What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant, Music Touring position at Independent Artist Group (IAG)?
Description
About Us
Independent Artist Group (IAG) was launched upon the merger of Agency for the Performing Arts (APA) and Artist Group International (AGI) in the summer of 2023. IAG combines the breadth of APA’s renowned full-service representation capabilities as a legacy Talent and Literary agency in the entertainment industry, with AGI’s reputation as the premiere independent music touring agency with a roster of superstar stadium and arena acts, as well as cutting-edged emerging music and comedy artists. The result is a powerful new voice in full-service artist representation that combines our entrepreneurial passion to create ground-breaking partnerships for our clients across multiple business lines and platforms, with our renowned deal making acumen and rich industry relationships our agents provide.
What We Are Looking For
This position will assist music touring agents in contemporary/pop and hip-hop. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, strong attention to detail, be forward-thinking, bring ideas, and have a desire to learn and grow within the department. The ability to multi-task is essential, as the position requires managing calendars, call logs, and bookings, as well as overseeing the execution of deals and invoicing for payments.
Skills And Qualifications
· Generating deal memos, itineraries, reports
· Keeping track of ticket counts, contracts, deposits
· Invoicing and accounting
· Handling phones, managing calendars
· Dealing with high profile buyers, promoters and managers while understanding the importance of confidentiality and professionalism
Education And Experience
· 1-2 years of professional experience working in the music industry preferred
· Experience with Opus or at an agency is a plus
· Bachelor’s degree preferred
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Strong work ethic attention to detail
· Ability to multitask in a fast-paced and demanding environment
· Resourceful, proactive, reliable, trustworthy
· Proficient with word, excel, and outlook
· Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines
IAG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
