Director, Entertainment Booking

313 Presents is Detroit's premier live entertainment company. Inspired by the soul of Detroit, 313 Presents promotes and produces concerts, theatrical productions, sporting events, and family shows at six world-class venues across southeast Michigan, including Little Caesars Arena, the historic Fox Theatre, Comerica Park, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, and Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre. Headquartered in The District Detroit, 313 Presents is a joint venture between Ilitch Sports + Entertainment and Pistons Sports & Entertainment.

Job Summary:

Working in conjunction with promoters, agents, marketing, business development, and production teams, this position is responsible for booking and executing live events and managing the internal processes relating to these events.

The Director of Entertainment Booking will ensure that key executives and stakeholders are provided with comprehensive information to ensure accountability and facilitate effective decision-making. The director will also participate broadly in operational and financial discussions as necessary directly with senior management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish, build, and maintain positive relations with agents, promoters, managers, and industry representatives.
• Focus on growth and new revenue-generating opportunities-emphasis on creating new and unique events at all venues.
• Communicate with all local, regional, and national agents associated with acts; Negotiate contractual agreements between 313 agents and promoters.
• Create offers and break-even documentation as assigned.
• Manage the budget of each event to ensure financial success.
• Execute night of artist and venue settlements.
• Coordinate with production managers to ensure successful shows at multiple venues.
• Represent 313 Presents at Industry/Office events as requested.
• Work closely with various departments throughout the joint venture, specifically those specific to event coordination, including marketing, ticket sales, box office, and building operations.
• Create opportunities for other revenue-producing departments to maximize dollars for events.
• Escalate analytical insights and value-added recommendations/ suggestions that facilitate successful business operations.
• Coordinate with various departments regarding submission/approval of sponsor initiatives, comps, etc.
• Responsible for forecast projections of events booked.
• Manage internal documentation as required.
• Maintain calendar at venues booked.