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Touring Project Manager

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Socket.dev
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-04
Job specializations:
  • Entertainment & Gaming
    Event Management & Planning
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55000 - 65000 USD Yearly USD 55000.00 65000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Company Information

Company Information
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!

Position Summary

The primary responsibilities of the Touring Project Manager are to support the successful execution of tours and live events by coordinating logistics, operational planning, and cross-functional communication. This role serves as a key operational partner to Touring Managers, exercising independent judgment and discretion in managing project timelines, prioritizing tasks, coordinating resources, and resolving routine operational challenges. The Touring Project Manager supports advancing activities, event settlements, documentation management, and stakeholder communications to ensure tours are delivered efficiently and in accordance with company standards.

Additionally, this role maintains strong relationships with venues, vendors, local partners, and internal departments while proactively identifying operational risks and escalating significant issues when necessary.

Primary

Job Responsibilities:
  • Support the day-to-day operational execution of tours, events, and live entertainment engagements.
  • Coordinate tour logistics, schedules, timelines, travel arrangements, and operational deliverables.
  • Manage project timelines and ensure key milestones, deadlines, and deliverables are achieved.
  • Support show advancing activities, including venue coordination, artist requirements, production needs, and operational planning.
  • Assist with day-of-show settlements, event reconciliation, and operational documentation.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for venues, vendors, local partners, and internal departments regarding assigned projects.
  • Maintain regular communication with artists, managers, promoters, venues, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and project success.
  • Monitor project progress and identify potential operational risks, delays, or challenges.
  • Exercise independent judgment in prioritizing competing operational demands and recommending solutions to support successful event execution.
  • Coordinate internal follow-up activities across Booking, Touring, Production, Marketing, Finance, and Operations teams.
  • Prepare and maintain project documentation, schedules, budgets, reports, settlement materials, and operational records.
  • Support expense tracking, budget monitoring, and financial reconciliation activities.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, artist riders, venue requirements, and company operational standards.
  • Escalate significant operational issues, financial concerns, or project risks to Touring Managers and leadership when appropriate.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements, operational efficiencies, and enhanced event execution.
  • Represent the company professionally during events, site visits, meetings, and business travel.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned that are consistent with the nature and level of the position.
What You Bring to the Table:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Entertainment Management, Event Management, Communications, Music Business, or a related field; equivalent industry experience may be considered.
  • Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in project…
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