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Frank Productions - Booking Manager

Live Nation Entertainment, Madison, WI, United States


Job Summary
Job Summary
Frank Productions is looking for a full-time Booking Manager to join our team in Madison, WI. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and encourage talent from all backgrounds to apply.

Located in Madison, WI, Frank Productions was established in 1964 and is one of the largest concert promotion companies in the United States. Frank Productions, a joint venture partner with Live Nation, offers full-service concert promotion involved in every facet of live entertainment events, including talent buying, production, ticketing, marketing, sponsorships, and special events. We produce and promote events in arenas, performing arts centers, theaters, clubs and other venues across the U.S. We operate offices and venues in Madison, WI, Nashville, TN, Columbia, MO, and Charleston, SC.

Duties And Responsibilities

Compile and communicate available dates and holds with venues

Build show offers and maintain venue calendars within company booking system

Review key offer details and build offers for Live Nation touring

Monitor ticket sale patterns and suggest adjustments when needed

Responsible for confirming events in booking system and communicating event details internally and externally

Facilitate communication of pertinent show information between all departments

Work with production, finance, and venue teams to close out event settlements in third party venues across Wisconsin

Settle Shows as needed

General communication regarding holds and potential show traffic with Live Nation touring ops teams, agents and their assistants

Build and maintain strong relationships with third party venue management teams

Execute all offer approvals as needed prior to submission

Maintain Event Booking Database of venues and contacts

Participate in Booking and Marketing meetings as requested and needed

Maintain relationships with LN Touring, LN Regions, Agents, and venue partners

Research and provide feedback and data on prospective shows and Live Nation touring pipeline

All other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Applicable experience with administrative support or similar skills

An avid interest in music, knowledge about artists and genres, and an interest in learning about the music industry

Willingness to occasionally work unconventional hours as job duties demand

Very occasional travel may be required

Ability to meet set deadlines and practice excellent time-management skills

Ability to work independently and solve problems using sound decision-making skills

Excellent organizational skills and significant attention to detail

Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment that includes in-person collaboration, group e-mails, and instant messaging

Ability to adapt and be flexible in a fast-paced environment

Professional and friendly demeanor

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Committed to learning, and fostering an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion

Proficient with Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel

Physical Demands And Work Environment

Extended periods of sitting at a computer station or work desk

Utilization of hands and fingers to operate computers and office equipment

Occasionally exposed to large crowds and high volumes of noise

Occasionally works in outdoor conditions

Occasionally performs duties while standing and walking, including ascending and descending stairs

The benefits package includes paid time off (PTO), parental leave, Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and the eligibility to participate in the following programs: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA, Dependent Care), and our 401(k) program.

Frank Productions is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal opportunities for all employees and applicants and a work environment in which everyone is treated with respect and dignity. It is our policy to be inclusive, to seek and employ the most qualified personnel in all positions, to provide equal opportunity for advancement to all employees, including with regard to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, training, discipline, and termination, and to administer these activities in a manner that will not discriminate against or give preference to any person because of their actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability, or any other discriminatory basis prohibited by applicable local, state, and federal law.

Frank Productions will not retaliate against any employee or applicant, and we expressly prohibit any form of discipline, reprisal, or retaliation against any individual based on their actual or perceived inclusion in a protected class.

Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.

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