Talent Buyer

Talent Buyer - Nederlander Concerts Los Angeles Office Nederlander is seeking an experienced, relationship-driven Talent Buyer to lead all aspects of music booking, from offer generation and deal negotiations to contracts, budgets, and cross-departmental coordination. Source, pitch, and book artists across genres that align with each venue's capacity, market, and audienceNegotiate deal terms, fees, and performance contracts with artists' agents, managers, and representativesCoordinate with marketing, ticketing, production, and operations teams on routing, on-sale dates, and venue logistics across Nederlander's 40+ annual venuesMaintain an active network of agents, managers, and promoters; monitor touring trends and market data to identify emerging artists and programming opportunitiesSupport marketing, PR, and on-sale strategies for booked shows; serve as the primary liaison between artists' teams, venue partners, and internal staffBuild and oversee show budgets, including offers, guarantees, ticket scaling, and expense projections; manage holds, routing conflicts, and post-show settlementsAdditional responsibilities as needed Proven track record of successfully booking and executing concerts across a range of venue sizes, from clubs and theaters to amphitheatres and arenasEstablished relationships with booking agents, artist managers, and national touring representatives across multiple genres including rock, pop, country, hip-hop, and LatinBachelor's degree in event management, marketing, or a related field a plusCollaborative, entrepreneurial mindset with a genuine passion for live music and delivering first-class experiencesFlexibility to work non-traditional hours, including nights and weekendsFinancial acumen with experience building show budgets, ticket scaling, and managing settlement processes; proficiency in MS Office requiredMust be willing to travel to work during evening, weekend hours and travel to events, as required Nederlander Concerts is committed to a workplace where everyone is free from bias, prejudice, discrimination, and harassment.