City Manager - Switzerland
The City Manager
Founded in 2001, Resident Advisor (RA) is one of the world's longest-running music media brands and a cornerstone of the dance, electronic and DJ ecosystem. The site's audience of over 7 million monthly users is drawn in by a combination of news, editorial, club listings and ticketing, RA-branded events at venues and festivals worldwide, original films and a weekly mix series that has run for 20 years.
The City Manager is an integral part of RA’s Global Content Network (GCN), and RA’s local connection to Switzerland. You’ll support the country’s electronic music community by keeping RA’s local content sharp and current, adding and enriching listings across events, artists, venues and promoters, and feeding in editorial ideas that help us tell the story of what’s happening on the ground. The initial focus is Zurich, Geneva and Basel, with scope to expand to Lausanne and Bern once the core setup is in place.
- The result is simple: people in Switzerland can rely on RA to find the best parties, and the artists, venues and promoters behind them.
You’ll be RA’s eyes and ears on the ground, helping shape how the local scene is represented on our platform — what we cover, how accurate it is, and which stories and communities get surfaced.
Our approach is city-first. That means we don’t force every city into the same shape. There is a clear baseline that keeps RA reliable day to day, then we tailor the focus of the City Manager role depending on the scene and what the cities in the country need most right now. The work is set and measured through agreed outcomes and the scope is reviewed every six months so it stays relevant as the cities change.
Location
- Based in: Zurich or Geneva (with an overview and connection to the electronic music scenes in Basel, Lausanne and Bern.)
Contract and Term
- Contract and term: Freelance consultant (independent contractor), 12 months, with the option to renew by written agreement
Time Commitment and Scope
- Time commitment and scope: We start with a 20-hour monthly baseline, with additional scope available up to 35 hours per month total (including the baseline). We’ll agree on priorities and outcomes in a short Statement of Work, and review the scope every 6 months.
Monthly Fee
- Monthly fee: CHF 600 for the baseline (up to 20 hours/month). Any extra commissioned scope is agreed separately.
How to Apply
- Please submit your CV and cover letter in English
Core Tasks
- Keep RA accurate in the main Swiss cities: Make sure event listings, venue pages and artist pages accurately reflect what’s happening in these cities, so people trust RA on where to go out.
- Bring strong editorial instincts: Pitch the parties, people and stories that matter locally, and feed into RA formats like RA Picks, Local News, This Week’s New Music, Mix Of the Day and Socials channels.
- Stay close to the scene: Be a visible, trusted point of contact in the local community, share context that helps RA understand what’s changing on the ground, and keep a steady rhythm with your manager and the wider network.
- Spot the right commercial opportunities: Keep an eye out for potential ticketing partnerships that make sense for RA, and hand over introductions to the Revenue team.
Additional Scope
- Growth and relationships: Help promoters and venues get started with RA tools, and maintain an agreed set of priority relationships.
- Commercial support: Support outreach and introductions where needed, with clear handover and follow-up.
- Add-ons: Optional extra work agreed separately (for example supporting nearby cities, translations, news writing, or local event support).
Embedded within the local scene with a wide existing network
- Outgoing personality who builds networks quickly
A track record of effective communication, both personal and digital
- A passion and understanding of electronic music culture is fundamental
A willingness to live RA’s values
- We primarily communicate in English, but fluency in German and/or French is a requirement for this specific role.
A network of music people
- You’ll join a 50+ city Global Content Network of music lovers, swapping notes, tips, and local intel across the world.
The GCN Hub initiative
- Education, connection, workshops, and drop-ins with teams across RA.
A clear, flexible setup
- We’ll agree scope and outcomes in a simple Statement of Work, review what makes sense every 6 months, and any optional extra commissioned work can be agreed separately.
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.
Growth
- Remote (Zurich or Geneva, CH)