Event Planner & Online Marketer for Artist Showcase Events

🎤 Event Manager & Marketing Assistant (Music Events – Coast 2 Coast & Direct 2 Exec) We are seeking a highly organized, proactive Event Manager & Marketing Assistant with a strong understanding of urban music culture (hip-hop, rap, R&B, independent artists) to help manage and grow our live event brands: Coast 2 Coast Live (artist showcases & live performances) Direct 2 Exec (industry exposure & networking events) This role is ideal for someone who can plan, execute, and troubleshoot live events, while also handling artist communication and digital marketing. 🔥 Responsibilities 🎟️ Event Planning & Execution Coordinate and manage live music events in multiple cities Book and confirm venues, ensuring contracts and logistics are secured Manage event timelines, schedules, and capacity planning Ensure venues are prepared (sound, staffing, access, etc.) Handle last-minute issues (weather, cancellations, venue problems, rescheduling) 📧 Artist & Attendee Communication Send mass emails and SMS updates to artists and attendees Manage reschedules, confirmations, and event updates Maintain and clean email lists and performer data Respond to artist inquiries in a professional and timely manner Ensure all participants are properly informed before events 📢 Marketing & Promotion Create and post event promotions on Instagram, Facebook, etc. Write compelling event announcements, updates, and captions Assist with flyers, event pages, and promotional campaigns Promote ticket sales and artist sign-ups Help manage paid ads (Google Ads, social ads) when needed 📊 Organization & Operations Track payments, registrations, and event rosters Ensure only qualified / paid participants are included in communications Organize event data (emails, payments, attendance) Assist in improving systems for scaling events across multiple cities Help create standard processes for recurring events 🎯 What We’re Looking For Experience with event planning, booking, or coordination Strong understanding of urban / hip-hop music culture Experience with email marketing, social media, or digital promotion Highly organized and detail-oriented Strong communication skills (written & verbal) Ability to solve problems quickly under pressure Comfortable working with spreadsheets, lists, and CRM-style data 💡 Bonus Skills (Preferred but Not Required) Experience with MailerLite, CRM systems, or email platforms Experience promoting music events or working with artists Graphic design or flyer creation Paid ads experience (Google / Meta) 🚀 What Success Looks Like Events are properly planned and executed without last-minute issues Artists and attendees are clearly informed and satisfied Reschedules and issues are handled quickly and professionally Events are well-promoted and consistently filled 💼 Position Details Remote position Ongoing work with weekly event coordination needs Opportunity to grow into a full event manager role ✅ How to Apply Please include: Your experience with event planning or music-related work Examples of events or campaigns you’ve worked on Your familiarity with urban music / artist communities Any tools or platforms you’ve used (email, ads, CRM, etc.)