Manager, Music Partnerships & Marketing (Contract, 1099)

Wave’s mission is to unite humanity through immersive 3d entertainment. Our vision is to be the live entertainment hub of the metaverse: a place where anyone can attend, perform live, or be a part of a 24/7 live entertainment community. No matter where or who you are, our platform welcomes you—joining on mobile, streaming a 2D social video, or immersing you in 3D VR. Virtual shows (“Waves”) are the heartbeat of our platform. Unlike other virtual experiences, Waves are unique because they happen live, enabling real-time interaction and connection between performers and audiences.

As the Manager of Music Partnerships and Marketing, you will drive artist and creator relationships while supporting marketing initiatives to amplify our platform. You’ll work closely with artists, labels, and creators, managing projects from concept to completion. A key part of the role is project management—overseeing timelines, deliverables, and ensuring artist requirements and marketing deadlines are met through clear communication, sharing information, managing expectations, and requesting clarifications as needed. You'll thrive in a fast-paced live production environment, spending 50% of your time on-ground at our LA studio and the rest working remotely. This role offers significant growth and learning opportunities at the forefront of immersive live entertainment, with plenty of upside potential and the chance for contract-to-perm conversion.

Responsibilities

• Artist & Creator Partnerships: Develop and maintain relationships with artists, labels, management teams, and other creators to bring more performances to the platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of live shows.
• Creator Outreach: Identify and secure emerging talent and creators, expanding the range of performers and experiences on our platform.
• Marketing Support: Contribute to marketing initiatives, including event promotions, social media campaigns, and content distribution strategies to elevate artist performances and platform visibility.
• Live Show Management: Spend 50% of your time at our LA studio, working directly with artists before/during live shows and ensuring a smooth production experience.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, marketing, and creative teams to execute live shows, ensuring alignment with artists.
• Project Management: Oversee timelines and deliverables for artist projects. Ensure artist requirements and marketing deadlines are met.
• Curiosity & Learning: Stay curious and seek opportunities to learn new trends in entertainment, tech, and event production, constantly looking for ways to innovate.

Required Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience working in the music industry (label, management, DSP, etc.).
• Proven track record of building partnerships with artists and creators.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience working with artists and managing high-pressure, fast-paced live events.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to navigate the unpredictable nature of live production.
• Ability to work 50% on-ground in Wave’s LA studio and 50% remote.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with XR/AR/VR technologies is a plus.
• Social media experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with live event marketing and promotional strategies.
• Ability to be scrappy, resourceful, and solve problems creatively in a dynamic environment.
• Passion for technology, entertainment, and/or music.
• Experience working with a range of creators, from emerging talent to established artists.
• Strong project management skills in a live production setting, with a focus on integrating tech into experiences.
• Multi-modal experience, able to manage partnerships and marketing tasks seamlessly.

Hourly Rate: Negotiable

**Salaries at Wave are based on a few factors including a candidate's location (to account for any cost of living differences), their experience level and their performance during the interview process. On top of a cash salary we also include company equity in the form of stock options with every full time offer as well as other benefits (insurance, 401k, unlimited PTO, etc).

Be wary of scammers! All Wave communications will come from an email address that ends with @wavexr.com. Any other communications from similar domains like wavexr.us or info@wavexr.online are fraudulent. We will never ask you to send us money nor will we conduct interviews via chat applications like WhatsApp or Discord.