Client: World-Renowned Music Artist (Confidential)
Location: New York, NY | Remote
Employment Type: Contract / Part Time
Position Overview
We seek an elite dual-threat professional to serve as the New York anchor for a globally recognized music artist. This role demands exceptional expertise in both high-stakes public relations and strategic booking management, requiring someone who can seamlessly navigate the intersection of brand management and revenue generation at the highest industry levels.
Core Responsibilities
Public Relations & Brand Strategy (50%)
• Global Media Relations: Serve as primary strategist and gatekeeper for all North American and international media opportunities, securing cover stories, major broadcast interviews, and premium digital placements • Crisis & Reputation Management: Lead proactive brand protection and crisis communications during tours, releases, and high-visibility events • VIP Experience Curation: Design and execute "white-glove" experiences for media, industry executives, and high-net-worth individuals at performances and red-carpet events • Strategic Partnership Development: Cultivate relationships with luxury brands, global sponsors, and cultural institutions for high-value commercial alignments
Booking & Tour Strategy (50%)
• Premium Venue Acquisition: Secure headline positions at major international festivals (Coachella, Glastonbury, Lollapalooza) and iconic NYC venues (Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, Lincoln Center) • Complex Contract Negotiation: Lead multi-million dollar performance negotiations, including fees, technical riders, and legal protections • Tour Financial Management: Oversee budgets exceeding $2M+, optimizing profitability through strategic routing and cost management • Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate weekly with artist management, legal counsel, and label executives to align booking strategy with release cycles and brand objectives
Required Qualifications
• Industry Experience: 10+ years in music industry PR or booking, with demonstrated success managing world-class talent • NYC Network Mastery: Extensive relationships with major media outlets (NYT, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Variety) and premier talent agencies (CAA, WME, UTA, ICM) • International Logistics Expertise: Proven track record managing complex global tours, including multi-country routing, visa coordination, and large-scale production logistics • Financial Acumen: Experience managing multi-million dollar budgets with demonstrated ROI improvement • Communication Excellence: Exceptional written and verbal skills, with ability to interface confidently with C-suite executives, media personalities, and high-profile talent
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in music business, Communications, or related field; MBA preferred • Experience with Platinum-selling or Grammy-winning artists • Fluency in additional languages (particularly Spanish, French, or Mandarin) • Established relationships with international festival programmers and venue bookers
Success Metrics
• 25%+ increase in tour revenue year-over-year • Securing 3+ major media placements per quarter • Maintaining 95%+ show fulfillment rate across international bookings • Achieving target profit margins on all tour segments