Adecco
Specialty Recruiter (360)
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
Venue Acquisition & Tour Management
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
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Part-time
Job function Art/Creative, Sales, and Public Relations
Industries Musicians and Performing Arts
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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
Venue Acquisition & Tour Management
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
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Part-time
Job function Art/Creative, Sales, and Public Relations
Industries Musicians and Performing Arts
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