Experienced Talent Coordinator

LA 411; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

LA 411 is seeking a Musician Talent Assistant for a freelance contract position supporting a major live music charity event in Santa Barbara. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in artist relations and live music booking, along with a strong understanding of the agency landscape. Responsibilities include researching talent, conducting outreach, and supporting the producer in managing talent for the event. Excellent communication skills and organization are essential. This is a contracted role focused on high-level musical talent acquisition.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in artist relations, live music booking, talent coordination, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of the agency and management landscape.
• Professional, polished communication style required.

Responsibilities

• Research potential musical talent.
• Conduct outreach to artist managers, agents, and representatives.
• Maintaining accurate CRM records and talent contact information.

Skills

Artist relations

Live music booking

Talent coordination

Strong communication skills

Organization

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Proficiency in Google Suite

Job description

This is a Contracted position in the field of Live Event Staging, Crewing, & Production, located in Santa Barbara, CA.

The employer is One805.

Musician Talent Assistant, Freelance Contract | Santa Barbara, CA | September Live Music Charity Event

We are seeking an experienced Musician Talent Assistant to support a major charitable live music event taking place this September in Santa Barbara. This freelance role will work closely alongside our lead Producer, who has extensive experience in talent procurement and live event production. The Musician Talent Assistant will help identify, research, and support the process of securing high-level musical talent for the event.

Responsibilities

• Research potential musical talent
• Conduct outreach to artist managers, agents, and representatives
• Tracking artist availability, touring schedules, and potential conflicts
• Maintaining accurate CRM records and talent contact information
• Supporting the Producer throughout the booking and negotiation process
• Assisting with follow-up communication and coordination as needed

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in artist relations, live music booking, talent coordination, or a related field
• Strong understanding of the agency and management landscape
• Professional, polished communication style
• Highly organized and able to move quickly
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced live event environment
• Discreet, reliable, and detail-oriented

Application Requirements

Applicants should provide three recent and relevant professional references. Interested candidates, or referrals for suitable candidates, are encouraged to reach out.

Experience

• Artist relations and talent coordination
• Live music booking and talent procurement support
• Direct outreach to agents, managers, and publicists
• Knowledge of agency and artist management landscape
• Talent research and artist discovery
• Tracking touring schedules and artist availability
• CRM management and database accuracy
• Contract and deal memo support
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional, polished donor/VIP-facing communication
• High attention to detail and organization
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Fast-paced problem solving and adaptability
• Discretion and confidentiality with high-level talent
• Cross-team coordination with production and event staff
• Proficiency in Google Suite / Excel / CRM tools