Marketing-VP (or SVP, CMO)

 

Live Nation is the world’s leading live music company, annually connecting more than 67 million fans with their favorite performers at over 33,000 events.  We are the largest producer of live concerts in the world, the second-largest venue management company and have a rapidly growing online presence.  Live Nation creates superior experiences for artists and fans, regularly producing tours for the biggest superstars in the business, including The Rolling Stones, Barbra Streisand, Madonna, U2 and Coldplay.  Globally, we own, operate and/or have booking rights for more than 170 venues, including House of Blues-branded music venues and prestigious locations such as San Francisco’s Fillmore Auditorium, Nikon at Jones Beach in New York and London’s Hammersmith Apollo and Wembley Arena.  Live Nation’s websites collectively are the second most popular entertainment event websites in the United States, according to Nielsen//NetRatings.  Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Live Nation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol “LYV.”  For more information regarding concerts near you, Live Nation and its businesses, please visit our website at www.LiveNation.com.

Visit our Company careers site at www.livenationcareers.com to apply directly.

Summary:

The VP (or SVP, CMO) is responsible for the development, stewardship and implementation of Marketing strategies, communications and execution programs across all of Live Nation Artists.

 

Responsibilities:

 Develop and implement strategic marketing plan for Live Nation Artists assetsFormulate and execute integrated marketing programs to drive financial performanceDevelop, coordinate and communicate Live Nation Artists - wide and interdivisional marketing opportunitiesDevelop traditional and new media and marketing initiatives / partnershipsWork with the Artist Acquisitions group to formulate and implement Artist Marketing PlansSecure promotional partners for Live Nation Artists – wide and operating unit opportunitiesEvaluate business unit marketing needs and develop plans to support divisional and interdivisional product offeringsEvaluate outsourced functions; extend or convert to full time positions as required

 

Requirements:

 10 – 15 years Marketing experience with top tier industry leadersIdeal candidate will have worked in both the Music industry and a major entertainment media company Candidate should have an entrepreneurial mindset/approach, yet the ability to navigate through large organizations with multiple stakeholdersMust be a self-starter with the ability to implement initiatives with minimum supervisionCandidates should also have a good working “phone book” of functional and industry relationships both domestically and internationallyKnowledge of the industry and its key players will be essential to ensure fulfillment of the business plan and divisional successCandidate must be a team player and strong staff motivator

We offer competitive compensation including Vacation and Holiday Pay, Medical/Vision/Dental and Life.

 

Salary requirements must be included for consideration.

 

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification.

 

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

 

Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

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