Journalist / Content Creator

Role Overview

We are seeking a charismatic, highly creative On-Camera Music Journalist or Video Content Creator to provide live coverage of music events, including major multi-day concerts and festivals. This dynamic role blends high-quality music journalism, influencer-style hosting, video skills, creativity, and data-driven social media strategy to engage and grow our online fanbase. The ideal candidate enjoys fast-paced environments, possesses a confident on-screen presence, and can manage multiple content streams while capturing the energy of live music culture. This role is part-time and is centered around music events.

Key Responsibilities:

Content Creation & On-Camera Hosting

· Live Event Coverage: Travel onsite to concerts and festivals to host live feeds, conduct on-camera interviews, and capture the excitement of live music culture. NOTE: Travel cost allowances are provided. The ability to travel for two four-day events (Thursday to Sunday) is required.

· On-Camera Talent: Working with an off-site studio host, serve as a charismatic presence for the brand, engaging with artists, fans, and others with confidence and flair.

· Original Content Production: Pitch, shoot, and edit original vertical and horizontal video content (posts, Reels/TikToks, stories, long-form recaps, etc.) aligned with brand identity and campaign goals.

· Audience & Fan Engagement: Facilitate interactive fan activations, run live streams, and produce content tailored directly to the passions and interests of core music fans.

Social Media Strategy & Operations

· Multi-Stream Management: Oversee content distribution across multiple platforms simultaneously, balancing immediate live updates with polished post-event recaps.

· Data-Driven Strategy: Leverage platform analytics and audience insights to optimize video performance, increase engagement metrics, and drive follower growth.

· Deadline Management: Deliver live and high-turnaround content under tight festival/event deadlines without sacrificing journalistic quality or creative integrity.

· Cross-Functional Communication: Able to adapt quickly to work effectively with diverse personalities, including artists, production personnel, event coordinators, and executive team members.

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience & Expertise: History of successfully creating content and accumulating followers. Some journalism experience is a plus, video hosting, broadcast media, or high-volume social media content creation.

· On-Camera Presence: Highly charismatic, articulate, and confident delivering unscripted/scripted hosting and conducting spontaneous interviews.

· Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience capturing video and editing and content management software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, Canva, etc) and native social media tools.

· Journalistic Integrity: Inherent knowledge of or willingness to research to learn current music trends, fan culture, and editorial standards for music journalism.

· Adaptability: Exceptional multi-tasking skills with a proven ability to stay calm and organized in high-energy, fast-moving environments, and willingness to work weekdays as well as weekends.

Terms

Pay is negotiable based on experience.

Looking for dependable students or non-students to work part-time for the Company all times of the year. Many of our needs will be centered around a concert or festival and you must have availability before and after the show.

Many students and non-students will find this as a fantastic opportunity to make some money while traveling to concerts, perhaps even following a band.

Must have laptop, readily available wifi, have active social media accounts on all major platforms, prior jam band knowledge is a plus

To Apply

Please submit an application via the Google Form then send an email to info@jambandscentral.com

Please submit your resume, cover letter and portfolio materials as an attachment to the same address.

Prospective candidates should also include a cover letter describing their interest and answer the following: what is driving your interest? What are the strengths you believe you have based on the job description? What is your availability to work?

Google Form Link: https://forms.gle/idxBj1CujLFMrL2P6