Location Managers find, secure, and oversee the places where productions, events, and business operations happen. The role can span film and television, live events, retail, hospitality, and other industries that depend on well-managed sites. On Ladders, explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more and identify roles that match your experience and career goals.
Responsibilities vary by industry, but often include researching and evaluating sites, negotiating access and agreements, coordinating permits and logistics, and communicating with property owners, local authorities, vendors, and internal teams. Location Managers may also manage schedules, budgets, safety requirements, site operations, and contingencies to keep projects on track.
Employers commonly value strong project management, negotiation, communication, budgeting, and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of permitting, contracts, local regulations, and health and safety practices can be important. Many roles favor candidates with relevant industry experience, a record of managing complex sites, and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders under tight deadlines.
Location Manager titles appear across several fields. In film and television, they help productions secure and run filming locations. In events, they coordinate venues and site logistics. In retail, hospitality, and corporate operations, they may oversee facilities, locations, or site portfolios. Review each posting carefully, since scope, travel expectations, and required expertise differ by employer.
Browse Location Manager opportunities on Ladders to discover vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities, qualifications, and work arrangements, then focus your search on positions that align with your industry background and next career step.
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What does a Location Manager do?
A Location Manager identifies and oversees sites for productions, events, or business operations. Typical work can include site research, negotiations, permits, logistics, budgets, schedules, safety, and stakeholder coordination.
What industries hire Location Managers?
Location Managers may work in film and television, live events, retail, hospitality, and corporate or facilities operations. Duties and job titles vary across industries.
What skills are important for Location Manager jobs?
Employers often seek project management, communication, negotiation, budgeting, and problem-solving skills. Experience with permits, contracts, regulations, safety, or complex site operations may also be useful.
Do Location Manager jobs require travel?
Travel requirements depend on the employer and role. Production and event positions may involve frequent travel or work across multiple sites, while other roles may be based at a particular location or office. Check each job description for details.
Where can I find Location Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Browse current listings and review each posting for compensation, responsibilities, and qualifications.