Talent Buyer

This is a Full Time Job

Talent Buyer - Nederlander Concerts Los Angeles Office

POSITION SUMMARY

Nederlander is seeking an experienced, relationship-driven Talent Buyer to lead all aspects of music booking, from offer generation and deal negotiations to contracts, budgets, and cross-departmental coordination. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in concert promotion or music booking, an established network of agents and managers, and a strong command of deal structure and show finances across a range of venue sizes. This role works closely with marketing, ticketing, production, and operations teams to deliver exceptional events from offer to load-out.

Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, in Office 10am-6:00pm + show nights
Reports To: CEO of Nederlander Concerts LLC

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Source, pitch, and book artists across genres that align with each venue's capacity, market, and audience
• Negotiate deal terms, fees, and performance contracts with artists' agents, managers, and representatives
• Coordinate with marketing, ticketing, production, and operations teams on routing, on-sale dates, and venue logistics across Nederlander's 40+ annual venues
• Maintain an active network of agents, managers, and promoters; monitor touring trends and market data to identify emerging artists and programming opportunities
• Support marketing, PR, and on-sale strategies for booked shows; serve as the primary liaison between artists' teams, venue partners, and internal staff
• Build and oversee show budgets, including offers, guarantees, ticket scaling, and expense projections; manage holds, routing conflicts, and post-show settlements
• Additional responsibilities as needed

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience in concert promotion, music booking, or talent buying, preferably with a promoter, booking agency, or venue group
• Deep knowledge of the live music touring landscape, including routing logic, deal structures (vs. door, guarantees, co-promotes), and regional market dynamics across California and the Western U.S.
• Proven track record of successfully booking and executing concerts across a range of venue sizes, from clubs and theaters to amphitheatres and arenas
• Established relationships with booking agents, artist managers, and national touring representatives across multiple genres including rock, pop, country, hip-hop, and Latin
• Bachelor's degree in event management, marketing, or a related field a plus
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset with a genuine passion for live music and delivering first-class experiences
• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including nights and weekends
• Financial acumen with experience building show budgets, ticket scaling, and managing settlement processes; proficiency in MS Office required
• Must be willing to travel to work during evening, weekend hours and travel to events, as required

Nederlander Concerts is committed to a workplace where everyone is free from bias, prejudice, discrimination, and harassment. We strive to foster a welcoming work environment where everyone belongs and is valued for their unique contributions.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all to apply.