Sozo Artists Inc. is seeking a full time Booking Representative to join our small but mighty team. Founded and led by women, our team of world class artists and producers partner with institutions, brands, civic entities and creative agencies, building cultural bridges through bold, perspective-changing projects including live performances, short films, digital content, educational residencies, installations and site reactive public art activations. We believe in the role of artists as thought partners and catalysts for innovation, with art and technology, social impact and immersive arts as our three core creative pillars. A newly created position, Booking Representative will collaborate closely with our managers, producers and artists to devise and execute booking strategies across our entire roster, consistently deliver results, and report directly to our VP & Director of Sales.
Summary: - Full Time
- Remote work position
- In-person work as needed
- Training provided; growth potential
- CA or NY state residence preferred
- Reports to VP & Director of Sales
Job Description: - Handle artist engagement bookings including but not limited to concerts, performances, new work commissions, installations, residencies, workshops, and speaking engagements, for our touring artists and projects globally, but focused primarily in North America
- Devise, maintain and execute booking strategies for each artist / project in collaboration with internal team, and collaborate on marketing strategies as needed
- Regularly foster existing and new relationships with buyers including cold calls and emails
- Pitch, follow up and close deals with buyers in performing arts, entertainment and commercial digital/brand sectors, with a primary focus in the performing arts sector
- Prepare, negotiate, and revise contracts, as well as handle vendor registrations and invoices
- Seek and refer new opportunities for our producing entity Sozo Creative with select buyers and partners
- Manage and oversee travel, housing and logistics planning as needed for each engagement or contract
- Interface and collaborate efficiently with all relevant parties on all aspects of artist engagements and booking strategies
- Develop and maintain artist marketing, booking and pitch materials
- Maintain databases and leads pipeline
- Attend concerts, events, conferences and meetings as needed
- Assist in special projects, research, and compile information as needed
TO APPLY: Send cover note & resume in the body of email (no attachments please), along with 3 references, and SUBJECT LINE: “Booking Representative Application” to info@sozomedia.com. |