Tour Operations Manager

Abstraction Media, Inc. — West Hollywood, CA On-site, Los Angeles (This role is not remote and not hybrid) About Abstraction Media Abstraction Media is a West Hollywood-based production house creating original content for stage, film, and television. We produce large-scale international tours for a globally touring comedian whose live business spans theaters, performing arts centers, arenas, and international markets across multiple continents. About the Role We are hiring a Tour Operations Manager to oversee the daily operational execution and administrative backbone of our touring business: ticketing coordination, vendor logistics, venue/promoter tracking, contract management, and overall tour administration across every show on the calendar. This is a key administrative and operational coordination role within live entertainment. It is not a booking agent role, a routing role, or a road-based tour manager role. The person in this seat manages the systems, administrative workflows, and day-to-day operations so the artist and creative leads can stay focused on the craft. You will manage ticketing data, daily sales tracking, inventory holds, vendor documentation, budget tracking, and promoter communication. You will be the organized anchor who ensures contract compliance, tracks inventory, keeps tour administrative calendars running smoothly, and coordinates across venues, ticketing partners, and agency teams. Non-Negotiable Requirements Two requirements are absolute. Applications that do not meet both will not be reviewed: Based in Los Angeles, working on-site. This role is in-person at our West Hollywood office. We are not considering remote, hybrid, or relocation candidates. You must already live in the Los Angeles area or be prepared to be on-site from day one. Direct experience inside a live entertainment or touring environment. You must have held an administrative, coordination, or operational role at one of the following (or a direct equivalent): Live Nation AEG Presents Ticketmaster Outback Presents Similar talent management, venue, or live tour production companies We are looking for someone who understands the administrative systems, contract terms, ticketing manifests, and operational workflows of major live entertainment. What You Will Own Tour Administration & Budget Tracking: Manage daily tour administration, maintain accurate tour budgets, process expense reports, and compile financial records and settlements for review. Ticketing Coordination & Data Management: Oversee ticketing administration across platforms (holds, scaling, inventory requests, and on-sale schedules). Monitor daily sales reports and count sheets to keep leadership informed on market pacing. Vendor & Contract Administration: Maintain vendor files, route venue/promoter agreements, track compliance details, and handle administrative communications for sound, lighting, travel, security, and production vendors. Logistics & Travel Management: Coordinate master touring schedules, travel arrangements, accommodations, ground transportation, and advancing requirements across domestic and international dates. Promoter & Venue Communications: Act as the central administrative contact point for local promoters, venue staff, and ticketing teams to ensure all documentation and administrative requirements are met ahead of shows. Operational Problem Solving: Keep tour systems, digital drives, calendars, and communication channels organized. Swiftly resolve administrative bottlenecks and logistical conflicts. What You Bring 5+ years of administrative, operational, or coordination experience in live entertainment touring, ticketing, promotion, or venue-side operations. Fluency in ticketing platforms & data: Experience working with systems such as Ticketmaster, AXS, Tixr or SeatGeek. Ability to read manifests, holds, scaling maps, and sales reports easily. Strong organizational and administrative skills: Exceptional attention to detail in processing contracts, tracking line items, and managing schedules. Clear communication: Concise and effective written and verbal communication for handling email traffic, vendor updates, and administrative recaps. Composure & Discretion: Ability to manage tight deadlines and high-volume communication calmly while handling confidential contracts and financial data. Nice to Have Experience administering tours across comedy, theaters, PACs, arenas, or international markets. Familiarity with tour accounting, venue settlement paperwork, or promoter deal structures. International travel administration experience across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, or Australia. A genuine appreciation for live comedy and live production. What We Offer Compensation: Base salary range of $75,000 to $110,000 annually, commensurate with experience, plus performance bonus opportunities. Core administrative responsibility for a global touring business with significant scale. A creative, fast-moving environment in West Hollywood, building something rare in live comedy. Abstraction Media, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to building an inclusive team. #J-18808-Ljbffr Abstraction Media Inc.