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Creative Industries

Venue Owner / Manager

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of a music, theatre, or arts venue. Responsible for tasks such as marketing, business operations, personnel, purchasing, and administrative services.

Annual openings

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Median wage

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Typical education

No education beyond what is needed for entry-level Creative Industries jobs is expected.

Projected growth

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Career requirements

What does this career require?

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Typical education

No education beyond what is needed for entry-level Creative Industries jobs is expected.

Credential requirement

No certification is required or expected for this job.

Work experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. Work experience as an artist and with leading people is highly valued.

Work-based learning

No information available

Employer competency information

Feedback from employers identifies the following competencies as being critical to support a successful move up to the Manager level

  • Planning & Organizing — Plan and organize the successful completion of tasks and projects for multiple teams; set expectations for team members and hold them accountable.
  • Personnel & Human Resources and Interpersonal Skills — Understand behaviors (Psychology) of team members; motivate, empower and get a diverse team to work well together; lead and manage staff; deal with others with fairness and integrity; and hire and fill skills gaps effectively.
  • Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, & Decision Making — Continue to elevate these skills for use in activities that cross teams, including strategic thinking and vision setting across an organization.
There are a lot of different jobs at venues - marketing, social media, booking, hospitality, office management, etc. To break into the industry, small venues need people that can cover multiple jobs - find a venue that interests you and see how you can help them.

Is this work a fit?

What the work actually feels like

How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.

Work style

The type of work can vary by job and employer.

  • With childrenNo
  • On a computerMay vary
  • OutdoorsNo
  • With your handsNo

Interests it draws on

  • Business Support
  • Business Mangement

Automation exposure

Low exposure

Tasks here lean on judgement and people skills that are hard to automate.

A typical day

  1. Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.
  2. Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
  3. Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
  4. Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
  5. Direct or coordinate financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
  6. Plan or direct activities, such as sales promotions, that require coordination with other department managers.
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