted programming, ensuring that events are a fit for the overall brand and organizational goals
• Establish and maintain relationships with local organizations and partners whose events may be a fit for the Plaza
• Develop the operating budget for each event series, finding creative ways to generate revenue while focusing on the guest experience and community first programming
• Collaborate with Titans departments, vendors, and tenant partners on the planning and successful execution of events
• Partner with stakeholders on schedule of projects around the larger Nissan Stadium campus and East Bank site, ensuring that construction and events can successfully co-exist
• Work with internal departments to build out the Plaza at Nissan Stadium brand, including but not limited to web presence, social media, and other marketing efforts
• Conduct appropriate market research, network, and maintain up-to-date industry knowledge
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Is a visionary experience-builder who loves designing moments that feel special, memorable, and deeply connected to a brand’s story
• 5 – 7 years of progressive experience in venue programming, stadium operations, event planning, guest experience, project management, or experiential marketing
• Bachelor's degree in business, Hospitality, Event Management, Tourism, Sports Management, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to establish successful relationships, work cross-functionally, and connect daily work to broader business goals and long-term vision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation abilities, and a guest-first mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional initiatives
• Familiarity with Momentus Elite and AutoCAD
• Strong project management skills, including experience overseeing complex timelines and calendars, multiple stakeholders, and organizational goals
• Demonstrated passion and ability to deliver a diverse range of programming
• Ability to work in fast-changing environments with an approach to problem solving that is both open-minded and collaborative

Core Competencies

• Communication: Pitches programming ideas by using clear, persuasive, audience-adapted communication and acts as the face of the Plaza to local organizations, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Successfully works across Titans departments, vendors, tenant partners, and outside organizations, while coordinating with the broader East Bank campus on construction updates
• Strategic Thinking: Leads the creation, launch, and long-term strategy of the Plaza program, develops operating budgets, and connects programming decisions to brand and organizational goals.
• Adaptability: Balances self-promoted programming, outside partner events, budget realities, and ongoing East Bank construction updates.
• Customer Focus: Focuses on providing exceptional guest experience and community first programming.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Work Environment: Office/Stadium
• Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for extended periods, lift up to 25 pounds
• Schedule: Ability to work non-traditional hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as dictated by the event schedule

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.