Director Booking

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. The Company’s portfolio includes a collection of world-renowned venues – New York’s Madison Square Garden, Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – that showcase a broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events for millions of guests annually. In addition, the Company features the original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for more than 90 years. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com.

Who are we hiring: 

The Director Booking will lead the day-to day booking strategy and calendar management for the Beacon Theatre. Booking responsibilities will include residencies, touring shows, marquee events, and special projects at the Beacon Theatre. This role will be responsible for all aspects of the booking process, including identifying artists and events, coordinating with internal departments, working with promoter and industry clients, suggesting proper scaling, assisting with the creation of show estimates, budgets and forecasts, and overseeing the final settlement process for events. This role will also focus on strategy, project management and operations and requires a high level of attention to detail, prompt and clear communication skills, teamwork focus, analytical problem-solving ability, and an orientation toward execution. This position will be a dependable, highly efficient, and reliable problem-solver who is comfortable navigating new and / or time-sensitive situations and exercising discretion related to confidential materials and company information. 

What you will do: 

• Maintain daily communication with agents, managers, and event producers/promoters and internal clients to help maximize opportunities for all bookings at the Beacon Theatre  

• Project manage tasks from ideation to execution. 

• Maintain & update active event files, tracking progress of estimates, contracts, insurance, ticket sales, and production logistics. 

• Work cross functionally with Live bookings team, Marquee Events, Marketing, Partnerships, finance, legal, PR and other internal MSGE stakeholders. 

• Facilitate communications between MSGE and Promoters of events, including production-related needs and issues, and ancillary/sponsor needs.   

• Manage post-production wrap-up and coordination, correspondence, etc. 

• Develop and maintain high-level artist relationships across all industries and categories. Must have deep relationships across all music genres.  

• Negotiate artist / event deals along with MSGE legal team. 

• Manage production costs and maximize event revenue. Attend P&L meetings with Facilities and Finance. 

• Regularly conduct external research on a variety of topics and stay current on related industry and marketplace trends. 

• Implement short and long-term programs and processes to optimize department workflow. 

• Organize and facilitate meetings as necessary (e.g., creating agendas, taking notes and action items, drafting correspondence, and following up to see action items through to completion). 

• Serve as a liaison to cross-functional groups across the entire company. 
• Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.

• Compile, author, and edit briefing materials and build presentations as requested. 

What will do you need to succeed:

• 7–10 years of booking or talent-buying experience, major-market venue experience preferred 

• Extensive knowledge of all music, comedy and entertainment genres 

• Established relationships with agents, managers, promoters, and other key stakeholders across the live entertainment industry. 

• Broad knowledge of music, comedy, and other entertainment genres, with an understanding of industry trends, audience demand, and the competitive marketplace. 

• Demonstrated P&L ownership with experience in deal structuring, scaling, and event settlements 

• Strong marketing background and creative resources 

• Excellent organizational and management skills 

• Ability to multi-task various projects while working with cross-functional teams 

• Strong teamwork and leadership skills 

• Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Word, CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce), ticketing systems, and data-driven decision-making tools 

• Ability to be highly organized and to oversee several projects at the same time 

• Must be flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed 

• New York-based 

• Experience mentoring or leading junior team members preferred 

SUPERVISION:  One direct report – Coordinator, Live 

Special Requirements

•  Lifting 25 lbs., standing for long periods and walking long distances.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holiday and split days off; willing to travel to other venues as needed.

At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.

We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. MSG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination, including considering requests for reasonable accommodations as required.