Joey Legittino
New York
Summary
Joey Legittino is a versatile music industry professional and freelance writer with experience in artist management, live production, and editorial journalism. Having managed artists at Extended Play Music Group and supported The Lumineers’ management team at Activist Artists Management, he brings a deep understanding of how artists build careers and narratives. As a writer for outlets including Early Rising and Ones To Watch, Legittino has authored over 100 articles, reviews, and artist profiles, blending cultural criticism with industry insight. Known for his precision, organization, and storytelling ability, he excels at connecting the behind-the-scenes of the music business with thoughtful, engaging coverage of the pop and indie landscape.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Activist Artists Management
09.2025 - Current
- Draft detailed coverage memos for shows and press events, synthesizing reviews, media mentions, and fan feedback for management and artist reference.
- Coordinate travel logistics for artists and their teams, including flights, hotels, and ground transport, ensuring seamless schedules.
- Maintain artist calendars by scheduling meetings, rehearsals, media interviews, and press commitments.
- Assist with advance planning for shows and tours, preparing itineraries, guest lists, and credential requests.
- Support press campaigns by tracking coverage, compiling media clips, and monitoring trends in fan and critical response.
- Prepare and distribute meeting notes, call recaps, and action-item lists to keep management and external partners aligned.
- Liaise with labels, promoters, and publicists to coordinate press opportunities and coverage follow-ups.
- Organize and update internal databases of contracts, expenses, and project documents for quick reference. Along with reviewing and redlining contracts.
- Provide general administrative support across the management team, ensuring efficiency in daily operations.
Writer
Freelance
2019 - Current
- Authored and edited 100+ published articles, reviews, and artist profiles across digital music outlets.
- Covered emerging and established artists in pop, indie, and alternative genres with a focus on cultural commentary and industry context.
- Conducted in-depth artist interviews, transforming conversations into compelling long-form features.
- Shaped editorial direction by contributing to content strategy, tone, and audience engagement.
- Collaborated with editors and media teams to align writing with brand voice and promotional initiatives.
Artist Manager
Extended Play Music Group
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Works with Noah Floersch to define and execute long-term career goals, including branding, marketing, and growth strategies.
- Oversee the planning and execution of music releases, including coordinating with distributors, producers, and promotional plans for Noah Floersch and Matt Schuster.
- Manage logistics for tours and live performances including, assembling a band for Noah Floersch and Matt Schuster, scheduling all rehearsals, advancing shows, settling shows, and handling travel and accommodation arrangements.
- Review and negotiate contracts for performances, collaborations, and Noah's most recent signing to Concord Records, to ensure Noah's best interests are represented.
- Work closely with the management team of Extended Play Music Group to align artist priorities with company goals. Handle unexpected challenges or conflicts with professionalism and efficiency to maintain smooth operations.
- Monitor and manage artist budgets for projects, tours, and marketing/promotional efforts.
- Oversee all aspects of the artist's career management, acting as the primary liaison between business managers, lawyers, labels, publishers, and agents to ensure cohesive career growth.
Talent Buyer Assistant
Neste Live!/Live Nation Entertainment
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Managed administrative responsibilities for two desks in a fast-paced work environment.
- Extracted and organized analytics and ticketing data from Live Nation's databases (ROME and TMI).
- Presented valuable sales patterns to buyers based on the extracted data.
- Edited and annotated agency contracts and addendums with exceptional speed.
- Prepared offers and contracts for various festivals, fairs, and private/corporate events using ROME and Numbers.
- Ensured the organization and efficiency of the talent buyer's offers, availability, and contract logs.
- Served as a liaison between artist management teams and festivals, negotiating artist demands and addressing marketing requirements.
- Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with festival and fair producers, as well as agents.
Dynamic Pricing Coordinator
Live Nation Entertainment
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Managed and implemented dynamic pricing strategies for platinum seating sales in Live Nation's Clubs & Theatres department tours.
- Collaborated with box offices nationwide to designate the best seats as platinum seating.
- Worked closely with box offices to ensure seamless integration of platinum seating on Ticketmaster event pages.
- Utilized Live Nation's extensive resources to extract past ticketing data for informed pricing decisions.
- Successfully increased platinum ticket sales through strategic price adjustments based on show and tour demand.
- Furloughed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Music Business
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2020
Skills
- Music Journalism & Criticism
- Editorial Writing & Editing
- Trend Analysis
- Research & Reporting
- Media Relations
- Coverage Tracking & Reporting
- Content Strategy
- Public Relations & Branding
- Project & Time Management
- Event Coverage
- Contract & Deal Support
- Tour & Event Logistics
- Data Analysis
- Collaboration & Communication
- Event Planning & Logistics
- Public Relations & Branding
- Contract Negotiation & Deal Structuring
- Project Management
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Activist Artists Management
09.2025 - Current
Artist Manager
Extended Play Music Group
08.2023 - 01.2025
Talent Buyer Assistant
Neste Live!/Live Nation Entertainment
06.2021 - 08.2023
Dynamic Pricing Coordinator
Live Nation Entertainment
01.2020 - 05.2020
Writer
Freelance
2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Music Business
Columbia College Chicago
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