Agent, Comedy Touring

WHO WE ARE:

Buchwald was launched by Don Buchwald and three associates in 1977. Today, with offices in New York and Los Angeles, we are an industry leader in talent representation.

Built on the cornerstone of our commercial and broadcast departments, our full-service agency offers representation in every area of the entertainment industry: commercial, broadcast, film, theatre, television, literary, feature film packaging, personal appearance, syndication (radio, television and digital), unscripted, branding/digital, and emerging talent.

With over forty-five years of experience, we have mastered the art of representation with dedication, perseverance, determination, and passion.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Buchwald is seeking an experienced Comedy Touring Agent to represent and expand our roster of comedic talent. This role focuses on developing and booking live touring opportunities for comedians across clubs, theaters, festivals, and other live venues, while helping clients build sustainable touring careers and expand their audience reach. The ideal candidate brings strong industry relationships, a deep understanding of the live comedy landscape, and a proven ability to negotiate and close touring deals.

This role is based out of our New York office.

Responsibilities:

• Represent and manage a roster of comedy talent for live touring opportunities.
• Develop, package, and book national and international comedy tours.
• Pitch and submit talent to comedy clubs, theaters, festivals, colleges, corporate buyers, and promoters.
• Negotiate offers, contracts, and deal terms to maximize revenue and exposure for clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with promoters, buyers, venue operators, and managers.
• Strategically route tours and oversee performance schedules, ticket counts, and settlements.
• Identify emerging comedic talent and new market opportunities.
• Track performance metrics and tour outcomes to guide client strategy.
• Maintain accurate deal records and internal reporting.
• Collaborate with internal departments including Film/TV, Literary, Digital, and Branding teams to expand opportunities for comedy clients.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in live touring, comedy touring, or talent representation.
• Proven ability to negotiate and close live performance deals.
• Strong understanding of the live comedy touring landscape including clubs, theaters, festivals, and touring circuits.
• Established relationships with promoters, buyers, and venue operators preferred.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong financial and business instincts with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple clients, tours, and priorities simultaneously.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Entrepreneurial approach to building a roster and expanding business opportunities.

Compensation:

Salary: Competitive Salary, Medical, Sick Pay, Vacations, Etc.

Job Type: Full-time, 4-5 days in office

Compensation: $75,000 - $150,000 per year, but not limited to, relevant experience, client list, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria.

Benefits:

The role is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid vacation time
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan

PLEASE NOTE:

Buchwald does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by the company to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that Buchwald will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person, or entity.

Buchwald is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender or sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.