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:
Full Time Staffer (Barsuk Records)
Job summary: Barsuk Records is seeking an experienced individual to join our Seattle office. As a small company with a select roster of artists and where most current staff have worked for 5-10 years or more, there’s a fair amount of responsibility-sharing at Barsuk. Ideal candidates will have experience (3-5 years minimum) in one or more record industry disciplines, including but not limited to marketing & promotion, A&R, project management, warehouse operations, artist management, event planning, bookkeeping, copywriting, and/or design. Familiarity with Barsuk’s catalog and 15-year history is strongly preferred, but not necessary.
Music Supervisor/Sales (Atrium Music)
Job summary: Atrium Music, a new-model, boutique music licensing and publishing company is seeking an experienced, well-connected and highly motivated team member for the position of music supervisor/sales agent to pitch and place the company’s vast catalog of artist and composer music.
Manager, Digital Marketing (Universal)
Job summary: As a key member of the Digital Marketing team within UMe, the Manager’s position marries strategy with execution across all digital channels for a designated set of projects, from start to successful finish. The Manager will work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and global counterparts, per project as well as with external industry and consumer facing outlets to develop online, social, and mobile opportunities. In an unconventional approach to catalog priorities, this role will also take on the onus to develop core, genre comprehensive campaigns to elevate and optimize deep catalog titles, tracks, and artists. The Manager will report directly to the department head for Digital Marketing.
Licensing Administrator (Warner Music Group)
Job summary: Securing from music publishers any and all rights required in order for WMG’s U.S. record labels to exploit any musical compositions embodied in the sound recordings and records that those record labels release, negotiating the corresponding mechanical and other licenses covering those musical composition rights, and paying those music publishers the corresponding mechanical and other license advances, fees, and/or other royalties in an accurate and timely manner.
Business And Legal Affairs Assistant (Sony)
Job summary: This position will provide administrative support to the Business & Legal Affairs contract administration staff, and assist in digital rights management and administration. Advances/Payments/Checks: Manage the requisition and distribution of all contractual advances and other payments.
Administration and Licensing Manager (Confidential)
Job summary: Scout Staffing is actively seeking an experienced and personable Administration and Licensing Manager for Nashville’s fastest-growing independent record label. Working closely with the Director of Administration and VP of Publishing, this role includes both publishing and record label administration duties while also managing a full-time coordinator. If you have a passion for licensing, a team-oriented mindset and management style, and a want to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, then this role with an innovative label may be the one for you!
Sales Representative (Alfred Music)
Job summary: Under general supervision, performs increasingly responsible and complex duties in developing and serving an account base and attaining sales goals of company products in an assigned territory and within a team environment.
Music Payroll Coordinator (TEAM)
Job summary: Wonderful opportunity for the right candidate. TEAM provides talent and union payroll services to music clients in the Film, TV and Sound Recording industries. The Music Payroll Coordinator is a “team-player” position that requires accuracy, attention to detail, initiative and a pro-active approach to duties and responsibilities in working with intercompany departments, clients and colleagues. Discretion in handling company and private or personal client and employee information is required, along with a positive attitude, professional ethics, appearance, and conduct.
Project Manager (MTV)
Job summary: Are you interested in driving highly visible initiatives for MTV Artists? Do you enjoy working in an entrepreneurial environment solving complex technical problems and delivering innovative solutions? MTV is looking for a Technical Project Manager to help us make our MTV Artists website and apps even better! This role will provide project leadership, mitigate project risks, make tradeoffs, and balance business needs versus technical constraints. You will work with various software and business teams around the company to identify and drive innovative solutions that achieve business goals. This is an opportunity to shape the next generation of MTV artists!
Music Assistant (Sports Media Network)
Job summary: Assist Coordinating Director of Music, Music Director and Music Coordinators in the preparation, filing, coordination and organization of music licenses and related music documentation. Oversee the management of digital audio resources, storage and organization of the department’s audio libraries. Handle the update of music data to the cue sheet management system, as well as the distribution and handling of cue sheets to licensors.
