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What does a station manager do? A station manager is responsible for the general running of the station. This involves overseeing all the programming, managing all Assistant Producers and Volunteers, organising events externally and internally within the station, as well as being across general admin and technicalities of radio. Alongside this, you are required to conceptualise the bigger picture of the station as an identity and ensure all...
What does a PR do? Music PRs work with artists, labels and their teams to develop their profile, gain exposure and tell their story. We get the artist and the music to the right places at the right time, making sure we are always reaching the right audiences. We write press releases, create media kits, commission biographies and advise on press shots for use, and around releases we pitch the music or event news to all the relevant...
What does a promoter do? A promoter is the key component in putting on events / throwing parties. They will liaise with the venue on all on the operations, security, bars. They will control the tickets, make the artist offers to agents, hire in the kit. They are the reason the show happens.   What makes a great promoter? Attention to detail and hospitality, they have to care about the audience and the artist to such a level to ensure...
What does a senior project manager do? On the most fundamental level it’s about overseeing the complete lifecycle of a project to ensure that it gets delivered on time, within budget and meets its objectives. On a more granular level it’s about juggling, monitoring and evaluating various balls and trying not to drop any. It generally involves working with various internal and external departments and it can also include leading a team....
What does a UX designer do? A UX designer's primary goal is to craft digital products that create a seamless and intuitive experience for users. Ever had a negative experience using a website? Maybe you’re struggling to book a flight because there’s so many ‘add-on’ options? That’s exactly why UX designers exist - to make sure that doesn’t happen. UX Designers are responsible for identifying user needs and business goals, and shaping them...
  What does a label manager do? A label manager handles the digital and physical distribution of music and merchandise for record labels. They also advise on release strategy, including marketing, socials and press. The other key part of the role is maintaining sales to shops, wholesalers and overseas distributors, as well as keeping them up to date with new releases that are available.  What makes a great label manager? Being open...
  What does a lighting designer do? Day to day my job as an LD can change a lot. From imagining exciting concepts and transferring those into actual design layouts. Other days it's comms, logistics and budgets. Other days it can be programming, operating and manifesting the show, all together aiming to achieve something that enhances the performance, and combined with the music completes the show with impact and harmony.  What makes a...
What does a marketing manager do? In a nutshell, my job is to get the word out about my brand and share our message with those that align with our ethos. At The Halley we’re constantly working on an array of projects that support different people in the music industry - including our charity partners, young entrepreneurs and artists. My job is to have insight on all aspects of this, create messaging and campaigns around them, ensuring each...
What does a Label Manager do?  A Label Manager is a jack of all trades but is mainly responsible for coordinating and delivering releases - on time, on budget and on brand. What makes a great Label Manager? Professionalism above all. This is a holistic attitude to the role - to name a few key examples: good work ethic, diplomacy, responsiveness, flexibility, ability to manage expectations, and a keen eye for detail. Even small...
What does a Studio Manager do?  We sit in-between A&R’s, producers, engineers and technicians to ensure that artists have the best possible experience in the studio. What makes a great Studio Manager? Patience, the ability to communicate with the whole spectrum of music industry professionals and see the bigger picture across the past, present and future all help! What are the basic professional requirements for a successful...
What does an Artist Manager do? Artist managers act as a central hub for every part of an artist's business. They work collaboratively with a musician to help achieve the artist's goals by navigating opportunities that arise from their music.  What makes a great Artist Manager? Everything stems from the music, therefore a great artist manager needs to have a good set of ears on them as well as being able to put personal taste aside...
What does a Radio Producer do? A Radio Producer is responsible for orchestrating almost every aspect of what makes a successful radio show function.  What makes a great Radio Producer?   A great specialist radio producer will be knowledgeable of their field, passionate about championing new artists and extremely proficient at dealing with talent. You often become the point of contact between the network and the presenter / guests, so...