Talent Buyer

Job description

Established and integral  NYC small music venue seeks talented and passionate talent buyer to aid in fulfilling our mission to keep live music going strong in Downtown New York.

This is a full time  in person position.

WHAT WE ARE NEEDING FROM THIS POSITION

• Execute and negotiate offers and deal points with  leading music agencies.Research local bands and  develop local stand-alone nights  (ie DJ/dance nights, concerts) with an emphasis on filling nights . Respond to inbound requests from agents and artist management. Follow-up on leads from other talent buyers. Advance shows and put shows on sale on our ticketing platform etc

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• Negotiate offer details with music agents for artist performances. Gather all relevant information to build offer and present to artist management. Negotiate all contractual agreements between venue and artist agents. Coordinate show settlement as needed.
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• Oversee the marketing and ticketing of events. Confirm show details and artist requests with marketing and ticketing departments.  Confirm accuracy of online announcements , and that they go out in a timely manner.
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• *make clear that their job is to put together profitable…ENSURE SHOWS ARE PROFITABLE BUT MAKE IT SOUND BETTER

• Responsible for forecast projections of events booked*
• Manage and maintain internal documentation as required ( calendars, ticketing, etc)

• book private parties and small groups of parties for private events at our weekend club nights
• attend a healthy amount of the shows you have booked to ensure smooth execution and have your hand on the pulse
• Work closely with the Marketing department on promotion
• Form new connections with agents and promoters to maintain high level bookings.

- experience booking professionally required

Pay: $1,000.00+ a week BOE