Description

About the Touring and Artist Management Department 

The Booking Representative will serve as a key player in Curtis’ innovative Touring and Artist Management department, which supports three initiatives: Curtis on Tour, Curtis Artist Management, and Emerging Artist Professional Engagements. Curtis on Tour is the Nina von Maltzahn global touring initiative. It began in 2008 as an embodiment of Curtis’ “learn by doing” philosophy and has seen over 600 concerts in more than 150 cities around the world. Curtis Artist Management, which provides general management and worldwide representation for a select roster of alumni and faculty artists, launched in 2020 and remains in a growth phase. The expansion of the department has increased the number of opportunities for Professional Engagements for Emerging Artists (students and recent alumni). 

Job Summary 

Reporting to the Vice President, Touring and Artist Management (VPTAM), the Booking Representative will advocate for and book engagements for Curtis on Tour, the Curtis Artist Management roster, and Emerging Artist Professional Engagements. The position will serve as the booking representative for a portfolio of presenters across North America, managing the professional relationship between assigned presenters and Curtis’ Touring and Artist Management Department, as well as cultivating new presenter relationships. 

The ideal individual will have an existing network of relationships with North American presenters of classical music, will have experience in and a strong understanding of classical artist management/representation, will have strong written and verbal communication skills, and will have the ability to simultaneously manage multiple priorities. The ideal candidate will have schedule flexibility to work additional hours, attend performances, and attend industry conferences, as required. 

To Apply
For best consideration, interested and qualified applicants should electronically submit a cover letter, resume, three (3) professional references, and salary requirements to: human.resources@curtis.edu

Curtis offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package. Hire is contingent upon the successful passing of PA Act 153 and criminal (ADP) background screenings. No phone calls, please. EOE. URL: https://www.curtis.edu

Position will remain open until filled.

Requirements

Key Areas of Responsibility: 

• Be an ambassador for Curtis and artists on the Curtis Artist Management roster externally when interacting with presenters, audiences, and other constituents.  
• Manage professional relationships with assigned presenters and seek and cultivate new presenter relationships. 
• Book artist engagements and negotiate all aspects of artist engagements with presenters, including performances, educational/community engagement activities, and financial details. 
• For confirmed engagements, work with internal colleagues to generate, approve, and send engagement contracts to presenters in a timely manner. 
• Work closely with department colleagues to ensure Overture database is current and accurate with respect to artist calendars, engagement details, and presenter data. 
• Remain current on news and trends within the classical music industry, including leadership changes and potential new presenter relationships; report relevant/significant changes to VPTAM in a timely manner.  
• Attend assigned industry conferences in order to book artists/tours and to cultivate and maintain professional relationships with presenters. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Education/Experience:

Curtis welcomes applications from people with a wide variety of experience and backgrounds, who are eager to work hard, learn, and contribute.

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). 
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and proactive. 
• Experience booking and/or managing classical music artists, especially chamber music, in North America; existing professional relationships/networks in the industry. 
• Schedule flexibility to work additional hours and travel as required.  
• Mature interpersonal skills and ability to handle sensitive, confidential situations and information with poise, tact, and diplomacy.  
• Knowledge of classical music. 
• A minimum of an associate’s degree in music management, marketing, or business. 
• Foreign language competency is a plus. 

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Exertional requirements are consistent with routine office environment.
• This is an on-site position on Curtis’ campus in Philadelphia, PA, and in-person work is required.
• Travel and work on some nights and weekends will occasionally be required.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire.
• The final candidate will be required to successfully pass a background check and obtain PA Act 153 clearances.

Compensation and Benefits

• Gross annual salary for this position is within the range of $80,000 – 90,000. Final compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.
• The Curtis Institute of Music offers a number of perks for full-time staff, including free meals on campus during the academic year and commuter support.
• This position is benefits-eligible. Curtis offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including health, dental, and vision insurance, basic term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, supplemental insurance options, and paid parental leave.
• 401k plan participation begins after one (1) year of eligible service consistent with the plan requirements.