Talent Buyer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of music and concerts, both historical and contemporary.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Impeccable organizational skills.
• Self-starter.
• Three to five years of experience in music booking, concerts, and/or the event industry.
• High level of expertise in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Establish, build, and maintain positive relationships with agents, managers, and industry representatives.
• Oversee marketing, ticketing, and production for each booked event.
• Handle regional local agents and assist with national acts where appropriate.
• Negotiate contractual agreements between Live Nation and artist agents.
• Research local bands and develop local stand-alone nights.
• Build relationships with industry professionals.
• Manage each event’s budget to ensure financial success.
• Execute night-of artist and venue settlements in a variety of venues.
• Coordinate with production managers to help ensure successful on-site shows.
• Coordinate with alliances departments on the submission and approval of sponsor initiatives.
• Prepare forecast projections for booked events.
• Manage internal documentation, including ROME, calendars, and ticketing materials.
• Maintain calendars at booked venues.
• Represent Live Nation at industry and office events as requested.
• Ensure and maintain superior customer service.
• Travel to upstate New York for show coverage and settlements.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and mental health benefits for employees and their families.
• Access to a health care concierge and Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts.
• Free concert tickets.
• Paid time off, including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Stock reimbursement program.
• New parent programs, including caregiver leave.
• Fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support.
• Career and skill development programs through School of Live.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan repayment.
• Volunteer time off.
• Crowdfunding match.