Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Seeking General Manager
Letters of interest and resumes due on March 4.
LAS VEGAS – February 4, 2020 – Las Vegas Events announced today that it is seeking a general manager for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. The annual event, held each year at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, is scheduled for December 3 –12.
Known as the richest and most prestigious rodeo in the world, the Wrangler NFR attracts the top 15 contestants in bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing, and bull riding to compete for a share of the $10 million purse and the coveted Gold Buckle. In 2019, the event had a total attendance of 168,289 over the 10 days of competition and has sold out 330 consecutive performances.
The general manager will work closely with the LVE, NFR Committee and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association on all aspects of rodeo production.
All letters of interest and resumes may be sent to the following:
Wrangler NFR Production Manager
c/o Las Vegas Events
770 E. Warm Springs Road, Suite 140
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Resumes can also be sent directly to NFRGeneralManager@LasVegasEvents.com. All resumes must be received by Wednesday, March 4, 2020 by 11:59 p.m. PT.
For more information on the Wrangler NFR, please visit www.NFRexperience.com or
through social media at /LasVegasNFR and use #WranglerNFR.
About Las Vegas Events:
Founded in 1983, Las Vegas Events is a private, not-for-profit organization funded by hotel room tax. Through its Signature Event initiative, LVE has created a model to integrate all elements of special events and formally improve communication between event producers and Las Vegas’ hotel properties and sponsors. Since 1991, Las Vegas Events has produced, presented or supported more than 800 events. www.lasvegasevents.com
About the Wrangler NFR
The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR), considered the world’s premier rodeo, features 10 straight days of the best in PRCA PRORODEO competition, with a total of 120 contestants competing every night in seven events. Each December, the top 15 contestants, based on the PRCA | RAM World Standings, in bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing, and bull riding qualify to compete at the Wrangler NFR. www.prorodeo.com
