Career Opportunities

Entertainment and Marketing Coordinator

THE RANCH Restaurant & Saloon is Orange County's premier destination for award-winning cuisine, world-class country music, and unforgettable private events. We take pride in delivering top-tier experiences that celebrate food, music, and community. Our Saloon was voted Best Place for Country Music & Line Dancing in Orange County and features live country music on a 40-foot concert stage with a state-of-the-art Meyer sound system and a dedicated dance floor that draws some of the best talent and biggest crowds in the region.

The Entertainment & Marketing Coordinator will serve as the linchpin between our entertainment programming and marketing efforts. This dynamic individual will manage and promote live music bookings, dance programs, private event entertainment, and brand marketing initiatives across all business units: The Restaurant, Saloon, and Events Center, but with primary focus on Saloon. This is a hands-on role that blends creative strategy with meticulous coordination, ideal for someone passionate about live entertainment, marketing, and hospitality.

Responsibilities:

Entertainment Coordination:

• Maintain and update the Saloon Entertainment Calendar, including band and dance programming.
• Coordinate booking, scheduling, and hospitality for bands, DJ's, and dance instructors.
• Review talent submissions, organize auditions when applicable, and manage communication with prospective performers.
• Prepare and manage band logistics: set lists, guest lists, food orders, drink tickets, parking, performance guides.
• Assist in coordinating entertainment for private events and Saloon buy-outs.
• Support execution of special themed events (e.g., Halloween contests, Day of the Cowboy, NYE).
• Maintain and renew entertainment contracts, performance guidelines, and music licensing.
• Participate in entertainment research, artist bookings, and competitive analysis.

Dance Program Oversight:

• Maintain and schedule dance instruction programming, and coordination of last-minute changes when necessary.
• Collaborate with dance instructors on curriculum and song selection based on established guidelines.
• Ensure dance floor policy and etiquette are clearly enforced and promoted.

Marketing & Brand Promotion:

• Create and manage content for digital platforms including Instagram, Facebook, email (Flodesk), and website updates.
• Support design and production of branded materials (menus, signage, merchandise, promotional assets).
• Maintain the internal marketing calendar.
• Assist with writing press releases and supporting PR/media outreach.
• Organize media assets including photography, video, and promotional archives.
• Conduct competitive market research and recommend opportunities for brand enhancement.
• Collaborate on marketing support for live events and concerts, including ticketing, seating, meet-and-greets, and promotions.
• Coordinate with marketing and events team on cross-departmental projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, Communications, Entertainment Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years' experience in live entertainment, event coordination, or marketing required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop & InDesign).
• Experience with social media platforms and content creation tools.
• Knowledge of country music, dance culture, is a plus.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays- this position requires being on site to manage Live Bands during their sets as well as portions of other evening entertainment: DJ and Dance Instructors.

What You'll Gain:

• A high-energy work environment at Southern California's premier entertainment venue.
• Hands-on experience in both entertainment programming and brand marketing.
• Opportunities for growth and leadership in entertainment management and creative marketing development.
• A dynamic team culture passionate about music, food, and hospitality.

Submit your resume, a brief statement of interest, and (if available) a portfolio of relevant work to The RANCH Careers.

Hours: Must be available for evenings, weekends, and holidays

THE RANCH offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and 401k with employer match.

Salary range: $70,000 to $78,000. Pay may vary depending on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.