A rare opportunity to join the
City Winery team as we reimagine the future of live music and hospitality. City Winery to deliver the
highest end combined culinary and cultural experience to our customers who are
passionate in sharing wine, music, and culinary arts. We are a unique facility,
combining a fully functioning winery with intimate concerts, food & wine
classes, private events in a variety of configurations, and fine dining. We
have created a compelling mix for our sophisticated clientele of foodies, and
active cultural patrons—bringing the wine country experience to the middle of a
large city.
Position Summary
The Jr.
Programming Manager/ Talent Buyer works directly under the Senior Programming Director and is
responsible for booking and developing local and regional programming across select City
Winery markets. While the role is not exclusively limited to a single region, the primary focus is
on local, regional, and routable talent that can perform successfully across multiple City
Winery venues.
This is a booking-forward role designed for an experienced talent buyer ready to take on greater
responsibility in deal-making, artist relationships, and calendar execution
Why us?
● Competitive pay
● We are a rapidly expanding national entertainment and hospitality company, offering tremendous opportunities for driven and ambitious individuals.
● Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
● nDORFins program designed to promote a healthy and active lifestyle!
● 401K (and yes we match!)
● Flexible Savings Accounts,HSA and Dependent Care, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
● Amazing discounts, 50% OFF all dining/retail wine
● Free Family Meal
● Tickets to available shows
And more!
Overview of Responsibilities
Booking & Talent Development
● Actively source, pitch, and secure talent for local and regional programming across assigned City Winery markets
● Build and negotiate artist offers (fees, deal structures, ticket scaling) for approval by the Senior Programming Director
● Maintain and grow relationships with agents, managers, and artist teams
● Identify artists with multi-market potential and support routing opportunities across the City Winery network
● Assist in developing repeatable formats, touring concepts, and residency-style programming
● Book and manage supporting acts and openers as needed
Market & Calendar Ownership
● Work closely with the Senior Programming Director to execute market-specific and regional booking strategies
● Manage assigned calendar holds, booking pipelines, and offer tracking across multiple markets
● Monitor ticket sales performance and adjust booking strategies to support sell-through and profitability
● Ensure appropriate on-sale timing and alignment with marketing and ticketing teams
● Maintain accurate booking grids, artist histories, and contact notes
Cross-Functional Collaboration
● Partner with Programming Coordinators to ensure a smooth handoff for:
o Artist advance
o DOS schedules
o Hospitality
o Settlement preparation
● Collaborate with Marketing and Ticketing teams to align booking strategy with sales performance
● Represent City Winery professionally in all artist-facing communication
What This Role Is — and Is Not
This role is:
● A true talent-buying and booking position
● Focused on local and regional programming with multi-market exposure
● Artist- and agent-facing
● A developmental step toward Programming Director
This role is not:
● An administrative or advance-heavy position
● A marketing execution role
● A single-venue booking job
Minimum Qualifications
● 3–5 years of experience in talent buying, booking, artist management, or live entertainment
● Demonstrated ability to negotiate and close artist deals
● Existing relationships with agents, managers, and industry professionals
● Strong understanding of local and regional touring economics
● Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
● Ability to manage multiple markets and priorities simultaneously
● Proficiency with Google Suite and booking-related tracking tools
● Ability to work nights, weekends, and occasional travel as needed
About Us
Wine, food, and live entertainment collide at City Winery to create a dynamic and incredibly unique workplace. Since 2008, City Winery has been turning heads across the nation with amazing live performances, delectable cuisine, and award winning, locally produced wines. But there's more to us than that we're a haven for community and creativity, a place where the philosophy of hospitality is more than just a buzzword, but a way of life. City Winery, founded by music industry veteran & visionary Michael Dorf, has established itself as a one-of-a-kind brand providing unforgettable experiences for guests. From world class music venues to sustainably produced wines with ratings of 90+ points, City Winery offers a range of topnotch events & experiences.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at City Winery. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Additionally, City Winery participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.