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Manhattan, NY · Hybrid

$22 - $29.25/hr

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Manhattan, NY · On-site

$26.79/hr

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Assistant Buyer

Manhattan, NY · Hybrid

$22 - $29.25/hr

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Assistant Buyer

Manhattan, NY · Hybrid

$22 - $29.25/hr

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Temporary Assistant Buyer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$22 - $29.25/hr

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$20.95/hr

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Assistant Buyer | Hybrid

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$19.25 - $25.50/hr

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$19.25 - $25.50/hr

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Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow ... The Assistant Buyer is a learning role that allows you to build a foundation of skills for your ...

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How much do assistant talent buyer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant talent buyer in the United States is $23.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $25.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an assistant talent buyer?

Assistant Talent Buyers are professionals who support talent buyers or booking agents in securing artists, bands, or performers for events, concerts, or venues. They help with tasks such as researching potential acts, negotiating contracts, coordinating schedules, and managing communications with agents or managers. Their role is essential in ensuring events have suitable and appealing talent while staying within budget and meeting the goals of the venue or organization. Assistant Talent Buyers often collaborate closely with marketing, production, and operations teams to deliver successful shows.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant talent buyer?

To thrive as an Assistant Talent Buyer, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of the live entertainment or music industry, often backed by a relevant degree or hands-on experience. Familiarity with booking software, CRM systems, and ticketing platforms is typically required, along with experience using spreadsheets and contract management tools. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities set top candidates apart in securing talent and collaborating with artists and agents. These skills are crucial to efficiently manage event logistics, secure high-quality acts, and ensure the financial and creative success of live events.

What are some common challenges assistant talent buyers face when coordinating live events?

Assistant Talent Buyers often manage multiple tasks simultaneously, such as negotiating with agents, tracking contracts, and handling last-minute schedule changes. One common challenge is balancing the expectations of artists, venues, and promoters while ensuring all logistical details are handled smoothly. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, as is the ability to remain flexible and adapt quickly to changes. Collaborating closely with booking managers, marketing teams, and production staff is also a key aspect of the role.

What is the difference between Assistant Talent Buyer vs Talent Buyer?

AspectAssistant Talent BuyerTalent Buyer
ResponsibilitiesSupports the Talent Buyer in booking and negotiating acts, handling administrative tasksLeads booking negotiations, selects acts, and manages artist relationships
Experience & CredentialsEntry to mid-level experience, knowledge of industry standards, often some event or music industry backgroundMore experience, strong industry network, proven booking success
Work EnvironmentEvent venues, music festivals, or entertainment companiesSimilar environments, often with more autonomy and decision-making authority

The main difference between an Assistant Talent Buyer and a Talent Buyer lies in responsibility level and experience. The Assistant Talent Buyer supports the booking process and gains industry knowledge, while the Talent Buyer takes the lead in booking decisions and manages artist relationships. Both roles work in similar environments within the entertainment industry, but the Talent Buyer holds more responsibility and experience.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Talent Buyer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,187 per year, or $23.6 per hour.

LN Concerts, Jr. Talent Buyer

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

Memphis, TN • On-site

$21.50 - $28/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Job Summary:
WHO ARE WE?
Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 620 million tickets sold annually and approximately 10,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 50,000 events annually for nearly 7,000 artists in 40+ countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect more than 1,200 sponsors with the 145 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
WHO ARE YOU?
Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!
THE JOB
Our Live Nation Concerts division is seeking a Junior Talent Buyer in Memphis, TN to support the Southeast Region.
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
  • Book local artist shows and club nights within pricing and budget guidelines set by Talent Buyer/GM at Satellite Music Hall
  • Execute promotional deals approved by Talent Buyer/GM with local third-party promoters at Satellite Music Hall
  • Assist with the onboarding, training, and coordination of interns
  • Work with venue marketer on ticket giveaway promotions, marketing materials, and street team efforts
  • Review submissions received from local/national musicians
  • Work with talent agencies, tour managers, and venue production to advance shows at Satellite Music Hall.
  • Manage and execute all Artist contract/rider processing, tax documents, and deposits at Satellite Music Hall
  • Assist with industry and guest ticketing requests and serve as liaison on site as needed
  • Develop and maintain positive artist, agent, promoter, and industry relationships through events at Satellite Music Hall and third-party venues as needed
  • Work with Oversee and settle third-party theater and arena shows in Memphis

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
  • Strong knowledge of music and concerts, both historical and contemporary
  • Ability to work in fast paced environment
  • Impeccable organizational skills
  • Self-starter
  • Minimum 2 years experience in the music booking, concert and/or event industry
  • Professional level of verbal and written communication skills
  • Eagerness to support others (in venues and office

BENEFITS & PERKS
Our motto is 'Taking Care of Our Own' through 6 pillars of benefits:
HEALTH: Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family, with access to a health care concierge, and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)
YOURSELF: Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, stock reimbursement program
FAMILY: New parent programs including caregiver leave, plus fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support
CAREER: Career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment
OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding match
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.
Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.
We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.
HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms. Live Nation may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support application screening and assessment. All hiring decisions are made with human review.
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Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.

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