As a booker/event manager, you will play a decisive role inthe realization of our vision. Your tasks include:
- You make contracts with artists, agencies and suppliers
- You calculate and forecast individual events and prepare event accounts
- You and the team organize and carry out the events according to the artists'terms and conditions in line with the in-house requirements
- You work with the team on events in the areas of ticketing, technology,catering and accommodation
- You coordinate marketing in collaboration with the management & marketingdepartment
- You coordinate staff in collaboration with the team and management
- You develop new, innovative concepts and projects
- You network with agencies and artists, partners and service providers in theregion and beyond
- You take on the strategic planning and curation of the annual performanceschedule in close cooperation with the Press and Public Relations department
- You negotiate intensively and are largely responsible for our cost structure
- You book external date requestsfor all shows
- You ensure that the technical requirements for a live show are met(collaboration with the technical manager)
- You take care of various administrative tasks of event production includingdata collection of all artist requirements (technology, hospitality, soundcheck, etc.) as well as their organization and provision
- You create event riders/information overviews for events
- You generally plan and organize many of your own parties and concerts togetherwith the team and are primarily responsible for their success
We are looking for a committed individual with relevant training or provenexperience in event management. Ideally, you have the following qualifications:
- Several years of experience inbooking and event management, preferably in the cultural and/or club sector
- Enthusiasm for cultural diversity and marginalized groups
- Good knowledge of African culture & music landscape is an advantage
- Negotiation skills and cost awareness
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Team player and ability to work effectively in diverse teams
- Creativity and innovative spirit
- Networking skills and willingness to collaborate with various stakeholders
- Experience in the development and implementation of marketing strategies forevents is an advantage
- Confident in the use of common event industry tools
- Fluent in English & German, third language an advantage
