Insomniac - Talent Buyer

WHO ARE YOU? Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at talent curation? Then you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self‑starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love of talent curation space. Is this you? Read on… Job Summary Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world, enhanced by state‑of‑the‑art lighting, pyrotechnics, sound design and large‑scale art installations. Our flagship event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. WHO ARE WE? Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe and has operated in 13 countries across five continents since 1993. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and is headquartered in Los Angeles. THE ROLE We are looking for a Talent Buyer who will support and execute all aspects of talent booking for our festivals. The Talent Buyer will manage budgets, scheduling, contracts, promotion, marketing, ticket sales, daily administrative reports, staff coordination, and production coordination. This is not a remote position and requires relocation to Los Angeles, CA. Responsibilities Support the VP, Concerts & Talent Buyer on all festival, rave and concert bookings Assist curating eclectic show lineups Handle day‑to‑day administrative tasks including approving contracts, following up on offers, advancing marketing assets, and proofreading grids and set times Execute the annual business plan for events, ensuring targeted goals are met Maintain current promotional partnerships domestically and internationally Develop and maintain venue relationships Partner with artists and their managers on new hard‑ticket or touring opportunities Execute strategic brand planning to accelerate growth and meet objectives Study market trends now and in the future to identify emerging opportunities on short‑term and long‑term basis Field and make calls for the Talent Buyer and follow up via correspondence as needed Collaborate with Production and Operations teams on budgets, settlements, and site advancements for each show Attend and work company events (domestic/international travel expected, economy class) Assist with other duties as assigned on a regular or occasional basis Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or related experience Required 5+ years of experience in music entertainment industry talent curation, promotions, or business development Proficient user of Microsoft Office suite Must have a clean criminal and driving record, valid driver’s license, passport, and car insurance WORK ENVIRONMENT Must tolerate loud noise levels and busy environments May work in drastic temperature climates onsite at shows Must be willing to travel during evening and weekend hours and to events as required Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization and do not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age, ancestry, color, religious creed, family and medical leave, mental or physical disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin, citizenship, race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. We also provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities, provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case‑by‑case basis, and accommodate pregnancy and related medical conditions. Applicants requiring an accommodation should contact a Human Resources Representative to initiate a timely interactive process. HIRING PRACTICES This description indicates general nature and level of work performed. It does not constitute a comprehensive inventory of all duties. Insomniac recruitment policies aim to place the most highly qualified persons in a timely manner and may include promotion, referrals, advertising, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms. Hiring Salary Range: $90,000.00 – $130,000.00 USD. Compensation information is an estimate for a successful California applicant. Similar positions outside California may receive different compensation. California law prohibits consideration of salary history. #J-18808-Ljbffr Live Nation Entertainment