Entertainment Booking & Development Partner

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Job Profile Title:

Entertainment Booking & Development Partner

Job Code:

19253

Profile Title:

19253 Entertainment Booking & Development Partner

Grade / Band:

IC2

FLSA Status:

Exempt

The Entertainment Booking & Development partner supports MGM Resorts International's Executive Director of Booking in developing a strategy and procuring content in the publicly ticketed entertainment venues at MGM Resorts International. This position has primary responsibility for creating event proformas, overseeing the accuracy of booking calendars at assigned venues, and actively participating in sourcing content to fill available performance dates by qualified entertainers at a variety of locations.  In addition, the position supports the Artist Relations vertical for assigned venues with responsibilities including, but not limited to, artist/show room blocks, dining reservations, ground transportation, related amenities for artists and their entourages and being a primary contact for artist camps after hours and on weekends (including being on-site at these times as-needed).

Manage the scheduling process for the Company's non-publicly ticketed entertainment venues and act as primary point of contact for those venues for external and internal clients, utilizing calendar management software such as EventBooking.com and/or other products.

Ensure timely, effective, efficient and accurate flow of communication between clients, property leadership and senior entertainment executives. Produce proformas, offer letters, and related documents for potential and confirmed shows.

Collaborate with Booking leadership to develop multi-property offers, maintain consistent pricing, procure new content, ensure deals are executed in accordance with contractual deal terms, and develop consistent processes and policies for all venues.

Manage relationships and communicate directly with agents, contractors, producers, promoters and artists in alignment with established protocols and venue availability, including communicating calendar date holds.  Manage flow of information for incoming leads and confirmed shows between promoters, agents, property entertainment teams, ticketing, marketing/PR, and legal.

Make scheduling recommendations to senior management based on historical performance, current trends, surrounding events and calendar availability.

Interface with various event producers, agents, managers, contractors and artists to ensure proper execution of all event-related activities, while maintaining effective relationships with a wide variety of industry decision makers across all levels and types of entertainment.

Handle artist relations and show-coverage activities for assigned venues such as hosting business partners, coordinating air travel, room reservations, backstage amenities, and local ground transportation.

Performs other job-related duties as requested

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Bachelor's Degree

Fine Arts, Business, or related field.

Required

1+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

Prior customer service experience, preferably in a sports/entertainment venue environment.

Required

2+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

Previous experience with shows, artists, management and production entities.

Preferred

Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, and ability to travel to regional properties as-needed.

Required

Contract experience related to shows, bands, events, riders and production requirements.

Preferred

Previous work experience in the Las Vegas market, integrated resorts, gaming related properties and entertainment venues.

Preferred

Previous experience working with EventBooking.com, Delphi, and/or Daylight software programs.

Preferred

Previous experience working in a similar resort setting.

Preferred

Ability to consistently achieve business unit goals.

Excellent organizational skills; able to function in fast-paced, varied work environments.

Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication abilities.

Professional appearance and demeanor.

Ability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Ability to communicate effectively in English, in both written and oral forms.

Balancing

X

Bending

X

Carrying 10 pounds

X

Clear speech - simple

X

Clear speech - complex

X

Climbing

X

Distant vision

X

Driving

X

Flexibility - upper body

X

Flexibility - lower body

X

Hearing/Listening

X

Kneeling

X

Lifting 10 pounds

X

Near vision

X

Normal vision

X

Pushing/Pulling

X

Reaching

X

Sitting

X

Standing

X

Typing

X

Walking

X

Communication - verbal

X

Communication - written

X

Confined area

X

Contacts - works alone

X

Contacts - works around others

X

Contacts - works with others

X

Exposure to dust / dirt

X

Exposure to fumes / odors

X

Extreme cold

X

Extreme heat

X

Fast pace

X

Hazardous conditions - chemicals

X

Hazardous conditions - high structures

X

Hazardous conditions - high voltage

X

Indoors

X

Noise levels - low to moderate

X

Noise levels - high

X

Office conditions

X

Outdoors

X

Restricted area

X

Shifts

X

Smoke

X

Travel

X

Wet/Humid

X

Analytical

X

Clerical

X

Comprehension

X

Crisis incidents

X

Customer service

X

Decision making

X

High pressure

X

Judgment

X

Long hours

X

Math skills - advance

X

Math skills - basic

X

Organization

X

Reading - simple

X

Reading - complex

X

Repetition

X

Tight deadlines

X

Writing - simple

X

Writing - complex

X