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Freelancer Non-Sports & Culture - Focus on Artist Booking (m/f/d)

  • Standard
  • Duisburg
  • Essen
  • Presence / Mobile
  • Fulltime

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Become part of the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 Organising Committee (OC) team and help us to create an unforgettable FISU WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES.
 
SUMMER CUM LAUDE*
A summer with distinction.
 
In 2025, the world will come to the Rhine and Ruhr region to celebrate sport, science and culture. Up to 8,500 athletes and officials from around 150 nations will compete in six cities for 12 days - in 18 different sports. Standards are set here - where the densest university landscape in Europe meets the most sports clubs in Germany, in one exceptionally sport-loving region. 
 
In short:
The perfect place for the FISU WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES!
And the perfect place for you.
 
To strengthen our team, we are looking for the period from 01 June to 15 July 2025 for a
 
Freelancer Non-Sports & Culture - Focus on Artist Booking (m/f/d)
 
In freelance work (fee-for-service contract) for the implementing company of the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games
temporary contract from 01.06. to 31.07.2025
 
The position is located within the OC in the Non Sports & Culture division. As part of the Non Sports & Culture team, you will be responsible for booking the supporting programme.

Specifically, your area of responsibility will focus on the following tasks:

  • Identification of suitable acts for the supporting programme
  • Proactively contacting artists and bands or booking agencies to initiate potential collaborations 
  • Negotiating artist fees with representatives such as management and agencies 
  • Defining terms and conditions, in particular set times, technical riders and hospitality riders 
  • Drawing up and executing booking contracts

Ideally you have the following skills and knowledge:

  • Understanding and passion for major sporting events and events and a feel for sporting, cultural and / or socially relevant trends, as well as creative drive and a hands-on mentality  
  • Market and industry knowledge in the field of music, culture and events, as well as an understanding of the target group 
  • Good contacts and a well-developed network in the field of artists and management 
  • Knowledge of contract management 
  • Strong communication skills in German and English (written and spoken). 
  • Initiative and independence: The ability to work independently, take initiative and proactively find solutions to challenges that arise  
  • The ability to adapt to dynamic requirements and work under pressure with tight deadlines

Besides a unique team & great emotions, we offer: 

  • A diverse & exciting job at the world's largest multi-sport event in 2025
  • Insights into the organization of a major sporting event
 
The work is remunerated with a project fee that depends on the duration of the assignment and the experience and expertise you bring with you.
 
We are more than just an ordinary major sporting event. That's why we want you in your uniqueness, just as you are, with all your facets. With us, everyone can be who they want to be and who they are.   
 
We welcome all applications, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity. Applications from people with disabilities will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified. As an implementing agency, we strive to specifically promote women for management positions. Therefore, women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Sounds good? 

Then we should get to know each other!
 
Please send us your application documents (CV & letter of motivation) stating your earliest possible start date by 31.05.2025  via our application tool. For organisational and technical queries, you can reach us by email at careers@rhineruhr2025.com. For technical questions, please contact soeren.spiegelberg@rhineruhr2025.com.
 
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