Assistant Talent Manager (Part-time; Contract)

AWE Ventures; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel

Per diem while traveling

Chef meals on set

Access to events

Work with creators

Job summary

AWE Ventures is seeking an Assistant Talent Manager for a part-time contract in Memphis. The role focuses on coordinating talent, guests, and partnerships for live productions and events. Starting pay is $30/hr with growth opportunities as responsibilities expand.

The position supports booking, communication, logistics, and relationship management from invitation through event completion. The ideal candidate is people-oriented, organized, and able to keep multiple tracks moving smoothly.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple conversations simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Experience coordinating events and talent bookings is preferred.
• Passion for entertainment, community and live events is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Talent outreach and recruitment.
• Booking coordination for talent, guests, and partners.
• Performer communications and contract tracking.
• Document and paperwork tracking for events.
• Coordinate event logistics and sponsor/guest coordination.
• Maintain talent database and booking records.
• Support live event production and relationships with partners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Event coordination

Entertainment passion

Job description

Starting Pay: $30/hr (part-time role with opportunities for growth as responsibilities expand)

Contract: Initial contract length based on experience and role fit.

Supports: Talent Manager, Executive Producer, and Chief of Staff

Position Summary

Position: Assistant Talent Manager (Part-time; Contract)

Starting Pay: $30/hr (part-time role with opportunities for growth as responsibilities expand)

Contract: Initial contract length based on experience and role fit.

Supports: Talent Manager, Executive Producer, and Chief of Staff

The Assistant Talent Manager helps coordinate talent, performers, guests, and partnerships for live productions, media projects, and special events. This role supports booking, communication, logistics, and relationship management from invitation through event completion.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with people, building relationships, and keeping moving parts organized.

Typical Day

• Reach out to performers and guests
• Coordinate booking logistics
• Schedule calls and rehearsals
• Track confirmations and contracts
• Communicate with sponsors and partners
• Prepare event documents
• Follow up with talent
• Support live event production

Primary Responsibilities

• Talent outreach and recruitment
• Booking coordination
• Performer communications
• Contract and paperwork tracking
• Event logistics support
• Sponsor guest coordination
• Relationship management
• Maintain talent database and booking records

Skills Required

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Professional written and verbal communication
• Highly organized
• Comfortable managing multiple conversations simultaneously
• Detail-oriented
• Event coordination experience preferred
• Passion for entertainment, community, or live events is a plus

Perks

• Paid travel opportunities
• Daily per diem while traveling
• Chef-prepared meals during productions
• Access to concerts, festivals, and special events
• Opportunity to work with creators, artists, community leaders, and public figures
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture