Band Tour Manager

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and energetic Band Tour Manager

The ideal candidate has experience in live music, touring, or entertainment operations and can manage complex logistics while maintaining professionalism, discretion, and clear communication with artists, crew members, venues, promoters, and management.

Fluency in both English and Spanish is strongly preferred, as the role involves coordinating with teams, venues, and partners in the United States and Mexico.

Duties

Show Advancing: Communicate with promoters, venues, production teams, and local staff to confirm show details, schedules, technical requirements, credentials, and hospitality needs.
Daily Tour Management: Oversee daily schedules, call times, transportation, rehearsals, soundchecks, performances, and other tour-related activities.
Crew Coordination: Serve as a primary point of contact for touring personnel, ensuring everyone receives accurate and timely information.
Communication: Maintain clear communication between the band, management, production, promoters, and venue representatives.
Budget & Expense Tracking: Monitor tour-related expenses, maintain receipts, track travel costs, and submit accurate reports to management.
Problem-Solving: Anticipate challenges and resolve last-minute changes involving travel, scheduling, personnel, or production.
Documentation: Maintain updated itineraries, contact lists, travel manifests, show information, and other operational documents.
Professional Representation: Represent the band and management professionally while protecting confidential information and maintaining a high standard of conduct.
International Coordination: Assist with cross-border travel, documentation, and logistics for performances in Mexico and other international markets.

Qualifications

Previous experience as a Tour Manager, Assistant Tour Manager, Road Manager, or in live music and touring operations.
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, with the ability to communicate professionally in both languages.
Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
Willingness to travel extensively, including weekends, holidays, and extended periods away from home.
Ability to adapt to changing schedules and last-minute requests.
Proficiency with email, spreadsheets, shared calendars, itinerary management, and other digital tools.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Ability to maintain discretion and handle confidential business and artist information.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse teams and personalities.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with established touring artists or professional bands.
Experience coordinating tours in both the United States and Mexico.
Familiarity with concert production, stage schedules, hospitality riders, technical riders, and show advancing.

Salary

Negotiable; Based on experience

Work Environment & Expectations

This is a hands-on position requiring flexibility, accountability, and a proactive approach. The Tour Manager must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where schedules may change quickly and operational decisions often need to be made in real time.

The successful candidate will be organized, solution-oriented, professional, and committed to ensuring that every tour date runs as smoothly as possible.

Pay: $30,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Work Location: On the road