POSITION: Director of Programming – ATG Live
LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY
HOURS: Full Time, occasional travel required
About the Position
To support the delivery of high-quality Music, Comedy and Events content at King’s Theatre, one of Brooklyn’s most iconic live entertainment venues.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish touchpoints across all music, comedy and entertainment verticals: bring and build strategic relationships with agents, managers, artists and promoter partners.
- Serve as the primary booking contact for King’s Theatre.
- Maintain venue calendar and manage holds, offers and confirmed events.
- Manage all aspects of the offer process including deal structure, budgeting and approval process.
- Work cross functionally with Marketing, Ticketing and Production for each event booked.
- Negotiate all contractual agreements between ATG and their external programming partners.
- Manage the budget of each event to ensure financial success.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure a successful show on site.
- Work collaboratively with venue leadership on forecasting and event projections to support planning, performance, and long-term calendar strategy.
- Manage internal documentation as required (EMS, Trackers, etc.).
- Represent ATG Entertainment at industry/office events as requested.
- Work collaboratively with the ATG Live Programming and Theatrical team, venue leaders and other department heads.
- Understand artist and venue settlements with the ability to lead if/when needed.
- Ensure and maintain superior customer service.
Experience and Skills
- Prior experience in the music industry.
- Prior experience in show execution and/ or onsite show production.
- 5-7 years experience as a booking agent or talent buyer.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of the local New York market and broader national live entertainment landscape, including agencies, promoters, and artist teams.
Benefits
- Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
- 401(k) eligible with match.
- Paid vacation & holidays.
- Long-term & short-term disability.
- Life insurance.
- ATG Live.