Senior Manager, Market Research (The Country Music Association)
Job summary: The Country Music Association is currently seeking a Senior Manager, Market Research to manage a broad range of research initiatives related to CMA initiatives and the country music industry as a whole under the direction of the Sr. Director, Market Research. The position will design, manage , implement and report primary and secondary research to provide a multi-dimensional and in-depth understanding of the Country Music consumer and marketplace. Position will also manage CMA Insiders – CMA’s proprietary consumer panel.
Project Manager (Gibson Guitars)
Job summary: Gibson Brands, Inc. (f/k/a Gibson Guitar Corp), the world’s premier manufacturer of musical instruments and professional & consumer audio equipment, is building out its Product Management function in Corporate Marketing and is seeking to hire six (6) Product Managers. The Product Managers will be located in Nashville and report directly to the Executive Vice President of Product Planning. They will have responsibility for managing existing product lines as well as creating and integrating new products and product changes within their specific product line.
Office Manager (Yamaha)
Job summary: Yamaha is seeking a dedicated Office Manager to work on a temporary basis for a period of approximately three months. The length of the temporary assignment may vary contingent upon business needs. Individual will be responsible for various clerical and administrative functions in the office.
Maintenance/Process Supervisor (United Record Pressing)
Job summary: The Maintenance/Process Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and executing the work of maintenance staff. The maintenance staff is responsible for the upkeep of vinyl presses and other machinery needed to produce a high quality product. The role also provides support to the execution of the production schedule. The successful candidate must have strong communication and troubleshooting skills, and possess the ability to perform maintenance duties as needed.
Music Content Operations & Data Specialist (Getty Images)
Job summary: You love music, technology, operations and the coming together of all three. You have the ability to look at music on the asset level and understand data trends surrounding it. On a day-to-day basis, you aren’t afraid to dig into databases for more information and know how to communicate your findings to a broader team. You execute quickly on projects, are detail oriented, love creating processes and enjoy troubleshooting issues. You understand music as a digital asset and know what it takes to move an asset along a value chain to generate revenue in today’s complicated music landscape. You will work closely with our global sales group, contributor services, content curators and contributor relations teams. Your focus is to ensure that our high quality music offering grows online and offline while also spearheading delivery of our music offerings to existing and new customers. You will also be a conduit between our contributor base and music partners and facilitate our music submission process when necessary. You must understand music licensing as a business and technical formats for digital music assets. Most importantly, you must like working on a diverse team, love to execute according to a plan and learning as you go.
Controller/Treasurer (Los Angeles Philharmonic)
Job summary: Oversees and manages the LA Phil’s accounting practices, financial controls, financial reporting, audit and tax filings, cash management, payroll, insurance and retirement plan administration.
Manager, Membership (The GRAMMY Museum)
Job summary: The Manager Membership of the GRAMMY Museum is responsible for all aspects of a highly successful membership program, including strategic planning and growth; providing a significant base of unrestricted annual support and donor cultivation; providing excellent benefits and services; developing effective marketing strategies and programs; increasing and improving member renewal, retention, upgrades and acquisition.
Finance Director (Wind-Up Records)
Job summary: The finance team provides financial reporting, accounting, planning, budgeting, financial compliance and auditing for the company. TheFinance Director reports to and partners directly with the Chief Financial Officer to assist with a broad range of Finance activities including shared supervision of Finance Manager.
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.
Mid-Level Digital Account Manager (Complex Media)
Job summary: If you are tired of the typical AdOps jobs and want to provide higher value beyond the execution of campaigns, you are ready to work with Complex Media. Set up a meeting with us to learn how you can be part of the team that is making Complex Media’s Digital success a reality! Bring in your creativity! The idea is to stay ahead of the market by offering digital advertising products that are unique – we provide the venues to challenge the established guidelines.
