Music and Programming Director

MATTE Projects is a 360° full-service creative studio specializing in storytelling, design, and cultural impact. Our capabilities span strategic ideation and insights, creative development, branding and identity, experiential work, web design and development, campaigns and content creation, and full-scale production and execution. We thrive at the intersection of culture and commerce, building narratives that engage audiences across platforms and experiences.

About the Role

The Music and Programming Director will lead the vision, strategy, and execution of music and cultural programming across MATTE’s owned IP, brand partnerships, and venue experiences. We’re seeking a dynamic individual with a music background and the instincts of both a curator and a producer—someone equally comfortable with creative ideation and project management.

This role is ideal for someone  with a proven track record of building culturally resonant programs, securing talent, and managing end-to-end execution. You’ll drive creative ideas, lead agent and talent outreach, manage bookings and contracts, and serve as the point person for all things music across MATTE’s portfolio. We’re looking for someone who can roll up their sleeves and produce—keeping programs moving while delivering on MATTE’s cultural edge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead music and cultural programming for MATTE’s client work, owned IP.
• Ideate and develop original programming concepts that align with brand strategy and cultural trends
• Act as a producer for music programming—owning timelines, talent communication, and executional workflow
• Conduct outreach and maintain relationships with agents, labels, artists, and management teams
• Handle contracting and negotiations in partnership with Production and Business Affairs
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Creative, Strategy, and Production to ensure seamless integration of programming into broader campaign or event execution
• Stay ahead of music and culture trends, with a keen eye on what’s next in emerging and underground scenes
  Project manage all elements of music programming—driving progress, managing timelines, and delivering outcomes
• Support and evolve MATTE’s programming capabilities, contributing to new business pitches and growth
  
  

Who You Are:

• Has deep knowledge and experience in music, nightlife, or cultural programming
• Have the creative mind of a curator and the organizational rigor of a producer
• Able to manage complex programs from ideation through execution
• A natural connector with a strong network of talent, agents, and cultural tastemakers
• Highly collaborative, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven
• Passionate about the intersection of culture, music, and brand storytelling
  
  

Requirements:

• 5–8+ years of experience in music programming, cultural production, or event curation
• Strong background in project and talent management
• Proven success booking music and cultural talent across genres and formats
• Solid understanding of music industry norms—contracts, licensing, booking logistics
• Experience working with or within agencies, festivals, venues, or brand experience teams
• 4x days per week in office

Annual Salary: 110,000-120,000/year

Benefits include:

• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k with a 4% company contribution max match 
• Fully covered yearly Citibike membership wellness perk
• Talkspace membership wellness perk
• Competitive PTO package
• End of Year Recharge paid time off
• Sabbatical Program option after three years of employment with us
• Parental Leave for all new parents

Everyone is welcome at MATTE - we’re passionate about building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and creating an environment where our differences are celebrated. MATTE provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, MATTE will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.