VP, Arena Programming & Partnerships

Live Nation Entertainment; Home (PA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Free concert tickets

Paid time off

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Live Nation Entertainment in the United States seeks a Vice President, Live Nation Arenas to lead event programming across client venues, cultivate high‑level relationships with promoters, agents, producers, and content partners, and drive strategic planning.

Reporting to the division leader, you will direct booking teams, pursue new opportunities beyond traditional content, manage budgets, and support client renewals and negotiations while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of advanced experience in venue booking within live entertainment and/or sports facilities.
• At least 5+ years in leadership or supervisory roles.
• Understanding of the facility management industry, including promotions, concerts, family shows, private/corporate events and special events.
• Ability to cultivate strong relationships across the live entertainment industry, talent agencies, and content providers.
• Experience in contract negotiation, development and execution.
• Excellent people skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients at all levels including executives.
• Highly organized with strong project coordination and management skills.
• Must be a self-starter with leadership of the booking team.
• Must be willing to travel and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of division programming initiatives.
• Oversee and direct the division booking personnel.
• Identify and pursue new booking opportunities beyond traditional content.
• Enhance existing resources and create new booking tools for client venues.
• Foster strong relationships with industry decision makers including content providers, talent agencies and producers.
• Collaborate with the division leader on new business opportunities.
• Provide strategic input on division’s client renewal efforts.
• Support negotiations with both new business and renewal clients.
• Create event financial pro formas, budgets, and P&Ls.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Negotiation

Project management

Travel readiness

Job description

Live Nation Entertainment in the United States seeks a Vice President, Live Nation Arenas to lead event programming across client venues, cultivate high‑level relationships with promoters, agents, producers, and content partners, and drive strategic planning.

Reporting to the division leader, you will direct booking teams, pursue new opportunities beyond traditional content, manage budgets, and support client renewals and negotiations while traveling as needed.