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 MW:M Live 2026.
- Develop and implement a detailed project and timeline plan.
- Plan and monitor resources and budgets.
- Support the preparation of applications for funding bodies.
- Financial administration including public tendering of contracts, invoice control, payment approvals, preparation of proof of use of funds including project reports and financial statements.
- 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.
- Collect and provide marketing materials and help to maintain and update the MW:M Live website.
- Ensure the smooth execution of the event, including creating a show schedule.
- Regular reporting to and coordination with the overall project management and the executive management.
- 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 450 hours.
- Duration: Start immediately until the end of December 2026. Fixed-term with the option to extend for one year if both parties agree.
- Compensation: Based on personal qualifications on a freelance basis.
Application
Please send your proposal/application, including your CV, references, and fee expectations until 23rd March 2026 via email to: vergabestelle@berlin-music-commission.de. If not enough qualified offers have been received by this date, we reserve the right to extend the invitation to tender.
The contract to be awarded concerns a funded measure for which only limited financial resources are available. A maximum contract value of €20,250.00 net per annual project period is intended for this assignment. The contracting authority therefore reserves the right to cancel the tender if the bidder submitting the most economically advantageous offer proposes a total price exceeding €20,250.00 net in the comparative evaluation of bids.
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 7A
10997 Berlin
Germany