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.
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Job Openings:
Label Manager (Mom + Pop)
Job summary: This newly created position looks for someone who will be a key player in the running of the day-to-day operations of the label. Mom+Pop is growing their infrastructure to keep pace with the growing roster and evolving business. The Label Manager role is very dimensional, touching on all aspects of breaking artists, quarterbacking releases and running the label.
Manager, Business Development (Sony)
Job summary: The Manager position will form a critical part of SME’s Digital Business Development team and the role will predominantly focus on analyzing new and existing digital revenue opportunities. This will include business case analysis / scenario modeling to facilitate the deal making process for new digital business opportunities that are presented to or sourced by the broader team. In addition the role will involve analysis of existing deal terms and evaluation of KPIs across a wide range of SME’s current digital partners. Over time, there is also potential for the successful candidate to grow into a deal negotiator, dealing directly with SME’s external partners.
Online Marketing & Publicity Manager (Wind-up Records)
Job summary: The Online Marketing & Publicity Manager will develop and implement a social media strategy, as well as pitch and secure placements with music blogs, lifestyle sites & music discovery apps for new release audio and video content. This candidate will focus on blog outreach, contesting, social media engagement, social copywriting and content distribution to drive business by increasing traffic to the company’s digital properties & generating sales leads and online conversation & excitement.
Music Licensing Coordinator (Confidential)
Job summary: A new boutique music licensing company that represents independent labels and artists is seeking a Licensing Coordinator. This role includes pitching and licensing for Advertising, TV, Film and Trailers as well as looking for brand partnership opportunities. It’s important this candidate has been previously added to all creative briefs/searches and distribution lists. A strong background in marketing, promotion and business development is also required.
Regional Promotion Manager (Warner Music Group)
Job summary: Work with country music radio station programmers in a specified region of the US to seek and secure airplay, increased spins, and promotional opportunities for WMN artist releases. Explore and exploit all avenues in the market region via radio to contribute to the priorities and goals of the department.
A&R Coordinator (Razor & Tie)
Job summary: Razor and Tie is currently seeking an A&R Admin Coordinator. Duties include, working with artist management to prepare and maintain recording budget, processing and paying invoices, book all artist A&R travel requests, coordinate with management and studios to arrange tracking, mixing, and mastering sessions, and more.
Temporary Global Royalty Coordinator (Sony/ATV Music Publishing)
Job summary: Sony/ATV Music Publishing is seeking to fill the position of a Temporary Global Royalty Coordinator. The preferred candidate will have music publishing/music industry experience in royalty processing/ administration.
Summer Education Temp (Universal Music Group)
Job summary: Interested in the music industry? Want to learn more about Universal Music Group? Our 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 Fall semester to join a variety of our departments in the Miami Area.
Talent Development Artist – Apprentice Music Editor (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
Job summary: The Talent Development Artist Program is available for recent graduates of undergraduate or graduate programs (within three years of graduation date) for a 3 or 6 month paid position at Walt Disney Animation Studios. The Talent Development Artist Program offers a chance to understand the depth of your new skills, refine and strengthen key areas, and apply your talents in our real world environment. Under the guidance of a Disney Mentor you will be immersed in our world of art and technology while being trained on production workflows and tools. Music Post Production includes: digitizing, organizing, and managing the editorial process to ensure that the project meets the artistic vision. As an Editorial Trainee, you’ll work with a mentor to learn our editorial pipeline and EDI tools (digital tools) as well as post-production processes.
College & Lifestyle Marketing Representative (Universal Music Group)
Job summary: Universal Music Group is a global recorded music company with the majority of the best-selling and developing artists in the world that include Black Eyed Peas, Kanye West, Florence & The Machine, Neon Trees, Rihanna, Drake, Kid Cudi, Anberlin, Nicki Minaj, Far East Movement, Lil Wayne, Lady Gaga, Jack Johnson and thousands of others. Duties and responsibilities: The College Marketing Reps play an extremely important role in the development of Universal Music’s newly signed artists as well as some of the most well-known artists in the music industry today.
Curator-Programmer, Hip Hop (Pandora)
Job summary: We are seeking an individual with expertise, experience and deep passion for Hip Hop music and other genres of music that are culturally and compositionally similar. This role will curate genre stations, develop our library, and build strong relationships with artists, labels, and organizations in this segment of the music ecosystem. Additionally, the Curator – Programmer position will be expected to regularly produce written editorial content, curate stations for sponsored programs, and evaluate incoming submissions.
Research Manager (Tunecore)
Job summary: TuneCore is seeking an outstanding Research Manger who is passionate about creating and executing a research strategy to discover customer insights in support of developing products that are meaningful, functional and engaging for artists worldwide. We strive to help artists make their music heard worldwide, and your job is to understand how to make our products and services intuitive and accessible. You’ll work within the Customer Experience team and partner with other groups to conduct ongoing user experience research studies that will assess unmet customer needs, prototypes for new experiences and improvements to existing products and communication.
Music Event Check In (CID Entertainment)
Job summary: Are you available to come work VIP Check In for the upcoming George Strait show at the Moda Center on Friday, April 11th? The hours are 2pm-10pm and the rate is $100/day.
Assistant, Branding and Licensing (Universal)
Job summary: Universal Music Group is currently seeking a candidate to fill the positiion of Assistant, Branding and Licensing. The role is located in Los Angeles and will report to the EVP, Branding and Licensing.
Associate Producer (Company Confidential)
Job summary: Freelance job. Required skills include 1-3 years working in live television or related field.
International Assistant (Warner Music Group)
Job summary: To directly assist Senior Vice President and Vice President with all activities relating to worldwide marketing and promotion of Atlantic Records’ artists and their records. Thus, maximizing the commercial exploitation of their digital and physical sales on a worldwide level.
