Most Wanted: Head of Production

About Most Wanted: Music & MW:M Live

Most Wanted: Music (MW:M) is the leading music business conference in Berlin, organized by the Berlin Music Commission on behalf of the Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises. It aims to shape the future of the music and creative industries through knowledge exchange, networking, innovation, and new business models.

MW:M Live is the international showcase festival of MW:M, providing a platform for emerging local and international artists. Together, both formats form one of the key music industry events in Europe.

Your Tasks

Overall coordination of logistical production for MW:M (conference) and MW:M Live (festival)
Development and implementation of a comprehensive production concept aligned with project strategy
Planning and execution of all production processes (pre-production, event, post-production)
Planning and coordination of logistics (venues, site planning, rentals, build-up and dismantling)
Coordination with venues, suppliers, and all involved production teams
Creation and management of production schedules
Budget planning, cost control, and invoice verification within assigned production areas
Support of procurement and tendering processes within a public funding context
Close collaboration with project management, programming, booking, marketing, and other teams
On-site production management and ensuring smooth event operations
Coordination of production crew, stage management, and technical teams
Ensuring compliance with timelines, safety regulations, and legal requirements
Regular reporting to project management
Post-event evaluation and documentation

Your Profile

Several years of experience (min. 3 years) in event or production management
Ideally experience in a leading production role
Experience with complex event formats (e.g. festivals, conferences, multi-stage setups)
Strong understanding of event technology and production workflows
Experience managing budgets and external suppliers
Structured, solution-oriented, and self-driven working style
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to stay organized and focused under pressure
Knowledge of sustainable event production is a plus
Fluent German (min. B2) and English (min. C1)

What We Offer

A key role in delivering one of the most important music industry events in Germany
Creative responsibility within technical and logistical production
Collaboration with an experienced and professional team
Access to an international music and creative industries network
Flexible working conditions
A visible and impactful position

Framework

Workload: approx. 300 hours per year
Project duration: April 2026 – March 2027 (with the option to extend by 1 year until March 2028)
Peak phases: August – November
Mandatory availability: during event production (early November)
Compensation: based on qualifications (freelance)
Maximum contract value: 2026: €13,500 net per year, 2027: 14.850 €

Note: This contract concerns a publicly funded project with limited financial resources. The contracting authority reserves the right to cancel the tender if the most economically advantageous bid exceeds the available budget.