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For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer. Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations. If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer! Microsoft Theater hosts over 120 music, family, dance and comedy acts, award shows, televised productions, conventions and product launches with over 500,000 guests passing through the doors annually. The 7,100-seat theater offers guests mid-sized intimacy, with no seat further from the stage than 220 feet. Microsoft Theater offers 12,000 square feet of VIP & hospitality areas, 10 dressing rooms and state of the art technology making it is a favorite indoor venue for performers and fans alike. Since opening in October 2007 with six sold out shows featuring the Eagles and Dixie Chicks, Microsoft Theater has hosted concerts starring the most popular artists including Alan Jackson, Katy Perry, Charlie Wilson, Juan Gabriel, Aretha Franklin, Ed Sheeran, John Fogerty, Gabriel Iglesias, Kanye West, Marc Anthony, Sesame Street Live, John Legend, The Avett Brothers, Neil Young, Steely Dan, Trey Songz, Kelly Clarkson, Rush, Yanni, Nicki Minaj, Juanes, Cat Stevens, The American Idol Finale shows, Michael Jackson’s This is It, Straight Outta Compton, The Hunger Games and Twilight Movie Premieres and many more. Microsoft Theater is home to the American Music Awards, ESPYs, Primetime Emmy Awards and BET Awards, and has previously hosted the People’s Choice Awards, Radio Disney Music Awards, 2010, 2011 & 2015 MTV Video Music Awards, 2014 & 2015 MTV Movie Awards and the 2013 Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame. Microsoft Theater is centrally located within L.A. LIVE is a 4 million square foot / $3 billion downtown Los Angeles sports and entertainment district adjacent to Crypto.com Arena and the Los Angeles Convention Center featuring Microsoft Theater, a 7,100-seat live theatre, a 2,300 capacity live music venue, a 54-story, 1001-room convention “headquarters” destination (featuring The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles and JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE hotels and 224 luxury condominiums – The Ritz-Carlton Residences at L.A. LIVE – all in a single tower) , the GRAMMY Museum, the 14-screen Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE Stadium 14 theatre, broadcast facilities for ESPN along with entertainment, residential, restaurant and office space. Position Summary: The Assistant Manager Events is responsible for managing all aspects of assigned events, as well as support all event activities within the department to assure sales and communications objectives are met. Essential Functions:
- Responsible overseeing key event activities and logistics within venue(s) events in conjunction with other event managers
- Oversee the changes and additions of the venue(s) Events calendar
- Manage and oversee load-ins, events, and load-outs
- Responsible for the execution and delivery of accurate estimates, settlements, invoicing, etc
- Oversee the Stocking of the Game Room. Work closely with involved departments to coordinate open/close of room on events
- Execute assigned Events in the Game Room. Gifting Suites, Receptions, etc
- Oversee VIP lounge. Receptions, Meet & Greets, Press Conferences, etc
- Oversee FOH activations/receptions
- Work closely with Local 33 and have an understanding of their contracts and operations
- Book Local 33 Directly with the Hall for Assigned Events
- Assist in ad-hoc projects, as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- A minimum education level of: High School Diploma (BA/BS Degree in related field preferred)
- A minimum of 3-5 years of related work experience
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Working knowledge of venue and event management procedures
- Resourceful and able to resolve issues that arise
- Ability to build strong internal and external relationships
- Comfortable in leading clients through walkthroughs
- Excellent written/oral communications skills, as well as interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical skills and must be attentive to details
- Ability to work independently, meet tight deadlines and prioritize tasks
- Must have the ability to stand, sit, crouch, and bend throughout the course of daily activities
- Must be willing and able to move bike racks, tables, chairs, etc and lift up to 25lbs. with or without reasonable accommodations
- Must have a flexible schedule, with the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Pay Scale: $65,000 – $93,578 AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description. AEG is committed to developing a diverse workforce reflective of the marketplace and the communities in which we do business. We believe a diverse workforce is not merely an advantage; it is mandatory for any company to be successful in today’s business climate. Anschutz Entertainment Group is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any individual, employee, or application for employment on the basis of race, color, marital status, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, handicap, or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state or local law. This Employer is subject to the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO) (LAMC 189.00)