MotorCity Casino
DIRECTOR OF ENTERTAINMENT
MotorCity Casino, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228
PENDING MGCB APPROVAL
Join the best game in town!
You already know that MotorCity is a great place to play. Now you can join the team that makes this a great place to work, too!
As Director of Entertainment, you'll plan, organize, and coordinate all music and entertainment events on the property. This includes scheduling performances, negotiating contracts with artists, and coordinating with other departments to ensure smooth operation.
Additionally, you'll:
Oversee the budget for the Entertainment department, including operating and capital budgets, ensuring that all events are financially viable and profitable.
Maintain relationships with talent agencies, artists, vendors, and other entertainment venues, ensuring that MotorCity attracts top talent for performances.
Partner with Marketing to develop strategy for advertising, marketing, public relations, and social media for upcoming events and performances.
Ensure that all Entertainment activities comply with state and local regulations, as well as the policies of the casino.
Manage all Entertainment staff, including hiring, training, and overseeing their performance.
Ensure that all offerings meet the expectations of guests and provide a high-quality experience.
Oversee ticket sales operations, including setting ticket prices, managing the ticket sales team, ensuring the ticketing system is functioning properly, and resolving ticketing issues promptly. Optimize ticket sales and revenue, often in collaboration with the Marketing department, through various strategies and promotional activities.
Direct involvement in the production of all concerts, special events, convention, and banquet events hosted by MotorCity, including overseeing technical production aspects such as staging, lighting, sound, and special effects, as well as logistical elements like security, crowd management, and event timelines.
Liaise with artists' management and production teams to ensure all technical riders are met, ensuring that all events align with the brand and standards of MotorCity.
Manage all contracts and insurance related to the venue, artists, and labor.
Oversee property environmental entertainment including bands, DJs, models, marketing initiatives, and property music programming.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
What We Offer
MotorCity Casino Hotel offers competitive wages, excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits, a generous 401(k) program, and childcare reimbursement. You’ll enjoy complimentary meals during your shift, vacation time, free on-site parking, exclusive associate discounts, tuition reimbursement, and more. And as a MotorCity Casino Hotel associate, you’ll find exciting opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
As an active community partner, MotorCity Casino Hotel is dedicated to the city of Detroit. Our associates, management, and ownership contribute to the metro-Detroit community through several local programs that have a positive impact on the lives of the people in our city. Our Helping Hands committee, a dynamic group of associate volunteers established in 2003, is the driving force behind many of the philanthropic initiatives that help us make a difference in our community.
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum seven years of theater management experience, preferably in a casino environment.
Established relationships with entertainment agencies, artists, and managers preferred.
Demonstrated leadership ability with a track record of fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of market dynamics and industry trends.
Exceptional negotiation skills.
Outstanding communication skills with the ability to convey information and ideas clearly and persuasively.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience as deemed appropriate.
In addition to completing our online application, kindly upload your resume.
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Join the best game in town!
You already know that MotorCity is a great place to play. Now you can join the team that makes this a great place to work, too!
As Director of Entertainment, you'll plan, organize, and coordinate all music and entertainment events on the property. This includes scheduling performances, negotiating contracts with artists, and coordinating with other departments to ensure smooth operation.
Additionally, you'll:
Oversee the budget for the Entertainment department, including operating and capital budgets, ensuring that all events are financially viable and profitable.
Maintain relationships with talent agencies, artists, vendors, and other entertainment venues, ensuring that MotorCity attracts top talent for performances.
Partner with Marketing to develop strategy for advertising, marketing, public relations, and social media for upcoming events and performances.
Ensure that all Entertainment activities comply with state and local regulations, as well as the policies of the casino.
Manage all Entertainment staff, including hiring, training, and overseeing their performance.
Ensure that all offerings meet the expectations of guests and provide a high-quality experience.
Oversee ticket sales operations, including setting ticket prices, managing the ticket sales team, ensuring the ticketing system is functioning properly, and resolving ticketing issues promptly. Optimize ticket sales and revenue, often in collaboration with the Marketing department, through various strategies and promotional activities.
Direct involvement in the production of all concerts, special events, convention, and banquet events hosted by MotorCity, including overseeing technical production aspects such as staging, lighting, sound, and special effects, as well as logistical elements like security, crowd management, and event timelines.
Liaise with artists' management and production teams to ensure all technical riders are met, ensuring that all events align with the brand and standards of MotorCity.
Manage all contracts and insurance related to the venue, artists, and labor.
Oversee property environmental entertainment including bands, DJs, models, marketing initiatives, and property music programming.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
What We Offer
MotorCity Casino Hotel offers competitive wages, excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits, a generous 401(k) program, and childcare reimbursement. You’ll enjoy complimentary meals during your shift, vacation time, free on-site parking, exclusive associate discounts, tuition reimbursement, and more. And as a MotorCity Casino Hotel associate, you’ll find exciting opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
As an active community partner, MotorCity Casino Hotel is dedicated to the city of Detroit. Our associates, management, and ownership contribute to the metro-Detroit community through several local programs that have a positive impact on the lives of the people in our city. Our Helping Hands committee, a dynamic group of associate volunteers established in 2003, is the driving force behind many of the philanthropic initiatives that help us make a difference in our community.
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum seven years of theater management experience, preferably in a casino environment.
Established relationships with entertainment agencies, artists, and managers preferred.
Demonstrated leadership ability with a track record of fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of market dynamics and industry trends.
Exceptional negotiation skills.
Outstanding communication skills with the ability to convey information and ideas clearly and persuasively.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience as deemed appropriate.
In addition to completing our online application, kindly upload your resume.
#J-18808-Ljbffr