Job Summary:
As a Talent Buyer Assistant, you will be responsible for providing day-to-day support to Casinos Division Director and Talent Buyers in the Casino Department, with a heavy emphasis on development into Talent Buyer.
Responsibilities
Provide support to the casino team to book entertainment and facilitate administrative duties including day-to-day related tasks such as pitches, market research, organizational tasks, deal point memos, avail submissions, drafting offers, reviewing contracts, etc.
Assist with creating and maintaining offers, confirmations, organizational tools, and other pertinent documents and using these tools to develop extensive knowledge of talent buyers' offers and shows
Use independent and proactive research to become knowledgeable about each venue's market, learning to distinguish what content would be appropriate at talent buyers' venues
Analyze data to develop lists of potential entertainers for casino shows
Participate and take notes on conference calls, updating and sharing information regarding the venues' entertainment strategy
Schedule and coordinate conference calls, meetings, and appointments
General administrative support including assisting with calls and messages
Forge and maintain relationships with agents, assistants, managers, celebrity bookers, entertainment directors, business partners, and casino executives
Work with marketing teams to ensure accuracy of each shows' on-sale process and ticketing details
Professional and timely response to agency requests for ticket counts
Interface with cross departmental teams, including marketing, contracts, legal, etc.
Other duties as necessary
Qualifications
At least 1 year of experience in related industry
Positive attitude, eager and inquisitive nature, tenacious demeanor, and self-motivator
Interested and enthusiastic about music, both on a national level and as it relates to casino entertainment
Extensive knowledge of the music industry landscape
Ability to prioritize, multi-task and excel under pressure with high priority on meeting set deadlines
Superior organizational, administrative, and time management skills
Excellent and confident phone manner to handle significant client contact
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Personable and professional disposition
Solid computer skills, including advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook
Flexibility in work hours and availability, including evenings and weekends, especially during major projects events
Ability to travel
Live Nation's policy regarding vaccinations and masking will evolve based upon updated regulations and factors related to COVID-19. Currently, we strongly encourage employees to be fully vaccinated or have received a negative COVID test within [24] hours of entering an office.
C3 Core Competencies:
Demonstrate integrity in the way you operate in day-to-day business and the way you deal with people
Communicate effectively with various audiences by organizing and delivering information appropriately and listening actively to others
Proactively seek solutions to problems. Be enthusiastic and energetic in your approach to your job. Commit to putting in extra effort with a positive attitude.
Be flexible in handling change, able to juggle multiple demands, and adaptable to new situations with fresh ideas or innovative approaches
Stay composed, confident, optimistic, and in problem-solving mode when the going gets tough
Possess the skills needed to perform your job well, paying close attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness
About Us
Recognized three years in a row by Great Place to WorkR and named one of People Magazine's top 50 Companies that Care, Live Nation Entertainment is the global leader in live entertainment and ticketing. Our world-class portfolio reaches all aspects of the live event and ticketing industry, from ground-breaking software in Ticketmaster, mix of legendary venues and restaurants in House of Blues, production leaders in Concerts, exceptional brand partnerships in Media & Sponsorship, and unparalleled team of artist managers in Artist Nation supported by diverse professionals in all facets of Corporate operations.
We recognize that our most important assets are our employees, the rock stars who keep the live experience going. Generous vacation, healthcare, and retirement benefits are just some of the great perks we offer to support our global workforce of more than 38,000. For any stage in your career, our many unique benefit programs are designed to help you live life to the fullest. We offer student loan repayment to support recent grads, six months of paid caregiver leave to support new parents, perks like Roadie Babies (bring your little ones & a caretaker along with you on work trips) and Music @ Home (stipend to cultivate your little ones' music interest), and tuition reimbursement to fuel your ongoing professional development. Plus, working for the world's largest live event and ticketing company means you'll have access to free concerts, festivals, sports games, and more through our exclusive employee ticket concierge.
There is no bigger stage for your career. See what your future looks like at Live Nation Entertainment.
