Director, Booking & Programming Jobs

The Intuit Dome will revolutionize the stadium experience for our fans and empower our community. Built for the fan, by the fan, the basketball-obsessed arena, entertainment venue and outdoor plaza will deliver a uniquely intimate and intense live event experience with all the comforts of home. The Director of Booking & Programming will be responsible for overseeing booking and programming across the entire venue.

In this role you will also be responsible for booking and scheduling events inside the arena and outside community events. The Director of Booking & Programming will focus on the profitability and overall revenue goals of the arena by identifying and securing events such as sporting events, concerts, award shows, family entertainment and more.

This position will deliver an excellent level of procurement, customer service and build effective relationships with clients, promoters, tenants and stadium staff and guests. This role will require a high level of integrity and confidentiality due to the nature of the business. This role will report to the General Manager & Vice President of Music and Events.

This is a full-time role eligible for our competitive benefit offerings including health insurance, Wellbeing Allowance and 401(k) with company contribution.

The LA Clippers are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. New members of our team must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and will need to provide verification of vaccination for COVID-19.

What You Will Do

• Maintain high standards, positive attitude, and professional appearance.
• Identify and secure new events for the Intuit Dome by developing relationships with reputable promoters, local market contacts, booking agents and talent managers.
• Works in conjunction with building marketing, event services, operations, and food & beverage staff in the planning and execution of special events.
• Identify low-usage periods and formulate strategies to increase facility usage and revenue production during these periods.
• Work with event management and box office for concert set up planning, CAD drawing review and scaling of venue of events.
• Curate a diverse and densely calendar of events that align with the venue's aesthetics and culture.
• Conduct facility tours for potential clients; answer questions and provide information regarding venue capabilities.
• Participate in the development and administration of the annual budget and event forecasting.

Your Background, Skills, and Qualifications

• Ability to drive the sales process from plan to close and develop data-driven analytics, reporting and KPIs to assess the success and impact of each event.
• Knowledge of producing shows including seating charts, stage setup and scheduling.
• Experience working with a professional sports team.
• Ticketing experience and knowledge of building a manifest.
• Extensive understanding of event booking within a venue including event settlements, creation of event mix, event proformas, budget development, event license agreements, insurance, etc.
• 8+ years of progressive booking and programming experience in a stadium and/or arena.

Compensation

• $115,000 - $135,000 annual salary

Benefits and Perks

We offer a competitive benefits program, including:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Company-paid Long Term Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company contribution
• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Mind health support via Modern Health and Headspace
• Financial Education and Wellness Program, including access to Certified Financial Planners
• Voluntary Life Insurance options for employee, spouse and children
• Wellbeing Allowance of up to $1,000 per year