Entertainment Manager

Position: Entertainment Manager 

About Us:

Assembly Food Hall & Skydeck – Nashville, TN:

Assembly Food Hall is a dynamic culinary and entertainment destination located in the heart of downtown Nashville. Featuring over two dozen eateries and multiple bars, the venue’s rooftop concert space — Skydeck — is one of the city’s premier outdoor stages, hosting national touring acts, themed events, and vibrant local performances. Assembly Food Hall and Skydeck together offer guests an unmatched combination of exceptional food, craft drinks, and world-class live entertainment.

Reports To: General Manager

Compensation & Benefits 

-Pay range based on experience: $75k-85k

-Health, Dental and Vision (eligible aftet 60 days of employment)

-401K With Match

-PTO (2 Weeks/Yr)

About the Role:

The Entertainment Manager leads all aspects of live entertainment for their assigned venue — from talent buying and programming to production, contracting, budgeting, and settlement. This role builds and maintains strong relationships with artists, agents, and industry partners to curate dynamic, high-quality entertainment that elevates the guest experience and drives venue traffic. The Entertainment Manager works closely with entertainment marketing, production, and operations to ensure each event is effectively promoted, well executed, and aligned with the brand’s goals.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead all entertainment programming — including talent buying, contracting, and show settlements
• Build and maintain relationships with artists, agents, and managers to source top-tier talent
• Negotiate performance fees, contracts, and riders within approved budgets
• Develop and manage the entertainment calendar, programming a mix of local, regional, and national acts
• Collaborate with marketing on event promotions and attendance growth
• Partner with the General Manager and Production Manager to advance events, ensuring all logistical and production details are confirmed and communicated
• Collaborate with production on logistics and day-of-show execution, ensuring seamless operations
• Manage entertainment budgets, track performance metrics, and complete accurate financial reconciliations
• Serve as the primary liaison between entertainment, production, marketing, and venue leadership

What We’re Looking For:

• 3 years of experience in live entertainment management, talent buying, or venue operations
• Strong network of agents, artists, and entertainment industry contacts
• Proven ability to negotiate contracts and manage entertainment budgets
• Experience with show settlements and financial reconciliation
• Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail
• Comfortable working nights, weekends, and holidays as required by the event schedule

Who You Are:

• A creative professional with strong business and strategic instincts
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects at once
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, guest-facing environment
• Passionate about live music, entertainment, and creating memorable experiences

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000