Live Entertainment & Events Manager (Full-Time)
Austell, Georgia
Job Category: Entertainment Shows/Performers
Req ID ENTER014791Six Flags Over Georgia is seeking a creative and out-of-the-box thinker to lead our Entertainment & Events department! This person will be expected to manage Entertainment & Events program values including the group sales, character program, special events, festivals, Fright Fest, Holiday in the Park, and park streetmosphere.
What's in it for you?
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and other supplemental health plans
- Annual bonus incentive plan eligible!
- Quarterly 401K Match up to 5% plus eligible for Employee Stock Purchase Plan!
- Free Passes for your family and friends!
- Free admission to regional attractions and other regional theme parks!
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide creativity in the development of park entertainment, including all theater productions, character meet and greets, flagpole events, festivals, Fright Fest, and Holiday in the Park. Oversee daily operation.
- Work closely with Sales team to execute catered outings, group bookings, and sponsorship activations.
- Interface with all internal departments, department contractors, and sales clientele pre- and post-event to seamlessly execute on all events.
- Develop and maintain financial budgets and annual business plans for Entertainment & Events and prepare and present monthly forecasts as required.
- Recruit and hire performers to ensure proper staffing levels. Source and contract all live and pre-recorded entertainment.
- Manage Warner Brother approvals and brand/performance quality control of all venues and acts appearing in Theme and Water Park.
- Develop, execute, and coordinate Entertainment & Events Capital Expenses, from concept through completion, on-budget and on-time.
- Prepare, implement and monitor operational budgets for Entertainment & Events Department.
- Manage, develop, and evaluate the performance of seasonal staff.
- Develop and administer departmental policies and procedures.
- Monitor department team member voice survey scores and assist in the development of initiatives to address areas of needed improvement.
- Serve as liaison for outside services/show vendors and park management
- Responsible for maintaining all park standards and enforcing all park policies and procedures.
- Serve as Park Duty Manager as assigned.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by Park leadership.
Reporting Structure:
- Reports directly to the Park Manager.
Salary Range: $70,000-80,000 annually
You Should Apply If:
- You have a strong attention to detail and are experienced in project management.
- You are creative and enjoy developing live entertainment concepts that enhance premium product offerings.
- You are experienced in festival development and can adapt in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
Minimum Requirements:
- College degree preferred with an emphasis in Theater Arts, Events, Business Management, or related field.
- Minimum of (4) years of progressively responsible entertainment and events experience, including production and event management.
- Three years management and/or supervisory experience.
- Must have theme park, entertainment, or tourism related experience preferred.
- Budget planning experience and with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Will be required to work various shifts as project and park needs dictate, including nights, weekends and holidays.
- Must be detail-oriented, organized, and possess excellent time management skills.
- Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong teamwork skills and ability to work productively across various departments.
- Valid driver’s license with clear driving record.