A lot has been written about the supposed dire state of the music industry, but truth be told there are a number of successful and growing companies, including record labels, that are thriving in 2014. In this column we bring together every job opening we can find from the companies responsible for building the future of the business and present them to you, our reader, in hopes of aiding you on your journey to join the global music industry professional family.
Each Sunday we scour the internet for the latest and greatest job postings throughout the music industry. You can help us better serve our community by sending any job openings you find or have to james@haulix.com. Be sure to include the name of the company hiring, a detailed description of the position being offered, a desired start date, contact information, and any additional supplemental information you feel may be needed.
Job Openings:
Marketing Assistant (Smithsonian Folkways)
Job summary: Find potential fans, intrigue them, and build a lasting relationship with them. Marketing at Smithsonian Folkways begins with music in its context, seeks curious listeners, then aims to create a long-term interaction with them. We love to acquaint interested listeners with musics that rarely find their way into the charts or onto radio; then reveal the stories behind those musics and the musicians who created them, connecting people with their own cultural traditions and those of others. We use all (legal and ethical) modern means to achieve this end.
Associate Director, Creative Services (Imagen)
Job summary: Imagem Music Group, one of the world’s largest independent music publishers, is looking to add an Associate Director, Creative Services to its Los Angeles team. This position will work to proactively seek and procure synchronization licensing placements for Imagem’s extensive music publishing catalog. While there will be a focus on film, television and trailer/promos the position will work across all media types to service Imagem’s west coast music users.
PR Manager (Lisa Davis Music Management)
Job summary: Lisa Davis Music Management is currently seeking a Manager, Publicity in our Atlanta, GA office location who will be responsible for entire press campaigns for all high profile artists, songwriters, and producers while creating and implementing full national campaigns for select artist, songwriters, and producers in the online space at our Atlanta location.
Assistant Copyright Administrator (VP Records Distributors)
Job summary: Research song release information and contact record labels, Review licensing agreements, Prepare and disseminate deal memorandums and general correspondence, Organize and maintain progress of licensing, Collaborate with executives on copyright infringement issues, etc.
Project Coordinator (Dauman Music)
Job summary: Record label and music publisher with over 50 billboard charting singles. Need someone with music biz knowledge, writing and computer skills Assist in film and tv placements and general pr assistance.
Producer / Engineer / Sound Designer (Rockabye Baby Music)
Job summary: Independent record label in Los Angeles is currently accepting demos from individuals capable of creating instrumental lullaby recordings, specifically lullaby renditions of classic and modern rock songs. If you are interested, please submit demos with “LULLABY” in the subject line. DO NOT SUBMIT ORCHESTRAL or SYNTH-HEAVY tracks (AVOID string and synth beds). We are looking for inventive productions featuring child-like instruments of both wood varieties (xylophone, woodblock, marimba) and bell-like varieties (celesta, glockenspiel, vibraphone) as well as thoughtful, cute sound effects.
A&R Manager (Warner Music Group)
Job summary: Manager of A&R is expected to bring in hits for our artists on an exceptionally consistent basis. Primary responsibility is delivering singles for any artist in need of hit. Expected to develop strong relationships and constantly interface with producers and writers to regularly bring in valuable new talent relationships and hit records to the company. Must be able to schedule and move artists around efficiently as well as create and oversee creative and productive collaborative environments. The search for young, upcoming, and talented producers and songwriters is also a central focus of the A&R Manager’s daily responsibilities. Must have the ability to handle multiple activities simultaneously.
Administrative Assistant (Universal)
Job summary: Universal Music is currently seeking a Coordinator Marketing for the New York, NY location. Marketing – Coordinate department press releases, trade shows and marketing efforts; maintain marketing budget; process invoices for marketing expenses New Business Solicitation- Coordinate mailings to generate new business Internal Reports (i.e. Rough Sales, T&E, Quarterly Report) – Maintain internal department reports including expenses, new business, quarterly summaries Interns – Work directly with colleges to place interns in our department; train interns in all databases and systems; handle all school paperwork. Assist department – provide daily assistance to Special Markets department including database entry, general research, mailings, scheduling meetings, transmitting documents between departments.
Talent Manager (BMI)
Job summary: Leads the development and implementation of talent management strategies and initiatives that drive engagement, development and retention through the following: staffing; on-boarding and off-boarding; encouraging, supporting and tracking team member engagement; performance management; coordinating development opportunities and activities with and through the training and development team.
Director of Social Media (Pandora)
Job summary: As the Director of Social Media you will lead the social media strategy for Pandora. You will drive the development, execution and measurement of social programs, and evangelize those programs throughout the organization. You will partner with brand marketing and artist relations to develop compelling content that will be relevant and engaging for Pandora listeners.
Account Director(s) (Allied Integrated Marketing)
Job summary: Our New York and Los Angeles offices are looking for an experienced Account Director to supervise promotional tours, events, field marketing programs and lead account teams. The perfect candidate is a resourceful, strategic thinker with a high level of attention to detail who can multi-task and possesses strong written & verbal communication skills. He or she must have experience activating many different types of events including retail and spirits promotions, mobile tours, brand launches, promotional events and parties. In addition, knowledge of social/digital media and PR is a definite plus.
Director, Listener Care Performance & Planning (Sirius XM)
Job summary: The Director, Listener Care Performance & Planning will be responsible for leading people and critical processes to ensure that SiriusXM Listener Care is expertly servicing customers and meeting financial objectives.
National Publicist (The Syndicate)
Job summary: The Syndicate is growing its company with the addition of a full-time Director of Publicity. The position will represent our agency’s clients in the entertainment and lifestyle brand spaces as well as directly manage the expanding PR department. The ideal candidate should have experience managing a team in addition to an excellent working knowledge of pop culture and the ability to effectively discuss current music, comedy and lifestyle trends. The candidate should be a strong communicator with superb writing skills. The position requires one to be meticulously confident while pitching to a variety of media outlets including web, print, television and social networks.
