Manager, Content

**About Oilers Entertainment Group**:
Oilers Entertainment Group (OEG) delivers North America’s leading sports and entertainment experiences to connect our fans to their passions. Located in the heart of the ICE District, OEG owns the 5-time Stanley Cup Champion Edmonton Oilers, the WHL’s three-time Memorial Cup Champion Edmonton Oil Kings, and the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. OEG operates Rogers Place, North America’s premier and most technologically advanced sports and entertainment venue. The 18,647 seat, $480 million arena is among the most technologically enabled sports facilities in North America as well as the first LEED Silver-certified NHL Facility in Canada. OEG also owns and operates Edmonton’s high-performance health and fitness club, Archetype, and is co-owner of film production company Silver Pictures, one of Hollywood’s highest-grossing producers of all time.

At Oilers Entertainment Group, our vision is to be a Global Leader in Sports & Entertainment. Together, we inspire our fans by connecting them to their passion, which is ours as well We play like a team and always work with integrity towards our common purpose. We have a commitment to innovation and growth, combined with performance excellence that ensures a fair return on investment. We develop our people to be leaders in our industry and we invest in our communities. Through our world class talent, we strive to WIN. ON and OFF the ICE.

**About the Role**:
**Your Focus in this Role**:

- Develop, plan, execute booking strategies to secure a diverse, populated, and sustainable calendar of events for all ICE District properties
- Proactively meet with content providers including promoters, event producers, festival producers, and community organizations to source leads and promote ICE District as the marquee outdoor destination for entertainment in Edmonton
- Research and identify opportunities to create programming that strengthens popularity of the ICE District, enhances the brand, and broadens the appeal to a more diverse demographic.
- Negotiate and book new business and unique events by searching the marketplace for creative, and innovative ideas for public and private events
- Prepare presentations and promotional materials for ICE District programming; conduct site tours for prospective clients
- Build ICE District rate card and rental documentation
- Negotiate, compile, and create the event term sheet and costings for venue agreements
- Collaborate with internal departments (Events, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Ticketing, Legal, etc.) and maintain an effective and productive working relationship to facilitate events
- Assist in the coordination of the NHL and WHL game-day entertainment requirements along with all other events in the master calendar at Rogers Place and ICE District
- Participate in the development of annual forecast and budget for ICE District; including monthly forecasting; monitor expenses and finalize event settlements
- Build business relationships with community organizations, local stakeholders, promoters, festival producers, and other talent purveyors through networking, seminars and local memberships
- Build and maintain relationships with OEG sponsors and suppliers
- Work closely with partnerships team on opportunities and activations within ICE District

**Who You Are**:

- You are an outstanding leader and independent problem solver committed to providing extraordinary service and exceeding client expectations
- You have strong community and local connections that can be used to grow programming on the ICE District campus
- You are highly energetic, self-directed, and are able to deal with the pressures of the competitive event & entertainment marketplace.
- You are able to work extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
- You embody a passion for the industry and a shared interest in and commitment to the goals and direction of the company as it grows and expands.

**Education, Experience and Skills**:

- Bachelor's degree or college diploma preferred in combination with 5-7 years of direct programming experience within the live entertainment or events industry
- Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate, influence and build positive relationships with clients and peers at all levels
- You have a strong attention to detail; experience developing engaging and impactful presentations and proposals.
- Ability to efficiently lead and prioritize multiple projects at once
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam software

**What's in it for you?**
- 100% Employer-paid Health Benefit Plans
- RSP Matching Program
- Flexibility & hybrid work model
- Oilers, Oil Kings, and Live Entertainment ticket options
- Healthcare and Lifestyle Spending Account Options
- On-Site secured parking and/or transit allowance
- On-Site gym
- Beautiful office space located in Rogers Place - with easy access to the LRT
- Social team culture + employee event