Overview:

Another Planet Entertainment (APE) is seeking a Talent Buyer to join our booking department to book the Independent. This person will be responsible for identifying and confirming appropriate talent for concert venues or events. You will manage budgets, negotiate artist fees and contracts as well as work with our marketing, production, operation, and ticketing departments. You will have at least 3 years of experience booking 250 - 500 capacity rooms with touring artists. In addition, you will have established relationships within the music industry and a keen instinct for identifying talent for our audiences. The Talent Buyer is expected to deliver a full annual programming calendar, booking approximately 250–275 events per year to meet club expectations.

Responsibilities:

Strong focus on programming APEs premier night club the Independent (550 cap)
Execute and negotiate offers and deal points to leading music agencies.
Work closely with the Marketing department to execute advertising campaigns per venue.
Work closely with the Box Office department on ticket pricing and scaling per venue.
Communicate important information to venue staff to ensure smooth settlement and day of show details.
Skill and ability interacting professionally with agents and managers to ensure adequate networking.
Familiar with industry standards, up and coming trends within entertainment / live music events.
Onsite promoter representation (evenings & weekends) as needed each week in addition to settlement duties on show by show basis.
Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the booking department
Identify strategies for expanding network opportunities for artists and agencies
Projects could include festivals and special events.

Qualifications

Minimum of three (3) years of prior relevant experience

Abilities Required:

An extremely high sense of urgency and ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
Must be willing to work at APE headquarters and in an office atmosphere
Excellent interpersonal skills, highly organized and easy to collaborate in a team environment.
Ability to work long hours, with various personality types.
Handle sensitive and confidential information.
Incredible time management skills and able to handle multiple competing priorities.
Must be able to think and react quickly and creatively in unique situations professionalism and composure.
Proficient in Microsoft Suite, Adobe Suite, Google Drive, Dropbox *Illustrator and Photoshop desired not mandatory*

Compensation & Benefits Package:

Salary: $90,000 - $100,000

Health Insurance (includes Vision & Dental)
401K
Paid time off (PTO) sick and vacation days
Life Insurance
FSA (flexible spending account)
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Employee assistance programs
Pet Insurance
Work from home options
Paid holidays provided by our policy

Another Planet Entertainment is committed to producing large scale events and concerts with an independent, forward-thinking approach. Our team is composed of talented, driven individuals that are passionate about music and live events.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Talent Buyer - The Independent

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