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WHO ARE WE?
Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 620 million tickets sold annually and approximately 10,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 50,000 events annually for nearly 7,000 artists in 40+ countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect more than 1,200 sponsors with the 145 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year.
WHO ARE YOU?
Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!
THE JOB
We are currently looking for a Manager of Regional Marketing. In this role, under the guidance of the Regional Marketing Management Team, you’ll be responsible for marketing efforts for club and theatre shows. This role will work hand-in-hand with local teams, promoters, and partners to make sure every event is a hit.
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
- Act as the key internal contact with various stakeholders to prepare, present, and execute marketing and promotional campaigns for multiple Live Nation events, primarily at House of Blues Houston and The Bronze Peacock at House of Blues Houston
- Manage advertising budgets across multiple events at House of Blues Houston and The Bronze Peacock at House of Blues Houston
- Develop and execute marketing campaigns, including advertising, media events & PR, and content creation
- Serve as the primary local contact for artist marketing representatives regarding venue and show marketing plans
- Partner with the local talent buying team to manage the success of events across multiple venues
- Develop impactful promotions for Live Nation events using multiple regional media partners
- Compile and share extensive audience and artist demographic information to shape the development of marketing plans
- Identify and activate new strategic marketing partners to enhance artist and venue exposure in the community
- Ensure all necessary show marketing information is input into Live Nation's proprietary marketing tools
- Compile advertising settlement documents as needed for local events
- Work with internal stakeholders to provide post-show marketing analytics recaps to artists
- Partner with the Venue Marketing team to maximize show awareness on socials, in emails, on websites, and in the venue
- Coordinate street team and grassroots marketing efforts with local market contacts
- Day of show event coverage as necessary
WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field preferred, but not required
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Minimum of 3+ years of prior experience in event marketing within an entertainment, sports or public assembly facility setting
- Minimum of 3+ years of prior experience working with artist marketing representatives
- Minimum of 3+ years of prior experience managing local media relationships
- Deep interest in discovering new music and marketing a wide variety of genres and emerging artists
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced & high-volume environment
- Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve independently
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work day, evening, and weekend hours, based on the needs of daily business operations
- Willingness to travel as needed
BENEFITS & PERKS
Our motto is ‘Taking Care of Our Own’ through 6 pillars of benefits:
HEALTH: Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family, with access to a health care concierge, and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)
YOURSELF: Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, stock reimbursement program
FAMILY: New parent programs including caregiver leave, plus fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support
CAREER: Career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment
OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding match
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.
Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.
We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.
HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
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Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.
JOB SUMMARY:
WHO ARE WE?
Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 620 million tickets sold annually and approximately 10,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 50,000 events annually for nearly 7,000 artists in 40+ countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect more than 1,200 sponsors with the 145 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year.
WHO ARE YOU?
Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!
THE JOB
We are currently looking for a Manager of Regional Marketing. In this role, under the guidance of the Regional Marketing Management Team, you’ll be responsible for marketing efforts for club and theatre shows. This role will work hand-in-hand with local teams, promoters, and partners to make sure every event is a hit.
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
- Act as the key internal contact with various stakeholders to prepare, present, and execute marketing and promotional campaigns for multiple Live Nation events, primarily at House of Blues Houston and The Bronze Peacock at House of Blues Houston
- Manage advertising budgets across multiple events at House of Blues Houston and The Bronze Peacock at House of Blues Houston
- Develop and execute marketing campaigns, including advertising, media events & PR, and content creation
- Serve as the primary local contact for artist marketing representatives regarding venue and show marketing plans
- Partner with the local talent buying team to manage the success of events across multiple venues
- Develop impactful promotions for Live Nation events using multiple regional media partners
- Compile and share extensive audience and artist demographic information to shape the development of marketing plans
- Identify and activate new strategic marketing partners to enhance artist and venue exposure in the community
- Ensure all necessary show marketing information is input into Live Nation's proprietary marketing tools
- Compile advertising settlement documents as needed for local events
- Work with internal stakeholders to provide post-show marketing analytics recaps to artists
- Partner with the Venue Marketing team to maximize show awareness on socials, in emails, on websites, and in the venue
- Coordinate street team and grassroots marketing efforts with local market contacts
- Day of show event coverage as necessary
WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field preferred, but not required
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Minimum of 3+ years of prior experience in event marketing within an entertainment, sports or public assembly facility setting
- Minimum of 3+ years of prior experience working with artist marketing representatives
- Minimum of 3+ years of prior experience managing local media relationships
- Deep interest in discovering new music and marketing a wide variety of genres and emerging artists
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced & high-volume environment
- Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve independently
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work day, evening, and weekend hours, based on the needs of daily business operations
- Willingness to travel as needed
BENEFITS & PERKS
Our motto is ‘Taking Care of Our Own’ through 6 pillars of benefits:
HEALTH: Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family, with access to a health care concierge, and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)
YOURSELF: Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, stock reimbursement program
FAMILY: New parent programs including caregiver leave, plus fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support
CAREER: Career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment
OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding match
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.
Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.
We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.
HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
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LI-Hybrid
Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Media Relations Manager
Target companies with active PR infrastructure
Larger organizations with in-house communications teams file H-1B visa petitions regularly. Focus your search on companies with dedicated media relations departments, not startups where communications is a side responsibility shared across roles.
Frame your OPT timeline as a low-risk trial
Employers unfamiliar with sponsorship respond well to understanding that your OPT authorization requires no employer filing. Lead with that in conversations. It removes the immediate cost objection before they ask about long-term visa needs.
Build a measurable media coverage portfolio
Hiring managers and immigration attorneys both need evidence your role is a specialty occupation. Documented results, such as press placements in named outlets and campaign metrics, strengthen your H-1B petition narrative and differentiate you at the offer stage.
Research employer H-1B sponsorship history before applying
Not all communications employers sponsor visas. Check OFLC disclosure data to confirm a company has previously filed Labor Condition Applications for communications or PR roles before investing significant time in their application process.
Connect with communications industry associations early
Public Relations Society of America and similar organizations host events where agency and in-house PR professionals network. Meeting contacts before you need a job referral makes outreach during your OPT period significantly more effective and natural.
Clarify your OPT end date in later-stage interviews
Bring up your authorization timeline after you have demonstrated value, not in the initial screening. Frame it as a planning item: give your exact OPT expiry, explain the H-1B process briefly, and confirm you are prepared to guide the employer through it.
Media Relations Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Media Relations Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
Media Relations Manager positions typically qualify as specialty occupations because the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in communications, journalism, public relations, or a closely related field. The connection between your specific degree and the job duties matters. Roles that blend communications with strategy, crisis management, or stakeholder engagement tend to have the strongest specialty occupation arguments, while generalist PR roles with loosely defined requirements can face more scrutiny.
Can F-1 OPT students work at a PR agency as a Media Relations Manager?
Yes. PR agencies are among the most common employers for OPT students in this field. Agency roles are legitimate OPT employment as long as you are on the agency's payroll and the work aligns with your degree field. Contracted or freelance arrangements do not count as valid OPT employment, so confirm you will be a direct employee before accepting. Use Migrate Mate to find agency-side Media Relations Manager roles actively open to OPT candidates.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my Media Relations Manager role ends before my OPT expires?
You enter a 60-day grace period the day your employment ends. During those 60 days, you can search for a new Media Relations Manager position, change to a different visa status, or transfer to a new school program. You cannot work during this period. If you secure a new role within 60 days, your OPT authorization continues under the same EAD card as long as it has not expired.
Is a Media Relations Manager role eligible for the STEM OPT extension?
Generally no. Communications and public relations programs are not on the STEM Designated Degree Program list maintained by the Department of Homeland Security, so most Media Relations Manager roles do not qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. However, if your underlying degree is in a STEM field, such as data science or information systems, and your role has a demonstrable technical component, the extension may apply. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
How do I find Media Relations Manager jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Standard job boards rarely filter by visa sponsorship willingness, which wastes significant time during a limited OPT window. Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored roles, so every Media Relations Manager listing on the platform is tagged by sponsorship status. Searching there first lets you focus your energy on employers already open to your situation rather than discovering late in the process that sponsorship is off the table.