Partner Programming Associate - Music

This is a Full Time Job

(S) Partner Programming Associate - Music

Job Purpose

SXSW strives to curate and showcase inspiring, creative, and forward-thinking content, attracting the brightest minds in the industry. The Partner Programming department supports collaboration between the Programming and Business Development teams to ensure programming presented by Sales and Sponsorship Clients meets SXSW standards. The Partner Programming Music Associate will work on various assignments across SXSW Festivals (Music, Interactive, Film) covering partnerships, talent booking, relations, research of company/ brand initiatives, marketing, and logistical planning (pre-event and onsite) for music.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities
include, but are not limited to:
• Effectively collaborate and communicate with various internal stakeholders, Clients (whether with Clients directly or their agency(s)), and artist teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain organization and continuity of information across database and software platforms for 100 events.
• Pull artist pitches and manage timely delivery to Clients.
• Contribute to local artist/ DJ lists.
• Oversee advancement:
• Manage the collection of artist records and performance agreements.
• Track Client contracts and COIs with Business Development and Client Event teams.
• Ensure communication and distribution of client assets with different internal stakeholders: announce dates (cross-referencing with contracts and COIs), presenter pages, door policies, and listings (badges only, etc.).
• Audit online schedule listings for accuracy before they are live on the SXSW schedule.
• Contribute to photo shot lists for Clients.
• Assist with Conference and EDU Partner Programming as needed.

On-Site Responsibilities

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, the Partner Programming Music Associate performs On-Site help desk assistance, quality checks for Client Sessions across SXSW and SXSW EDU, and assists with Music Partner Programming Clients with an expectation to troubleshoot escalating any issue that should arise to the appropriate senior management where a solution cannot be found.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Skills
• Experience in the music industry.
• Understanding of brand marketing, conference, and event planning.
• Strong passion for music and live events, including knowledge of current artists (across genres) and industry trends.
• Possess a proactive, collaborative, and organized working style with attention to detail.
• Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs/Sheets/Slides, Slack, and Airtable.
• Must be comfortable maintaining confidentiality.

Physical Requirements

Frequently required to sit, stand, or walk for long periods with or without accommodation. Keyboard and office equipment use, with or without accommodation. Typical office work environment. This position may require you to stay 10 days away from home during the event.

Work Location & Schedule

The position is located in Austin, Texas. Core business office hours are Mon-Fri, 10 am 6 pm. Must be available to work additional hours from January to March, including evenings and weekends.