Anonymous company
Artist Booking Agent
Description
A Minneapolis indie artist is seeking a music booking agent who can find and secure performances (approximately 1 or 2 per month) for his band and occasional solo performances. The booking agent should be skilled at matching the band with appropriate venues and audiences, ultimately helping increase band/artist’s exposure within the music industry. The music booking agent will work closely with the band/artist to help strategize about reaching their career goals.
Additionally, the music booking agent will work with performance venues to negotiate details pertaining to those performances. The booking agent will respond to booking inquiries pertaining to booking band/artist for events.
The music booking agent will be working for band/artist and will spend time searching for gigs and negotiating details, such as what time performances will take place and how much money performers will make with the venue (% of door, up-front guarantee, etc.). Using e-mail and a phone, the music booking agent will maintain communication and consistently follow up with various parties. He or she negotiates contracts, payment and other crucial information with managers, music buyers and show promoters.
Requirements
Key traits are kindness, professionalism, and good communication skills i.e. an ability to maintain contacts within the music industry. It would be an added bonus if you can help design show flyers and promote events on social media leading up to scheduled performances.
A background in marketing or communications is preferred but not required.
Benefits & Perks
You'll get first hand experience with the band/artist to understand their current booking and marketing process while developing meaningful relationships within the music industry.
A commission for earnings on booked shows is negotiable.
How to apply
Please include "Artist Booking Agent" in the subject line.