Job Description
Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment’s mission is to support and strengthen New York City’s creative economy and make it accessible to all. The agency comprises four divisions: the Film Office, which coordinates film and television production in public places; NYC Media, the largest municipal television and radio broadcasting entity in the country; Creative Sector Programs, which supports workforce development and the film, television, theater/live performance, music, publishing, advertising and digital content industries; and the Press Credentials Office (PCO), which issues access credentials for journalists. Information about the agency is available on our website: www.nyc.gov/mome.
The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) seek a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as the Executive Director of Music responsible for liaising with and organizing New York City’s music sector, developing programs and policies to assist musical workers in New York City, and making music and live entertainment more accessible to all New Yorkers. This role will serve as the central liaison between City government and the music industry and workforce.
Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner of Access and Engagement, responsibilities will include:
- Serve as the primary City liaison to the music and live entertainment industries. Convene stakeholders accordingly
- Coordinate across agencies (permitting, parks, public safety, small business services, tourism, etc.) to streamline processes impacting music activity
- Develop policies and programs that support the music industry while facilitating access for all New Yorkers
- Create and oversee initiatives that make music accessible to all New Yorkers, including concerts in public spaces across all five boroughs, ticket distribution programs for low- and moderate-income residents, and partnerships with venues, festivals, and cultural institutions
- Support emerging artists and local talent pipelines
- Attract major concerts, festivals, and touring productions to NYC through proactive industry outreach
- Position NYC as the top destination for music companies and collaborate with economic development entities to attract and retain music-related businesses
- Handle special projects and initiatives as assigned.
HOURS/SHIFT
Day - Due to the necessary management duties of this position in a 24/7 operation, candidate may be required to be on call and/or work various shifts such as weekends and/or nights/evenings.
WORK LOCATION
Manhattan, NY
TO APPLY
Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID #784207
*Interested applicants with other civil service titles who meet the preferred requirements should also submit a resume for consideration
SUBMISSION OF A RESUME IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW
APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OVERSIGHT APPROVAL
If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact the Disability Services Facilitator at DisabilityServices@media.nyc.gov or (212) 602-7400. Please do not send your application or resume to this email address.
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Executive Program Specialist - 06890
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and five years of satisfactory full-time experience related to projects and policies required by the particular position;
or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.
Preferred Skills
The preferred candidate should possess several of the following: - 10+ years of experience managing large scale public entertainment events, including concerts, festivals, and other live entertainment experiences - Demonstrated ability to convene and manage diverse stakeholders across the public and private sectors, including artists, venues, production teams, government agencies, and community partners. - Deep understanding of New York City’s cultural landscape and music ecosystem, with a background in building partnerships with major industry players, sponsors, and cultural institutions to attract high-profile events and investment to a city or organization. - Experience designing and implementing equitable access initiatives, including public programming, community engagement strategies, and partnerships that expand access to arts and culture for underserved populations. - Experience managing budgets, sponsorships, and revenue-generating initiatives, with a focus on creating financially sustainable programming.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Job ID
784207
Posted until
2026-09-18
Title code
06890
Civil service title
Executive Program Specialist
Title classification
Pending Classification-2
Business title
Executive Director of Music
- Manager
Job level
M1
Number of positions
1
Work location
1 Centre St., N.Y.
- Communications & Intergovernmental Affairs