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# Senior Music Specialist, Candlelight at FeverUp

- **Company:** FeverUp
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Posted:** 2026-06-10
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/feverup/jobs/4892798101

## Job description

Hey there! We’re [Fever](https://feverup.com/), the world’s leading tech platform for culture and live entertainment.

Our mission? To democratize access to culture and entertainment. With our proprietary cutting-edge technology and data-driven approach, we’re revolutionizing the way people engage with live entertainment.

Every month, our platform inspires over 300 million people in +55 countries (and counting) to discover unforgettable experiences while also empowering event creators with our data and technology, helping them scale, innovate, and enhance their events to reach new audiences.

Our results? We’ve teamed up with major industry leaders like Netflix, F.C. Barcelona, and Primavera Sound, presented international award-winning experiences, and are backed by several leading global investors! Impressive, right?

To achieve our mission, we are looking for bar-raisers with a hands-on mindset who are eager to help shape the future of entertainment!

Ready to be part of the experience?

Now, let’s discuss this role and what you will do to help achieve Fever’s mission.

## About the Role

Candlelight is one of Fever's flagship Original Experiences, transforming iconic venues into immersive live music settings through a globally renowned series of classical, jazz, and contemporary tribute concerts. From historic churches and libraries to theaters, museums, and landmark venues, Candlelight has reimagined how audiences experience live music in more than 150 cities worldwide.

As we continue to expand across the United States, we are looking for a Senior Curator based in New York City to lead the artistic development and programming strategy for the U.S. market. This role sits at the intersection of music, culture, and business, requiring someone who can combine creative vision with analytical thinking to build programs that delight audiences and drive commercial success. You will play a key role in identifying new musical concepts, developing artist relationships, scaling successful programs nationally, and shaping the future of one of the world's fastest-growing live entertainment experiences.

## Responsibilities

- Lead the curation and programming strategy for Candlelight concerts across the United States
- Identify emerging trends, artists, and repertoire opportunities that resonate with local audiences while maintaining Candlelight's artistic standards
- Fluency with classical music theory and harmony with experience reading orchestral scores; familiarity with contemporary music trends and other genres is highly valued
- Build and maintain strong relationships with performers, arrangers, agencies, management teams, and music industry stakeholders
- Collaborate closely with regional and global teams to pitch, develop, and launch new concert concepts
- Partner with Marketing, Growth, and Operations teams to ensure programming decisions maximize audience engagement, ticket sales, and customer satisfaction
- Evaluate program performance using data and customer insights, translating findings into actionable programming recommendations
- Lead negotiations for music arrangements, licensing opportunities, and artist-related costs
- Oversee auditions and talent evaluation processes to identify and onboard top-performing musicians and ensembles
- Drive the expansion of successful programs into new U.S. markets through the development of scalable frameworks and best practices
- Mentor and support junior curators while contributing to the overall growth of the Curation team

## About You

We're looking for someone who combines a deep passion for music with strong commercial instincts and operational excellence.

## Requirements

- 4+ years of experience in music curation, programming, artist relations, or a related role within the live entertainment or music industry
- Fluency with classical music theory and harmony with experience reading orchestral scores; familiarity with contemporary music trends and other genres is highly valued
- Excellent knowledge of the U.S. music and live entertainment landscape
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Strong analytical mindset with experience using performance data to inform creative and business decisions
- Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership, drive initiatives independently, and adapt quickly to changing priorities
- Experience working cross-functionally with teams across different geographies and disciplines
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills

## Nice to Have

- Experience in artist booking, talent management, concert production, or live event programming
- Music arranging or orchestration experience
- Familiarity with music licensing and rights management
- Knowledge of DAWs and music production software
- Existing network within the U.S. classical, jazz, or live music ecosystem
- Experience leading or mentoring team members

Why Join Us?

- Shape the artistic direction of one of the world's most successful live music experiences
- Work with a global team of passionate music and entertainment professionals
- Have a direct impact on programming decisions across major U.S. markets
- Combine creativity, strategy, and data to influence millions of audience experiences
- Join a fast-growing company where ownership, innovation, and ambition are celebrated

Benefits & Perks:

- Opportunity to have a real impact in a high-growth global category leader
- Attractive compensation package consisting of base salary and the potential to earn a significant bonus for top performance (total compensation of around 85-100k)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 40% discount on all Fever events and experiences
- Work in a location in the heart of Manhattan
- Responsibility from day one with strong opportunities for professional growth
- Great work environment with a young, international team of talented people to work with!

Our hiring process

- A 30 min video call with one of our Talent Acquisition Team to better understand your career plan, assess cultural fit, and answer any questions you may have
- A 60 min online test with three topics: logic, analytics, and written understanding
- A 30 min interview with your future manager to assess fit and capabilities
- A 45-60 min business case presentation (to be prepared in advance) to a small panel
- On average, our process lasts ~4 weeks and offers usually follow within a week

#LI-Hybrid #LI-Fulltime #LI-Permanent #LI-AC1 Thank you for considering joining Fever. We cannot wait to learn more about you!

If you want to learn more about us: [Fever's Blog](https://newsroom.feverup.com/en-US/) | [Tech.Eu](https://tech.eu/2023/02/02/fever-raises-110-million-in-new-round-at-1-8-billion-valuation) |[TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2019/08/04/data-driven-events-discovery-and-planning-startup-fever-raises-35-million-led-by-rakuten/)

Fever is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workspace where everyone's background and ideas count. Our main goal is to find the best possible talent regardless of place of birth, racial or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, religion, opinion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, marital status, age or caring responsibilities. We encourage everyone to apply!

