SARAH VEE JONES
Manchester
Summary
Artist liaison coordinator, and media producer supporting festival backstage teams, press activity, and artist interviews. Brings dressing room management, access control, radio communication, EPOS reconciliation, and fast turnaround media coordination to high pressure events, with verified credits across major UK festivals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Media Producer & Host
Backstage With V
09.2026 - Current
- Produced multi-camera interviews with touring artists, coordinating call sheets, outreach, and release schedules to ensure smooth execution.
Creative Director
24/7 Lifestyle Magazine
08.2026 - Current
- Lead editorial strategy and multi-platform coverage across festivals, shows, reviews, interviews, and brand collaborations.
- Oversee freelance writers and photographers, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality editorial and visual content.
- Developed comprehensive media packs, pricing structures, quote templates, and PR inquiry systems to streamline artist and brand collaborations.
- Facilitated client communication through meetings, negotiations, and partnership development, fostering long-term relationships and driving sales growth.
- Coordinated back-of-house operations, including admin, scheduling, contributor management, and workflow organisation to enhance operational efficiency.
Music Journalist & Interviewer
Metal Lair
01.2026 - Current
- Interview touring rock/metal artists, delivering timely editorial content while adhering to PR embargo rules.
- Cultivate relationships with labels, PR agencies, and artist management to enhance collaboration and access to exclusive content.
Press Media Coordinator & Interviewer
Mångata Festival
Nottingham
09.2026
- Liaised with PR teams, managers, and security to facilitate seamless media operations at multi-site events.
- Scheduled and conducted artist interviews within strict junket windows and venue changeovers to ensure timely content delivery.
- Managed real-time photo and audio offloading alongside editorial logging for same-day event coverage.
Artist Liaison & Backstage Operations
RADAR Festival
Manchester
07.2026
- Coordinated dressing rooms, riders, access control, and artist welfare to enhance artist experience across multiple festivals and venues.
- Delivered 100% on-time stage departures through coordinated radio communication with stage managers.
- Supported high-pressure turnarounds, load-ins, and backstage sweeps to maintain exact set-time compliance.
- Managed merch operations (RADAR) including multi-terminal EPOS, cash floats, stock counts, and end-of-night settlements to ensure accurate financial reconciliation.
Artist Liaison & Backstage Operations
Tramlines Festival
Sheffield
07.2026
- Coordinated dressing rooms, riders, access control, and artist welfare across multiple festivals and venues to enhance artist experience.
- Delivered 100% on-time stage departures through coordinated radio communication with stage managers.
- Facilitated high-pressure turnarounds, load-ins, and backstage sweeps, ensuring strict adherence to set-time compliance.
- Managed merchandise operations at RADAR, ensuring efficient stock management and sales processing.: multi-terminal EPOS, cash floats, stock counts, and end-of-night settlements.
Press Media Coordinator & Interviewer
Tramlines Festival
Sheffield
07.2026
- Scheduled and conducted artist interviews within strict junket windows and during venue changeovers to maximise media coverage opportunities.
- Liaised with PR teams, managers, and security to ensure seamless media operations across multiple event sites, enhancing overall event experience.
- Managed real-time photo and audio offloading alongside editorial logging for same-day coverage, ensuring timely content delivery for publication.
Artist Liaison & Backstage Operations
2000trees Festival
Cheltenham
07.2026
- Coordinated dressing rooms, riders, access control, and artist welfare across multiple festivals and venues to ensure a seamless experience for artists.
- Supported high-pressure turnarounds, load-ins, and backstage sweeps to maintain exact set-time compliance.
- Delivered 100% on-time stage departures through coordinated radio communication with stage managers.
- Directed merch operations (RADAR) including multi-terminal EPOS, cash floats, stock counts, and end-of-night settlements to maintain accurate financial records.
Artist Liaison & Backstage Operations
Beaver Works
Leeds
04.2026
- Coordinated dressing rooms, riders, access control, and artist welfare to enhance artist experience across multiple festivals and venues.
- Delivered 100% on-time stage departures through coordinated radio communication with stage managers.
- Facilitated high-pressure turnarounds, load-ins, and backstage sweeps, ensuring strict adherence to set times.
- Managed merch operations (RADAR) including multi-terminal EPOS, cash floats, stock counts, and end-of-night settlements to optimise sales processes.
Education
NCFE Level 2 Certificate - Team Leading
Bradford College
Bradford01-2020
Pearson BTEC Level 1 Diploma - Creative Media Production
Shipley College
Bradford, 01-2021
GCSEs - English Language, Mathematics
Shipley College
Bradford,01-2021
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate - Mental Health Awareness
Shipley College
Bradford01-2021
NVQ Level 2 - Customer Service
WorldHost Certified
Bradford01-2020
Skills
- Editorial strategy
- Creative direction
- Media operations
- Client management
- Client relations
- Press relations management
- Interview production
- Interview oversight
- Press scheduling
- Audience engagement
- Event coordination
- Project management
- Stakeholder liaison
- Artist liaison and hospitality
- Backstage access control
- Dressing room management
- Load coordination
- Show planning
- Cross team communication
- Negotiation skills
- Sales support
- EPOS management
- Crew coordination and communication skills
- Audio logging
- Video editing
- Photography
- Visual storytelling
- Concept development
- Creative research
- Creativity
- Visual thinking
- Attention to detail
- Sales support
- Crew coordination and communication skills
- Show planning
Timeline
Media Producer & Host
Backstage With V
09.2026 - Current
Press Media Coordinator & Interviewer
Mångata Festival
09.2026
Creative Director
24/7 Lifestyle Magazine
08.2026 - Current
Artist Liaison & Backstage Operations
RADAR Festival
07.2026
Artist Liaison & Backstage Operations
Tramlines Festival
07.2026
Press Media Coordinator & Interviewer
Tramlines Festival
07.2026
Artist Liaison & Backstage Operations
2000trees Festival
07.2026
Artist Liaison & Backstage Operations
Beaver Works
04.2026
Music Journalist & Interviewer
Metal Lair
01.2026 - Current
NCFE Level 2 Certificate - Team Leading
Bradford College
Pearson BTEC Level 1 Diploma - Creative Media Production
Shipley College
GCSEs - English Language, Mathematics
Shipley College
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate - Mental Health Awareness
Shipley College
NVQ Level 2 - Customer Service
WorldHost Certified