Jack Hockman
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Entertainment Industry specialist with 10+ years of experience booking, producing, and promoting unique experiences. Constantly looking to cultivate, grow and maintain positive relationships throughout the Industry. Always keeping an ear to the ground for the best new music.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Agent Trainee / Assistant
WME
08.2021 - Current
- Booked 100's of shows from the arena level to club level.
- Negotiated contracts and terms between buyers and talent.
- Managed and filed contracts, invoices and other documents associated with talent.
- Contributed valuable insights during team meetings based on personal experiences in various agent roles.
- Increased overall operational efficiency within the agency through consistent attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities as needed.
- Cultivated professional relationships within the industry by attending concerts and festivals.
Production Coordinator
Cogent Entertainment Marketing
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Created, managed, and oversaw timelines, budgets, production plans and talent/vendor contracts
- Carried out administrative work not limited to: scheduling meetings, invoicing, budgeting, budget reconciliation, and arranging travel
- Worked closely with clients' various departments to provide solution-oriented, music focused, experiential campaign themes and brand strategy to reach consumers
- Acted as liaison between artists, production, and clients
- Created and maintained schedules and provided internal support for account teams.
Concert Committee Member
UVM Program Board
01.2015 - 05.2018
- Maintained and developed relationships with local artists and promoters
- Managed combined budget of $150,000 per year resulting in over 20 events and thousands of attendees
- Oversaw production team in producing concert stage, sound, and lighting
- Booked talent such as Moon Taxi, Playboi Carti, Kodie Shane, Vince Staples, Aminé, Snake Hips, Two Door Cinema Club, Bibi Bourelly, The Head and the Heart, and more
- Acquired skills in talent buying, event management, and hospitality
Assistant
Doperoots / 9F Management
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Scouted and researched new artists for events and collaborations
- Assisted in day-to-day management of IDK, TJ Mizels, Rhetorik, and DJ TGUT
- Aided in designing album rollout for IDK's "IWASVERYBAD"
- Participated in planning and booking talent for "No Ends. NYC" in partnership with ESPN's X-Games
- Collaborated closely with Manager to provide effective assistance for all aspects of business operation
Marketing & Events Intern
The FADER Inc.
07.2016 - 08.2016
- Highly researched new and upcoming talent for the editorial department
- Arranged meetings for Artists to come preview new music for staff
- Ideated content concepts for various companies and artists partnering with The FADER
- Aided in planning "BOOMBAZEL" a Toyota X FADER event in Miami during the week of Art Basel
- Found talent for numerous events, series', and advertisements
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
The University of Vermont Grossman School of Business
Burlington, VT2018
Skills
- Deal Negotiation
- Organizational Skills
- Public Speaking
- Computer Skills - Microsoft Office Suite & Google Suite
- Time Management
- Brand Strategy
- Concert Booking & Routing
- Event Management
Timeline
Agent Trainee / Assistant
WME
08.2021 - Current
Production Coordinator
Cogent Entertainment Marketing
08.2018 - 04.2020
Assistant
Doperoots / 9F Management
06.2017 - 08.2017
Marketing & Events Intern
The FADER Inc.
07.2016 - 08.2016
Concert Committee Member
UVM Program Board
01.2015 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
The University of Vermont Grossman School of Business
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