Posting Date Mar 10, 2020
Job Number 20024451
Job Category Event Management
Location W Amsterdam, 172 Spuistraat, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Netherlands VIEW ON MAP
Brand W Hotels
Schedule Part-time
Relocation? No
Position Type Non-Management/Hourly

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W MUSIC CURATOR – PART TIME

 
JOB SUMMARY

 

The W Music Curator will play an integral role in developing a long-term sustainable approach to activating the W Passion Point of Music at the property level. Having a greater understanding of the local music scene, this role will oversee and drive energy behind music at our properties on a day-to-day basis. High-level responsibilities will include managing music programming (such as DJ sourcing and scheduling), assisting with W Happenings planning, key hotel events such as Amsterdam Dance event, Pride, King’s Day, you are the technical know-how for our hotel and generally being the face and voice of the hotel's passion for music.

 

The W Music Curator should have a consistent presence in the hotel, with time dedicated to creative and strategic project work for the hotel. This includes selecting and scheduling talent for live music, W Happenings, booking DJs for regular music programming, and working with appropriate departments/teams within the hotel (e.g., B&F, Sales & Events, Third Party) to provide additional music touch points throughout the guest and customer experience that are in line with the brand's sonic identity. Further, the W Music Curator is also part of an existing arrangement to perform as DJ and spin as part of regular music programming.

 

The W Music Curator will report to the Director of Marketing, and should have, at minimum, monthly creative meetings with our Marketing and B&F teams to discuss and develop ongoing music programming. They should be involved with key PR events and W Happenings and act as an Ambassador for the hotel, representing the music aspect of the property. The W Music Curator must be ready to travel and represent his/her W property across region/division when necessary.

 

The W Music Curator should liaise with the W Insider to provide insight into local music happenings and connections, to be included in the W Insider Cool Hunter guide, and leverage any shared connections to enhance the music experience within the hotel. In addition to maintaining existing relationships, the W Music Curator may need to spend some time outside of the hotel to build networks and connections.

 

The W Music Curator should be the point-person for negotiating fees with talent and DJs and other vendors and is expected to properly manage hotel budgets dedicated to music programming.


Duties and time spent on various tasks may vary based on property-type/location.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

·  Excellent networking and communications skills
·  Excellent and in-depth knowledge of the local music Amsterdam scene
·  Connections and strong network with local tastemakers in the music community
·  Expert in communicating through all relevant social media mediums, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and have substantial following
·  Must be able to DJ
·  Versatile background and experience that extend beyond DJ'ing (e.g., DJ/ Artists programming, entertainment, PR, marketing)
·  Excellent talent negotiation skills and experience
·  Past experience in event-planning and promotions
·  A genuine personal interest in lifestyle events and information that is close to W's core values and brand positioning (beyond solely music)
·  Excellent interpersonal and problem resolution skills with an outgoing personality and ability to work as part of a team
·  Excellent communication and organization skills – ability to handle multiple tasks at once and follow-up whenever needed
·  Basic computer skills, preferably including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (Photoshop/InDesign a plus)
- Music Curator should have a consistence communication with the regional Music Director on music activation and current brand sonic identity.


Supportive Functions

·  In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel
·  Participate as a team player with all departments and help with internal happenings such as W Talent Party
·  Assist with projects and reports.