Senior Music Specialist, Candlelight

Location: Hybrid role based in New York City, with work in Manhattan

Salary: Total compensation of approximately $85,000–$100,000 annually, including base salary and potential performance bonus.

Company

hirify.global is a technology platform for culture and live entertainment that uses data and proprietary technology to help audiences discover experiences and event creators scale their events.

What you will do

• Lead the curation and programming strategy for Candlelight concerts across the United States.
• Identify emerging musical trends, artists, repertoire opportunities, and concepts that fit local audiences and Candlelight’s artistic standards.
• Build relationships with performers, arrangers, agencies, management teams, and other music industry stakeholders.
• Collaborate with regional, global, Marketing, Growth, and Operations teams to develop and launch concert concepts.
• Use performance data and customer insights to improve programming, audience engagement, ticket sales, and satisfaction.
• Lead negotiations, oversee auditions and talent evaluation, scale successful programs into new U.S. markets, and mentor junior curators.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in music curation, programming, artist relations, or a related live entertainment or music industry role.
• Fluency in classical music theory and harmony, including experience reading orchestral scores.
• Excellent knowledge of the U.S. music and live entertainment landscape.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work cross-functionally across geographies, and operate independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to shape the artistic direction of a global live music experience and influence programming across major U.S. markets.
• Collaboration with an international team of music and entertainment professionals.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 40% discount on hirify.global events and experiences.
• Professional growth opportunities and responsibility from day one.

Hiring process

• 30-minute video call with Talent Acquisition, followed by a 60-minute online test covering logic, analytics, and written understanding.
• 30-minute interview with the future manager and a 45–60-minute business case presentation to a panel.
• The process typically lasts approximately four weeks, with offers usually following within a week.