Operations Intern

Job Summary:

Who are we?

As the world’s leading live entertainment company, we are privileged to work with artists to bring their creativity to life on stages around the world. Whether it’s two hours at a packed club, or an entire weekend of sets at a festival, a live show does more than entertain. It can uplift, inspire, and create a memory that lasts a lifetime. Bringing 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals to life and selling 500 million tickets per year is a massive undertaking, made possible by our 44,000 employees worldwide. These events make it possible to build partnerships and connect over 900 brands with the 86 million fans that attend Live Nation events each year. For additional information, visit  www.livenationentertainment.com. 

 

Who are you?

Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities!

 

Internship Summary:

The Operations Intern is responsible for supporting the National Venue Operations, Process management and Procurement in the planning, analysis and execution of Concerts throughout the Summer. In this unique role the individual will have the opportunity to learn about operations supporting multiple teams in a variety of different tasks. This role requires someone who is proactive, highly detailed organized, self-starter and capable of multi-tasking under tight deadlines.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand Venue Operations in both large scale and smaller scale venues
• Understand standard operating procedures and procurement for event production
• Build tactile onsite event skills from Summer events, understand the importance of Operations & key stakeholders to Live Nation business
• Develop knowledge of the administrative tools required to orga nize the back-end systems required to run the Operations business within a venue.
  
  

Role & Responsibilities:

• Provide support specific to the Venue Operations, present in Toronto office and at Budweiser Stage.
• Assist the team with best-in-class service and execution which includes but is not limited to sales cycle, administrative support, calend ar management, tracking deliverables and meeting needs.
• Support overall needs for events execution and collateral towards the National brand
• Show list distribution and communication of show specific requirements to stakeholders, and various contractors.
• Assist in building, tracking, implementation of Procurement system
• Assist in financial analysis of Venue business targeting ancillary revenue per fan
• Assist coordination of onsite show day programs including Tour VIP programs, Greening initiatives and Special Events
  
  

Skills & Experience:

• An avid interest in learning about the music industry
• Proven ability to listen, understand and communicate effectively
• Ability to take direction while also displaying strong personal initiative
• A creative thinker and self-starter with a winning attitude
• Ability to work well within a team environment
• Available to work evenings and weekends as required
  
  

Please note that this is a full-time position with a minimum commitment of 37.5 hours per week.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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

 

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Sitting for extended periods of time at a computer station or work desk; stands and walks throughout the day; occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.; uses hands and fingers to operate computers and office equipment for up to 8 hours each day; lifts up to 10 pounds regularly; exposed to typical office environment conditions and noise levels.

 

Employment Equity

Live Nation Canada strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by provincial and/or federal law. Accommodations for candidates with disabilities are available on request during all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If accommodation is needed during the recruitment and selection process, please contact us and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

 

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

 

This job description is a summary of duties that are expected to be performed. Duties outlined on this job description may not be all-inclusive, and can be modified at any time if requested by management.