Major & Premier Event Booker at NYCFC

JOB TITLE: Major & Premier Event Booker REPORTING TO: VP, Operations & Match Day Operations DEPARTMENT: Operations LOCATION:  Manhattan/Flushing, Queens POSITION OVERVIEW: New York City FC is seeking an Etihad Park Major & Premier Event Booker The Etihad Park Major & Premium Event Booker is responsible for securing a dynamic and profitable calendar of events for the first-ever soccer-specific 25,000-seat stadium in NYC. Etihad Park stadium will include major music concerts, touring productions, cultural events, and non-NYCFC soccer matches. This role identifies, evaluates, and books high quality entertainment; leads all contract negotiations; manages relationships with promoters, agents, and sports organizations; and ensures booked events align with the stadium’s strategic and financial goals. This is a highly visible, relationship driven position requiring industry knowledge, negotiation skills, and the ability to balance creativity with business discipline. WHAT YOU’LL DO: • Lead and negotiate event contract terms for all major events at Etihad Park • Ensure all contracts and agreed-upon-terms have been delivered • Build and sustain strong relationships with promoters, tour managers, and key entertainment industry professionals to drive and expand the sales pipeline. • Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of future event opportunities. • Promote Etihad Park to ensure consistent and continuous awareness and relevance through industry listings, association newsletters, and related publications. • Collaborate with Stadium Operations, Facilities, and other departments as needed to develop the long-term programming strategy to maximize venue utilization and profitability year-round to achieve revenue goals • Partner with Marketing to develop and execute event promotion strategies to make Etihad Park a highly desired, premier venue destination. • Stay current with entertainment trends, tour announcements, competitive venue activity, and emerging talent. • Develop rate card for Community and CITC events held at Etihad Park. • Seek and complete Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from event promoters ranging from music to sports WHAT YOU’LL BRING: • Bachelor’s degree in business, Sports Management, Entertainment Management, or related field (or equivalent industry experience). • 8+ years of experience in event booking, talent buying, entertainment management, or related roles at venues, agencies, or promoters. • Strong understanding of live event financial models, contract law basics, and negotiation principles. • Established network of relationships within the concert, touring, and/or professional soccer industries preferred. • Excellent communication, relationship building, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and event days. WHO YOU ARE: At New York FC, we are committed to upholding our core club values and our values guide how we show up and work together every day.  If you share our values listed below, please consider NYCFC as a great place for you to work (and play): Acts Honorably: listens and communicates respectfully, without judgement Engages Collaboratively: provides and seeks constructive feedback to and from peers, proactively sharing appreciation for quality contributions of others Champions Inclusion: celebrates the value of differences recognizing the value in the unique backgrounds and lived experiences of every team member Drives Forward: embraces new opportunities with curiosity and a focus on improvement and innovation Shows Heart: demonstrates passion for the Club and sport, operating as an NYCFC ambassador in encouraging and inspiring that passion in others ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: • Applicant must be able to comply with MLS Next Safety and Well-Being policy and any other applicable child safety policies provided to applicants by NYCFC • Must be able to work games scheduled which may be at night and on weekends and holidays COMPENSATION: This exempt position has an estimated annual base salary range of $160,000 to $180,000 and is not overtime eligible. Final compensation offer amounts are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to demonstrated skill set, years and depth of relevant experience, and some role-dependent factors such as certifications and software expertise. We welcome direct conversations with each candidate about compensation in all of our initial calls. WHAT WE OFFER: • Excellent health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit you and your family’s needs • Comprehensive and competitive benefit programs, including maternal & paternal leave • Ancillary benefits: Commuter, and Citi Bike discounts • Your health is important! Our wellness strategy focuses on mental and physical wellbeing through in-office and virtual programs • Four complementary tickets to every NYCFC home match ...