Director of Digital Marketing (Votiv)
Job summary: Votiv is looking to fill a Director of Digital Marketing position in our Music division, based in the Seattle office. This position will have a wide variety of responsibilities ranging from crafting digital marketing campaigns to working with the content team and junior marketing staff to drive digital campaigns forward. This person will work directly with Votiv artists and managers as well as key digital partners and the rest of the Votiv team to support the marketing efforts for each project. Some HTML and CSS knowledge as well as design skills using programs like Photoshop and Illustrator are a huge plus.
Coordinator, Content Team (The Orchard)
Job summary: As a Coordinator in the Content Management Team, you are vital in cultivating & scaling our fast growing Video Services business; executing on a value proposition that drives client satisfaction, engagement and revenue! You’ll work closely with YouTube Content leadership to ensure that our clients’ content is viewed by as many people as possible, and earning revenue from viewed ads
VIP/Event Manager (Warner Music Group)
Job summary: The VIP Manager will be responsible for organizing and executing VIP/Fan experiences at live events for various VIP campaigns.
Executive Assistant (Universal Music Group)
Job summary: The ideal candidate will have Music or Entertainment experience and have experience supporting an EVP, President or other high-level executive with discretion and confidentiality. Must be very efficient and highly attuned to the smallest of details. Multi-tasking and working on tight deadlines in a high pressure environment is crucial. No task is too small and no challenge too great. A ‘can-do’ attitude is essential.
Manager, Publicity (Universal Music Group)
Job summary: Universal Music Group is currently seeking a Manager, Publicity in our Santa Monica, CA office location who will be responsible for entire press campaigns for all high profile artists while creating and implementing full national campaigns for select artist in the online space at our Santa Monica location.
Fall Educational Temps (Capitol Christian Music Group)
Job summary: Interested in the music industry? Want to learn more about Universal Music Group? Our paid Educational Temp Program is a great way to gain real hands on experience and professional exposure. The Educational Temp Program is designed to provide motivated and interested students with knowledge of the music entertainment industry. Today’s students will become tomorrow’s leaders, and our goal is to provide these individuals with a meaningful, educational and fun work experience! UMG is looking for Educational Temps for the upcoming Spring semester to join our various labels in Nashville in a variety of departments including (but not limited to): Marketing, Publicity, Radio Promotion, Artist and Repertoire (A&R), Creative, Publishing, Distribution, Accounting, etc. About Universal Music Group: UMG is the global music leader with wholly owned record operations or licensees in 77 countries.
Performing Arts Center Manager (Muskego-Norway School District)
Job summary: Muskego-Norway Schools is seeking a full-time (100%) manager for the Muskego High School Performing Arts Center. The Performing Arts Center (PAC) is attached to Muskego High School and seats 772 people, with a full fly, orchestra pit, and separate control booths for sound and lights. This is a twelve month position and the selected candidate must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Supervising Audio Engineer (SDI Media)
Job summary: Provide start-to-finish audio engineering services in order to create and deliver audio deliverables for Broadcast, Multimedia and DVD clients
Tour Technical Director (Cavalia)
Job summary: Reporting to the Tour Director, the Technical Director is responsible for insuring the integrity, quality and proper operation of the show, its installations and personnel. The Technical Director shall be called upon to direct all technical disciplines related to the operation of the show. The Technical Director shall work in close liaison with all other Directors on tour to guarantee both a sound operation of the performance but also to assure the moves from one venue to the other.
Account Executive (AEG)
Job summary: AEG Global Partnerships is seeking an Account Executive who is a self-starter with digital sales experience to work with our growing team. This individual should possess a strong sales acumen and deep knowledge of the digital marketplace. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative team responsible for sales growth both nationally and internationally for one of AEG’s largest brands, axs.com and AXS Ticketing.
Director Of Consumer Public Relations (Pandora)
Job summary: This position will be based in Pandora’s Oakland, CA, office and report to the company’s VP of Communications. Pandora has more than 250 million registered users and 75 million active listeners every month. This position will drive our overall consumer media strategy as we communicate with these millions of listeners. You must be comfortable with and have experience working directly with journalists; managing integrated marketing campaigns and agencies; and developing and executing strategic communications plans and materials.
Directors of Sponsorship Sales, Club & Theater (Live Nation)
Job summary: Live Nation Entertainment’s sponsorship division is hiring a Director of Sales, Club & Theater. This sponsorship sales professional will be responsible for creating and selling branded, high-impact music marketing programs across our club and theater properties.
Junior Analyst Developer (Sony)
Job summary: Responsible for the collection and analysis of business requirements, producing technical specifications, developing solutions, testing, rollout and support. The individual will be working across business areas and systems.
Community Manager (Sonicbids)
Job summary: Your role will be to support the Sonicbids and Backstage Editorial and Marketing teams in maintaining and monitoring all things social for both brands. Creative support may include acting as the voice of either brand on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social networking sites; connecting with Fans, Followers or Influencers; monitoring and providing detailed feedback/reports to help inform the team’s social media strategy; managing paid discovery and seeding campaigns on sites like StumbleUpon and BuzzFeed. This position will be very hands-on: both on the creative side as well as the analytics and reporting side. We’re looking for someone creative, tech-savvy and proactive who loves creating contagious digital content and is unabashedly addicted to upping views, Followers, RTs and Likes (without being reckless). This position is not only for someone who knows their way around social media communities and tools, we’re also looking for someone who can craft an original voice while remaining on-brand. Someone who responds well to direction but can also work independently as needed. The ideal candidate will be someone who has experience building and managing social media communities and who exercises good judgement.
