Director

Tepper Sports and Entertainment (TSE) is a leading sports and entertainment company that operates various premier venues and events, known for delivering top-tier live experiences to diverse audiences. The company is committed to excellence in event management, ensuring that each event held at its venues offers a memorable, seamless, and high-quality experience for attendees, clients, and partners alike. TSE has a reputation for innovation and leadership in the sports and entertainment industry, consistently driving growth and enhancing community engagement through its dynamic event portfolio. As an equal opportunity employer, Tepper Sports and Entertainment values diversity and inclusion in the workplace, fostering a collaborative culture that empowers its employees to excel and thrive. The company invites passionate professionals to join its team and contribute to its ongoing success in the fast-paced world of live events and venue operations.

The Director of Live Events and Venue Programming at Tepper Sports and Entertainment is a critical leadership position responsible for the strategic oversight, booking, planning, and execution of all live and private events across company properties. This full-time exempt role reports directly to the Vice President of Venue Operations. The Director plays a senior role in shaping the venue's event portfolio, operating at the intersection of sales, event services, operations, and marketing. One of the core objectives of this position is to ensure seamless event integration that maximizes revenue while delivering exceptional experiences. Key responsibilities include leading booking strategies for various event types, maintaining the master venue calendar to optimize scheduling, and overseeing contract negotiations with promoters and clients.

The Director ensures all events comply with safety, regulatory, and contractual requirements. Oversight extends to stadium conversions and labor operations, where efficient turnaround between events is paramount to operational success. Additionally, this role requires managing the event settlement process, tracking financial performance in real-time, and growing the venue's market presence through innovative programming and business development. The Director also leads and supports internal teams including live events and venue sales to ensure operational readiness and excellence. Financial stewardship is central to the role, requiring the development and management of annual budgets aligned with revenue goals. This position demands a mix of strategic vision, operational expertise, and strong leadership to deliver on Tepper Sports and Entertainment's commitment to world-class events and venue management. The environment is dynamic and sometimes physically demanding, requiring flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holiday events. Prospective candidates must have a strong background in large-scale event coordination within stadiums or arenas and possess excellent management skills to thrive in this role.