Overview
A rare opportunity to join the City Winery team as we reimagine the future of live music and hospitality. City Winery delivers a high-end combined culinary and cultural experience to customers who are passionate about sharing wine, music, and culinary arts. We are a unique facility, combining a fully functioning winery with intimate concerts, food & wine classes, private events in a variety of configurations, and fine dining. We have created a compelling mix for our sophisticated clientele of foodies and active cultural patrons—bringing the wine country experience to the middle of a large city.
Position title:
Jr. Programming Manager / Talent Buyer
Summary:
Works directly under the Senior Programming Director and is responsible for booking and developing local and regional programming across select City Winery markets. Handles all administrative duties related to confirming shows, including contracts, advancing, and show execution. The primary focus is local, regional, and routable talent that can perform across multiple City Winery venues. This is a booking-forward role designed for an experienced talent buyer ready to take on greater responsibility in deal-making, artist relationships, and calendar execution.
Why us?
Competitive pay
We are a rapidly expanding national entertainment and hospitality company, offering tremendous opportunities for driven and ambitious individuals.
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
ndORFins program designed to promote a healthy and active lifestyle!
401K (and yes we match!)
Flexible Savings Accounts, HSA and Dependent Care, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Amazing discounts, 50% OFF all dining/retail wine
Free Family Meal
Tickets to available shows
And more!
Overview of Responsibilities
Booking & Talent Development
Actively source, pitch, and secure talent for local and regional programming across assigned City Winery markets
Build and negotiate artist offers (fees, deal structures, ticket scaling) for approval by the Senior Programming Director
Maintain and grow relationships with agents, managers, and artist teams
Identify artists with multi-market potential and support routing opportunities across the City Winery network
Assist in developing repeatable formats, touring concepts, and residency-style programming
Book and manage supporting acts and openers as needed
Market & Calendar Ownership
Work closely with the Senior Programming Director to execute market-specific and regional booking strategies
Manage assigned calendar holds, booking pipelines, and offer tracking across multiple markets
Monitor ticket sales performance and adjust booking strategies to support sell-through and profitability
Ensure appropriate on-sale timing and alignment with marketing and ticketing teams
Maintain accurate booking grids, artist histories, and contact notes
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Manage all the administrative duties in order to assist the Programming Director and create the most successful outcome for each City Winery location
Mark up, manage and execute all show contracts and deposits
Manage and support advance for all shows in conjunction with Production Manager
Communicate with production and concert coordinators to support excellent show execution
Work in conjunction with Ticket Operations Manager to advance M&G with artists and relay information to guests
Manage weekly announce schedule to support marketing and ticketing
Maintain and communicate production sheets, DOS schedules, hospitality and settlements
Collaborate with Marketing and Ticketing teams to align booking strategy with sales performance
Represent City Winery professionally in all artist-facing communication
Support and execute activations and public events alongside Operations
Show representation and execution
Coordinator DOS duties for two shows per week, including but not limited to hospitality, settlement, and supporting show production
Minimum Qualifications
2–4 years of experience in talent buying, booking, artist management, or live entertainment
2+ years in artist hospitality and live show production
Demonstrated ability to negotiate and close artist deals
Existing relationships with agents, managers, and industry professionals
Strong understanding of local and regional touring economics
Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Must be self-reliant and able to meet tight deadlines
Proficiency with Google Suite and booking-related tracking tools
Ability to work nights, weekends, and occasional travel as needed
About Us Wine, food, and live entertainment collide at City Winery to create a dynamic and incredibly unique workplace. Since 2008, City Winery has been turning heads across the nation with amazing live performances, delectable cuisine, and award winning, locally produced wines. City Winery, founded by music industry veteran & visionary Michael Dorf, has established itself as a one-of-a-kind brand providing unforgettable experiences for guests. From world class music venues to sustainably produced wines with ratings of 90+ points, City Winery offers a range of topnotch events & experiences.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at City Winery. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Additionally, City Winery participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.
Note:
We use E-Verify to confirm U.S. Employment eligibility.
Compensation:
To be discussed
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Position title:
Jr. Programming Manager / Talent Buyer
Summary:
Works directly under the Senior Programming Director and is responsible for booking and developing local and regional programming across select City Winery markets. Handles all administrative duties related to confirming shows, including contracts, advancing, and show execution. The primary focus is local, regional, and routable talent that can perform across multiple City Winery venues. This is a booking-forward role designed for an experienced talent buyer ready to take on greater responsibility in deal-making, artist relationships, and calendar execution.
Why us?
Competitive pay
We are a rapidly expanding national entertainment and hospitality company, offering tremendous opportunities for driven and ambitious individuals.
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
ndORFins program designed to promote a healthy and active lifestyle!
401K (and yes we match!)
Flexible Savings Accounts, HSA and Dependent Care, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Amazing discounts, 50% OFF all dining/retail wine
Free Family Meal
Tickets to available shows
And more!
Overview of Responsibilities
Booking & Talent Development
Actively source, pitch, and secure talent for local and regional programming across assigned City Winery markets
Build and negotiate artist offers (fees, deal structures, ticket scaling) for approval by the Senior Programming Director
Maintain and grow relationships with agents, managers, and artist teams
Identify artists with multi-market potential and support routing opportunities across the City Winery network
Assist in developing repeatable formats, touring concepts, and residency-style programming
Book and manage supporting acts and openers as needed
Market & Calendar Ownership
Work closely with the Senior Programming Director to execute market-specific and regional booking strategies
Manage assigned calendar holds, booking pipelines, and offer tracking across multiple markets
Monitor ticket sales performance and adjust booking strategies to support sell-through and profitability
Ensure appropriate on-sale timing and alignment with marketing and ticketing teams
Maintain accurate booking grids, artist histories, and contact notes
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Manage all the administrative duties in order to assist the Programming Director and create the most successful outcome for each City Winery location
Mark up, manage and execute all show contracts and deposits
Manage and support advance for all shows in conjunction with Production Manager
Communicate with production and concert coordinators to support excellent show execution
Work in conjunction with Ticket Operations Manager to advance M&G with artists and relay information to guests
Manage weekly announce schedule to support marketing and ticketing
Maintain and communicate production sheets, DOS schedules, hospitality and settlements
Collaborate with Marketing and Ticketing teams to align booking strategy with sales performance
Represent City Winery professionally in all artist-facing communication
Support and execute activations and public events alongside Operations
Show representation and execution
Coordinator DOS duties for two shows per week, including but not limited to hospitality, settlement, and supporting show production
Minimum Qualifications
2–4 years of experience in talent buying, booking, artist management, or live entertainment
2+ years in artist hospitality and live show production
Demonstrated ability to negotiate and close artist deals
Existing relationships with agents, managers, and industry professionals
Strong understanding of local and regional touring economics
Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Must be self-reliant and able to meet tight deadlines
Proficiency with Google Suite and booking-related tracking tools
Ability to work nights, weekends, and occasional travel as needed
About Us Wine, food, and live entertainment collide at City Winery to create a dynamic and incredibly unique workplace. Since 2008, City Winery has been turning heads across the nation with amazing live performances, delectable cuisine, and award winning, locally produced wines. City Winery, founded by music industry veteran & visionary Michael Dorf, has established itself as a one-of-a-kind brand providing unforgettable experiences for guests. From world class music venues to sustainably produced wines with ratings of 90+ points, City Winery offers a range of topnotch events & experiences.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at City Winery. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Additionally, City Winery participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.
Note:
We use E-Verify to confirm U.S. Employment eligibility.
Compensation:
To be discussed
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