Executive Director of Music

City of New York • New York City, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment’s mission is to support and strengthen New York City’s creative economy and make it accessible to all. The agency comprises four divisions: the Film Office, which coordinates film and television production in public places; NYC Media, the largest municipal television and radio broadcasting entity in the country; Creative Sector Programs, which supports workforce development and the film, television, theater/live performance, music, publishing, advertising and digital content industries; and the Press Credentials Office (PCO), which issues access credentials for journalists. Information about the agency is available on our website: www.nyc.gov/mome. The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) seek a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as the Executive Director of Music responsible for liaising with and organizing New York City’s music sector, developing programs and policies to assist musical workers in New York City, and making music and live entertainment more accessible to all New Yorkers. This role will serve as the central liaison between City government and the music industry and workforce.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and five years of satisfactory full-time experience related to projects and policies required by the particular position
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to the above

Nice To Haves

• Interested applicants with other civil service titles who meet the preferred requirements should also submit a resume for consideration

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary City liaison to the music and live entertainment industries. Convene stakeholders accordingly
• Coordinate across agencies (permitting, parks, public safety, small business services, tourism, etc.) to streamline processes impacting music activity
• Develop policies and programs that support the music industry while facilitating access for all New Yorkers
• Create and oversee initiatives that make music accessible to all New Yorkers, including concerts in public spaces across all five boroughs, ticket distribution programs for low- and moderate-income residents, and partnerships with venues, festivals, and cultural institutions
• Support emerging artists and local talent pipelines
• Attract major concerts, festivals, and touring productions to NYC through proactive industry outreach
• Position NYC as the top destination for music companies and collaborate with economic development entities to attract and retain music-related businesses
• Handle special projects and initiatives as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive