Talent Buyer Assistant - Agora

Aeg - Cleveland, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Cleveland, OH

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Talent Buyer Assistant will support the Talent Buyer in booking events and shows, drafting offers, coordinating artist and venue availability, and maintaining show files. This role is essential in ensuring smooth operations for events, including ticket pricing, marketing, and settlement processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist Talent Buyer with the booking of events.
• Draft offers for artists and venues based on projected ticket sales.
• Reach out to venues to place calendar holds and coordinate with the availability of an artist.
• Submit offers to venues and agents and follow up to ensure that appropriate documents are in order.
• Assist with ticket pricing, royalties, marketing, budgeting, and catering.
• Advance shows on the day of an event, ensuring that artist and vendors arrive and parking is available.
• Maintain show files and update information as necessary.
• Compile all relevant invoices for settlement of shows and issue payments for vendors and appropriate parties.
• Handle various administrative tasks including submission of checks and contracts, ordering of petty cash, and revision of contracts for vendors and artists.
• Work with ticketing on sale announcements and confirm accuracy of online announcements.
• May be responsible for festival-related tasks including booking hotels, credentials, and ensuring all vendors have essential materials.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or its equivalency (BA/BS Degree Preferred) in Journalism and Communication preferred.
• 0-2 years of related work experience.
• Experience in Photoshop preferred.
• Computer savvy with knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to navigate social media platforms.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask.
• Ability and willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Knowledge of the music industry preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Photoshop preferred.
• Knowledge of the music industry preferred.