Position: Music Coordinator
Location: Toronto Ontario
Start Date: February 2013
Reports to: VP of Marketing
Job Purpose:
This position is a direct reflection of the scene and the culture that exists within electronic music. Key relationships / partnerships are a key component to the position. Must be well known within the music scene, understand touring, artist sponsorships, client relations, nightlife culture and overall be well respected within the EDM community. Additionally they possess a strong marketing and brand development background – a specialist in BTL / guerilla initiatives & tactics.
Key Responsibilities & Critical Success Measures
Unify the Team
- Ensure all ideas / concepts are sourced, budgeted, ordered & implemented
- Ensure that all departments adhere to your project timelines / meet all of their timelines
- Provide cost effective solutions to offset budget spends
Event / Tour Teams
- Sourcing & management of key members of the on site team: trained, correctly dressed, vocal, energetic etc.
- Provide clearly defined roles to each member of the team(s)
- Provide a solid, respected & educated team to each activation
- Ensure teams are briefed, prepped, paid, fed & looked after.
Integration of Event Tools
- Sourcing, pricing & ordering of key tools: DJ branded gear, lighting, sound / audio, co-branded items
- Ordering, building & tracking of all music tours, events & activations
- Providing clear instructions to regional teams on how to integrate themselves into the activations
- Brainstorm & provide unique insight into development of new brand tools
Decks
- Development of brand PowerPoint decks
- Focus: staffing, feedback, key learning’s, successes, order quantities, training & recaps
- Work side by side with the brand teams to ensure best practice is the only way Rooftop delivers a campaign
Operations / Logistics
- Responsible for music event inventory: ordering, shipping (pre & post), general upkeep, repairing…
- Provide integral budgetary solutions
Budget Control
- Contribute to a music event budget ensuring that on site teams & elements have been accounted for
- Provide budget solutions for various project phases: brainstorm, design, build, on site
Personal Characteristics
- In-depth knowledge on how a company runs and curiosity about the category and industry
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to build sustainable rapport with key contacts within the business and wider consumer group, in formal and informal (social) settings
- Ability to express self in a clear, succinct, compelling and energetic manner in individual and group situations, adjusting language and style to capture the attention of the audience and organizational skills
- Skills in leading and motivating people to achieve individual, team and project results
- Champion of new ideas and initiatives; ability to identify new business opportunities and makes them a reality
Additional Information
To apply for this position please send your resume and cover letter to careers@rooftopagency.com Subject: Music Coordinator. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
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