Administrative Assistant, Bookings (Netherlands)

Who are we?

Friendly Fire is a young, dynamic, and growing company with an informal yet professional work environment. We are based in Amsterdam-Noord and are actively involved in organizing concerts and events, as well as booking and managing domestic and international artists. For these artists, we arrange performances at clubs and festivals, plan careers, and maintain contact with other stakeholders such as agents, record labels, (tour) managers, publishers, etc. We work with and for artists including Yade Lauren, Roxeanne Hazes, Merol, Big2, Ilse DeLange, Krezip, Personal Trainer, Sef, $hirak, WIES, and many others. We also produce events such as Best Kept Secret, Tuckerville, Indian Summer Festival, and Live At Amsterdamse Bos; we are involved in hundreds of bookings for Dutch and international artists in the club and festival circuit; and we operate a theater company.

Who are we looking for?

We are urgently seeking an administrative assistant (m/f/x) for our Dutch reservations department.

The work includes the following tasks, among others:

• Maintaining up-to-date information on Friendly Fire bands and artists in the booking system;
• Administrative processing of show options and confirmations in our booking system;
• Maintaining and processing show information such as fees, performance times, and other details related to a booking;
• Creating summaries and reports;
• Tracking ticket sales weekly and sending the figures to artist managers and agents;

Diversity

Friendly Fire is a diverse organization; we believe that a diverse team gives us a broader perspective and makes us a more enjoyable, innovative, and stronger organization. We don’t care where you were born, what you believe in, or who you love. We’re curious about your talent and your ideas.

Who are you?

You enjoy organizing all kinds of tasks and keeping things in order. A perfectly formatted Excel spreadsheet brings you joy. You can analyze situations sharply and maintain a clear overview, even when things get busy. You identify problems early on and are open to optimizing processes. You work with precision and communicate effectively in both Dutch and English, both verbally and in writing. A love of live music is a plus.

We’re also very interested in hearing about other personal qualities and skills you can bring to our team. We encourage everyone to apply, even if you don’t fully meet all the job requirements.

What do we offer you?

• A 40-hour workweek;
• The salary ranges from €2,700 to €2,900 gross per month, depending on experience and age;
• A six (6)-month employment contract, with the possibility of a permanent position;
• Work in a passionate, diverse team of music lovers;
• A nice office in Amsterdam-Noord and the option to work from home part-time, subject to agreement;
• Access to the concerts and festivals you're involved in.

Want to learn more or apply right away?

For more information about the job opening and the application process, please contact Bianca Sno at 020 – 2401 001. You may also apply directly by emailing your cover letter and resume to b.sno@friendlyfire.nl by March 10, 2023.