Executive Director of Music

City of New York•New York, NY

19h•$68,213 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) seeks a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as the Executive Director of Music. This role is 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

Experience in the music and live entertainment industries
Experience in government or public sector roles
Experience in program development and policy creation
Experience in stakeholder engagement and convening

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.