Job Summary: JOB DESCRIPTION – EVENT PROGRAMMER, PART TIME Location: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba (Remote) Division: Ticketmaster NA Line Manager: Manager, Event Programming Operations Contract Terms: Part Time, up to 20 hours per week Position Details: This job advertisement is for an existing, immediate vacancy THE TEAM The Event Programming Operations team drives and supports all elements of Event Programming for Canadian Ticketmaster clients as well as load-balancing support for global teams as needed. The team collaborates with Support and Technology teams as well as other leaders within Live Nation to ensure efficient and accurate programming of event builds, quality assurance and edits. The team drives special projects above and beyond the daily EP workflow that are proactive and innovative to improve the operational efficiency for Event Programming. THE JOB Reporting to the Manager, Event Programming Operations, the Event Programmer role consists of a high-level of interaction and communication with our clients as well as with our internal teams involved in creating event listings. The incumbent of this role is responsible for collecting, reviewing, and inputting accurate data into Ticketmaster’s proprietary Host programming system, following procedural best practices and established standards, and verifying the output. The tool knowledge set for the position includes Host and Host applications, EventPro, TM1 and EMT. Kindly note this position does not involve event planning. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING 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) Must have the ability to accommodate a flexible schedule including some weekends, evenings, and holidays. Must be computer literate with excellent data entry skills. Service oriented, with strong organizational and communication skills. Able to successfully handle multiple priorities. Certain degree of creativity, latitude, and problem solving is required. Overall awareness of the entertainment business is important Excellent written and oral communication skills, good organizational skills, and attention to detail. Assets: 1-2 years’ experience with the Ticketmaster systems (i.e., Host) Box Office experience YOU (BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS) Business Acumen – You understand and can apply general business concepts, using external networks to understand market situations and industry. Problem Solving and Innovation – Gathering appropriate perspective and insights and seeking win-win solutions by remaining open to alternative approaches and being proactive in generating new ideas. Ability to maintain a balanced perspective and see all sides of an issue and manage problems in a timely and effective manner. A free and independent thinker, open to new ideas and concepts. Organizational Skills – Manages competing priorities of several teams/departments/locations. Tasks and project management orientation (with the ability to hold others accountable). Winning Teamwork – Collaborating with others in a respectful manner and openly sharing information amongst the team to assist in achieving Ticketmaster goals and objectives. Taking the time to empathize and understand where others are coming from, along with showing recognition and appreciation for the contribution of others. LIFE AT TICKETMASTER We are proud to be a part of Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s largest live entertainment company. Our vision at Ticketmaster is to connect people around the world to the live events they love. As the world’s largest ticket marketplace and the leading global provider of enterprise tools and services for the live entertainment business, we are uniquely positioned to successfully deliver on that vision. We do it all with an intense passion for Live and an inspiring and diverse culture driven by accessible leaders, attentive managers, and enthusiastic teams. If you’re passionate about live entertainment like we are, and you want to work at a company dedicated to helping millions of fans experience it, we want to hear from you. Our work is guided by our values: Reliability - We understand that fans and clients rely on us to power their live event experiences, and we rely on each other to make it happen. Teamwork - We believe individual achievement pales in comparison to the level of success that can be achieved by a team. Integrity - We are committed to the highest moral and ethical standards on behalf of the countless partners and stakeholders we represent. Belonging - We are committed to building a culture in which all people can be their authentic selves, have an equal voice and opportunities to thrive. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It's talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities. Ticketmaster Canada will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and need an accommodation due to a disability, please email accessibilitycanada@ticketmaster.ca . Please note this inbox is limited to accommodation requests. Resumes submitted to this inbox will not be considered. HIRING PRACTICES The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Ticketmaster recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Ticketmaster may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms. Ticketmaster may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support application screening and assessment. All hiring decisions are made with human review. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT Due to the nature of the role, this position involves interacting with English-speaking clients, colleagues, stakeholders, suppliers, and so forth. Therefore, a high level of proficiency in English, both verbal and written, is required. While a strong command of English is essential for this role, candidates with a working knowledge of French are also encouraged to apply. #LI-REMOTE The expected compensation for this position in British Columbia is: $23.00 CAD per hour. Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.