Talent Buyer assistant

Company Description Utopia Artists, LLC is an experienced event production and talent booking company led by President Wendy Kay, who has spent over 42 years producing successful corporate events, fundraisers, private parties, and public promotions. The company has worked with internationally recognized performers, including Michael Jackson, Dionne Warwick, Nelly, The Beach Boys, America, and various Cirque productions. Utopia Artists is trusted by hundreds of entertainers and maintains strong, respectful relationships with top talent agencies, management companies, and production vendors.Utopia Artists focuses on creating memorable experiences for both clients and artists, with a high level of personal attention to each event.
Booking Assistant / Potential Booking Agent
Remote | Flexible Schedule | Part-Time with Growth Potential
Pay: $25/hour
Hours: 15–20 hours per week to start
Additional Earnings: Potential commission on bookings secured
About the Position
We are seeking a reliable, organized, and motivated Booking Assistant to support our existing entertainment booking operations, with the opportunity to grow into a Booking Agent role.
This position offers flexibility depending on your strengths and interests. You can focus on administrative support, contracts, and follow-ups, or take a more active role in sales, networking, and securing new bookings.
Responsibilities
Prepare, organize, and follow up on contracts and booking confirmations.
Coordinate event details with artists, managers, venues, and clients.
Research potential venues, festivals, casinos, performing arts centers, and corporate event opportunities.
Build relationships with talent buyers, promoters, and event coordinators.
Make outbound calls and follow up on potential bookings for candidates pursuing the booking agent role.
Track contacts, bookings, and follow-ups using spreadsheets or a CRM.
What We're Looking For
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Dependability, initiative, and strong follow-through.
Comfort working independently in a remote environment.
Entertainment, booking, sales, hospitality, or event experience is a plus.
Existing industry relationships are beneficial.
Compensation & Opportunity
$25/hour to start, for 15–20 hours per week.
Flexible scheduling.
Potential commission on qualifying bookings, based on an agreed-upon structure.
Opportunity to increase hours and grow into a full-time position.
Prefer administrative work over sales? That's absolutely fine. We're open to candidates who want to focus on the assistant role, as well as those interested in developing into a booking agent and generating new business.
If you're organized, professional, and excited about the entertainment industry, we'd love to hear from you.

Work arrangement
Yes