Project Manager / Head of MW:M Live – Freelance

About MW:M Live
MW:M Live is the international showcase festival of the music business conference Most Wanted: Music (MW:M), organized by the Berlin Music Commission. It provides a platform for emerging local and international talent to perform live in front of industry professionals, decision-makers, and music enthusiasts. MW:M Live is an integral part of MW:M, the leading conference for the professional music and creative industries in Berlin.

Your Tasks

• Manage the project for MW:M Live 2025.
• Develop and implement a detailed project and timeline plan.
• Plan and monitor resources and budgets.
• Financial administration including public tendering of contracts, invoice control, payment approvals and preparation of reports for funding bodies.
• Acquire and collaborate with national and international program partners, such as music export offices, regional pop music funding organizations, agencies, management teams, and labels.
• Work closely with the production team and other stakeholders.
• Support the selection and coordination of artists (booking).
• Coordinate communication with artists, partners, and VIP guests.
• Maintain and update the MW:M Live website and marketing materials.
• Ensure the smooth execution of the event, including creating a show schedule.
• Conduct debriefings and evaluations after the event.

Your Profile

• Passion for creative events and the music industry.
• Several years of experience in project and event management, preferably in the music or creative industries.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• High resilience and flexibility, even in high-pressure event environments.
• Fluent in both German and English, spoken and written.
• Familiarity with the Berlin music scene and existing networks is a plus.

What We Offer

• A professional and motivated team with flat hierarchies.
• Flexible working hours and locations.
• The opportunity to actively shape a significant showcase festival.
• Access to a vibrant network within the Berlin and international music scene.
• A steep learning curve and new personal experiences.

Framework

• Workload: Approximately 300 hours.
• Duration: Start immediately until the mid of December 2025 (fixed term).
• Compensation: Based on personal qualifications on a freelance basis.

Application
Please send your proposal/application, including your CV, references, and fee expectations until 14th February 2025 via email to: stephan@berlin-music-commission.de.

The Berlin Music Commission explicitly welcomes applications from people with migration backgrounds, women/non-cis-male applicants, and other marginalized groups. People with disabilities will be given preference if equally qualified.

Berlin Music Commission e.G.
Köpenicker Straße 7
10997 Berlin
Germany