Sponsor Project Manager

About Live Nation Entertainment

Live Nation Entertainment stands as the global leader in live entertainment, comprising top brand leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster manages event ticketing worldwide with over 620 million tickets sold yearly and around 10,000 clients. Live Nation Concerts promotes more than 50,000 events for nearly 7,000 artists across over 40 countries annually. Live Nation Media & Sponsorship connects over 1,200 sponsors with 145 million fans attending these events each year.

Role Overview

The Sponsor Project Manager will assist clients in connecting with consumers by delivering compelling in-real-life (IRL) experiences and managing targeted media campaigns effectively. Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Sponsorships & Strategic Partnerships, this position supports comprehensive sponsorship projects spanning traditional experiential sales, media, joint sales, and novel sponsorship initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate sponsorship projects including asset collection, profile data gathering, and compilation of performance metrics for festivals, live events, and media platforms.
• Maintain and update the Live Nation United (LNU) portfolio presentation as needed.
• Support lead generation through brand identification, analysis, and research.
• Collaborate with the COO, sponsorship team members, and key individuals across LNU and Live Nation on strategic initiatives.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions for brand pitch generation.
• Assist activation management and media delivery teams during the execution of sponsorship activities.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Attributes

• Bachelor's degree is mandatory.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in project management, sponsorships, marketing, media, events, or related sectors.
• Exceptional organizational abilities with competence in managing multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing to client-facing projects.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and research capabilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
• Self-driven, intellectually curious, and passionate about live entertainment, brand partnerships, and experiential marketing.

Employee Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, vision, dental, mental health, and access to a health care concierge along with flexible spending or health savings accounts.
• Free concert tickets along with generous paid time off including holidays, sick leave, and personal days.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching and stock reimbursement program.
• Family support programs including new parent care leave, fertility assistance, adoption, foster care, and surrogacy support.
• Career advancement opportunities including skill development programs, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment assistance.
• Volunteer time off and crowdfunding match programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Live Nation is committed to building diverse teams reflective of the fans and artists served. The company promotes inclusive environments where every individual can be authentic, contribute fully, and thrive. Qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination based on various protected characteristics including age, race, gender, disability, veteran status, and more as outlined by applicable laws. Live Nation also accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities and religious beliefs in the hiring process.

Hiring Practices

This job description is designed to outline the general nature and expectations of the role but does not encompass every responsibility or qualification. Recruitment efforts involve multiple avenues to place the best candidates efficiently. Candidates will only be contacted by official Live Nation representatives, and no payments or equipment purchases will be requested during hiring.

Compensation

The estimated salary range is $80,000 to $100,000 USD per year. Actual pay is influenced by market location, skills, qualifications, and experience.