Talent Buyer

4 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Festival Republic Limited Full time

Description

The Talent Buyer within Festival Republic is primarily responsible for finding and booking Artists for the Festival Republic Festival Portfolio. The effectiveness of the talent buyer will be measured by them successfully and consistently sourcing and securing the most appropriate talent for the festivals, stages and events they work across leading to these events achieving operational profitability.

Festival Republic is the UK’s leading festival promoter, operating Reading and Leeds Festival, Latitude Festival, Wireless Festival, Electric Picnic and many more. Festival Republic is part of Live Nation Entertainment which is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts and Artist Nation Management.

Who you are

Competencies / Skills / Knowledge / Experience

Proven experience in a similar role within music e.g. promotions, agency, label etc. Excellent time management skills. Ability to adapt and reprioritise in a highly pressured working environment. Excellent communication (written and verbal), inter-personal skills. High level of initiative, proactive, self-motivated and conscientious. Competency with numerical data. Exceptional problem-solving ability. Excellent team building skills to include immediate team members, internal departments and Clients alike.

Behaviours

Results oriented. Organised, with a high level of attention to detail. Flexibility and willingness to work on weekends/evenings.

What the role includes

Strategy and Business Direction

To contribute to the talent team through programming and curating relevant festivals, stages and events. A big focus of this role will be on identifying emerging talent and musical trends. To assist in future strategy and growth of Festival Republic including new events, acquisitions, and other indoor and outdoor IP.

Operational Planning and Control

Secure the booking of artists for Festival Republic festivals, and other group events where reasonably required. Develop relationships with artists, their managers, their agents and their wider teams. Working with the agreed framework and controls when budgeting & producing offers for artists, ensuring transparency and that best value has been secured for Festival Republic. Carry out continuous research as to musical trends and developing artist, bringing these changes to the attention of Festival Republic. Work with relevant Festival Republic staff to ensure artists and their teams have all relevant information to placate smooth running of festivals and events. Work with relevant Festival Republic staff to ensure all elements of Festival Republic events run successfully. Maintain efficient communication with all members of the Festival Republic talent buying team. Maintain and report accurate budgets, figures and other administration to be presented to key personnel as and when required.

Equal Opportunities

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender identity, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

The Company

Festival Republic is part of Live Nation Entertainment which is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, LN Media and Artist Nation Management.

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APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday 23rd May. We reserve the right to close applications at anytime so encourage early application.


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