Senior Music Administrator, Ballet

New York City Ballet, Inc.

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 125,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

New York City Ballet is seeking a Music Administrator to support the Music Department with expert administrative, organizational, and project management skills. The role demands deep knowledge of music administration and the ability to plan, coordinate, and execute artistic projects from concept to realization while building relationships with artists, conductors, and managers.

Responsibilities include music licensing, contract administration, budgeting with Operations, coordinating auditions,

Qualifications

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in music and a minimum of five years’ experience working with a professional orchestra and large arts organization.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel
  • Music reading proficiency helpful
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for Music Licensing, contract administration and payment
  • Coords auditions for guest instrumentalists and singers
  • Contracts guest instrumentalists, singers, conductors and administers contract with their agents
  • Liaises between Staff Conductors and Music Librarian regarding scores and parts

Skills

Music administration
Communication
Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in music

Tools

Microsoft Office
Excel

Job description

New York City Ballet is seeking a Music Administrator to support the Music Department with expert administrative, organizational, and project management skills. The role demands deep knowledge of music administration and the ability to plan, coordinate, and execute artistic projects from concept to realization while building relationships with artists, conductors, and managers.

Responsibilities include music licensing, contract administration, budgeting with Operations, coordinating auditions,

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