Event Support Specialist

Job Summary:

JOB DESCRIPTION – Event Support Specialist

Location: Los Angeles CA, Las Vegas NV, Phoenix AZ, San Diego CA, Seattle WA, Portland OR, San Francisco CA, Salt Lake City UT, Boise Id

Division: Ticketmaster US

Line Manager: Event Programmer

Contract Terms: 40 hours per week

THE TEAM

The Field Operations team builds and maintains relationships with various clients to understand the essentials of their business practice, ensure their business objectives are met and clients are able to utilize the various Ticketmaster products/platforms.

THE JOB

As part of the Event Management team, you will support Ticketmaster clients in all their event management needs.  This includes building events and making updates to events based on work requests from clients.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

This position involves collecting, reviewing, and inputting accurate data into Ticketmaster Host system following procedural best practices and established standards, then verifying the output. The tool knowledge set for the position includes Host and Host applications, EventPro, EMT and TM1 suite products.

• Meet and exceed Event Management service level agreements
• Accurately input event data into Ticketmaster Host system and identify and resolve event related errors
• Work with clients, promoters, and internal departments such as marketing, accounting, customer service, event operations and support and client support, when creating events and distributing information regarding those events
• Establish and develop relationships with assigned clients
• On-Call schedule rotation amongst the team; after hour, weekend and holiday client support responsibilities
• From time to time, will be responsible for other duties as assigned by, but not limited to, Senior Event Specialist, the EM Manager, or the Regional Director of Event Management

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (or TECHNICAL SKILLS/COMPETENCIES)

• 1-3 years experience with the Ticketmaster System, or related field experience, with some exposure and knowledge of the Ticketmaster system
• Service oriented, with strong organizational and communication skills
• Able to successfully handle multiple priorities
• Certain degree of creativity, latitude, and problem solving is required
• Box Office experience a plus
• Overall awareness of the entertainment business is important
• Knowledge of how TM departments impact on one another, and on outside clients is a plus
• Must have the ability to accommodate a flexible schedule including some Saturdays, evenings, and holidays
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, good organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Must be computer literate with excellent data entry skills
• H. S. diploma or equivalent required. BA/BS degree is preferred

YOU (BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS/COMPETENCIES)  

Rock Solid Reliability – I earn the trust of clients, co-workers and fans; I set clear expectations; I deliver high quality work on time and on task; I take the time to do things right

Solution Driven – I creatively find solutions to problems clients are experiencing by collaborating with management and interdepartmentally with experts that can find alternative and effective solutions to any limitations.

Winning Teamwork – I collaborate with others; I share information openly; I listen and take time to empathize and understand where others are coming from; I show recognition and appreciation for the contributions of others

Act with Integrity – I am proud of the way I represent myself and the company to others; I act with good intentions; I have direct, honest conversations while creating a safe work environment for open dialogue; I represent information and data accurately and completely

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The expected compensation for this position is:

** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.