Entertainment Manager

Remote

🚀 Administration

Entertainment Managers are the primary contact point for all event entertainment within an organization. They bring together each aspect of an event, from choosing an act to facilitating a successful performance. Entertainment Managers can be found in several industries as corporations of all sizes rely on their skills to pull off important events and keep the target audience satisfied. They work closely with marketing teams to create material that captures the experience being planned. Entertainment managers often maintain relationships with talent agents and venue owners to deliver consistent results.

What does a Entertainment Manager do?

An Entertainment Manager acts as a liaison between performers and the company or venue hiring them for a specific event. The primary functions of this role consist of finding and vetting various performers, supervising the event and managing a team tasked with keeping the event aligned with what the client had envisioned.

Responsibilities

A Entertainment Manager should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Entertainment Manager should be able to execute:

Interviewing potential performers to discuss all aspects of their act to ensure a professional and appropriate performance
Negotiating contracts and pay rates with performers based on budgetary restrictions
Overseeing marketing material advertising the event, both internal and public-facing
Booking venues for parties and events to ensure adequate capacity and amenity provisions
Maintaining relationships with clients, entertainers, venues and other corporate entities
Ensuring entertainment and event planning stays within budget

Required Skills

A competitive Entertainment Manager will have certain skills and qualifications, including:

Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with performers and corporate entities alike
An understanding of currently available acts and venues appropriate for any given event
Knowledge of best practices for marketing events online and in person
Strong project management skills to adequately handle events of any size
Contract negotiation skills with both individuals and organizations

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