Booking Agent / Talent Buyer
Remote — Multi-Market
Location
Remote / Multi-Market
Department
Talent Booking
Reports To
Managing Partner, Talent Booking
Base Salary
$50,000 - $70,000
KPI Bonus
$15,000 – $25,000
Commission
10–12% on new business
Top performers can exceed $100,000 in total compensation
ABOUT TSE ENTERTAINMENT
TSE Entertainment is a 50-year-old Austin, Texas-based talent buying and event management agency specializing in nationally recognized touring artists and headline entertainment for major events, public shows, fairs, festivals, casinos, theme parks, and corporate productions. We book artists through non-exclusive relationships with the industry’s top agencies including CAA, WME, UTA, and The Team (formerly Wasserman), operating from offices in Austin, New York, Florida, and California.
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking an experienced Booking Agent / Talent Buyer to manage and execute a high-volume (80 plus shows) entertainment program across five core markets, while developing new business across the U.S. and Canada. This is a results-driven role for a booking professional who thrives on volume, relationships, and routing strategy.
Markets:
Orlando, FL
Tampa, FL
Williamsburg, VA
San Antonio, TX
San Diego, CA
GENRES
You will source and book talent across a wide range of genres to serve diverse audience demographics:
Pop
Country
Christian / Gospel
Rock (Classic, Alternative, Modern)
Hip Hop / Rap
R&B / Soul
Indie / Alternative
Americana / Folk
Blues
Jazz
Latin
Electronic / Dance (EDM)
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
All booked artists must deliver a minimum 75-minute performance aligned with client expectations.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Component
Detail
Base Salary
$50,000 – $70,000 annually
KPI Bonus
$15,000 – $25,000 based on Cancellation Recovery, Radius Compliance, and Routing Efficiency scores
Commission
10–12% on new business originated by this role
Total Potential
$100,000+ for top performers
KPI BONUS STRUCTURE
The annual bonus is calculated using a weighted scoring model across three performance categories:
KPI Category
Weight
Scoring Summary
Cancellations & Recovery
40%
0 cancellations = 100% | 1–2 with recovery = 75–90% | 3–4 = 50–70% | Poor/none = 0–50%
Radius Clause Compliance
30%
0 violations = 100% | 1 violation = 50% | 2+ = 0%
Routing Efficiency
30%
Shows per booking + Tour alignment (ranges scored 0–100%)
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
5+ years of talent buying or booking experience in live entertainment
Established relationships with talent agencies (CAA, WME, UTA, The Team preferred)
Proven track record booking 60+ shows annually
Experience with admission-included entertainment environments (fairs, festivals, casinos, or theme parks)
Proficiency with touring data, streaming analytics, and industry booking tools (Pollstar, Spotify for Artists, Soundcharts, or similar) to evaluate artist performance and market fit
Strong understanding of radius clause dynamics and contract compliance
Preferred
Experience in multi-market, high-volume booking programs
Familiarity with routing strategy and tour alignment optimization
Business development experience with commission-based new account origination