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How much do arena jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for arena in Virginia is $95,711.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,800.00 and $111,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an arena?

Arena jobs refer to employment positions within sports or entertainment arenas. These jobs can range from roles in event management, security, concessions, ticket sales, maintenance, and technical support, to positions related to marketing and guest services. Arena employees are essential to ensuring events run smoothly and attendees have a positive experience. The work environment is often fast-paced, requiring good communication skills and the ability to handle large crowds. Hours can vary, especially as many events take place on evenings and weekends.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an arena manager?

To thrive as an Arena Manager, you need expertise in facility operations, event management, and budgeting, often supported by a degree in facility management, business administration, or a related field. Familiarity with venue management software, scheduling systems, and safety compliance certifications is typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help you effectively manage staff, coordinate events, and address client needs. These skills are critical to ensuring smooth operations, high-quality events, and a safe, customer-focused environment.

What are some common challenges faced by arena managers in maintaining event readiness and facility safety?

Arena Managers are often tasked with the complex responsibility of ensuring that the venue is always event-ready while maintaining strict safety standards. They must coordinate with multiple departments—such as operations, security, maintenance, and event staff—to address last-minute changes, unexpected repairs, or compliance issues. Balancing event schedules, managing large teams, and responding quickly to emergencies are frequent challenges. Successful Arena Managers excel at proactive planning, clear communication, and quick problem-solving to keep operations running smoothly.

What is the difference between Arena vs Ticketing Agent?

AspectArenaTicketing Agent
CredentialsEvent management experience, sometimes certifications in event planningCustomer service skills, sales experience, sometimes certification in ticketing systems
Work EnvironmentEvent venues, stadiums, arenas during eventsTicketing offices, box offices, customer service counters
Industry UsageSports, concerts, large eventsTicket sales, customer service, event access management

While both roles are involved in event access, an Arena typically manages the overall event operations and logistics, whereas a Ticketing Agent focuses on selling tickets and assisting customers with ticket purchases. The Ticketing Agent role is more customer service-oriented, often working in ticket offices, while Arena staff oversee the event experience on-site.

What are the most commonly searched types of Arena jobs in Virginia?

The most popular types of Arena jobs in Virginia are:

What are popular job titles related to Arena jobs in Virginia?

For Arena jobs in Virginia, the most frequently searched job titles are:

What job categories do people searching Arena jobs in Virginia look for?

The top searched job categories for Arena jobs in Virginia are:

What cities in Virginia are hiring for Arena jobs?

Cities in Virginia with the most Arena job openings:

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Infographic showing various Arena job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 64% Full Time, 32% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,711 per year, or $46 per hour.

Director of Marketing | Full-Time | Chartway Arena @ Old Dominion University

Oak View Group

Norfolk, VA • On-site

$75K - $88K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 83 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

23rd of 36 rated event venues

Job description

Oak View Group
Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.
Position Summary
The Director of Marketing is responsible for the promotion of concerts, sporting events, and shows within Chartway Arena and S.B. Ballard Stadium as well as handling advertising for ODU's basketball and football programs. Responsible for maintaining relationships with media partners and ensuring fulfillment of contracts while overseeing the media buying and billing process. This individual will manage, supervise, and coordinate all the activities of the Marketing department to reach budget goals and generate revenue for the facility. The Director of Marketing will implement marketing plans, manage event advertising budgets and promotions, and ensure successful sales for events.
This role pays an annual salary of $75,000-$88,000 and is bonus eligible.
Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).
This position will remain open until November 6, 2026.
About the Venue
Chartway Arena is a 9,100-seat multi-purpose arena located on the campus of Old Dominion University. Operated by OVG, Chartway Arena is known as one of the premier mid-sized collegiate venues in the country. Chartway Arena is home to Old Dominion Monarch men's and women's basketball, as well as concerts, family shows, and other attractions for the Hampton Roads area.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure the development, implementation and reconciliation of comprehensive marketing programs to promote concerts/shows and venues
  • Plan, organize, lead and control public relations efforts for the facility
  • Direct, hire, and train marketing staff members and oversee daily activities and long-term projects within the department
  • Assist with marketing campaign development and support for ODU Athletics programs
  • Work in conjunction with Group Sales, Premium Seating, and Box Office departments to maximize revenues.
  • Conceptualize and implement unique, impactful event-day experiences for artists, promoters, tour personnel, and guests
  • Solicit guest feedback and make recommendations to improve and enhance the guest experience
  • Develop new marketing programs and initiatives to maximize ticket sales, such as third-party partnerships, new media avenues, and non-traditional marketing opportunities for the facility and its events
  • Negotiate contracts and implement creative cash/trade proposals/campaigns with partners, including digital media, radio, print, TV, outdoor, and influencers
  • Develop and implement annual marketing budget, goals, objectives, policies and priorities
  • Create, prepare and implement advertising and promotional plans for events
  • Utilize sales data, marketing analytics, and AI tools to create and revise marketing strategies
  • Communicate frequently with media partners, promoters and entertainment agencies to maintain cooperative, positive relationships
  • Assist with game day operations of ODU Athletic events, including Football and Basketball
  • Manage, maintain, and engage fans on all forms of social media.
  • Manage event settlement packets, including collecting invoices, coding and creating a back-up packet
  • Develop collateral, including fliers, newsletters, websites, posters, postcards, email blasts, and press releases
  • Provide data and reports to corporate marketing leadership as needed
  • Establish and maintain positive, cooperative working relationships with contacts and co-workers
  • Work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, days, evenings, holidays, extended (long) workdays for an extended number of days as needed
  • Perform all other duties as required

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in marketing, public relations, business administration or other related fields
  • 5-7 years of increasingly responsible experience in sales and/or marketing, preferably with a sports facility, convention center, performing arts facility or other multi-purpose public assembly facility
  • Knowledge of marketing and advertising/sponsorship program development
  • Experience with media buying and promotions
  • Proficient in social media marketing on various platforms
  • Knowledge of website and email design, maintenance, and optimization
  • Knowledge of public relations
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experienced with Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
  • Must be a committed, organized user of social media tools, with an understanding of how to drive programs through digital media and website maintenance and manage database marketing to reach new customers and drive increased revenue

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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