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House of Blues C3 Presents - Talent Assistant in Austin, Texas

Job Summary:

C3 Presents is currently searching for a Talent Assistant to join their Casinos team! The Casinos Talent Assistant will provide day-to-day support to Senior Talent Buyer in the Casino Department, with heavy emphasis on development into Junior Talent Buyer.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide support to the casino team to book entertainment and carry out related day-to-day administrative tasks such as pitches, market research, organizational tasks, deal point memos, avail submissions, drafting offers, reviewing contracts, etc.

  • Assist with creating and maintaining offers, confirmations, organizational tools, and other pertinent documents and using these tools to develop extensive knowledge of talent buyers’ offers and shows

  • Use, create and supplement internal tools to analyze success of entertainment strategies

  • Conduct independent and proactive research to become knowledgeable about each venue’s market, learning to distinguish what content would be appropriate at talent buyers’ venues

  • Utilize data to develop lists of potential entertainers for casino shows

  • Participate and take notes on conference calls, updating and sharing information regarding the venues’ entertainment strategy

  • Schedule and coordinate conference calls, meetings, and appointments

  • General administrative support including assisting with calls and messages

  • Forge and maintain relationships with agents, assistants, managers, celebrity bookers, entertainment directors, business partners, and casino executives

  • Work with marketing teams to ensure accuracy of each shows’ on-sale process and ticketing details

  • Professional and timely response to agency requests for ticket counts

  • Interface with cross departmental teams, including marketing, contracts, legal, etc.

  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • At least 1 year of experience in related industry

  • Advanced computer skills with proficiency in using Microsoft Excel

  • Positive attitude, analytical mind, eager and inquisitive nature, and self-motivator

  • Interested and enthusiastic about music, both on a national level and as it relates to casino entertainment

  • Extensive knowledge of the music industry landscape

  • Ability to prioritize, multi-task and excel under pressure with high priority on meeting set deadlines

  • Superior organizational, administrative, and time management skills

  • Excellent and confident phone manner to handle significant client contact

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Personable and professional disposition

  • Flexibility in work hours and availability, including evenings and weekends, if necessary, especially during major projects and events

  • Ability to travel

C3 Core Competencies:

  • Demonstrate integrity in the way you operate in day-to-day business and the way you deal with people

  • Communicate effectively with various audiences by organizing and delivering information appropriately and listening actively to others

  • Proactively seek solutions to problems. Be enthusiastic and energetic in your approach to your job. Commit to putting in extra effort with a positive attitude.

  • Be flexible in handling change, able to juggle multiple demands, and adaptable to new situations with fresh ideas or innovative approaches

  • Stay composed, confident, optimistic, and in problem-solving mode when the going gets tough

  • Possess the skills needed to perform your job well, paying close attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness

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