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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. 

The Event Manager reports directly to the Senior Event Manager. The Event Manager position is responsible for all event production as the liaison for the facility and the promoter. This will include all Moody Center events: basketball games, concerts, and family shows. Responsible for all event planning, event-day operations, and tear-down, including all front and back-of-house activities and personnel during events. Requires commitment to work a flexible and irregular schedule, including lengthy hours, early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays according to specific event agendas and assignments. 

This role pays an annual salary of $60,000-$68,000

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 July 24, 2026.

At Moody Center in Austin, Texas, we are a championship organization that serves our fans, community, and business partners through world-class sports, entertainment, and experiences. We believe our employees are our greatest assets. We strive to create a culture that empowers and inspires our employees to go above and beyond for our clients, patrons, and community. 

Moody Center is Austin's new arena that gave the "Live Music Capital of the World" the world-class arena it deserves. Moody Center is a premier 15,000+ seat venue that hosts the biggest artists and acts on the planet. Designed specifically for concerts, the new arena is home to the University of Texas Women's and Men's basketball games, family shows, and other sporting and community events. Moody Center is the first of its kind in the industry with an unrivaled partnership between Oak View Group, Live Nation/C3 Presents, The University of Texas at Austin, and Minister of Culture, Matthew McConaughey. Moody Center has been recently named the Arena of the Year by Pollstar and by the Academy of Country Music. 

• Demonstrate knowledge in operation procedures, facility capabilities, industry terminology, event-related services, and technical requirements for the types of events anticipated at the facility. 
• Manage and advance large-scale events, including concerts, sports events, and special events. 
• Manage all production needs, including stagehands, medical, fire, security, audio & visual, and all operating equipment. 
• Manage planning, budgeting, and coordination of event operations before, during, and after assigned events for approximately 150 events annually.  
• Work with the Senior Event Manager to ensure all laws, codes, ordinances, policies, procedures, risk management, safety precautions, rules/regulations, and emergency procedures are followed. 
• Communicate and disseminate event-related information to appropriate departments, vendors, and others to ensure necessary levels of staffing coverage and overall event understanding.  
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, partners, and all stakeholders. 
• Meet with client groups to plan and organize assigned events and/or meetings. 
• Guide clients in preparation of events by interpreting and explaining contract provisions, policies, and procedures. 
• Prepare cost estimates and monitor final billing for assigned events. 
• Provide clear, concise, and timely communication of detailed requirements to all Moody Center departments. 
• Resolve problems in a timely manner; analyze and gather information and identify alternative solutions quickly and effectively. 
• Monitor and supervise facility setup. 
• Create AutoCADs for events. 
• Serve as primary liaison between clients and facility departments for assigned events.  
• Monitor in-house events, maintaining close contact with clients and facility staff to ensure successful events. Follow up on all client requests, concerns, and problems. 
• Manage the creation and formal submittal of AutoCAD drawings to the local fire marshal office for events to include adherence to local fire codes, rules, and regulations.  
• Serve as manager on duty as required. 
• Work extended and/or irregular hours at Moody Center events, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. 
• Meet the physical demands of this job, which include being able to get in and around the facility, lifting, carrying, moving, climbing, working from various heights, and moderate to loud noises. 
• Perform all other duties as assigned. 

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public assembly facility management, hospitality management, business administration, or a related field preferred. (Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.) 
• 3-5 years' experience in large sports and/or music entertainment management and production. 
• Experience placing stagehands, audio & visual, show runners, police, security, and medical staffing calls for large-scale events and sporting events. 
• Experience in dealing with third-party vendors for gases, heavy machinery, catering, and furniture / equipment rentals.  
• Experience with AutoCAD. 
• Training in Active Shooter, Bomb Threats, and Severe Weather. 
• First Aid, CPR, and AED certified. 
• Knowledgeable in ADA code and compliance. 
• Knowledge of budget preparation and control. 
• Adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an expert ability to present and communicate new ideas and concepts. 
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented, resourceful, quick learner, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment. 
• Excellent customer service skills. 
• Knowledgeable and proficient with Microsoft Office applications, payroll systems, and Photoshop. 
• Ability to work event nights, weekends, and holidays as required. 

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.

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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