Director of Marketing (Backstage)
Job summary: Sonicbids (part of Backstage.com) is looking for a Director of Marketingto grow its two-sided opportunity listing marketplace. The Director of Marketing will grow band and promoter (venues, festivals etc) signups via acquisition marketing at high volume and low cost. You will be responsible for narrowing Sonicbid’s marketing focus and solving the marketplace chicken vs egg problem. The Director of Marketing will manage the marketing team and work in partnership with the Director of Brand and Content.
A&R Department Coordinator (Universal)
Job summary: Candidate will support the A&R team. Responsibilities will include booking studios, coordinating travel, assisting with budget preparation, preparing expense reports and heavy phones.
Director of Licensing- Trailers (Chappell Production Music)
Job summary: Warner/Chappell Production Music is looking for a results driven, professional, flexible, hardworking individual for the full-time position of Director of Licensing- Trailers in our Los Angeles office. This is a fun and challenging position in fast-pace environment.
Graphic Designer (Warner Music Group)
Job summary: Throughout this internship, the Graphic Design Temp will assist in translating wireframes and sketches into clean, usable, and elegant designs and prototypes. You will work closely with the Sr. Art Director on product design and enhancements. Pieces of the design work will be carved off and entrusted to you. Projects can vary from complex backoffice, B2B, B2C, and artist management across mobile, tablet, and desktop.
Data Entry Specialist (Confidential)
Job summary: Major worldwide talent agency seeks ambitious career oriented person for entry level data entry position in its music department. Qualifications include excellent typing skills, result-driven proficiency in analyzing data, knowledge of social media, Microsoft Office, Excel, and Powerpoint skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, and organizational skills. Knowledge of the music industry is a plus but not a requirement.
Retail Account Manager (Ticketmaster)
Job summary: The Retail Account Manager will be responsible for working closely with the VP of Retail Partnerships in fostering growth and harmony in assigned retail relationships and provide creative/strategic recommendations to increase sales.
Web Content And Production Coordinator (House Of Blues)
Job summary: We’re looking for a CMS web production and Front End/CSS coordinator with a passion for creating great digital experiences. The successful candidate will be tech savvy and an eager problem solver that enjoys working hard, tackling challenges and being in a collaborative team environment. The Web Production Coordinator will be a critical member of the House of Blues Entertainment team, helping to oversee the maintenance and creation of dozens of different web properties. This person will work directly for the Web Content Manager and closely with the designers, marketing teams and developers in building and maintaining website solutions in CSS and HTML for our venues around the country. This junior candidate should possess a very good understanding of Content Management Systems plus JavaScript/jQuery, HTML5 & CSS3. A commitment to producing high quality code across browsers and platforms is very important, as is a love of the music and entertainment industry.
Music Teacher (Yamaha)
Job summary: The Yamaha Music School of Boston is seeking a Music Teacher to conduct weekly Yamaha Music Education System (YMES) courses and private piano lesson instructions. The assignment of schedule and class or student load may vary contingent upon business needs. Individual will report to the School Director.
Music Rights Manager (Gideen Corporation)
Job summary: Gideen Corporation located in Los Angeles, CA is looking for an experienced Music Rights Manager. This position is part-time with possibility to become full-time. Candidate has to have at least 5 years experience working within the legal department of a record label, larger music management or music publishing company handling counter claims on multiple levels including youtube.
Assistant Music Manager (Confidential)
Job summary: An emerging artist is seeking an Assistant Music Manager. The primary responsibility of the Assistant Music Manager is to proactively assist artist in all aspects of the artist’s career development.
Director of Publicity (Universal)
Job summary: Universal Music Group is currently seeking a Manager, Publicity in our New York, NY office location: We are looking for a Manager, Publicity 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 Hollywood location.
Director of Artist Marketing (Pandora)
Job summary: As the Director of Artist Marketing you will lead the marketing strategy for an exciting new product initiative for Pandora. You will work with cross-functional team members from artist relations & partnerships, corporate strategy, marketing, product management, design, engineering, communications, sales, legal and more. We are seeking candidates with expertise in the music industry who possess exceptional skills in product marketing strategy, go-to-market execution, communication and project management.
