Talent Buyer

Job Description

THE JOB

Working in conjunction with our promoters, marketing and production teams, this position is responsible for the planning and execution of concerts, as well as responsible for managing the internal processes relating to these events.

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
• Execute local bookings in the Live Nation Capital Region (DC/Maryland/Virginia)
• Serve as local booking contact for Live Nation Touring office for various venues
• Establish, build and maintain positive relations with agents, managers and industry representatives
• Oversee Marketing, Ticketing and production for each event booked
• Handle all regional local agents, assisting with national acts where appropriate
• Negotiate all contractual agreements between LN and artist agents
• Research local talent for stand-alone nights
• Manage budget of each event to ensure financial success.
• Execute night of artist and venue settlements in variety of venues
• Coordinate with production managers to ensure successful show on site
• Coordinate with various internal departments such as Sponsorship, Special Events, and Premium Seat sales
• Responsible for forecast projections of events booked
• Manage internal documentation as required (ROME, calendars, ticketing, etc)
• Maintain calendar at venues booked
• Represent Live Nation at Industry/Office events as requested.
• Ensure and maintain superior customer service

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
• Strong knowledge of music and concerts, both historical and contemporary
• Ability to work in fast paced environment
• Ability to problem solve, and be available to do so late at night and on weekends as required
• Ability to communicate, communicate and collaborate effectively as part of a team
• Impeccable organizational skills
• Self-starter
• Must have 3-5 years' experience in the music booking, concert and or event industry
• Must have high level of expertise in MS Office (outlook, excel, word, PowerPoint)
• Must have a personal vehicle with ability to travel amongst the DC/MD/Virginia area
• Live Nation's policy regarding vaccinations and masking will evolve based upon updated regulations and factors related to COVID-19. Currently, we strongly encourage employees to be fully vaccinated or have received a negative COVID test within 24 hours of entering an office.

BENEFITS & PERKS - Our motto is 'Taking Care of Our Own' through 6 pillars of benefits:
• HEALTH: Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for you and your family, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• YOURSELF: Paid time off policy including holidays, sick time and day off for your birthday, free concert tickets
• WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, Stock Program Reimbursement
• FAMILY: New parent programs & support including caregiver leave and baby bonus, infertility support
• CAREER: Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment internal growth and development programs & trainings
• OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding network

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rn1zzk-3-12-151-153-42 in your application.