Salary: USD 155000.00 - 165000.00 annually

Category: Venues/Promoters/Festivals

POSITION: Director of Programming – ATG Live
LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY - Kings Theatre
HOURS: Full Time, occasional travel required

ABOUT THE POSITION
To support the delivery of high-quality Music, Comedy and Events content at Kings Theatre, one of Brooklyn’s most iconic live entertainment venues.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Establish touchpoints across all music, comedy and entertainment verticals: bring and build strategic relationships with agents, managers, artists and promoter partners.
• Serve as the primary booking contact for Kings Theatre.
• Maintain venue calendar and manage holds, offers and confirmed events.
• Manage all aspects of the offer process including deal structure, budgeting, and approval process.
• Work cross functionally with Marketing, Ticketing, and Production for each event booked.
• Negotiate all contractual agreements between ATG and their external programming partners.
• Manage the budget of each event to ensure financial success.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure a successful show on site.
• Work collaboratively with venue leadership on forecasting and event projections to support planning, performance, and long-term calendar strategy.
• Manage internal documentation as required. (EMS, Trackers, etc)
• Represent ATG Entertainment at Industry/Office events as requested.
• Work collaboratively with the ATG Live Programming and Theatrical teams, Venue leaders and other department heads
• Understand artist and venue settlements with the ability to lead if/when needed.
• Ensure and maintain superior customer service.
EXPERIENCE and SKILLS
• Prior experience in the music industry.
• Prior experience in show execution and/or onsite show production.
• 5-7 years experience as a booking agent or talent buyer.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of the local New York market and broader national live entertainment landscape, including agencies, promoters, and artist teams.
BENEFITS
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k Eligible with Match
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
ATG Live
ATG Live is a leading independent partner in the live music industry, prioritizing the creative vision of iconic artists while delivering memorable experiences for audiences in landmark venues across the United States. The live music, comedy and events division of ATG Entertainment partners with artists, promoters and other industry leaders to host 500+ live events annually, selling over 1 million tickets across 18 venues nationwide under the leadership of Senior Vice President Erik Newson.
ATG Live has brought artists like Sabrina Carpenter, Ed Sheeran, Santana, Robert Plant, Bob Dylan, Erykah Badu, Diana Ross, Paul Simon, Jungle, Underworld, Khruangbin, LCD Soundsystem, Bono and many more to historic landmarks from the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn and the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans, to the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco to the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio and beyond.
ATG Entertainment IDEA Mission Statement
At ATG Entertainment, our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) is reflected in our IDEA mission statement: A stage for everyone.
Our stages are a platform for compelling stories – stories that are for all, by all, and of all. We shine our spotlight on our differences and believe that understanding and celebrating these differences makes us better global citizens. We are committed to strengthening the sense of belonging by ensuring diversity and equity in everything we do. We strive to make our venues beacons of these ideals in our communities. Onstage and off, we hold ourselves accountable for nurturing an inclusive culture, one in which everyone can bring their authentic selves, and everyone feels they belong. At ATG Entertainment, we provide a stage for everyone.
Benefits:
Vision insurance, Medical insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k), Paid paternity leave, Paid maternity leave, Disability insurance, Commuter benefits