Senior Manager, Programming & Booking Plaza

Tennesseetitans

$80K — $95K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years in venue programming, event planning, or related field
  • Bachelor's in business, Event Management, or related area
  • Proven relationship-building skills with cross-functional teams
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

  • Lead programming strategy for Plaza at Nissan Stadium
  • Create and launch Titans-promoted events
  • Build relationships with local organizations for event partnerships
  • Develop event series budgets with a focus on guest experience
  • Collaborate with various teams to execute events successfully
  • Coordinate with stakeholders on campus project schedules
  • Enhance Plaza brand through marketing and social media efforts

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead high-visibility programming at a major sports venue
  • Collaborative work environment with diverse stakeholders
  • Access to creative and strategic project initiatives
  • Involvement in community-focused programming initiatives
  • Potential for professional development in event management and marketing
Full Job Description
What you'll be doing

The Tennessee Titans are looking for a relationship-driven, creative, and strategic Senior Manager, Programming & Booking - Plaza. This role will lead all public facing programming on the Plaza at Nissan Stadium.

The Senior Manager, Programming & Booking - Plaza will help shape the vision of how, when, and why the Plaza is programmed, ensuring that diverse, high-quality events are delivered. The ideal candidate will excel at relationship building, strategic leadership, and creative thinking.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the creation, launch, and long-term strategy of public facing programming for the Plaza at Nissan Stadium
  • Create Titans self-promoted programming, ensuring that events are a fit for the overall brand and organizational goals
  • Establish and maintain relationships with local organizations and partners whose events may be a fit for the Plaza
  • Develop the operating budget for each event series, finding creative ways to generate revenue while focusing on the guest experience and community first programming
  • Collaborate with Titans departments, vendors, and tenant partners on the planning and successful execution of events
  • Partner with stakeholders on schedule of projects around the larger Nissan Stadium campus and East Bank site, ensuring that construction and events can successfully co-exist
  • Work with internal departments to build out the Plaza at Nissan Stadium brand, including but not limited to web presence, social media, and other marketing efforts
  • Conduct appropriate market research, network, and maintain up-to-date industry knowledge
  • Perform other duties as assigned


What you'll bring

Required Qualifications:
  • Is a visionary experience-builder who loves designing moments that feel special, memorable, and deeply connected to a brand's story
  • 5 - 7 years of progressive experience in venue programming, stadium operations, event planning, guest experience, project management, or experiential marketing
  • Bachelor's degree in business, Hospitality, Event Management, Tourism, Sports Management, or a related field
  • Demonstrated ability to establish successful relationships, work cross-functionally, and connect daily work to broader business goals and long-term vision
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation abilities, and a guest-first mindset


Preferred Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional initiatives
  • Familiarity with Momentus Elite and AutoCAD
  • Strong project management skills, including experience overseeing complex timelines and calendars, multiple stakeholders, and organizational goals
  • Demonstrated passion and ability to deliver a diverse range of programming
  • Ability to work in fast-changing environments with an approach to problem solving that is both open-minded and collaborative


Core Competencies:
  • Communication: Pitches programming ideas by using clear, persuasive, audience-adapted communication and acts as the face of the Plaza to local organizations, partners, and internal stakeholders.
  • Collaboration: Successfully works across Titans departments, vendors, tenant partners, and outside organizations, while coordinating with the broader East Bank campus on construction updates
  • Strategic Thinking: Leads the creation, launch, and long-term strategy of the Plaza program, develops operating budgets, and connects programming decisions to brand and organizational goals.
  • Adaptability: Balances self-promoted programming, outside partner events, budget realities, and ongoing East Bank construction updates.
  • Customer Focus: Focuses on providing exceptional guest experience and community first programming.


Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
  • Work Environment: Office/Stadium
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for extended periods, lift up to 25 pounds
  • Schedule: Ability to work non-traditional hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as dictated by the event schedule

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