Oak View Group
Oak View Group (OVG) is the world’s leading arena development, management, and hospitality company founded in 2015 by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff to disrupt business as usual. As the largest developer of sports and entertainment facilities in the world, OVG prioritizes the way we do business focusing on making long-term investments in our people and our planet. We focus on building a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive workplace. Each day our team members around the world and throughout our local communities work together to provide the greatest experience to our fans and partners.
We celebrate and support a strong, transparent, authentic and inclusive culture focused around four core values:
- We treat each other fairly and with respect.
- We act with integrity.
- We have an entrepreneurial spirit.
- We give back to our global community.
More information at OakViewGroup.com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Overview
The Brand Manager will develop and initiate the overall brand strategy for the BOK Center and Cox Business Convention Center. This program will be the epicenter of brand reputation within the industry. Everyone that comes through the Tulsa from artists, fans, patrons, meeting planners, and staff should leave feeling they received top-notch and world-class experience. The Brand Manager will also have day-to-day oversight of event-related marketing, promotions, and advertising functions designed to sell and build OVG’s brand. The position will be responsible for crafting the social voice of the venues and will actively participate in venue branding, community relations and publicity efforts in conjunction with other members of the marketing, sales, ticket and arena programming.
This role will pay a salary of $50,000 to $75,000.
For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).
About the Venue
The Bank of Oklahoma Center, also known as the BOK Center, is located downtown and serves as the premier sports and entertainment venue of the greater Tulsa region. Offering a19,199-seat multi-purpose arena and 565,000 total square footage designed to accommodate concerts, family shows and other special events and has been named on multiple occasions one of the country’s best venues.
The Cox Business Convention Center (CBCC) is located in the Arena District in downtown Tulsa, CBCC is a modern and award-winning venue providing over 275,000 SF of flexible event space. Owned by the City of Tulsa for over 50 years, the CBCC has been host to every kind of event imaginable!
Responsibilities
- Work in conjunction with other members of the venue marketing team to effectively communicate and promote events through venue assets, event sponsorships, promotional partnerships, community efforts, media partners, trade partnerships and group marketing campaigns on a show-by-show basis. Manages and supervises backstage experiences during events to ensure client satisfaction and quality control while upholding OVG’s reputation for world-class hospitality.
- Responsible for generating innovative and unique ideas for artist/promoter/agent gifts while curating unique experiences.
- Coordinate with house photographer for all shows and submit event and concert images to industry publications.
- Serve as hospitality manager on event days for Promoters, Agents and other guests, as directed.
- Serve as on-site marketing department representative for designated events (e.g. duties may include media escorting, sponsor and/or promotional partner implementation, media partner implementation, social media coverage, etc.).
- Manage social media initiatives, content creation and strategy and serve as the voice of the venues across multiple platforms. Includes but not limited to managing a yearly content calendar and updates on social media before, during and after events and concerts.
- Complete graphic design responsibilities as needed by the marketing, booking and sales departments. Stay on top of the latest social media trends, adding new platforms in response to the market.
- Other duties as assigned by upper management.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 5+ years of related work experience.
- Must be adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an expert ability to present and communicate new ideas and concepts, edit and proofread marketing material.
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Extremely organized and detail-oriented, resourceful, quick learner and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Creative and driven, be able to ideate and execute on unique marketing opportunities. Passion for music and having that passion be transmitted through OVG assets.
- A high degree of personal integrity and consistently put the interests of the organization first. Must be a fierce communicator and cross-organizational collaborator.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experiences
- Ability to work nights, all events, weekends, events and holidays as required
Computer and Technology Skills:
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS SharePoint and MS Outlook)
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications
- Knowledge of website design
- Knowledge of CRM software
- Demonstrated skills in graphic design
Working Conditions:
- Minimal Travel (<10% travel): May be required to travel. Trips may require air travel and/or overnight stay away from home for one or more nights.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends, nights and holidays required. Frequent bending, lifting 15-20 pounds, sitting, exposure to multiple external elements, extensive walking through the building including inclines and stairs.
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference.
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
EEO
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.