Independent Sound seeks a festival co-ordinator and management executive

Position: Contract/Temporary, ongoing
Salary: £20,000 - £25,000 depending on experience
Start Date: 16th April 2012

We are looking for a smart, dedicated and creative all rounder to join a small but
successful music based company with activities in artist management, live and
recorded music. The ideal candidate will be a music lover with a genuine interest in
the business side of the music industry.
The candidate will preferably have had experience in the live music sector (in either,
or both of, booking and promotion) though candidates with suitable record company
and/or artist management experience will also be considered. You will be proficient
in using new and social media to advance and drive through projects.
We are a partner in a major festival taking place in 2013 and the role will partly
involve all aspects of co-ordinating and managing the festival. The role will also
involve assisting in the artist management and recorded music aspects of the
business. You will love live music and will occasionally need to be prepared to work
evenings or weekends. PA and admin experience is central to the position. You will
need to be nimble and adaptable, working as part of a creative and dynamic team in
all types of music based projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is
keen to learn from notable individuals within the music industry.

Main Duties:
• Co-ordination and management of the festival including involvement in artist
booking, production and the marketing and promotion of the event;
• Assistance with and planning the development of new artists, and
management of established artists on the management roster, including live
and online management and creative direction;
• Assisting with low key, limited and full scale releases;
• Office administration including dealing with phone calls, e-mail enquiries and
diary management.
The Person:
• Preferably live music experience with an established company (will consider
record label/artist management);
• Self starter with a creative and pleasant personality;
• Able to work under pressure and as part of a team;
• Strong knowledge of Mac software, Excel, Word and Powerpoint;
• Able to prioritise and work to deadlines;
• Driven and hard working;
• Strong IT skills and well versed in the use of new media and social
networking in developing projects.

Closing date: 12 Noon on 16 March 2012.
Location: London
Contact Name: Ben Dean
Email: ben@independentsound.net