Domestic Festival Coordinator, Global Festivals

MUSIC·TEAM is a leading global agency representing prominent artists across all genres for live performance, touring, brand partnerships, and beyond. We are long-term career development strategists who work with artists to expand their reach and deepen their impact with audiences around the world. MUSIC·TEAM is part of THE·TEAM. THE·TEAM operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Headquartered in Los Angeles, THE·TEAM's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Nashville, Chicago, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit THE.TEAM. THE·TEAM is seeking a Domestic Festival Coordinator to work within the Global Festival Booking Department to manage festival relationships, coordinate booking opportunities, and standardize festival operations across THE·TEAM’s global network. The Festival Coordinator will collaborate internally with agents and externally with festival promoters and buyers to maximize opportunities for THE·TEAM’s clients. This is a full-time, in-person role based in our Chicago, IL office, but we are open to candidates located in New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA as well. Position Overview Festival Relationship Management & Booking Coordination: Establish and maintain constant dialogue with festival accounts to understand booking parameters including artist preferences, budgets, available slots, and programming needs Work internally with agent teams to understand client touring plans, festival quotes and new music release schedules. Become an expert on festival accounts through comprehensive understanding of each festival's booking timeline, genre focus, and operational requirements Manage Festival Booking Window Email system to inform US offices when festivals are ready to book for the following year Build and maintain target festival lists for THE·TEAM’s clients based on routing opportunities and artist development goals Create and manage pressure lists of priority clients to be strategically positioned with festival accounts Fill Coordination & Emergency Booking: Coordinate fill requests when THE·TEAM’s acts pass on festival offers or other artists drop out of lineups, serving as a primary point of contact for festival promoters to identify suitable replacement artists from THE·TEAM’s roster Maintain comprehensive knowledge of THE·TEAM’s available artists and their touring schedules to facilitate quick turnaround on fill opportunities Work proactively with agents to hold offers while exploring fill opportunities Market Intelligence & Strategic Analysis: Monitor market health including ticket sales trends, booking pattern shifts, and emerging genre trends Analyze festival market conditions and provide insights to agents and management teams Identify routable festival opportunities that align with artist touring schedules and career development goals Track and report on festival market developments that impact THE·TEAM’s client opportunities Job Requirements: 1-3 years of experience working within a music agency environment Knowledge and understanding of live music festival landscape and booking processes Strong organizational and project-management skills with ability to manage multiple festival accounts simultaneously Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to build and maintain professional relationships Competent in using Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel for tracking and reporting Highly organized, detail oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment while managing multiple priorities Must be always discreet and professional and maintain absolute confidentiality as this position regularly handles sensitive information Experience with CRM platforms and booking systems preferred Understanding of festival routing and touring logistics preferred BASE SALARY RANGE: $62,000-$66,300 plus potential for discretionary bonus. Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to; market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc. The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each role. What We Offer: Professional Development: Take advantage of our learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support. Generous Time Off: Enjoy generous paid time off and holiday allowances to recharge and spend time with loved ones. Parental Leave: We provide paid parental leave to support your family during important life events. Retirement Plan: 401k plan including contribution matching. Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability coverage options. Ancillary: Critical illness, identity protection, pet insurance, 529 plans and more Commuter Benefits: Access support for travel and commuting needs, where available Annual Discretionary Bonus: Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. THE·TEAM does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. THE·TEAM is proudly an equal opportunity employer. We are always searching for the most passionate and talented people from all backgrounds and experiences to join us. 20 years into our evolution, we continue to expand services and geographies across the exciting and extraordinary worlds of sports, music, entertainment and culture. We are committed to making a meaningful difference and driving real change when it comes to diversity equity and inclusion — not only among our employees, but in how we serve clients and push the industry at large. If this sounds like a place you’d like to work, let’s talk! THE·TEAM is a global leader in sports, music and entertainment. Founded in 2002, THE·TEAM represents many of the world’s most iconic sports and entertainment figures, musical artists, brands and properties, empowering them to shape culture and captivate audiences worldwide. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job