Emo Nite - Artist Relations & Operations Coordinator

Job Summary:

WHO ARE YOU?

Do you have a deep-rooted love for emo, pop-punk, and alternative music? Are you a creative thinker with a passion for fostering community and delivering unforgettable experiences? If so, you might be just the person we’re looking for! We’re in search of a driven, innovative individual who shares our dedication to celebrating the emo scene and promoting authentic self-expression. Sound like you? Keep reading...

WHO ARE WE?

Emo Nite has become a cultural phenomenon, uniting fans of emo, pop-punk, and alternative music in a series of unforgettable events. What started as a single party in a dive bar in East L.A. and has since blossomed into a recurring celebration in over 50 cities across the United States. Our events bring together music lovers, artists, and pop culture icons, creating a space for nostalgia, discovery, and community-building.

Emo Nite has come a long way since that first party in 2014, hosting full-day festivals and curating performances at major events like Coachella, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, and Firefly. Alongside our events, we’ve launched successful clothing collaborations with well-known brands, solidifying our presence as a driving force pushing the emo and alternative culture scene forward.

At Emo Nite, we believe in the power of music to bring people together and create lasting connections. Join our team and help us continue to evolve and expand, making the scene more inclusive and vibrant than ever before.

THE ROLE

Emo Nite is looking for an experienced and highly skilled Artist Relations & Operations Coordinator to enhance our A&R capabilities and streamline our operational processes. This role is ideal for someone deeply ingrained in the music industry, with a particular affinity for the emo, rock, and EDM genres. The Coordinator will be instrumental in artist outreach, talent booking for events, and ensuring the smooth execution of administrative and operational tasks. This is not a remote position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support A&R initiatives and artist outreach for Graveboy Records, focusing on discovering and nurturing talent in the EDM and rock genres
• Coordinator talent bookings for Emo Nite events, aligning with our ethos and audience preferences

Event Coordination and Operations

• Manage comprehensive calendars for executives, overseeing scheduling and logistical planning for events, meetings, and artist interactions
• Execute administrative duties efficiently, including managing email communications, organizing tasks in Asana, and providing quick, effective responses on behalf of executives as needed
• Handle incoming requests related to guest lists, meetings, and other engagements, ensuring a professional and organized approach

Process Development and Team Collaboration

• Work closely with the team to establish and refine internal processes, creating playbooks for efficient task management and delegation
• Assist in the management of digital assets and file organization, particularly for podcast productions, ensuring seamless content delivery
• Responsible for the timely uploading and scheduling of podcast episodes, maintain consistency and engagement with our audience

QUALIFICATIONS

• Solid background in artist relations, talent booking, or similar roles within the music industry, preferably with exposure to emo, rock, and EDM genres
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage complex schedules and projects effectively
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of fostering positive relationships within and outside the organization
• Proficient in digital organizational tools like Asana and skilled in handling administrative tasks with discretion and efficiency
• Creative and proactive problem-solver with a team-oriented mindset

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments
• May work in drastic temperature climates on site at our events
• Must be willing to frequently work and travel to work events during evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines and work events

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Emo Nite for a visa.

PAY RANGE: $20/hr - $25/hr

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Emo Nite strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Emo Nite recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Insomniac may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.