Opportunities

The Role

Ground Control Touring is looking for a Festivals Administrator to join our team in either Nashville, Brooklyn or Chicago.  They will perform a wide range of duties directly for our Head of Festivals, coordinating administrative and operational aspects of festival bookings.  Successful candidates will possess 2+ years of experience in a music-related administrative role, with exposure to the festival booking process preferred but not mandatory.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain and update internal festivals tracking documents and databases for organization of outreach, offers, dates, confirmations and settlements
• Build festivals pitch desks, utilizing agency-designed tools
• Collaborate on artist interest and availability with agents, managers, and festival buyers
• Maintain detailed call notes and assist in project managing action items
• Provide feedback and festival target ideas for agent teams

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of administrative experience in a music-related role, preferably with exposure to the festivals booking process
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with an ability to handle a large volume of data management
• Excitement over Ground Control Touring’s roster and passionate live music fandom
• Ability to quickly learn and utilize new technology
• Experience with booking CRM or music industry software is a plus
• Knowledge of the festival ecosystem is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with Opus database a plus

What We Offer

• Starting salary of $47,500+ annually. Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to: market dynamics, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, etc. The salary listed is just one circumstantial element of the total compensation package for employees.
• Company-sponsored benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) employer contribution.
• The chance to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a tight-knit, music-loving team.
• Opportunities to see live shows and be part of the artist development process.

How to Apply

Send your cover letter, resume, and social media handles with the subject line “Festivals Administrator" to jobs@groundcontroltouring.com

Who we Are

Ground Control Touring is an independent booking agency, founded in 2000 with offices in Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Chicago, Nashville, and Portland.  We represent a large, genre-spanning roster of artists including Ani DiFranco, Belle & Sebastian, Boy Harsher, MIKE, Waxahatchee, Bright Eyes, Gregory Alan Isakov, Men I Trust, MJ Lenderman, Japanese Breakfast, and many others.  We strive for the long-term success of our artists by providing the wide range of services of a larger agency, with the agility and personalization of a boutique.  We’re passionate about supporting artists, building long-term careers, and working collaboratively across the music community with our promoter partners.