Concert Talent Buyer
LiveNation
Wallingford, CTThis is a Full Time Job
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
• 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 bands and develop local stand-alone nights
• Establish relationships with industry people
• Manage budget of each event to ensure financial success.
• Execute night-of artist and venue settlements in a variety of venues
• Coordinate with production managers to ensure a successful show on site
• Coordinate with alliances departments regarding submission and approval of sponsor initiatives
• 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
• Must be able and willing to travel to upstate NY for show coverage and settlements
WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
• Strong knowledge of music and concerts, both historical and contemporary
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Impeccable organizational skills
• Self-starter
• Must have 3-5 years' experience in the music booking, concert and/or event industry
• Must have a high level of expertise in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms. Live Nation may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support application screening and assessment. All hiring decisions are made with human review.
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Salary/Benefits
Benefits
• Medical, vision, dental, and mental health benefits
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) program with company match
• New parent programs including caregiver leave, fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support
• Career and skill development programs, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment
• Volunteer time off
Perks
• Free concert tickets
• Crowdfunding match
Additional Information
Live Nation is a leading live entertainment company that specializes in concert promotion, ticketing, and artist management. The company operates globally, connecting fans with their favorite artists through a diverse range of live events and experiences. Live Nation is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants, ensuring a diverse and equitable environment for individuals regardless of various protected characteristics.