Talent Relations Coordinator
LiveNation
Hoboken, NJFull Time Job
Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!
THE TEAM
We are looking to fill the position of FULL-TIME COORDINATOR, TALENT. The department specializes in live entertainment, touring, broadcast and special events. We manage the development and execution for events of all sizes which vary from fundraisers and multi-media events to concerts, festivals and broadcast productions.
THE JOB
The talent department works on 50+ events a year and is the first point of contact for all performers and presenters. We coordinate all logistics & show elements, which include travel, schedules and backstage needs; production & performance requirements; on-site talent management including arrivals & check in, dressing room / back-of house management, show flow, etc.
This is a unique opportunity for a person looking to establish themselves in the live event production world. The position will stimulate and encourage growth in responsibilities, both within the talent department and the company. They will have an active role in advancing performances, talent logistics, artist relations and backstage coordination as well as live event and show management.
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
• Assist in the advancement of talent logistics and schedules at assigned events.
• Collaborate & assist with artist travel planning, including ground transportation plans, arrivals maps, etc.
• Support on-site producer responsibilities (document printing and distribution, setting up and breaking down of producer table, timekeeping and tracking of live shows)
• Advance and coordinate backstage layouts, orders and build outs onsite (dressing rooms, catering, furniture, makeup etc.).
• Maintain budgets, spreadsheets and databases for talent department and Senior Producer.
• Support on-site talent department operations (staff travel, day sheets, office setup).
• Hire freelance talent department staff per event.
• Retrieve organize artist technical and hospitality riders for further advance with respective production departments and vendors.
• Manage credential and artist guest lists for events.
• Schedule and maintain internal calendar for talent department staff and senior director of production and talent.
• Travel for meetings and events, work long hours on-site including weekends and holidays pending the event calendar with and maintain office presence when not on-site.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
• 2+ years in event management, touring & artist management, artist relations and/or festival production.
• Ability to travel for meetings and events, work long hours on-site including weekends and holidays pending the event calendar with and maintain office presence when not on-site.
• High responsiveness via phone and email, as well as a flexible schedule are imperative.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Superior organizational skills and strict attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Open-minded and comfortable dealing with a variety of personality types.
• Grace under fire, an outgoing personality, positive attitude, and an unlimited drive to succeed.
• Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat. CAD drawing experience is a plus.
• Professionalism is imperative as direct contact with talent representatives and clients is required.
• Live Nation's policy regarding vaccinations and masking related to a pandemic or other infectious disease control measures, acts of God, health and safety mandates and/or restrictions imposed by applicable local, state or federal governments has evolved over time. Currently, we strongly encourage employees to be fully vaccinated from such infectious diseases for which vaccinations are available.