Promoter's Assistant

Arts Council England; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Book is seeking a Promoter's Assistant to support the delivery of live events across the UK and Europe, including stand-up tours, podcasts, festivals, and special shows.

The role involves coordinating from booking through to performance, with a focus on accuracy, discretion, and teamwork. Training is provided, and a proactive, detail‑oriented attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of show advancing; QLab; technical riders; social media management; marketing (digital, online, and print); data capture and reporting; health & safety requirements; PRS forms.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with performers, venues, agents, and ticketing partners; advance shows and coordinate logistics; manage guest lists and ticket allocations; monitor ticket sales against forecasts; assist with tour routing and scheduling; chase contracts and settlements; support merchandise sales and event operations; assist with marketing campaigns.

Tools

QLab

Tagmin

Job description

Job Summary

Blue Book are looking for a highly organised and enthusiastic Promoter’s Assistant to support the delivery of live events.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for live entertainment and comedy who is eager to develop a career in the industry.

Our work spans stand‑up comedy tours, live podcasts, festival shows, and special events across the UK and Europe, including the Edinburgh Fringe. We work with venues ranging from comedy clubs and arts centres to theatres and arenas.

Clients range from award‑winning new comics to arena stand‑ups, presenters, actors, podcasters, digital content creators and writers.

We are looking for someone to support the delivery of our live events from booking through to performance.

The successful candidate will be hardworking, detail‑oriented, and keen to learn. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, alongside a positive, problem‑solving attitude and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Salary TBD, dependent on experience.

Start date: as soon as possible.

Job Requirements

We're looking for someone with knowledge of, or an interest in learning about: show advancing; QLab; technical riders; social media management; marketing (digital, online, and print); data capture and reporting; Tagmin; event logistics; health & safety requirements; PRS forms.

Training can be provided, but a genuine desire to learn is essential.

Essential Requirements
Excellent attention to detail; passion for live events and comedy; strong written and verbal communication skills; good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Google Workspace; ability to work independently and as part of a team; positive, proactive, and hands‑on approach; strong organisational and time‑management skills; ability to maintain confidentiality.

Desirable
Knowledge of commercial deal structures, including: guarantees; box office splits; venue rentals; settlements.

This experience is advantageous but not essential.

Job Responsibilities

Building and maintaining relationships with performers, venues, agents, and ticketing partners; advancing shows and coordinating logistics; managing guest lists and ticket allocations; monitoring ticket sales against forecasts; assisting with tour routing and scheduling; chasing contracts, settlements, and other paperwork; supporting merchandise sales and event operations; assisting with marketing campaigns across digital, print, and social media channels; maintaining databases and capturing sales and audience data; supporting the delivery of live events from booking through to performance.

Job Overview

• Job Title: Promoter's Assistant
• Hours: Full time
• Artform: Comedy
• Role: Marketing & Digital
• Contract: Permanent
• Location: London