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Promoter Assistant, Live Comedy & Touring, Individual Artist Management

  •  London
  •  Â£25k-30k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes November 7, 2026
  •  Chris Quaile
  •  jobs@individualam.com
  • #Comedy
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Job Summary

Individual Artist Management (IAM) is an independent talent management and live entertainment company in Clerkenwell. Our roster includes some of the most exciting names in comedy, including Jamali Maddix, Fern Brady, Sam Campbell and Richard Gadd. Through IAM LIVE, our promotions arm, we produce to

Job Description

We're looking for a Promoter Assistant to work alongside our promoters on every stage of a tour, from first avails to final settlement. You'll learn the job from the inside and get real responsibility early. We'd love this to be the first step in a long career in live entertainment.

Job Requirements

Essential

Highly organised, with a sharp eye for detail
Confident with numbers and comfortable in Excel or Google Sheets
Clear, friendly communication on email and on the phone
A fun, can-do attitude and a willingness to roll up your sleeves
A real love of live comedy
Able to work some evenings and weekends around shows

Desirable

Experience in live events, venues, ticketing, festivals or an assistant role. Volunteering and student promoting count.
Knowledge of the UK comedy circuit and who's playing where
Experience at the Edinburgh Fringe or other festivals
Familiarity with ticketing platforms or social media advertising

Job Responsibilities

Tour planning and admin

Research venues and dates, and help route tours across the UK and Europe
Prepare, file and track artist and venue contracts
Book travel and accommodation, and put together tour itineraries
Help with work permits and visas for international artists joining our tours

Finance and reporting

Build and track show budgets
Produce regular ticket sales reports
Help prepare settlements and post-show reports

Relationships and marketing

Act as a point of contact for venues, agents, ticketing partners and artist teams
Support on-sales and marketing campaigns, and flag shows that need a push

Shows and festivals

Attend shows and festivals, including Edinburgh in August
Help out on show nights with guest lists, hospitality and anything else needed

How to Apply

Please send your CV as well as a maximum 200 word cover letter or email telling us about your experience in running and promoting live comedy.

The deadline is 5pm on the 7th November

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