Entertainment Booker at Ryman Hospitality Properties

Nashville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Talent Booking, Strategic Programming, Artist Relations, Data-Driven Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Budget Management, Financial Tracking, Operational Efficiency, Quality Control, Interpersonal Communication, Organizational Skills, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Talent Pipeline Management, Event Calendar Management

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

As the Entertainment Booker of F&B Venues across Opry Entertainment Group (OEG), you'll ensure high-quality daily entertainment through strategic talent booking across the Ole Red and Category 10 brands. Working in alignment with operational, financial, and brand objectives, you'll collaborate with internal and external partners across markets. As the ideal candidate, you'll maintain a strong talent pipeline to optimize performance and deliver unforgettable entertainment experiences that connect artists and fans. Reports to Vice President of Food & Beverage Operations with OEG. * Lead strategic entertainment programming across all F&B venues, identifying new opportunities and partnership collaborations. * Maintain a high-quality, diverse artist talent pool aligned with daily business needs in every market. * Develop data-driven booking strategies informed by artist performance data, industry insights, routing opportunities, and venue business goals. * Manage event calendar with sales and operational teams to create the greatest utilization, revenue, profit, and business and operational efficiencies. * Serve as the system administrator for Dusk, the digital talent booking platform. Use integrated Dusk reporting to guide the selection and scheduling of high-performing artists across days, stages, and venues. * Provide regular on-site entertainment management and quality control across all F&B locations, with periodic travel as needed. * Track artist impact on venue performance, communicating results and trends to venue and corporate leadership. * Within our F&B venues, serve as the primary contact for artists, agents, and industry partners, ensuring clear and consistent communication. * Ensure accuracy in budgets, forecasts, settlements, contracts, and artist payments. Receive, audit, and submit all entertainment-related payments in a timely manner. * Maintain organized digital records for artist offers/contracts, budgets, agreements, and event documentation. * Support talent booking needs for private events and collaborate closely with private events teams on special bookings, show advance, and settlement. Submit offers, negotiate agreements, and oversee contract review and processing. * Collaborate with OEG Programming & Artist Relations on shared industry initiatives and artist-facing strategies. * Lead planning and execution of elevated one-off events in partnership with venue leadership, marketing, and sponsorship teams, leveraging sponsorship dollars to enhance programming. * Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education * High school diploma or equivalent required * Degree or equivalent experience preferred Experience * 4+ years' experience as talent buyer, booking agent, or related music industry position * Proven track record in booking live entertainment with up-to-date knowledge of Country, Americana, Bluegrass, and related genres across emerging, established, and legacy artists Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills * Strong attention to detail and accuracy * Proven ability to meet deadlines through strong organizational and strategic planning skills * Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion, judgment, and integrity * Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with intermediate Microsoft Excel skills Licenses / Certifications * Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record required

Responsibilities

The Entertainment Booker will lead strategic entertainment programming across all Food & Beverage venues, maintaining a high-quality, diverse artist talent pool aligned with daily business needs. This role involves developing data-driven booking strategies, managing event calendars for maximum utilization and revenue, and serving as the system administrator for the digital talent booking platform, Dusk.