What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant, Music Touring position at Independent Artist Group?
Description
About Us
Independent Artist Group (IAG) was born upon the merger of Agency for the Performing Arts (APA) and Artist Group International (IAG) in the summer of 2023. IAG combines the breadth of APA’s renowned full-service representation capabilities as a legacy Talent and Literary agency in the entertainment industry, with AGI’s reputation as the premiere independent music touring agency with a roster of superstar stadium and arena acts as well as cutting-edged emerging artists in the music and comedy worlds. The result is a powerful new voice in artist representation with the entrepreneurial passion to create ground-breaking partnerships for our clients across multiple platforms and business lines, combined with the deal making acumen and deep relationships that come from their combined 95 year legacies in the agency business.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking an experienced Assistant to support a seasoned, high-volume agent in our Music Department as well as support the Agency’s top tier music client roster. The position requires a communicative and thoughtful individual who can take initiative while learning on the job.
Duties
In addition to the base compensation for this role, IAG proudly offers many additional benefits to employees, including (but not limited to):
About Us
Independent Artist Group (IAG) was born upon the merger of Agency for the Performing Arts (APA) and Artist Group International (IAG) in the summer of 2023. IAG combines the breadth of APA’s renowned full-service representation capabilities as a legacy Talent and Literary agency in the entertainment industry, with AGI’s reputation as the premiere independent music touring agency with a roster of superstar stadium and arena acts as well as cutting-edged emerging artists in the music and comedy worlds. The result is a powerful new voice in artist representation with the entrepreneurial passion to create ground-breaking partnerships for our clients across multiple platforms and business lines, combined with the deal making acumen and deep relationships that come from their combined 95 year legacies in the agency business.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking an experienced Assistant to support a seasoned, high-volume agent in our Music Department as well as support the Agency’s top tier music client roster. The position requires a communicative and thoughtful individual who can take initiative while learning on the job.
Duties
- Generating deal memos, itineraries, contracting, and reports
- Tracking ticket counts, contracts, deposits, and finals
- Invoicing and accounting
- Communicating with high-profile buyers, promoters, and managers while understanding the importance of confidentiality and professionalism
- Assist with special projects, research, and compiling information, as needed
- Strong organizational skills: impeccable ability to multi-task and prioritize work to meet deadlines
- Strong attention to detail: resourceful, proactive, reliable, trustworthy, and assertive
- Impeccable follow-through: the ability to initiate projects, develop timelines, and meet deadlines
- Ability to maintain discretion and a high level of confidentiality
- BA/BS from an accredited University or College
- 1-2 years of professional experience in the music industry
- Prior agency and/or management experience is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Proficiency in Opus is a plus
In addition to the base compensation for this role, IAG proudly offers many additional benefits to employees, including (but not limited to):
- Comprehensive company sponsored health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, vision, fertility and family planning services, chiropractic and acupuncture care, and life and AD&D coverage
- 401(k) plan with company sponsored quarterly financial planning meetings
- Robust paid time off, including sick leave, discretionary time off, 12 paid company holidays and a two-week paid holiday at the end of the year
- Employee engagement: lunch & learns, company-wide day of service, employee resource groups (e.g. Women’s Empowerment), intramural sports leagues, themed holiday activities (e.g. office-wide trick-or-treating, annual company holiday party, baking competition)