Senior Music Specialist, Candlelight
Core
Lead artistic development and programming strategy for Candlelight's U.S. market, transforming iconic venues into immersive live music settings.
Role type
Senior Curator (Live Entertainment)
Builds
Immersive classical, jazz, and contemporary tribute concert experiences
Domain
Live entertainment, classical music, cultural events
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Music curation, artist relations, classical music theory, harmony, orchestral score reading, U.S. music landscape knowledge, data-driven decision making, negotiation, stakeholder management, project management, mentoring
Preferred skills
Music arranging, orchestration, music licensing, DAW proficiency, live event production, talent management
Technologies
DAWs, music production software
Responsibilities
Lead curation and programming strategy for U.S. markets; Identify emerging trends, artists, and repertoire; Build relationships with performers, arrangers, and industry stakeholders; Collaborate on new concert concepts; Partner with Marketing and Operations to maximize engagement; Evaluate program performance using data; Lead negotiations for arrangements and licensing; Oversee auditions and talent evaluation; Drive expansion into new markets; Mentor junior curators
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities