About Jess McDonald
Hi, I'm Jess! I'm a Baltimore, Maryland native with over 10 years of experience working in music, entertainment, and creative business.
I'm the founder and president of Juxtapose Lane Management Group (JLM Group), a consulting company providing strategic advisory, project leadership, and business support to creative professionals and organizations.
My professional journey began with independent creative projects, talent and brand management, and freelance work before I established JLM Group in 2023. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to collaborate with independent artists, support projects involving major-label artists, and work alongside creative teams, agencies, and major entertainment organizations, gaining experience across both the creative and business sides of the industry.
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management, which has influenced how I approach business strategy, problem-solving, and organizational development.
I'm passionate about entrepreneurship, building meaningful professional relationships, and creating opportunities for sustainable growth. As I continue developing JLM Group, I'm particularly interested in expanding my business knowledge, cultivating strategic partnerships, and connecting with other women who are building and leading businesses within the entertainment industry.
Current Working Location
(Not available to travel.)
Work experience
- IDK
- 2022-2023
- Community Engagement/Management
- MAC MILLER ESTATE
- 2024-2026
- Digital Archival Project Assistant
- LINKIN PARK
- 2024-2026
- Digital/Social Project Assistant
- RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS
- 2024-2025
- Digital/Social Project Assistant
- JOSH GROBAN
- 2025-2026
- Digital/Social Project Co-Lead & Community Management
- EARL SWEATSHIRT
- 2025
- Digital/Social Project Assistant
- MR. 14TH
- 2017-2023
- Assistant
- BUTCH DAWSON
- 2023-2025
- Digital Marketing Strategist
- JOSH STOKES
- 2021-2022
- Manager
- OG DUTCH MASTER
- 2019
- Manager
Jess's Skills
Art- Content Creator
- Graphic Design
Business- Analyst
- Artist Manager
- Digital Streaming
- Licensing
- Marketing
- Music Curator
- Project Manager
- Public Relations
- Publishing
EngineeringLive- Creative Designer
- Production Manager
- Tour Manager
Venue Type ExperienceProducing- Producer
- Production Assistant
SongwritingVideo
Jess's Genres
- Alternative Rock
- Funk
- Hip-Hop
- House
- Jazz
- Pop
- R&B
- Rap
- Soul
Jess's Experience
My experience includes artist and brand management, marketing and promotional strategy, project management, creative development, production coordination, social media strategy, digital audience engagement, and digital operations. I’ve applied these skills to artist campaigns, music releases, live events, brand initiatives, and independent creative projects.
My work has involved coordinating production schedules, budgets, logistics, and deliverables; developing promotional campaigns and publicity materials; managing online communities and fan engagement initiatives; conducting audience research, sentiment analysis, and performance reporting; and collaborating with artists, management teams, agencies, and record label stakeholders.
My creative capabilities include content creation, graphic design, video editing, music curation, and songwriting. I also have experience supporting digital distribution, music publishing administration, catalog organization, rights documentation, and archival initiatives.
Additionally, I specialize in developing systems and workflows that centralize creative assets, project information, historical records, and organizational resources to support collaboration and operational efficiency.