JOB SUMMARY:

The Booker, will oversee all aspects of booking and scheduling ticketed and non-ticketed events at the venue, while maintaining the current customer base. Responsible for delivering a superior level of content procurement, private and special events, customer service, and effective relationships with clients, promoters, tenants, Venue staff, and guests.

EDUCATON AND EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent job experience

· 5+ years’ experience and knowledge of theatre management and booking of a live theatre venue

· Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with designers and directors.

· Must have experience in budget development and management.

· Ability to work in a detail-oriented manner, be resourceful and flexible, and be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

· Possess an exceptional customer service attitude

· Possess high organizational skills

· Possess impeccable clear and persuasive communication skills, both verbally and in writing

· Demonstrate advanced mathematical and analytical skills

· Proficient with booking/ticketing software such as EventBooking and Ticketmaster

· Ability to work irregular hours and weekend shifts as required

· Additional duties may be assigned

RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Prospects and develops new business opportunities for event activities, using each opportunity to maximize revenue

· Negotiates contracts for all booking and talent-related agreements for show activities and services at the facility

· Attends booking meetings to discuss/review opportunities and meet new clients

· Conducts site visits with prospective clients, ensuring all appropriate theater staff are included

· Consistently share booking activity with theatre management/staff to ensure cross-communication so that all bookings are appropriately scheduled/managed

· Works and collaborates with the VP/GM, Theatre Operations, on managing the annual operating calendar, activity schedules, and projections for attendance and/or revenue, including providing adequate training and knowledge transfer with regard to operations

· Liaison with Academy in matters relating to the AMPAS; coordinates with GM, Theatre Operations regarding show logistics and venue-related requirements

· Liaison with Dolby in matters relating to theatre booking

· Responsible for generating and providing all theatre income, with support from the team

· Provide assistance and transfer of production knowledge in theatre operations, coordinating event logistics and vendors, as needed

· Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the Client/Contract Administrator, tenants, government departments and agencies, entertainment industry, local business community representatives, union officials, and civic organizations to encourage continual and regular use of the facility

· Works with Finance to obtain event cost estimates, proper insurance and reconcile final settlements for clients

· Provides or coordinates timely and effective responses to directives and requests received from internal and external organizations, agencies, departments, and individuals; assures and maintains the integrity of the theatre, in all forms of communication and personal contact

· Conducts post-event review and analysis, together with operations and finance

· Stays up to date with industry news and trends; uses networking opportunities to develop new business

· Continue professional organization memberships including but not limited to professional development, seminars, conferences

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· None

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Ability to effectively present information to Ownership, public groups, and/or business owners

· Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints

· Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to Ownership, public groups and/or community leaders, boards of directors

· Must be able to communicate, verbally and in writing, with customers, co-workers, management, and the public, in an effective manner

· Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all internal departments and stakeholders to ensure a seamless event

• Ability to read, interpret and understand booking and ticketing reports

· Ability to listen and ascertain the needs of employees, vendors, clients, and Ownership; ability to find and communicate accurate information concerning processes, policies, and procedures; ability to respond tactfully and courteously

· Creates positive relations and communicates directly with all Theatre staff

· Creates and maintains positive relations between the ownership, private vendors, clients, the public, government, and other external sources

TECHNICAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient in all business software platforms, including MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS Access, Internet Explorer, Facebook, Twitter, and other social media

· Skill in using a personal computer, engineering applications, and data management software in performing duties

PERFORMANCE METRICS:

• Booking and revenue performance of the theatre according to the business plan, contracts, and budget requirements
• Compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and contract requirements related to the booking of shows/events for the theatre

· Ability to provide leadership, counsel, motivation, and constructive performance feedback of staff, securing their respective commitments to the project's goals

· Effective leadership and management of department personnel

WORKING CONDITIONS:

· Work normally performed in a professional theatre office

· Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Work Location: In person

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