Technical Director
City Winery Boston, Boston, MA, United States
A rare opportunity to join the City Winery team as we reimagine the future of live music and hospitality. City Winery to deliver the highest end combined culinary and cultural experience to our customers who are passionate in 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 Summary The Programming Director is responsible for maintaining a full schedule of profitable shows throughout the year; achieved by effective communication and coordination across departments for space usage and aggressive outreach with talent management. This position promotes an expansion of programming in line with City Winery’s philosophy of tastefully combining culinary and cultural experience. The Programming Director drives programming that allows for ample time to sell tickets; reach max attendance and promotes optimal food and beverage selling opportunities and collaborates across departments on show announcements in the most efficient, effective and timely manner. They are present in nurturing relations between City Winery and artist management, and aid in the hand-off to the operations department on the day of show.
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
Scout, source, and secure talent to maximize the calendar
Build offers and negotiate contract terms with music agents and artists in a timely manner
Collaborate with the Concert Manager, Box Office Manager and Marketing Department to announce shows in the most efficient and timely manner
Maintain an effective system of storing, sending, and tracking offers, contracts, and deposits
Direct the marketing of all ticketed events developed through the programming department.
Supervise all aspects of programming and promotion for 200+ events annually: manage calendar, oversee marketing, hospitality, production advance and settlement
Seek and or develop creative programming that has the potential to grow into annual events
Maintain a pulse on ticket sale progress plus ensure ticket counts are sent to agents as scheduled
Actively research/identify artists for consideration and potential supporting acts
Maintain talent database with contact information, lists of previously played venues, and links to music and videos in company database (Google Docs)
Keep updated spreadsheets for month end reports (monthly concert totals, artist payments, press master List, confirmed payments, etc.) and provide a monthly breakdown of show financials to accounting
Actively pursuing ideas for potential programming
Manage website updates for our shows as appropriate
Organize hospitality communication; build and uphold relationships with hotels, transportation companies, and other relevant resources
Supervise and/or deliver all artist offers and contracts, plus provide a final review of day-of settlements, ensuring artists are compensated properly and in a timely manner
Act as liaison between artist/artist team and on-site management team when applicable
Manage programming interns through recruitment, training, project delegation, and oversight
Seek new opportunities to form and maintain partnerships with outside organizations
Attend music conferences, events, festivals, and other networking opportunities for the purpose of identifying prospective talent, maintaining existing relationships and cultivating new ones with industry professionals
Utilize marketing tools (website, newsletter, social media, relationships with media outlets, venues, and co-promoters) to promote venues, increase outreach and attendance
Work closely with local marketing director to develop and maintain brand personality and event content on website, social media platforms and all other marketing material
Assist with production/advance at shows and events onsite and off as needed
Prepare event budgets as needed for events that fall outside the normal programming schedule
Ensure profitability. Maintain profit margins of at least 30% while working to reduce expenses and maximize ticket sales
Additional projects, tasks, duties as per business needs
Minimum Qualifications
5 years of talent buying, music booking, or event industry experience
A passion for live music, deep connections in-market, and significant industry experience
Extensive network of industry contacts, including artists, managers, and agents
Deep knowledge of the local music scene and trends
Strong knowledge of the live entertainment industry
Strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work in fast paced environment
Impeccable organizational skills
Must have a high level of expertise in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and 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. But there's more to us than that we're a haven for community and creativity, a place where the philosophy of hospitality is more than just a buzzword, but a way of life. 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.
We use eVerify to confirm U.S. Employment eligibility.
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Position Summary The Programming Director is responsible for maintaining a full schedule of profitable shows throughout the year; achieved by effective communication and coordination across departments for space usage and aggressive outreach with talent management. This position promotes an expansion of programming in line with City Winery’s philosophy of tastefully combining culinary and cultural experience. The Programming Director drives programming that allows for ample time to sell tickets; reach max attendance and promotes optimal food and beverage selling opportunities and collaborates across departments on show announcements in the most efficient, effective and timely manner. They are present in nurturing relations between City Winery and artist management, and aid in the hand-off to the operations department on the day of show.
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
Scout, source, and secure talent to maximize the calendar
Build offers and negotiate contract terms with music agents and artists in a timely manner
Collaborate with the Concert Manager, Box Office Manager and Marketing Department to announce shows in the most efficient and timely manner
Maintain an effective system of storing, sending, and tracking offers, contracts, and deposits
Direct the marketing of all ticketed events developed through the programming department.
Supervise all aspects of programming and promotion for 200+ events annually: manage calendar, oversee marketing, hospitality, production advance and settlement
Seek and or develop creative programming that has the potential to grow into annual events
Maintain a pulse on ticket sale progress plus ensure ticket counts are sent to agents as scheduled
Actively research/identify artists for consideration and potential supporting acts
Maintain talent database with contact information, lists of previously played venues, and links to music and videos in company database (Google Docs)
Keep updated spreadsheets for month end reports (monthly concert totals, artist payments, press master List, confirmed payments, etc.) and provide a monthly breakdown of show financials to accounting
Actively pursuing ideas for potential programming
Manage website updates for our shows as appropriate
Organize hospitality communication; build and uphold relationships with hotels, transportation companies, and other relevant resources
Supervise and/or deliver all artist offers and contracts, plus provide a final review of day-of settlements, ensuring artists are compensated properly and in a timely manner
Act as liaison between artist/artist team and on-site management team when applicable
Manage programming interns through recruitment, training, project delegation, and oversight
Seek new opportunities to form and maintain partnerships with outside organizations
Attend music conferences, events, festivals, and other networking opportunities for the purpose of identifying prospective talent, maintaining existing relationships and cultivating new ones with industry professionals
Utilize marketing tools (website, newsletter, social media, relationships with media outlets, venues, and co-promoters) to promote venues, increase outreach and attendance
Work closely with local marketing director to develop and maintain brand personality and event content on website, social media platforms and all other marketing material
Assist with production/advance at shows and events onsite and off as needed
Prepare event budgets as needed for events that fall outside the normal programming schedule
Ensure profitability. Maintain profit margins of at least 30% while working to reduce expenses and maximize ticket sales
Additional projects, tasks, duties as per business needs
Minimum Qualifications
5 years of talent buying, music booking, or event industry experience
A passion for live music, deep connections in-market, and significant industry experience
Extensive network of industry contacts, including artists, managers, and agents
Deep knowledge of the local music scene and trends
Strong knowledge of the live entertainment industry
Strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work in fast paced environment
Impeccable organizational skills
Must have a high level of expertise in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and 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. But there's more to us than that we're a haven for community and creativity, a place where the philosophy of hospitality is more than just a buzzword, but a way of life. 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.
We use eVerify to confirm U.S. Employment eligibility.
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