Lead Singer

Work at Acme.com; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Acme.com is seeking a versatile vocalist to perform live, entertain audiences, and contribute to the creative process. You will sing lyrics, convey varied emotions, and bring energy to diverse venues and events.

Ideal candidates have strong vocal range, stage presence, and versatility across pop, jazz, R&B, rock, or country. You will rehearse with ensembles, tour with bands, and collaborate with producers to refine songs and performances.

Qualifications

• Perform songs to entertain audiences across genres.
• Convey emotion and storytelling through singing.
• Maintain vocal health and stage presence during shows.

Responsibilities

• Sing lyrics during performances to entertain audiences.
• Convey emotion through songs.
• Rehearse with ensemble or director of production.
• Go on tour with band or independently to promote music.
• Study and memorize music.
• Work with producers to fine-tune songs or albums.
• Observe director's cues on stage.

Skills

Singing

Live performance

Vocal range

Stylistic versatility

Stage presence

Music arrangement

Tools

Piano

Saxophone

Job description

• Sing lyrics during performances with the goal of entertaining audiences.
• Convey emotion including joy, sadness, revenge, heartbreak, or conflict in songs.
• Sing different styles, including pop, jazz, rhythm and blues, rock, or country.
• Arrange instruments to accompany vocals, such as piano or saxophone.
• Apply knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production during numbers.
• Rehearse with ensemble or director of production.
• Train or prep voice using different melodies and ranges.
• Project voice so all of audience can hear.
• Observe director's cues on stage.
• Study and memorize music.
• Record demos of songs in studios.
• Work with producers to fine-tune songs or albums.
• Collaborate with a manager or agent who handles administrative details, finds work, and negotiates contracts.
• Research roles.
• Collaborate with creative directors to improve the sound and style.
• Go on tour with band or independently to promote music.
• Perform at festivals, theatrical productions, concerts, coffee shops, bars, or other venues.
• Give voice lessons to students interested in learning the art of singing.