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TSE Entertainment

Booking Agent / Talent Buyer

Remote — Multi-Market

Location

Remote / Multi-Market

Department

Talent Booking

Reports To

Managing Partner, Talent Booking

Base Salary

$50,000 – $60,000

KPI Bonus

$15,000 – $25,000

Commission

10–12% on new business

Top performers can exceed $100,000 in total compensation

ABOUT TSE ENTERTAINMENT

TSE Entertainment is a 50-year-old Austin, Texas-based talent buying and event management agency specializing in nationally recognized touring artists and headline entertainment for major events, public shows, fairs, festivals, casinos, theme parks, and corporate productions. We book artists through non-exclusive relationships with the industry’s top agencies including CAA, WME, UTA, and The Team (formerly Wasserman), operating from offices in Austin, New York, Florida, and California.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced Booking Agent / Talent Buyer to manage and execute a high-volume entertainment program across five core markets, while developing new business across the U.S. and Canada. This is a results-driven role for a booking professional who thrives on volume, relationships, and routing strategy.

Markets:

Orlando, FL
Tampa, FL
Williamsburg, VA
San Antonio, TX
San Diego, CA

GENRES

You will source and book talent across a wide range of genres to serve diverse audience demographics:

Pop
Country
Christian / Gospel
Rock (Classic, Alternative, Modern)
Hip Hop / Rap
R&B / Soul
Indie / Alternative
Americana / Folk
Blues
Jazz
Latin
Electronic / Dance (EDM)

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

All booked artists must deliver a minimum 75-minute performance aligned with client expectations.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Component

Detail

Base Salary

$50,000 – $60,000 annually

KPI Bonus

$15,000 – $25,000 based on Cancellation Recovery, Radius Compliance, and Routing Efficiency scores

Commission

10–12% on new business originated by this role

Total Potential

$100,000+ for top performers

KPI BONUS STRUCTURE

The annual bonus is calculated using a weighted scoring model across three performance categories:

KPI Category

Weight

Scoring Summary

Cancellations & Recovery

40%

0 cancellations = 100% | 1–2 with recovery = 75–90% | 3–4 = 50–70% | Poor/none = 0–50%

Radius Clause Compliance

30%

0 violations = 100% | 1 violation = 50% | 2+ = 0%

Routing Efficiency

30%

Shows per booking + Tour alignment (ranges scored 0–100%)

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

5+ years of talent buying or booking experience in live entertainment
Established relationships with talent agencies (CAA, WME, UTA, The Team preferred)
Proven track record booking 40+ shows annually
Experience with admission-included entertainment environments (fairs, festivals, casinos, or theme parks)
Proficiency with touring data, streaming analytics, and industry booking tools (Pollstar, Spotify for Artists, Soundcharts, or similar) to evaluate artist performance and market fit
Strong understanding of radius clause dynamics and contract compliance

Preferred

Experience in multi-market, high-volume booking programs
Familiarity with routing strategy and tour alignment optimization
Business development experience with commission-based new account origination

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