Key expert 4: Music Strand Manager– Transatlantic Rising Stars Project (TRSP)

The Transatlantic Rising Stars Project (TRSP) is an EU-funded initiative designed to enhance mutual understanding and appreciation of EU values and priorities in the U.S. cultural sector. The project supports EU creative actors through strategic people-to-people programs, including art residencies, a music program, and a film program.

Location: Washington, D.C., USA (with potential travel across the U.S. and EU) Contract Type: Part-time Duration: 210 working days (over the 36-month period)

Qualifications and skills

• University level degree or equivalent in the liberal arts, arts management, arts education, music performance, music management, communication, or business management; OR has been honored nationally or internationally for their work in the field of music.

• Minimum five years of working with, or preferably from within, the U.S. music industry;

• Participation in at least one project involving international music industry dialogue, training or education

• At least five years of experience of partnership building and negotiation;

• At least one year of experience in U.S. audience engagement and communication strategies;

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English (another EU language would be an asset).

General professional experience

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in any of the following areas: music business, music management, cultural industries, educational or professional international exchanges, networking activities;

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in the management of cultural industries professionals