Regional Manager (North America)

Resident Advisor is the world’s foremost platform for discovering electronic music, artists and events. Described by the NY Times as “the most influential electronic music site in the world”, every month RA reaches more than 5m people across its web, mobile and app properties.

As the Regional Manager for North America in the Global Content Network, you'll work closely with the General Manager to expand RA’s user and content base. Responsibilities include recruiting and managing City Managers and collaborating with the Global Content Network team to enhance local scenes globally.

Your key objectives involve elevating RA’s profile in North America through improved event listings, recommendations, and local content. Leading RA Community Connections events will strengthen ties with regional communities. Additionally, you'll support the revenue team, focusing on strategic business development and promoter assistance to maximize RA Ticket opportunities.

RA welcomes applicants from all abilities, backgrounds, ethnicities, experiences, expressions, and orientations. We aim for the staffing at RA to be a reflection of the communities we cover, amplify and participate within. We actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace; this is reflected in our internal operations and the treatment of our staff.

Key responsibilities:

• Creating RA’s regional strategy for future growth in North America in collaboration with the General Manager and GCN Team Lead
• Growing RA’s audience and profile in key cities by shaping and delivering on quarterly and annual goals
• Monitoring regional data and providing feedback to the Global Content Network Team and City Managers.
• Management, recruitment, and support of City Managers globally and within your region. 
• Continuously improve the existing structure of the GCN and work on global projects with the full-time team.
• Grow RA’s involvement in local communities in key cities through community projects, partnering with local collaborators and leading on RA Community Connection events in your region.
• Add events and assist with RA Picks in cities in North America without City Managers.
• Acting as the liaison between our editorial team and having regular check-ins with the International Content Writer to ensure we are delivering on the Editorial goals for this region.
• Help grow RA as a business in your region by working closely with our City Managers and Partnerships Managers to secure new business opportunities.
• Assist with support for local promoters, users and artists where appropriate.

We are looking for:

• A passion for electronic music and an in-depth understanding of the industry
• Embedded within North American scene 
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and delegation skills
• Keen eye for detail as well as being highly organised
• Ability to motivate and lead freelancers, and hold them accountable
• Previous event management experience is a plus

We care about:  

• Flexible and remote working, dependent on role
• Generous annual leave policies, with a focus on supporting a work/life balance
• Comprehensive staff wellbeing policies, with regular activities and workplace initiatives to support mental and physical health
• Individual personal and career development plans and training opportunities
• A transparent internal company culture with a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion - https://ra.co/about/diversity
• Supporting community projects across the industry: https://ra.co/about/community

Our values:

• Electronic music is art.
• We celebrate the progressive values that underpin electronic music.
• We advocate for a more inclusive and equitable electronic music community.
• We honour the past, present and future of electronic music.
• We use innovation to empower the community.
• We choose honesty over gain and purpose over profit.
• We’re always front left.

This role is a full-time permanent contract and the salary is $53,000 to $57,000 per annum DOE. If you have questions about the role, please contact work@ra.co. This listing will be open for a minimum of three weeks from 21st December 2023. Please be sure to add work@ra.co to your contacts and check your junk/spam folder for emails from us.