Agent, Contemporary Music

Job Description

As a Music Agent within the WME London music team, you will be responsible for the strategic booking, negotiation and management of live opportunities for a roster of music clients across domestic and international territories.

Key Responsibilities

• Solicit, negotiate and confirm live performance opportunities on behalf of clients, including tour routing and deal terms (fees, billing, rider requirements, venues, currency and exchange considerations).
• Oversee the contracting process, ensuring all agreements, paperwork and approvals are executed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Contribute to tour packaging strategy, including identifying potential artist pairings, support acts and collaboration opportunities.
• Manage and track client activity using internal systems, including touring schedules, promotional activity, recording periods and downtime.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date booking records, including ticket pricing, allocations, promoter terms, show costs, capacity, taxes, merchandise, and final settlements.
• Analyse ticket sales performance and market data to inform routing decisions, marketing support, or potential rescheduling where required.
• Prepare and review reports relating to bookings, settlements, contracts and promoter payments, ensuring any issues are proactively resolved.
• Attend client shows where required to support delivery, assess promoter performance and strengthen relationships with management and promoters.
• Attend industry showcases and non-client shows to identify prospective talent for representation.

Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of music industry deal structures across UK, European and international markets.
• Commercially minded with sound numerical and basic accounting awareness.
• Highly organised with excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of domestic and international booking practices and territorial nuances.
• Experience using booking and itinerary management systems (e.g. AIM, Booking Slips, Itinerary, Festival databases).
• Strong understanding of how international offices and cross-territory bookings operate.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced team environment.
• Able to work calmly and effectively under pressure.

WME is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.