Touring Administrator
24 days ago
West Hollywood
About the Job Signal & Strand is partnering with a premier entertainment production company supporting one of the most recognized comedians in the world. This organization produces large-scale domestic and international tours alongside film, television, and digital projects. We are seeking a seasoned Touring Administrator to take ownership of touring operations, negotiations, and logistics at the highest level. This is not a task-based coordinator role — it is a strategic leadership position responsible for ensuring tours run profitably, efficiently, and without friction. This individual will operate as the central architect of touring execution, allowing the artist to focus solely on performance while the business and operational side runs seamlessly. The Mandate Lead and optimize all aspects of domestic and international touring — from negotiation and deal structuring to logistics, financial oversight, and team leadership — ensuring world-class execution and long-term strategic growth. Key Responsibilities • Architect and execute comprehensive touring strategies to maximize ticket sales, profitability, and operational efficiency, • Lead all venue, promoter, vendor, and subcontractor negotiations, securing favorable financial and contractual terms, • Build and cultivate strategic relationships with promoters, booking agents, venue owners, production vendors, and industry stakeholders, • Oversee tour logistics including travel, accommodations, routing, transportation, security, and regulatory compliance, • Develop and manage tour budgets, monitor P&L performance, and ensure strong financial controls, • Supervise sound, lighting, production, ticketing, and marketing partners to ensure best-in-class live event execution, • Lead and manage touring teams, maintaining strong communication across calls, written correspondence, and in-person meetings, • Proactively anticipate challenges, implement contingency plans, and manage issues in real time, • Handle sensitive negotiations, contracts, and financial information with discretion and professionalism Ideal Profile • 6+ years of experience in tour management, live event production, or entertainment operations, preferably in comedy or large-scale touring, • Demonstrated success negotiating venue contracts, promoter agreements, and vendor deals, • Strong command presence with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, • Strategic relationship builder with deep promoter and venue networks, • Financially fluent with experience managing touring P&L, budgets, revenue splits, and contract structures, • Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple concurrent tour elements, • Calm and decisive under pressure, capable of making executive-level decisions mid-tour, • Strong leadership presence with the ability to command authority while maintaining professionalism, • Deep understanding of venue booking strategy, talent agency dynamics, and global touring best practices Location & Work Model • West Hollywood, CA, • Onsite Compensation • Base salary: $75,000 – $95,000, • Bonus: Performance-based, aligned with level and experience Interested? This search is being conducted with a high degree of discretion. If this role aligns with your background—or you know someone with strong touring or live events operations experience who may be a fit—we welcome a confidential conversation.