Airport Music Coordinator

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Job Description:

Purpose:

Under limited supervision, this position administers and coordinates the music-related programs and services for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). This position preserves AUS connection to City of Austin's status as "Live Music Capital of the World".

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Provides complex evaluation of music venues and sound production used to transmit live and recorded productions at AUS. Provides high quality and diverse music programming for target audience at AUS. Schedules live music performances and programs/coordinates AUS music playlist; considers listeners requests. Administers music programs and contracts. Evaluates technical quality of audio systems. Evaluates and recommends layouts, flowcharts, and/or schematics of audio equipment. Integrates audio programming with live web casting and audio equipment and needs. Mitigates sound level issues, regulates sound inputs and feeds, and/or coordinates audio feeds with live broadcasts and recordings. Determines audio production equipment needs and makes recommendation for purchases.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

May lead and train others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
  
• Knowledge of contracts and contracting procedures.
  
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of the music industry and industry partners.
  
• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods.
  
• Knowledge of trends in the music industry.
  
• Knowledge of audio and lighting electronic equipment and computer hardware and software including applications and programming.
  
• Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of live music stream systems.
  
• Skill in oral and written communication.
  
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  
• Skill in using computers, related software applications and other forms of technology.
  
• Skill in planning and organizing.
  
• Ability to record live performances, announcements, and events.
  
• Ability to edit audio utilizing a digital audio workstation (DAW).
  
• Ability to control operations of equipment or systems.
  
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  
• Ability to train others.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other employees, AUS partners, and the public.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years of related experience.
  
• Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
  

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Valid Texas Class C Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of high-quality and diverse live music and cultural programming.
  
• Ability to independently explore, create, and administer new music programs application processes.
  
• Ability to provide requested music program reports.
  
• Ability to prepare and make presentations to public committees, commissions, and community groups.
  
• Ability to participate in the development of short and long-range programming goals.
  
• Knowledge of civic governance, specifically solicitations, contract award, and deliverable management.
  
• Ability to build interpersonal relationships and collaborative partnerships.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
  

Notes to Candidate:

About Us: The Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (AACME) is committed to fostering a vibrant, creative ecosystem that celebrates and supports Austin's artists, musicians, entertainment venues, and cultural institutions. AACME is a centralized hub offering resources, funding opportunities, and strategic programs that promote local talent and drive economic growth.

Owned by the City of Austin and operated by the Department of Aviation, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is an economic engine, supplying over 74,000 direct and indirect jobs in the Central Texas region. Now, as we build the airport’s largest improvement program in its history, we are redefining the travel experience in one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team behind Journey With AUS, the airport’s expansion and development program, where bold ideas, cutting-edge infrastructure, and a shared commitment to excellence are taking flight.

About the Position: This position will primarily focus on programming daily live music performances at Austin Bergstrom International Airport across 8 performance stages located within the secure area. As a part of administering the music program, this position will develop and maintain a process and criteria for administering a method of evaluating musicians as candidates for playing live music at the airport. This will include improving current operational standards for buying talent and ongoing communication with applicants and panelists. This position will assist with music program process improvements, weekly music program coordination, musician security screenings, scheduling special performances, and establishing and maintaining a database of musicians and music industry professionals. Writing promotional copy about musicians, live performances and special performances for CoA promotion and social media posts will be another area of focus; as well as building rapport and maintaining open communication with airport vendors, concessionaires and other aviation stakeholders.

Schedule: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Monday-Friday. Hours may change according to departmental needs; work hours may include after-hours, holidays, and weekend work.

Salary Range: $65,390 - $81,740/annually

Location: 3201A Presidential Blvd Austin, TX 78719 United States of America

Driver's Requirement: This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Job Offer is contingent on having a driving record that meets the City’s Driver Record Evaluation Standards.

Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

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The Department may close this job posting at any time after 7 days.

Veteran: Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.

Criminal History Records Check: The top candidate will be subject to a minimum 10-year criminal background check and security threat assessment.

Good Standing - Department/Division Postings: Employees, in good standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employees must remain in good standing through the top candidate selection phase, at which time the good standing status will be re-verified.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

Closing Date/Time: 2025-12-01

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