Director, Touring and Production - Black Ink

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Black Ink Presents, a subsidiary of Terrapin Station Entertainment and Sony Music Masterworks, is searching for a highly skilled Director, Touring and Production. This position requires a seasoned live entertainment professional with a deep understanding of production and touring. The ideal candidate will have experience managing all aspects of tours, from identifying talent to overseeing logistics and finances. Strong communication, negotiation, and project management skills are essential.

• Day to day artist production and project management.
• Identify potential talent and touring opportunities.
• Design comprehensive strategies and implementation for non-traditional tours.
• Oversee and direct touring logistics top to bottom including creative, production, scheduling, travel, and staffing.
• Manage and direct all partners and external teams, including VIP programs, ticketing, merchandise, promoter partners, etc.
• Create budget and manage finances for tour production and touring projects.
• Collaborate closely with talent and content team.

• 7+ years of experience in touring with a strong understanding of the entertainment industry landscape.
• Prior experience in production / tour management areas of touring.
• Strong relationships with a wide variety of vendors in the touring industry, including lighting, sound, video, merchandise, staging, VIP, etc.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and negotiate effectively.
• Ability to develop and execute creative, innovative tour concepts and logistics.
• Project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data.
• Must be able to multitask, be detail oriented with a strong emphasis on organization and communication.
• A positive attitude with an ability to adapt to various situations and personalities under pressure.
• Note that work on nights and weekends will be necessary, as will frequent travel.

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
• Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
• The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next
• Time off for a winter recess

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