Student Talent Booking Producer (Federal Work Study)

Job Description:

In order to participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must fulfill the following requirements:

• Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.

• Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program. Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters.

• Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN).

• Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable.

• A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester.

• Federal Work Study student may apply.

• In good disciplinary standing.

• Must be located in the U.S.

For complete program details, please go to our website: www.berklee.edu/se.

The dream team of Talent Booking Producers are tasked to scout the best Berklee talents for performances on and off campus in Boston. Gain real world experience in booking and managing dozens of gigs on a regular basis including Berklee Summer in the City and more, as we partner with many different companies and institutions for these opportunities.

This job requires federal work-study eligibility and U.S. domestic status.

What is federal work-study? It’s available to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students with financial need from their financial aid award to provide part-time employment when you’re enrolled in school. You can learn more about the federal work-study program here.

To be considered for federal work-study, you must check ‘yes’ on your FAFSA Application for the current year. If you have any questions regarding your federal work-study eligibility, please contact the One Stop.

All applications will be automatically reviewed by Student Employment for federal work-study eligibility.

Responsibilities:

• Booking Berklee talents for dozens of gigs on and off campus, including the Berklee Summer in the City series and more.

• Great interpersonal skills to reach out to talents; coordinate music needs and logistics between artists and venues

• Gain real world experience in booking and managing gigs on a regular basis

• Work in a team with other booking agents for wide outreach throughout the Berklee community

• Also work independently to manage the talents you book

• Mostly remote working schedule with weekly meetings, required to attend at least first part of the shows that you book

Requirements:

• Must be in Boston

• Good knowledge of who the outstanding performers are at Berklee

• Good at communicating

• Experience in booking musicians is a bonus but not required

• Positive attitude, attention to detail, and willingness to work hard

• Work well independently and in a team

• Interested candidates should submit a résumé and cover letter.

• We would like to hear about your experiences and skills that are relevant to this position.

• Shortlisted candidates will be notified for an interview. Looking to fill the positions as soon as possible, this is a long term position in the Office of External Affairs.