If you require any kind of accommodation during the selection process please contact our Talent team so we can help you by providing a welcoming and seamless journey.

If you want to know more about how Fever processes your personal data, click here [Fever - Candidate Privacy Notice](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cIzPP7QJGht5LAGKkRGQP8fxh-Z4Mfph2JhGSvhd8zM/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.y7rpsj7nzave)

## About FeverUp

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Fever is the leading global live-entertainment discovery tech platform that helps millions of people weekly discover and book local experiences, from immersive exhibitions and festivals to pop-up events, while empowering creators with data and technology.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Private Equity-Backed; latest deal type: PE Growth/Buyout-LBO)
- **Headquarters**: New York, NY, USA (50 Greene Street, 3rd Floor)
- **Founded**: 2014
- **Founders**: Alex Marti (CEO) and Francisco (Paco) Herrero

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Application Software, Live Entertainment, Event Ticketing, SaaS, Mobile
- **Target customers**: B2C (consumers looking for local experiences) and B2B (event organizers, creators, venue owners, brand partners)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To democratize access to culture and entertainment in real life.

## Products & Services
- **Fever Platform (App/Web)**: A discovery and ticketing platform offering personalized recommendations for local events, immersive experiences, interactive theaters, festivals, molecular cocktail pop-ups, and more. Users can browse, discover, and book tickets.
- **Fever Originals**: Fever’s in-house production arm that creates and produces its own proprietary events and experiences (e.g., immersive exhibitions, pop-ups).
- **Fever for Business**: A B2B offering providing tools for event promotion, management, and audience reach, empowering creators with data and technology to scale their experiences.
- **Secret Media Network**: An advertising and sponsorship network connecting brands with Fever’s audience through integrated campaigns and event partnerships.
- **Onebox**: A product/service line (likely a unified platform or integration tool for partners).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (recent PE buyout/LBO deals suggest significant private market valuation).
- **Key Metric – Total Funding**: $561M raised across 13 financing rounds.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Ares Management, Crescenta, Endeavor Catalyst, Everything is Awesome, G Squared (among 31 total investors).
- **Growth Signals**:
    - **Employees**: ~3,000+ (careers page) to 3,954 (PitchBook, as of 2025) — rapid scaling from 2,200+ full-time employees.
    - **Global Presence**: Headquarters in NYC with local offices in 15+ cities (Madrid, London, Los Angeles, Chicago, Mexico City, Sydney, Singapore) and presence in 150+ cities globally.
    - **Recent M&A**: Acquired Dice (music ticketing, June 2025) and Atom Tickets (movie ticketing, March 2025) via buyout/LBO, signaling aggressive expansion into new entertainment verticals.
    - **Team Diversity**: 56+ nationalities represented.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Data-Driven Platform**: Fever leverages data to inform intuition, personalize recommendations, and help creators optimize events — a core differentiator over traditional ticketing.
- **Proprietary Content (Fever Originals)**: By creating its own events, Fever controls supply and margins, reducing reliance on third-party inventory.
- **Global Scale & Network Effects**: A vast, multi-city presence creates a powerful two-sided marketplace: more events attract more users, which in turn attracts more event creators.
- **Strong Brand & Talent Magnet**: Known for a high-performance culture (“Get things done,” “Good and fast is 10x better than perfect and slow”), attracting ambitious talent.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expansion via M&A**: Recent acquisitions of Dice and Atom Tickets indicate a strategy to consolidate the event ticketing space and enter new verticals (live music, cinema).
- **International Growth**: Continuing to expand into new cities and countries across Europe, Americas, Asia, and Oceania.
- **Deepening B2B Offerings**: Empowering event creators with more data, technology, and marketing tools through “Fever for Business” and “Secret Media Network.”
- **Vertical Integration**: Growing Fever Originals to produce more high-margin, proprietary events.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: Emphasizes a fast-paced, data-driven, and entrepreneurial environment. Core values include “Get things done,” “Make decisions based on facts and data,” “We are bar-raisers,” and “We are Fast.” The company encourages direct, actionable feedback and a “bias for action” over excessive process.
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy**: Not explicitly stated on careers page, but the presence of offices in 15+ cities and roles listed with specific locations suggests a hybrid or office-based model with flexibility depending on role and team.
- **Notable Perks & Environment**:
    - **Diverse & Inclusive**: Equal opportunity employer with 56+ nationalities; average employee age is 31.
    - **High Talent Bar**: “A few motivated and skilled team members achieve much more than many who are disengaged or ineffective.”
    - **Hands-On Culture**: All employees, including leadership, are expected to be hands-on and lead by example.
    - **Growth Opportunities**: With 500+ open roles across 20+ departments (Engineering, Product, Data, Marketing, Sales, Operations, etc.), there is significant room for internal mobility and career growth.
    - **Impact**: Employees directly shape how millions of people discover culture and entertainment globally.

## Sources
1. [Fever Careers - Overview](https://careers.feverup.com/)
2. [Fever Careers - Life at Fever](https://careers.feverup.com/life-at-fever/)
3. [Fever Careers - Work Areas/Jobs](https://careers.feverup.com/work-areas/)
4. [PitchBook - Fever 2026 Company Profile](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/62912-89)
5. [Fever Company Website](https://feverup.com)

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