It all began in 1968. The music was truly life-changing, and concert tickets could be purchased for a mere $3.50. Recognizing an incredible opportunity at hand, Steve Schankman merged his passion for music with the entertainment business, thus giving rise to Contemporary Productions.
About Contemporary Productions
For over 55 years, Contemporary Productions has confidently served as an industry leader in event management, entertainment booking, and corporate event production. Our expertise allows us to seamlessly bring memorable experiences to life.
Built on decades of experience and trusted relationships across the entertainment and production landscape, we bring a fully integrated approach to every event. Acting as a true partner to our clients, we guide each project from concept through execution with precision and care. From our St. Louis headquarters to events nationwide, our focus remains the same: delivering exceptional experiences, executed flawlessly.
- 0K+ Events Produced
- 0+ Artists Booked
- 0M+ People Entertained
- 0+ Years In Business
Our Team
Steve Schankman
President
Joy Peterson
Executive Assistant
Katie Schankman
Client Development
Jeff Jarrett
Senior Vice President & Partner
Preston Schepers
Assistant to SVP
Bradley Baker
Vice President – Entertainment
Mike Campbell
CMO / Creative Director
Jairo Villa
Creative Director
Peter Schankman
Director of Operations & Senior Booking Agent
Lori Kraus
Director of Events
Jenna Vitale
Event Producer
Cierra Pierce
Event Producer
Kate Peterson
Associate Producer
Eric Buettner
Senior Production Manager
Ryan Sears
Production Manager
Gretchen Sun
Entertainment Specialist
Brian Lewin
Entertainment Specialist
Cat Messina
Entertainment Coordinator
Kate Barnes
Senior Manager of Talent and Travel
Taylor Davis
Admin and Travel Services Coordinator
Lindsay Alexander
Chief Accountant
Ben Yoder
Senior Accountant
Paula Balzer
Consultant/Partner
Bradley Baker
Vice President – Entertainment
314.721.9090 ext. 217 bbaker@contemporaryproductions.com Peter Schankman
Director of Operations & Senior Booking Agent
314.721.9090 ext. 219 PeterS@contemporaryproductions.com Kate Barnes
Senior Manager of Talent and Travel
3147219090 ext 212 KateB@contemporaryproductions.comOpen Positions
If looking to join the Contemporary team, please see below for any current job openings. If no positions are available but you would like to be considered for future opportunities, please email your resume to info@contemporaryproductions.com with the subject “RESUME”.
Business Development Associate
We are seeking a motivated and client-focused Sales Associate with 2+ years of sales experience to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment and is comfortable managing client relationships, handling administrative responsibilities, and communicating professionally both in person and over…
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