Designation: Music Manager

Location: Bengaluru

Experience: 1-3years

Music Manager & Playlist Curator

Position Overview

We are looking for a passionate Music Manager who lives and breathes music discovery. This role combines research, curation, trend forecasting, and creative interpretation to build exceptional playlists and music identities for brands, hospitality venues, events, and creative projects.

The ideal candidate understands music beyond charts, they know the history behind genres, recognize emerging sounds before they become popular, and can transform a simple creative brief into an immersive musical journey.

Key Responsibilities

Music Discovery

Continuously discover emerging artists, independent releases, and overlooked classics.

Source hidden gems across global music scenes.

Stay ahead of musical trends rather than following them.

Build and maintain an organized music library across multiple genres.

Playlist Curation

Curate playlists based on client briefs, brand identity, venue atmosphere, demographics, and time of day.

Translate descriptive requests such as:

"Sophisticated rooftop sunset"

"Modern coastal luxury"

"Relaxed premium cocktail bar"

"High-energy weekend brunch"

into cohesive musical experiences.

Ensure playlists maintain consistent flow, energy, and emotional progression.

Music Knowledge

Possess extensive knowledge of:

Global music cultures

Regional music scenes

Popular music history

Underground movements

Independent artists

Electronic music evolution

Contemporary streaming trends

Must clearly understand the distinction between:





Genre

Sub-genre

Micro-genre

Regional influences

Fusion styles

Production eras

Examples include understanding differences such as:

House vs Deep House vs Organic House vs Afro House

Indie Rock vs Dream Pop vs Shoegaze

Soul vs Neo Soul vs Alternative R&B;

Techno vs Melodic Techno vs Progressive Techno

Pop Culture Awareness

Stay current with:

Film & television soundtracks

Viral music trends

Social media music movements

Festival lineups

DJ culture

Global music charts

Independent music communities

Record labels

Artist collaborations

Music documentaries

Music journalism

Research & Trend Analysis

Identify emerging artists before mainstream exposure.

Monitor international music scenes for fresh sounds.

Research niche communities and independent labels.

Track evolving listening habits across different demographics.

Recognize cyclical genre revivals and cultural shifts.

Client Collaboration

Interpret creative briefs into curated musical concepts.

Present playlists with clear reasoning behind song selection.

Refine playlists based on client feedback while maintaining artistic integrity.





Recommend music that aligns with brand positioning rather than personal taste.

Technical Skills

Preferred experience with:

Apple Music

Spotify

YouTube Music

MixedinKey

Mp3Tag

Robust understanding of:

BPM

Musical key

Energy flow

Harmonic mixing

Playlist sequencing

Audio quality

Metadata organization

Ideal Candidate

Exceptionally curious about music.

Naturally, discovers artists before they become widely known.

Understands both commercial appeal and underground credibility.

Comfortable working across decades, cultures, and languages.

Thinks in moods, stories, and experiences, not just songs.

Able to justify every track selection with creative and strategic reasoning.

Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills and thrives in collaborative creative environments.

Success Metrics

High client satisfaction with curated playlists.

Consistent discovery of fresh artists and hidden gems.

Strong balance between familiar favorites and new discoveries.

Well-structured playlists with seamless energy progression.

Ability to deliver playlists that accurately reflect client briefs and brand identity.

Development of a diverse, continually evolving music catalog that keeps the business ahead of trends.

This description aligns with the type of music curation work you've been developing: creating playlists that are driven by mood, venue, and storytelling rather than simply assembling popular tracks, while requiring a deep understanding of genres, sub-genres, and emerging music discovery.

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