Discover and book exceptional live entertainment for your venue, event, or community. GigFinesse connects you with curated talent and handles every step from discovery to showtime. Backed by Bessemer.
About the role
This is a fully on-site role based out of our Austin, Texas office. We are currently only reviewing candidates who reside in the Austin area or are fully prepared to relocate upon hire. In this role, you will own talent buying across Privée and MAINLINE, from understanding a client’s brief and sourcing artists through negotiation, contracting, artist advancing, and final settlement. Both divisions are equally important to this role. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 5+ years of relevant experience in talent buying, agency booking, concert promotion, or a comparable role with direct responsibility for negotiating and closing artist engagements
- A demonstrated record of successful bookings, with clear examples of your contribution to artist selection, negotiations, budgets, and execution
- Established working relationships with agents, managers, and artist representatives relevant to our clients
- Strong understanding of artist pricing, offers and holds, performance agreements, technical and hospitality
More about this role
GigFinesse combines technology with hands-on entertainment expertise to connect artists, venues, and event clients across the U.S. Our platform has powered more than 50,000 shows in 70+ cities, from intimate rooftop sessions to marquee venue performances—all driven by a mission to make live entertainment more accessible, equitable, and reliable.
We’re building on that foundation through Privée, which brings exceptional live entertainment to premium private and corporate events, and MAINLINE, which connects collegiate audiences with live talent.
We’re hiring a Senior Talent Buyer to help grow both businesses through strong artist relationships, thoughtful programming, and disciplined deal execution. This is an opportunity to shape two growing brands, bring memorable experiences to new audiences, and help create meaningful opportunities for artists.
This is a fully on-site role based out of our Austin, Texas office. We are currently only reviewing candidates who reside in the Austin area or are fully prepared to relocate upon hire. In this role, you will own talent buying across Privée and MAINLINE, from understanding a client’s brief and sourcing artists through negotiation,...
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