Promoter Assistant, Live Comedy & Touring
Job Summary
Individual Artist Management (IAM) is an independent talent management and live entertainment company in Clerkenwell. Our roster includes some of the most exciting names in comedy, including Jamali Maddix, Fern Brady, Sam Campbell and Richard Gadd. Through IAM LIVE, our promotions arm, we produce tours and shows across the UK, Europe and beyond, for our own artists and for others.
We’re looking for a Promoter Assistant to work alongside our promoters on every stage of a tour, from first avails to final settlement. You’ll learn the job from the inside and get real responsibility early. We’d love this to be the first step in a long career in live entertainment.
Key Responsibilities
Researching venues and dates, and helping route tours across the UK and Europe
Building and tracking show budgets, ticket sales reports and settlements
Preparing and filing contracts, and keeping on top of the paperwork
Acting as a point of contact for venues, agents, ticketing partners and artist teams
Supporting on-sales and marketing campaigns, and flagging shows that need a push
Booking travel and accommodation, and organising tour itineraries
Helping with work permits and visas for international artists joining our tours
Being at shows and festivals, including Edinburgh in August
Requirements
Some experience in live events, venues, ticketing, festivals or an assistant role. Volunteering and student promoting count.
Highly organised, with a sharp eye for detail
Confident with numbers and comfortable in Excel or Google Sheets
Clear, friendly communication on email and on the phone
A fun, can-do attitude and a willingness to roll up your sleeves
A real love of live comedy, and an idea of who’s playing where
Happy to work some evenings and weekends around shows
Benefits
£28,000–£31,000 depending on experience
Hybrid working from our Clerkenwell office
Hands-on training from experienced promoters and a clear path to promoting in your own right
Comps to shows, and a front-row view of the UK comedy scene
A small, friendly team where you’ll be trusted with real work from day one
Location
Clerkenwell, London
Salary
£28K+ Dependant on experience