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Lizzie Galbraith

New York,NY

Summary

Dynamic project and talent manager with 7+ years’ experience in music, entertainment, and live event production. Proven expertise in artist relations, licensing and rights management, and cross-functional operations spanning television, live performance, and branded partnerships. Adept at managing complex workflows, building trusted relationships with talent and stakeholders, and delivering high-quality work for nationally broadcast and live platforms. Passionate about supporting artists and teams in achieving both immediate performance goals and long-term career growth.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

House Band Manager, Music Production & Talent Logistics

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert – CBS/Paramount
05.2018 - Current
  • Served as primary liaison between high-profile artists, creative staff, and network executives, ensuring smooth rehearsal, licensing, and performance execution under nightly broadcast deadlines.
  • Managed team scheduling, delegation, and music prep logistics while maintaining trusted relationships with bandleader, producers, and external partners.
  • Redesigned setlist workflow by creating a new Google Drive logistics system, overseeing production of 200+ setlists annually; ensured all music was properly licensed, tailored to guest walk-ons, and delivered with sufficient lead time for the band to rehearse and perform at broadcast standard.
  • Coordinated recording of the Late Show Band’s original album (2025), managing licensing, scheduling, and production workflows - looking forward to delivering a full-length release on deadline.
  • Implemented streamlined systems to track walk-on music and performance assets, reducing turnaround time and minimizing errors across live broadcasts.
  • Partnered across Finance, Legal, and Marketing to align on budgets, contracts, and talent deliverables.

Lodge Director (Luxury Hospitality & Operations)

Nervous Waters – Andros, The Bahamas
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Directed contracts, budgets, and staff operations at a luxury destination, cultivating high-value client relationships with record rebooking rates.

Performer, Manager & Booking Lead

Dear June Band
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Negotiated and secured national tours and festivals, managing contracts, budgets, and artist branding for independent music project.

Touring & Operations

Chamber Theatre Productions
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Coordinated national touring logistics, routing, and casting across four production companies, talent schedules, budgets, and live performance execution.

Education

B.M. Professional Music - Business & Songwriting

Berklee College of Music

Skills

  • Talent Relations & Artist Support - day-to-day coordination, client-facing communication, and career-sensitive discretion
  • Music Licensing & Rights Management - negotiation, cue sheets, usage tracking, compliance
  • Event & Production Management - budgeting, settlements, tour logistics, and live event execution
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration - working seamlessly with creative, legal, finance, and marketing
  • Database & Catalogue Management - Music & Content Catalog Management: Q-Cue, Google Suite, Excel
  • Training & Team Leadership - onboarding, staff scheduling, workflow optimization
  • Strategic Operations & Analytics - identifying inefficiencies, building systems that improve speed, accuracy, and trust

Additional Experience

  • Music Events & Talent Coordinator, Google Cambridge (2016–2017)
  • Internships: Rounder Records, Dan Hodges Music, Sanctum Sound

Timeline

House Band Manager, Music Production & Talent Logistics

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert – CBS/Paramount
05.2018 - Current

Lodge Director (Luxury Hospitality & Operations)

Nervous Waters – Andros, The Bahamas
01.2017 - 01.2018

Touring & Operations

Chamber Theatre Productions
01.2015 - 01.2017

Performer, Manager & Booking Lead

Dear June Band
01.2014 - 01.2018

B.M. Professional Music - Business & Songwriting

Berklee College of Music

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