Sr. Director, Production - Global Touring

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

For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.

Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.

If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer!

Position Summary:

The Senior Director of Production serves as AEG's on-site representative providing strategic leadership for the operational and execution of large-scale touring productions. Serving as the senior production representative on assigned tours, this role oversees daily show operations, revenue optimization, and cross-functional coordination to maximize tour performance. The Senior Director partners with artists, promoters, venue personnel, ticketing, and production teams to drive operational excellence while ensuring accurate execution throughout the tour lifecycle.

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Extensive experience managing large-scale touring productions, including live event operations and financial settlements.
• Strong knowledge of production accounting, revenue management, and ticketing operations.
• Demonstrated ability to make independent operational decisions in high-pressure, live event environments.
• Experience with tour settlement systems, ticketing platforms, and production management software.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills, and experience using budgeting, project management, and financial systems.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with clients, venues, and co-workers
• Excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated and takes initiative
• May require heavy travel for long period of time of the road

Payscale: $157,468 - $241,030

Bonus: This position is eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.

Benefits: Full-time: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, company paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, parental leave, 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%), flexible spending and health savings account options, and wellness offerings.

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description.

AEG's policy is to hire the most qualified applicants. We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any individual, employee, or application for employment on the basis of race, color, marital status, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state or local law.

Employer does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.

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