Kristian Libman
Music Journalist · Phoenix New Times
San Pedro, CA
Work Experience
Music Journalist
Phoenix New Times2012 – Present
• Produce web and print content for both Up On The Sun music blog and Phoenix New Times print edition, specializing in artist interviews and features with national/international touring acts
Music Journalist
PureVolume2014 – Present
• Produce web content for PureVolume's digital channels, primarily artist interviews and Q&As
Music Journalist
LA Weekly2012 – Present
• Developed web and print content for LA Weekly print edition and music blog • Edited content for music blog
Digital Marketing Specialist
UA Presents/Broadway in Tucson2015 – 2017
• Designing, coding and executing digital campaigns and ad buys for both UAPresents and Broadway in Tucson shows across online, email and social channels • Implemented a new design language and branding strategy for each organization, updating social media platforms/websites/all aspects of digital branding, optimizing and A/B testing campaigns
Booking Agent/Stage Manager
Club Congress2014 – 2015
• Book both local and touring acts for a 300+ capacity rock club/700+ capacity outdoor event venue • Handled stage management, promotion, social media management, sound, light and staffing management, artist payout, tour management coordination
Artist Management Intern
Red Light Management2014 – 2014
• Handled tasks regarding the day-to-day artist management of rock band Switchfoot and singer Romeo Testa, including travel arrangements, appearances and scheduling • Assisted in the event management of the Switchfoot Bro-Am music festival in Solana Beach, CA, and all associated events
Booking Intern
Stateside Presents2013 – 2013
• Assisted in the booking of local and touring acts for venues ranging from 300+ capacity to 1,200+ capacity in Tucson, AZ