Studio Manager (Atlantic Records)
Job summary: For nearly six decades, Atlantic recordings have had a profound impact on the development of modern music and have entertained and engaged listeners with songs rooted in our collective consciousness. Today Atlantic continues to be marked by musical diversity, and embraces a spectrum of chart-topping performers who span the contemporary pop, rock, R&B, and hip-hop landscapes. The company is home to many of the world’s most popular recording artists, among them Wiz Khalifa, B.o.B, Trey Songz, Icona Pop, Janelle Monae, Flo Rida, Bruno Mars, and many more.
Licensing and Publishing Expert (SQE Music)
Job Summary: SQE Music is a full-service music company with label, management and publishing divisions. We are currently looking to hire an experienced licensing and publishing employee for our Los Angeles office.
Director, Content & Editorial Communications (BMI)
Job summary: Writes, edits, generates ideas and contributes to overall corporate communications strategy as a key content provider for website, BMI TV, digital and print publications, intranet and social media channels. Researches industry publications and website within competitive landscape. Handles content creation, editing, executive communications such as presentations, press releases, byline articles, white papers, talking points, reactive statements, remarks and other PR positioning documents.
Sales Data Analyst (Pandora)
Job summary: At Pandora, we’re a unique collection of engineers, musicians, designers, marketers, and world-class sellers with a common goal: to enrich lives by delivering effortless personalized music enjoyment and discovery. People—the listeners, the artists, and our employees—are at the center of our mission and everything we do. Actually, employees at Pandora are a lot like the service itself: bright, eclectic, and innovative. Collaboration is the foundation of our workforce, and we’re looking for smart individuals who are self-motivated and passionate to join us. Be a part of the engine that creates the soundtrack to life. Discover your future at Pandora.
Disbursements Coordinator (ASCAP)
Job summary: Perform all aspects of accounts payable functions by reviewing and entering invoices in accordance with department policies and deadlines. Update account coding on invoices. Identify errors or discrepancies and resolve prior to processing. Validate sales tax on invoices prior to processing. Scan invoice documents and attach to batches for processing . Prepare checks and EFT transactions on a daily basis. Provide accurate document preparation relative to the accounts payable functions in accordance to record retention policies and laws. Enter new or updated vendor data, validate and scan W-9 forms, and maintain vendor contact information. Prepare monthly accounts payable statistical analysis. Assist with the review of the annual 1099 tax reporting process. Assist with annual audit by pulling copies of scanned invoices and preparing reports. Establish relationships with vendors. All other duties as assigned.
Director & Chief Curator, GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi (AEG)
Job summary: The Director & Chief Curator leads all activities directly related to the GRAMMY Museum Mississippi® collection and exhibitions in carrying out the organization’s mission, vision, strategic plan, and budget.
Freelance Coordinator, Music & Media Licensing (Viacom)
Job summary: Negotiate favorable rates and secure rights for material (music, film/tv clips, news and celebrity footage, photos and other media) included in projects produced by MTV East Coast and additional client groups as necessary. Send please issues, draft licenses and process all payments. Work closely and communicate regularly with production, production management, music supervisors and business and legal affairs. Record and track rights information for multi-platform programming.
Assistant Director for Youth Curriculum and Assessment (Berklee College Of Music)
Job summary: The Assistant Director for Curriculum and Assessment is a music educator with teaching experience and proven knowledge of assessment and evaluation with evidence of work in qualitative and quantitative research. S/he is eager to serve and is versed in nonprofit or school administrative management, cutting-edge music & arts in education practices that include instruction through the use of technology, and youth development. The ADCA possess knowledge of the best practices in popular, contemporary and world music pedagogies, more specific to the musical practices and pedagogical and methodological traditions of the African diaspora. The ADCA is an inspiring leader who is dedicated to service and can motivate and empower youth, staff, teachers and families into transformative experiences. The ADCA is caring, passionate, cooperative and collaborative, and has the ability to speak to anyone. He/she has respect for and experience with bureaucratic and hierarchical structures that require active listening, patience, mild tenacity and humility both internally and externally. The ADCA appreciates and respects all styles of music, believing in contemporary music as a social common denominator that can connect everyone. The ADCA is receptive to learning and teaching, as well as maintaining a student-centered environment and teacher/staff learning-community, performances, and youth development.
Director of Marketing & Communications (Boston Lyric Opera)
Job summary: Oversees all aspects of marketing and sales of the company including Marketing and Communications, Audience Services, Public Relations and Promotions. Manages a department of five including Marketing and Communications Manager, Audience Services Manager, Audience Services Coordinator, and Public Relations consultant. Reports to the General & Artistic Director.
Product Manager – Digital instruments and Effects (Gibson Brands)
Job summary: Cakewalk has an immediate opening for a creative, organized, and energetic self-starter to help us create next-gen, market-leading music production software for Mac, PC, iOS, and Android. As the Virtual Instruments and Effects Product Manager, you will apply your passion and deep understanding of synthesizers and audio effects to design and deliver software that inspires musicians.
Account Executive (Clear Channel Radio)
Job summary: Identify opportunities to put the advertising and promotional power of the radio stations to work for local businesses.
Content Editor – Music and Festivals (Axs)
Job summary: The Content Editor, Music & Festivals for AXS.com solicits, creates and edits the written and visual content across the Music and Festivals channel. The function owns the editorial calendar for AXS.com, Music and Festivals, and works closely with content operations and creative colleagues to deliver highly engaging and share-able content that speaks to our audience, for the brand, and meets or exceeds the creative standards and business goals.
