Music Booking Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

Cara Lewis Group (CLG), is a music booking agency in New York City. We are currently seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, detail oriented, and results-driven full-time Booking Assistant. Applicants must have booking experience in the music industry.

MUST HAVE MUSIC BOOKING EXPERIENCE

JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Provide administrative support to the agency staff
· Maintaining and coordinating travel arrangements, including accommodations, transportation and reservations
· Managing calendars and scheduling multiple meetings, conference calls with an understanding of dependencies between meetings
· Managing a high volume phone calls, emails and maintaining the organization of multiple files
· Preparing expense reports and managing department invoices
· Assisting with research, and compiling information as needed

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
· Obtain ticket counts, offers and settlements for live shows.
· Track deposits and contracts for upcoming shows.
· Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe CS, and applicable agency software.
· Handle and safeguard confidential and proprietary information.
· Interface with high-profile clients and managers with utmost professionalism

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:
· Must have the ability to perform well under pressure
· Must be detailed-oriented and able to handle complex instructions with care and follow-through.
· Must have interest/knowledge of pop/urban music, live music venues, music festivals, live show production and current affairs in the music industry.
· Must have strong analytical skills, mathematical skills, organization skills and strong communication skills (written and verbal).
· Must have a good memory and can handle working long hours
· Ability to adhere to deadlines and execute on tasks and handle multiple, diverse assignments
· Self-starter, self-motivated and takes responsibility/ownership of tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS:
· BA/BS from an accredited University or College
· At least 2 years of relevant music booking experience in the music industry (not including internships)
· Past booking agency experience a plus
· Detail-oriented and extremely organized
· Past contracts experience a plus
· Personable
· Creative research skills
· Quick learner

SALARY:
Competitive pay based on qualifications and experience