Touring Project Manager

Position: Touring Project Manager

Location: Miami, FL

Hours Worked: 40 Hours

Traveling Requirements: 40%-60% based on current assigned concerts/tours

Salary Range: $65,000-$80,000

FLSA: Salary Exempt

Job Type: Mid-Level

Reports To: Head of Live Entertainment

About Us:Cardenas Marketing Network (CMN) is a global leader in live Latin entertainment. A pioneer in the production of music entertainment and sporting events, the company produces hundreds of live events every year, manages some of the top Latin artists and also specializes in marketing, media and experiential. CMN’s mission is to entertain by providing unique experiences through our events, we exist to provide our people with ideas to share, stories to tell, and memories to remember. We believe… Experience Is Everything.

What We Are Looking For:

The primary responsibilities of the Project Manager are to manage live music concerts and/or tour performances with the goal of ensuring successful execution of projects on time, within budget and within scope. The Project Manager oversees all planning, advancing, management and execution of multiple projects at a national and international level, ensuring project workflow is maintained from start to finish. The Project Manager position requires advanced attention to detail, prioritization/management of assignments and pending’s, problem solving skills, as well as an understanding of strategic analysis, budgets, and deadlines. Individuals successful in this role are process-oriented self-starters, possess a can-do mentality, can overcome high pressure deadlines, and demonstrate flexibility to meet clients ever-changing deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

What you will be doing:

Project Manager Responsibilities:

• Coordinates, manages, supervises and executes touring/booking assigned projects including; negotiations, contracts, budgets/finance, logistics, marketing/promotion, media buying, scheduling/routings, scaling and ticket inventory, sponsorships, brand partnerships, and reporting to name a few.
• Advances/executes logistics as directed including, but not limited to, airfare, hotel, ground, production, visas, per diems, and equipment rental to name a few
• Develops plans that meet contractual requirements, the expectations of the talent, and stay within the costs outlined for each deliverable
• Determines resource requirements, including but not limited to, staffing, inventory, production, and creative
• Coordinates with internal resources and third parties/vendors to ensure accurate and consistent execution of projects. A few examples of third parties/vendors include merchanded, VIP experiences, and M&Gs
• Communicates with management and other talent personnel in connection with bookings, concerts, tours, festivals, and other business opportunities
• Communicates and presents touring/booking opportunities to management
• Develops touring and/or booking strategies to support touring/booking department
• Continually seeks opportunities to grow the organization by developing and maintaining client relationships
• Creates post-event reports including recaps, project evaluations, settlements, and overall project results
• Completes other tasks/responsibilities related to booking, touring, and management as assigned

What You Bring to the Table:

• A bachelor’s degree in entertainment, marketing, communications, business, or related field
• 3 years’ experience in entertainment marketing, live music concerts, or project management experience
• Bilingual verbal and written Spanish (preferred)
• Excellent and ongoing knowledge of the music industry and current music trends
• Strong network of contacts in the music business with a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and partnerships
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and a confident/assertive demeanor in relation to negotiations and professionalism
• Proven experience in leading and managing complex projects that are strategic in nature and national in scope
• Intermediate to strong knowledge with media-buying, digital marketing, planning, and research
• Understanding of live music industry intricacies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Proficient with office applications and apple devices
• Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to execute projects on time and within budget
• Comfortable working in high pressure environment with strict deadlines
• Available to travel 40% - 60% with or without advance notice as required to meet client needs
• Available to extend hours and work weekends when needed to meet client needs and deliverables

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• STD/LTD
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan

Cardenas Marketing Network (CMN) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.