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City narrows search for airport music coordinator after 100+ applicants; interviews set for next week

Austin Music Commission · January 5, 2026
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Summary

ACME staff told the Music Commission that the city received more than 100 applications for a new airport music coordinator; HR shortlisted candidates, interviews will begin next week and the target start date for the hire is Feb. 1, 2026.

At the Jan. 5 Music Commission meeting, Erica Shimali, music and entertainment division manager at Austin Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment (ACME), reported the closed recruitment for the airport music coordinator drew more than 100 applicants.

Shimali said staff and HR are moving to a manageable shortlist and plan interviews next week, with a target of onboarding…

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