| Job Title |
Booking Manager |
| Job Description |
Books Performers, Theatrical Or Ballet Productions, Variety Or
Nightclub Acts, Concert Or Lecture Series, Trade Shows, Or Other
Popular Or Classical Attractions For Entertainment In Various
Establishments, Such As Theaters, Showplaces, Clubs, Or Halls:
Schedules Attractions For Season, Considering Such Factors As
Entertainment Policy, Budget, And Tastes Of Patrons Of
Particular Establishment Represented. Negotiates With Booking
Representatives Or Producers Of Attractions To Arrange Terms Of
Contract, Play Dates, And Fees To Be Paid For Engagements.
Auditions New Talent. Arranges For Billing In Accordance With
Contract Agreement. Books Motion Pictures For Exhibit Into
Theater Chains Or Independent Houses. Selects And Rents Pictures
To Be Exhibited On Basis Of Potential Box-office Sales, Cast Of
Players, Advertising Allotment Allowed By Distributor, And
Similar Factors. May Specialize In In-house Bookings And Be
Designated According To Establishment As Concert Or Lecture Hall
Manager (amuse. & Rec.); Showplace Manager (amuse. & Rec.). May
Specialize In Independent Bookings And Be Designated According
To Type Of Talent Or Of Entertainment Package Represented And
Placed As Artists' Booking Representative (amuse. & Rec.);
Theatrical Variety Agent (amuse. & Rec.). May Specialize In
Rental And Distribution Of Motion Pictures And Be Designated
Film Booker (amuse. & Rec.). May Represent Popular Or Rock
Musical Groups Only And Be Designated Band Booker (amuse. &
Rec.). When Sponsoring, Managing, And Producing An
Entertainment, May Be Designated Impresario (amuse. & Rec.).
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