Promoter's Assistant

Reports to: Academy Events Office Manager

Working Hours: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

Role Description

The Promoter's Assistant works as the support function for the team of Academy Events promoters, who programme shows and tours across the estate. The role is responsible for supporting the administration of the promoter's shows and liaising with promoters, other department admin staff, venues, agents and artists. Ideally, you will have your finger to the pulse of up-and-coming new artists and already actively seeking out new acts by regularly attending new band nights.

The role requires a pro-active approach to the business and hit the ground running, working effectively and efficiently to meet the needs of the team. This is a rarely available opportunity to work for some of the UK's most respected and experienced promoters as part of a friendly, inclusive and supportive team. If you have already some promoting on a small scale, that would be a big advantage!

Who you are

• Prior experience in a similar role in the entertainment industry
• Strong ability to multitask / organisational skills
• Strong level of numeracy skills
• Proactive, takes initiative and has high level of problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Skilled in MS Office

Behaviours

The following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a success

• Would suit a self-starter with a passion for the music industry
• Ability to be a true team player, happy to get stuck into a busy environment
• Highly detail-oriented, structured, and accuracy-driven

What the role includes

• Making sure all logs, records and templates are kept up to date and developed in line with the needs of the team
• Generating show confirmations
• Venue availabilities and tour routing
• Helping to find support bands
• Building relationships with agents and artist managers
• Actively seek out new acts and agents to bring into the Academy Events fold
• Attend shows either with or in place with the promoter as requested
• Lead on small shows as directed by the promoter

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and home life. 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. It's talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender identity, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

The Company

Academy Music Group (AMG) is the UK's leading owner and operator of live music and entertainment venues with award-winning credentials. Several of our historic theatres are unique institutions of British music and culture and our vision is to inspire artists and audiences by hosting unforgettable live performances.

AMG is part of Live Nation Entertainment which is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, LN Media and Artist Nation Management.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday 9th April 2025. We reserve the right to close applications at any time, so encourage early application where possible.