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Do you want to book artists and musicians at Elsewhere and beyond? Talent Buyers plan and oversee the programming of a wide range of culturally diverse music, and can have a profound and fundamental impact on shaping the musical landscape. This is a challenging and demanding role; but if you've dreamed of working with musicians and curating nightlife in NYC, there's nothing else like it.  The candidate will serve as a primary contact for the music industry and other Elsewhere staff, acting as a liaison for the above groups to successfully meet all required needs.  In addition, the candidate will support Head Talent Buyer Rami Haykal in booking and executed his events. The candidate will play a key role in continuing to develop Elsewhere. Details of the role include but are not limited to the below:  Support local, young and emerging artists and maintain a balanced diversity of genre representation at Elsewhere; work with Programming Department to book diverse and emerging artists onto bills at all of Elsewhere’s rooms; consistently listen to submissions and respond to emerging acts appropriately within reasonable time frames, as well as research/read publications in regards to upcoming artists. Responsible for all aspects of assigned booking for Elsewhere, as well as the occasional larger capacity event or pop-up. Negotiate all contractual agreements between PopGun and Agent/Artists/Artist Management. Assist with building and implementing budgets for the venue. Candidate must possess the ability to interpret and analyze event budgets, pro forma’s (ticket sales estimations, production costs budgets, advertising requirements, hospitality and technical riders to name a few) Oversee all accounting for shows to include but not limited to: production, promotion, and box office. Intimate knowledge of complex calendar scheduling, show pro forma analysis and ability to thoroughly understand artist/agent requirements and delegate to appropriate team/production and marketing in order to ensure a successful night. Conduct/participate in weekly meetings to communicate progress and problems.  Track daily ticket counts and report to management. Work closely with marketing, art director, production, box office and management.  Manage freelancers and interns: hire, train, manage and conduct periodic evaluations of freelance show staff and booking intern. Assist Rami Haykal in all elements of his booking: email communications, contract negotiations, calendar management, communication with marketing and operations teams, communication with venue staff, etc. This position will also require some travel to festivals,larger events, conferences and other local parties. The position is demanding and could require attention at all hours, including nights and weekends, including but not limited to: attendance at shows and events at Elsewhere and other venues; networking with agents, artists, and other counterparties; email communication and coordination, etc. Qualifications Driven with an entrepreneurial spirit, this candidate should ideally possess strong relationships with agents, musicians and the music industry and use this knowledge to make contacts and follow up for bookings; however, prior experience can vary. Discerning and intimate knowledge of independent and underground lapsing into mainstream acts. This position requires a vast knowledge of upcoming and mid level acts both nationally and internationally predominantly in the electronic world, but not exclusively. Must be resourceful, innovative and forward thinking. Must be a team player with a can-do positive attitude, share a passion for music, the arts and entertainment while maintaining a superior level of service to the venue management, corporate partners, artists, industry people and fans a like! This position is an ambassador for our venue. Experience planning and coordinating events to various age groups Ability to work cooperatively and communicate well with a broad range of individuals including young people, professional musicians, City Officials, and partner organization contacts Knowledge of Excel, Word, and web tools Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong mathematical abilities and a penchant for strategy / games Office hours + flexible schedule including evenings and weekends

Job purpose Approach, communicate with, and sign up artists and labels to a next-generation online store and discovery website for underground electronic music. Headquartered in Tokyo, we’re on a mission to create innovative and fun new ways to find great music, and an immersive online listening experience that helps artists and labels get paid fairly for their work. We aim to make it possible to search for music with descriptions of how it sounds, how it makes people feel, and the things people imagine while listening. Descriptions are contributed by our community, making possible deep searches such as “glittering synths”, “meditative atmosphere”, or “deep sea exploration”. Check out this release for some examples: https://deepdrive.com/r/javier-marimon-general-noise Artists and labels have full control over music pricing, and keep 85% of sales. Our search tools help them connect with DJs and fans who want to buy their music. Here’s a snapshot introduction to how Deepdrive works: https://deepdrive.com/features Role description We recently started beta testing and are looking for artists and labels to join. Your role would be to reach out through your network and help bring them on board. Our catalog is curated to shape its musical identity. You would suggest artists and labels that you’re connected to, and if they’re a good fit we ask you to reach out to them. Commission-based, you receive a commission for each artist or label that you sign up. Here are the artists and labels who have already joined, giving you a feel for our musical direction: Artists: https://deepdrive.com/artists   Labels: https://deepdrive.com/labels Ideal candidate You have an extensive network in the underground electronic music scene, and are deeply embedded in the London scene. You have excellent written and verbal communication skills. You are excited and passionate about our project and mission. How to apply Please apply explaining why you think you’re well suited to the role, and listing five artists or labels you’re connected to and could approach.  If selected, we would have an initial 30-minute Skype call to discuss the project and take it from there.

WE MAKE PEOPLE DANCE! For more than 20 years now have the cosmopop agency and its associates been faithful to this slogan and have stood for innovative event concepts. Cosmopop’s core competencies are the perfect composition of music, location, technology and their optimal staging for our visitors. Since its founding in 2003, cosmopop GmbH belongs to the international leaders in event organization and service providers in the electronic music sector. The bandwidth of events spans from club nights to national and international festivals with over 25.000 guests. Because we love making our guests dance, you should also share this excitement for electronic music, nightlife, clubbing and festivals. Put simply, the driving motivation behind your work should be your love for music. Feel like you fit the first requirements? Excellent, because we are looking for people like you to be our Full Time Booking Sector Employee for the Artist Relations division Your Profile Your acquaintances would describe you as a confident, friendly teamplayer who is able to keep a level head in stressful situations. You are a highly motivated man/woman of action and a resilient, independent networker who has already gathered experience in the event and/or club-booking sector. Your oral and written communication skills in German and English are strong and mandatory - further proficiency in any other foreign language is advantageous. Flexible working hours during weekdays and on weekends are no problem for you. Additionally, you should have a class B driver's license and are proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, and Powerpoint.  This is what awaits you Your workplace is in Mannheim. There you will be in close coordination and cooperation with our Senior Booker and the management and will be responsible for the booking, contracting, hospitality, technical processing and care for artists at our events. We will count on your help for preparing, executing and following up on our international festivals such as Time Warp, Love Family Park, Sonus, Hafenfestival, SEMF, as well as our clubs LOFT, Zimmer and Hafen 49. You will be able to put your abilities to use in a dynamic team of young and motivated colleagues. We will give you a large amount of creative space, and in return we expect a high degree of professionalism and loyalty.