Executive Director of Music

New York City

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New York City, NY, us on site Until 9/19/2026 5+ years exp First posted July 21, 2026 Last posted July 21, 2026
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 [email protected] or (212) 602-7400. Please do not send your application or resume to this email address.

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Executive Program Specialist - 06890

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.

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.

Compensation (from employer):
68213 – 150000 USD

About this role

Summary

Lead NYC's music sector initiatives, policy, community access, and industry liaison.

Job title

Executive Director of Music

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

government

Location requirements

Manhattan, NY; onsite, possibly flexible or hybrid.

Salary

$68k–$150k

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

stakeholder engagementpolicy developmentprogram managementindustry outreach

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

music industrypublic policycommunity accessevent management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

New York, NY, USA

On-site City