Senior Curator, Candlelight Job at Fever (New York)

Job Responsibility

Lead the curation and programming strategy for Candlelight concerts across the United States
Identify emerging trends, artists, and repertoire opportunities that resonate with local audiences while maintaining Candlelight's artistic standards
Fluency with classical music theory and harmony with experience reading orchestral scores
familiarity with contemporary music trends and other genres is highly valued
Build and maintain strong relationships with performers, arrangers, agencies, management teams, and music industry stakeholders
Collaborate closely with regional and global teams to pitch, develop, and launch new concert concepts
Partner with Marketing, Growth, and Operations teams to ensure programming decisions maximize audience engagement, ticket sales, and customer satisfaction
Evaluate program performance using data and customer insights, translating findings into actionable programming recommendations
Lead negotiations for music arrangements, licensing opportunities, and artist-related costs
Oversee auditions and talent evaluation processes to identify and onboard top-performing musicians and ensembles
Drive the expansion of successful programs into new U.S. markets through the development of scalable frameworks and best practices
Mentor and support junior curators while contributing to the overall growth of the Curation team

4+ years of experience in music curation, programming, artist relations, or a related role within the live entertainment or music industry
Fluency with classical music theory and harmony with experience reading orchestral scores
familiarity with contemporary music trends and other genres is highly valued
Excellent knowledge of the U.S. music and live entertainment landscape
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Strong analytical mindset with experience using performance data to inform creative and business decisions
Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to take ownership, drive initiatives independently, and adapt quickly to changing priorities
Experience working cross-functionally with teams across different geographies and disciplines
Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills

Experience in artist booking, talent management, concert production, or live event programming
Music arranging or orchestration experience
Familiarity with music licensing and rights management
Knowledge of DAWs and music production software
Existing network within the U.S. classical, jazz, or live music ecosystem
Experience leading or mentoring team members

Attractive compensation package consisting of base salary and the potential to earn a significant bonus for top performance (total compensation of around 85-100k)
Health, dental, and vision insurance
40% discount on all Fever events and experiences
Work in a location in the heart of Manhattan
Responsibility from day one with strong opportunities for professional growth
Great work environment with a young, international team of talented people to work with