Buyer - Purchasing - Full Time

Talent Buyer – Nederlander Concerts Los Angeles Office

Nederlander Concerts is an independent entertainment company that has been bringing unforgettable shows to audiences since 1972. A division of the century-old Nederlander Organization, we specialize in promoting high-quality artists across mid-sized and major venues throughout California and beyond, programming events of all sizes across 40+ venues annually. Key venues include the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, Hollywood Pantages Theatre, Vina Robles Amphitheatre, San Jose Civic, HEB Center, and the upcoming West Harbor Amphitheatre on the San Pedro waterfront (opening 2027). We are seeking an experienced Talent Buyer to join our Los Angeles-based team.

Nederlander is seeking an experienced, relationship-driven Talent Buyer to lead all aspects of music booking, from offer generation and deal negotiations to contracts, budgets, and cross-departmental coordination. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in concert promotion or music booking, an established network of agents and managers, and a strong command of deal structure and show finances across a range of venue sizes. This role works closely with marketing, ticketing, production, and operations teams to deliver exceptional events from offer to load-out.

Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule : Monday – Friday, in Office 10am-6:00pm + show nights
Reports To : CEO of Nederlander Concerts LLC
Negotiate deal terms, fees, and performance contracts with artists’ agents, managers, and representatives
Coordinate with marketing, ticketing, production, and operations teams on routing, on-sale dates, and venue logistics across Nederlander’s 40+ annual venues
Maintain an active network of agents, managers, and promoters; monitor touring trends and market data to identify emerging artists and programming opportunities
serve as the primary liaison between artists’ teams, venue partners, and internal staff
Minimum 5 years of experience in concert promotion, music booking, or talent buying, preferably with a promoter, booking agency, or venue group

• Deep knowledge of the live music touring landscape, including routing logic, deal structures (vs. Proven track record of successfully booking and executing concerts across a range of venue sizes, from clubs and theaters to amphitheatres and arenas
• Bachelor's degree in event management, marketing, or a related field a plus
• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including nights and weekends
• Financial acumen with experience building show budgets, ticket scaling, and managing settlement processes; proficiency in MS Office required
• Must be willing to travel to work during evening, weekend hours and travel to events, as required

Company provided Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, additional optional Life/AD&D, Critical Illness, Hospital Insurance and Accident Insurance, plus Flexible Spending Plan, and the Nederlander 401k Plan. Generous paid time off package, including paid vacation starting at 10 days accrued per year, paid company holidays and two paid floating holidays.

Nederlander Concerts is committed to a workplace where everyone is free from bias, prejudice, discrimination, and harassment. com with the subject Talent Buyer. No phone calls.