Talent Buyer

Job Description

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 variety of venues
• Coordinate with production managers to ensure 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
• Solicit avails and make offers for theaters in Tennessee (except Nashville) and other markets in the Southeast when needed.
• Research artist history in defined markets. Look at box office reports, social media stats. Check scaling at other venues in similar markets.
• Build offers for approval to buy/sell venues.
• Monitor sales for all confirmed shows to determine if re-scaling is needed.
• Assist marketing and ticketing teams with their needs for shows. Give input on marketing ideas.
• Attend conventions, conferences to meet with agents in person. Developing agent relationships is key.
• Attend shows.
• Serve as the promoter rep for LN and settle shows.
• Maintain positive relationships with our buy/sell clients: ETSU Martin Center, Graceland Soundstage, Tennessee Theatre, and Tivoli Theatre

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
• Strong knowledge of music and concerts, both historical and contemporary
• Ability to work in 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 high level of expertise in MS Office (outlook, excel, word, PowerPoint)
• Live Nation's policy regarding vaccinations and masking related to a pandemic or other infectious disease control measures, acts of God, health and safety mandates and/or restrictions imposed by applicable local, state or federal governments has evolved over time. Currently, we strongly encourage employees to be fully vaccinated from such infectious diseases for which vaccinations are available. You are expected to follow Live Nation's health and safety protocols and policies as they change from time to time.

BENEFITS & PERKS - Our motto is 'Taking Care of Our Own' through 6 pillars of benefits:
• HEALTH: Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for you and your family, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• YOURSELF: Paid time off policy including holidays, sick time, and day off for your birthday, free concert tickets
• WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, Stock Program Reimbursement
• FAMILY: New parent programs & support including caregiver leave and infertility support
• CAREER: Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment internal growth and development programs & trainings
• OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding network

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gq1xz1-3-23-103-14-42 in your application.