About Most Wanted: Music

Most Wanted: Music (MW:M) is the leading music business conference in Berlin and a central meeting point for international music and creative professionals. MW:M is organised by the Berlin Music Commission eG and is committed to the future of the music and creative industries by promoting knowledge transfer, innovation and networking.

Your tasks

To support our team, we are looking for two experienced freelancers for the following tasks:

• Website management & updates: Maintaining and updating the MW:M website (WordPress), adapting content, designs and structures, implementing updates and plugins.
• SEO & data management: Maintenance of link structures, redirects and search engine optimisation.
• Database and platform administration: Setting up and maintaining a NoCode platform for event data management, including the connection to WordPress and an event app.
• Event app: Maintenance and updating of event sessions, speakers, artists and exhibitors, extensive automation of content import, creation of pages within the app.
• Technical support for event preparation: on-site support during the event, integration of (accessible) functions on the website, testing of forms and technical setups, etc.
• Set-up and monitoring of live video streams: planning, implementation and monitoring of live streams during the event.
• Graphics preparation: Customisation of graphics for livestreams and event communication.
• Meetings & coordination: Participation in team meetings, communication with internal and external partners.

Your profile

• Experience in the administration and customisation of WordPress websites.
• Knowledge of data management with NoCode platforms (Airtable, Seatable or similar).
• Experience with event apps (e.g. Swapcard) desirable.
• Basic knowledge of graphics editing.
• Structured, independent way of working and a good feel for technical details.
• Ability to work in a team and strong communication skills.
• Very good written and spoken German and English.

Our offer

Scope: We assume a total workload of 500 hours. As work peaks are to be expected during the course of the project, we are looking for 2 people to share the tasks in the team. The scope of work per person will therefore be 200-300 hours between March-December 2025. These are likely to be divided between the following sub-projects:

• Most Wanted: Music Convention: 350h
• MW:M Live: 100h
• Listen to Berlin: Awards: 50h

Depending on availability and workload, the two people should be able to deputise for each other. Offers are possible from individuals, agencies or bidding consortia.

• Remuneration: On a freelance basis, by agreement.
• Flexible working hours: Remote work possible, some on-site presence in Berlin required.
• Insight into the music industry: Work at one of the most important music business events in Europe.
• Networking opportunities: Collaboration with high calibre industry experts and creatives.

Please send your application including CV and hourly rate by email to stephan@berlin-music-commission.de by 14 March 2025.

The Berlin Music Commission is committed to diversity and particularly welcomes applications from people with a migration background, FLINTA* people and other marginalised groups. People with disabilities will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified.