Concert Talent Buyer

This 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 at The Dome in Virginia Beach and other venues as required.

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
• Execute local bookings in the Live Nation Capital Region (Based in Virginia Beach)
• 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

BENEFITS & PERKS - Our motto is 'Taking Care of Our Own' through 6 pillars of benefits:
• HEALTH: Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family, with access to a health care concierge, and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)
• YOURSELF: Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
• WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, stock reimbursement program
• FAMILY: New parent programs including caregiver leave and baby bonuses, plus fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support
• CAREER: Career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment
• OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding match


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.

**Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and Equal Pay Transparency Rules. It is estimated based on what a successful Colorado applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in Colorado or perform the position from Colorado. Similar positions located outside of Colorado will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Live Nation takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the CO EPEWA, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.