Booking Coordinator

TPR.; United States; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

FSA

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

TPR. is seeking a Booking Manager to source venues nationwide, negotiate contracts, and coordinate talent bookings for tours and events.

The role involves building strong venue relationships, coordinating with marketing and ticketing teams, and ensuring all logistical details meet artist and production needs. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in the music industry, strong negotiation and organizational skills, and the ability to work under deadlines in a hybrid office setting (Costa Mesa, CA

Qualifications

• Degree in Music Business, Business, Sales, or Communications is required.
• Experience in the music industry preferred; fast-paced project management skills.
• Strong negotiation and networking abilities with venues and artists.

Responsibilities

• Source venues nationwide that fit artist needs and tour routing.
• Negotiate rent, technical riders, and production costs; assist with ticket pricing.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Ticketing on tour launches and networking.
• Coordinate events with managers, production teams, and artists.
• Resolve booking issues such as cancellations or rescheduling.
• Evaluate post-event success and gather feedback for future improvements.

Skills

Multitasking

Negotiation

Industry knowledge

Networking

Communication

Time management

Detail orientation

Initiative

Team player

Education

Degree in Music Business, Business, Sales, or Communications

Tools

Google Apps

Microsoft Excel

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Touring Department is responsible for sourcing venues and booking talent for events, venues, or festivals. Their primary role involves identifying, negotiating with, and contracting venues for artists.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Sourcing Venues: Securing venues across the nation that align with the artist needs for size and tour routing. Research new venues to work with. Build relationships with venue contacts. Will be responsible for booking multiple tours at once under a deadline.


• Building Offer Letters: Negotiating with venues in regards to rent, technical requirements, riders, productions costs and and other contractual details that align with business objectives. Assist in ticket scaling and pricing.


• Collaboration and Networking: Work closely with the Marketing and Ticketing team to create and implement effective tour launches. Attend industry events and network.


• Event Coordination: Collaborating with event managers, production teams, and artists to ensure all logistical details are met.


• Problem Solving: Addressing and resolving any issues that may arise related to bookings, such as cancellations, rescheduling, or unexpected changes.


• Post-event Evaluation: Assessing the success of the event, and gathering feedback for future improvements for the event space and market.

ABOUT THE CANDIDATE

General skills and abilities:

• Ability to multitask and work under deadline


• Strong negotiation skills


• A good understanding of the entertainment industry


• Ability to network effectively


• Excellent written and verbal communicator


• Organized and detail-oriented


• Strong time management skills


• Proficient with Google apps and Microsoft Excel


• Self-starter that takes initiative and is a quick learner


• Flexible and able to change plans on the fly


• Highly motivated with the ability to work without close supervision


• Team player that likes to have fun

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience in the music industry preferred


• Degree in Music Business, Business, Sales, or Communications


• Knowledge and understanding of the Christian music industry


• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment managing various projects and able to work under pressure with deadlines


• Flexible with work schedule as some projects will require weekend and evening hours

Report to: Booking Manager

Classification: Full-time, Hybrid (In Office Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Salary rage: $55,000 - $70,000

Location: Costa Mesa, CA or Nashville, TN

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance


• FSA


• Paid time off and paid company holiday


• 401(k) plan with company match