Tour Manager

5 Years ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

The Tour Manager advances and executes premier live motorsport events "Monster Jam". They lead and guide event personnel and performers. The role involves pre-event planning, managing logistics, and overseeing event execution. The Tour Manager coordinates with internal departments, manages staff, ensures safety, handles work-related disputes, and manages event budgets. They are also responsible for maintaining production quality and seeking operational improvements. The job requires travel, including internationally, and adherence to company rules and regulations.
Must have:
  • Associates Degree or related experience.
  • Experience in live event show operations.
  • Experience managing large groups/events.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of event terms and logistics.
  • Familiarity with MS Office.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
  • Valid driver’s license and passport.

Job Details

The Tour Manager advances and executes premier live motorsport events “Monster Jam”. Provides leadership and guidance to event personnel as well as performers. Must be highly self-motivated and organized, with acute attention to detail in order to succeed.


Essential Job Functions
  • Advance all operational and administrative aspects of the events including: pre-event planning, load in/out process, and most importantly the execution of the event.
  • Coordinate event logistics with all other internal departments, including Marketing, Feld Consumer Products, Routing & Tours, and Track Construction. 
  • Supervise/manage all event staff as well as performers (crews can be in excess of 40 people, and upwards to 100 when including local labor).
  • Work with venue staff to ensure all company needs and requests are met in order to produce the highest quality of entertainment.
  • Supervise and ensure safety requirements are met for employees, performers, and spectators.
  • Mediation (in conjunction with HR Dept. when appropriate) of work-related disputes.
  • Collects and disseminates information that pertain to show personnel, event information, accommodations, transportation, medical as it relates to Workers Comp and Insurance claims.
  • Submit payroll through weekly tech event’s / budgets.
  • Operation of the events within established budgets, and explanation of items or situations that result in budget variances.
  • Responsible for calling various types of vendors to secure items needed to produce the events. Includes some cold calls and negotiating in order to find the best deal possible.
  • Responsible for maintaining a consistently high level of production and performance quality.
  • Continually seeking to improve the operational efficiency and quality of their assigned events, and maintaining or improving the operational efficiency.
  • Responsible for own professional standards of conduct, appearance, and work performance.
  • Responsible for following and administering of the rules, regulations and guidelines set forth by Feld Motor Sports.
  • All other job related duties as assigned by supervisor.


Job Requirements
  • Associates Degree (A.A.) or three+ years related experience, or equivalent combination of training, educations, and/or experience.
  • A thorough understanding of motor sports/live event show operations.
  • Experience working with and managing large groups / events.
  • Highly developed organizational, research, business negotiation, communication, financial and time management skills.
  • Knowledge of live event terms and directions, Stagecraft, Lighting, Audio Engineering, Stage Set Construction, basic wood and metal fabrication, domestic logistic planning, basic rigging techniques/safety.
  • Must possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Ability to communicate on various organizational levels.
  • Familiarity with MS Office.
  • Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time, climb stairs, and lift 50 pounds.
  • Able and willing to work irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Ability and willingness to travel internationally and domestically 50% of the time.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and passport.



Given the touring nature of Feld Entertainment’s business, COVID vaccination is strongly encouraged for successful candidates.


About Feld Entertainment

Feld Entertainment®, family owned and operated, is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that bring people together and uplift the human spirit. Properties include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Monster Jam®, Disney On Ice,  Monster Energy AMA Supercross, and the SuperMotocross World Championship. Across the brand portfolio, Feld Entertainment has entertained millions of families in more than 80 countries and on six continents. Visit feldentertainment.com for more information.


International Touring Personnel

To the extent international touring personnel are visiting a jurisdiction that requires vaccination, proof of vaccination in accordance with the relevant international law should be submitted directly to either the Tour Manager or to Human Resources at least six weeks prior to the start of the tour.  The Company will maintain all information regarding vaccination status as confidential in accordance with applicable laws.  The Company cannot guarantee employment for any Associate who is unable to satisfy foreign entry requirements.  Mitigation Guidelines for touring employees will remain in effect until further notice as do applicable venue, local, state and/or international requirements, rules, regulations and/or laws, if any.


Equal Opportunity Employer

Feld Entertainment is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our employees, customers, and partners worldwide. We celebrate diversity and encourage our profoundly talented workforce to express themselves proudly. Our successful business model requires different perspectives and voices so that we can create the incredible live shows we put on. Come join us and help us light up the world.



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