Job Summary:

WHO ARE WE?

Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 620 million tickets sold annually and approximately 10,000 clients worldwide.  Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 50,000 events annually for nearly 7,000 artists in 40+ countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect more than 1,200 sponsors with the 145 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

C3 Presents creates music festival experiences for millions of fans across the globe, setting the new standard each year for events that are as memorable as they are spectacular, including Austin City Limits Music Festival in Texas, Lollapalooza in Chicago (and seven other countries), and Bonnaroo in Manchester, Tennessee.

WHO ARE YOU?

Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on! 

THE JOB

The Associate Festival Marketing Manager supports the C3 Festival Marketing Department’s overall marketing and administrative tasks. Their main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, management of invoices and expenses, contest winner communication and prize fulfillment, digital support (focusing on social media, e-mail & SMS marketing) for major milestones & announcements, coordinating with our in-house creative team on content production and supporting on-site at our festivals with social media and production set up.

This Associate Festival Marketing Manager will collaborate closely with the designated Festival Marketing Manager to support all major announcements and drive towards our main goal of selling out their specific festivals, including Extra Innings, Minnesota Yacht Club, Country Calling and more. They will contribute to the overall goal to keep the team organized and efficient, while also providing support for the designated Festival Marketing Manager.

This role requires someone who is focused, highly organized, and able to continually prioritize while balancing multiple projects. Experience with overall marketing strategy and budget management is important, along with an attention, eye for detail, and creative thinking.

The ideal candidate has a passion for music, live events, popular culture, and media trends. They must also have excellent communication skills and the ability to work quickly and efficiently while having a team-oriented mindset.

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO

Manage and update budgets for designated festivals in Microsoft Excel and our internal budget management platformSubmit and monitor expenses and invoices in internal budget management platformCoordinate contest winner communication and prize fulfillmentManage Media Partner wristband fulfillment and shipment for each festivalManage organic social media calendar for assigned festivalsWork with various marketing platforms including Sprout Social (preferred), Webflow, Mailchimp, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Spotify, Snapchat, TikTok, Meta Ads ManagerWebsite management – utilizing Webflow platformCoordinate with creative team on copywriting and asset productionWork through approval process communications with marketing manager and festival execs, when necessaryAssist with on-site logistics at festivals, including Press Lounge set up, social media marketing, giveaway winner prize fulfillment and media partner supportAssist with simple graphic design tasks via PhotoShop or InDesign a plus (for website and email marketing)This role requires out-of-state travelPerform other duties as assigned

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING

2+ years of experience working in digital, marketing, social media, event production, festivals, tech and/or design Excellent organization, attention to detail, takes initiative and fast learnerStrong familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and budgeting platformsBasic knowledge of digital marketing platforms, including Webflow, Mailchimp, Attentive, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Meta Ads ManagerExperience with Sprout Social is not a requirement, but preferredBasic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite a plusBasic knowledge of video editing for social media content a plusBasic knowledge of event production & logisticsHard working, able to take direction and prioritize while juggling multiple projects at once in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentResourceful and detail-oriented Not afraid to ask for helpExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with a personable and professional disposition and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of guests, staff, clientsWilling to step up and help with tasks outside of their job descriptionMotivated self-starter who thrives in a deadline-driven environment and has exceptional follow through skillsCapable of representing C3 with professionalismPositive attitudeAbility to be punctual and meet deadlinesAbility and willingness to travel a mustFlexibility in work hours and availability, especially during festivals and major projects

C3 CORE COMPETENCIES

Demonstrate integrity in the way you operate in day-to-day business and the way you deal with peopleCommunicate effectively with various audiences by organizing and delivering information appropriately and listening actively to othersProactively seek solutions to problems. Be enthusiastic and energetic in your approach to your job. Commit to putting in extra effort with a positive attitude.Be flexible in handling change, able to juggle multiple demands, and adaptable to new situations with fresh ideas or innovative approachesStay composed, confident, optimistic, and in problem-solving mode when the going gets toughPossess the skills needed to perform your job well, paying close attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness

BENEFITS & PERKS

Our motto is ‘Taking Care of Our Own’ through 6 pillars of benefits:

HEALTH: Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family, with access to a health care concierge, and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)

YOURSELF: Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days

WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, stock reimbursement program

FAMILY: New parent programs including caregiver leave and baby bonuses, plus fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support

CAREER: Career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment

OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding match

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. 

Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation. 

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process.  Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.