Booking & Marketing Manager (E)

The Booking & Marketing Manager reports to the Vice President of Booking. This role partners both the Booking and Marketing teams to promote the use of the facility and coordinates developing, planning, and organizing activities related to booking and marketing at Oakland Arena and Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.

• →Assists with the management of the Legends Global Booking calendar. This includes adding, editing and/or removing events and event holds, and responding to building availability requests in a timely manner in collaboration with facility departments.
• →Researches and prepares data that supports the booking efforts for specific artists, shows and events. Supports the creation of memorable venue experiences for artists and tour personnel.
• →Compiles and maintains all event show folders with contracts, certificates of insurance, and general event correspondence, including final artist and venue settlement information.
• →Maintains constant search and knowledge of current activities in the live entertainment industry including concerts, sporting events and family shows locally, regionally, and nationally.
• →Assists and coordinates with the development of the annual operating calendar, activity schedules, projections for attendance and/or revenue.
• →Represents Oakland Arena & Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum and Legends Global facilities at industry events when necessary.
• →Develops and maintains a productive working relationship with all facility departments.
• →Builds marketing emails and support with grassroots initiatives to create publicity to sell tickets for upcoming shows.
• →Supports Senior Marketing Manager with coordination media and photo passes, supervising on-site personnel as directed by tours/artists.
• →Assists VP of Booking and Marketing Manager with show coverage and photographer management, as needed.
• →Manages show marketing analytics trackers and post-show reporting 
• →Live event coverage as needed.
• →Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

• Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Business, Advertising or Marketing or related field preferred.

Or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

• Minimum of three (3) years' experience with large-scale events and working directly with agents and promoters within the industry.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills required.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills required.
• Understanding of the music and performance industry.
• Professional presentation, appearance, and work ethic.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, (Outlook, Word, Excel) and ability to learn required business systems required.
• Working knowledge of event, box office, food and beverage operations preferred.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain highly confidential information.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays in addition to normal business hours, as needed, required.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of related work experience in concerts, live events and large-scale shows.
• Experience in booking, box office, event and client management preferred.