Head of Event Operations & Promotions

Job Title: Head of Event Operations & Promotions – Ebonized Chill Experience

Location: Multiple U.S. Cities (Travel Required – up to 75%)

Company: MER / Ebonized Chill

Job Type: Contractor

About Us:

MER presents the Ebonized Chill Experience, a multi-city music, art, and cultural festival featuring national recording artists, celebrity performers, workshops, and VIP experiences. We are growing rapidly and looking for a senior-level event operations and promotions professional to lead ticket sales, event execution, and city promoter teams.

Role Overview:

As the Head of Event Operations & Promotions, you will oversee the planning, promotion, and execution of all Ebonized Chill events. You will work closely with the Directors of Events Revenue and Sponsorships, manage city-based promoters, and ensure every event runs flawlessly while maximizing revenue and attendance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead event operations: vendor setup, AV/staging, artist coordination, registration, on-site staff.
• Drive ticket sales campaigns through social media, influencer marketing, and partnerships.
• Recruit, train, and manage city-specific promoters.
• Oversee the streaming/live content team.
• Coordinate with sponsors for activations and promotions.
• Ensure smooth event execution and high-quality attendee experiences.
• Travel to events up to 75% of the time (passport required).

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in music festivals, concerts, or large-scale events.
• Strong background in event marketing, operations, and promotions.
• Ability to manage teams, budgets, and high-profile performers.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and results-driven.

Compensation & Incentives:

• Recoverable Draw: $3,000 (recoupable after $5,000 in revenue).
• Revenue Share: 5–10% of event revenue.
• Bonuses:
• Revenue milestones beyond $20,000 – 2–3% bonus on incremental revenue.
• Surpassing attendance goals (500+ attendees) – $1,000 per city.
• Securing new sponsor partnerships – $500 per sponsor.
• Potential Earnings: $75,000–$150,000+ annually, with top performers exceeding $200,000.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a fast-growing, multi-city music and cultural festival.
• Work with national recording artists, celebrities, and top-tier sponsors.
• Lead a team, drive ticket sales, and directly impact revenue and event success.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Describe the largest music or cultural event you’ve managed. Include your role, attendance size, and key responsibilities.
• Tell us about a time you directly increased ticket sales or event revenue. What strategies did you use, and what were the results?
• Have you recruited, trained, or managed promoters, volunteers, or on-site staff for events? How many people, and how did you ensure accountability?
• This role requires travel up to 75% of the time and a valid passport. Are you able to meet this requirement?
• Share an example of a promotional campaign you led for a music or live event. What channels did you use, and what were the results?
• This is a performance-driven role:

Recoverable draw: $3,000 (activated only after you bring in $5,000 in revenue)
Revenue share: 5% of event revenue, plus bonuses for milestones
Potential earnings: $75,000–$150,000+ annually (top performers exceed $200,000)

Only apply if you are comfortable with this structure. Are you aligned with this compensation model?

Work Location: In person