[NFL] Director, Music & Entertainment
The Director of Music and Entertainment is responsible for leading the strategic planning, coordination, and execution of high-profile music performances and partnerships across major tent-pole league events. This role ensures seamless collaboration with artists, labels, and internal stakeholders to deliver culturally impactful and logistically sound live music experiences.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Support club-level initiatives by sourcing talent and advising on music integration strategies.
Manage end-to-end music strategy across live events, sports programming, and branded entertainment platforms.
Secure high-profile artists and exclusive music content under tight timelines, leveraging deep industry relationships.
Manage relationships with key external partners to deliver high-caliber performances during our regular season games, playoffs and major events.
Lead the internal planning of music performances at major events and oversee music programming and talent curation for sports-related activations, halftime shows, and festival-style performances.
Develop and lead educational seminars for clubs on artist engagement, licensing, and music industry navigation.
Collaborate with internal departments, including Sponsorship, Broadcasting, Consumer Products, International and Marketing, to align music strategy with league goals.
Drive the artist strategy for the NFL Draft, International Games and NFL tentpole events to identify and secure talent that resonates with both the local market and global audience.
Work with our production partners across international games and domestic events on all aspects of performance production.
Collaborate cross-functionally with production, marketing, talent, legal, and external music partners.
Drive artist partnerships, label/studio negotiations, and performance integrations across live and digital experiences.
Work closely with PR, broadcast, digital, and social teams to optimize music use in content across all channels.
Stay current on music trends, industry shifts, and talent pipelines relevant to sports, pop culture, and live entertainment.
REQUIREMENTS
5 years of management experience leading cross-functional teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Events Management, Music Business or related field.
Excellent communication, creative problem-solving, and project management skills.
Proven track record of executing large-scale live music events with top-tier artists.
Strong understanding of music licensing, rights management, and industry standards.
Minimum 10 years of experience in music event production or the entertainment industry.
Experience negotiating music deals with artists, managers, agents, and rights holders.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with shifting priorities.
Deep understanding of festival-style and sports music production, including stage/show flow, crowd dynamics, and artist logistics.
Proven track record in music rights management, including sync, performance, and master clearances for social media, digital, and broadcast re-airs.
Strong knowledge of labels, publishers, and PRO (Performing Rights Organization) landscapes.
Salary is $125,000 - $165,000 USD
Role is based in New York, NY.