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:
Lead Product Marketing Manager, YouTube Music (Youtube)
Job summary: As a Marketing manager, you are a fully dedicated business leader, shaping the future of one of our many Google products. Whether you’re on a consumer product (like Gmail, Search, Maps, Chrome, Android) or a business product (AdWords, AdSense, DoubleClick, Analytics), you take part in a complete marketing experience as you lead every facet of the product’s journey. From determining positioning, naming, competitive analysis, feature prioritization and external communications, you help shape the voice of the product and help it grow a loyal consumer base. This means you work with a cross-functional team across sales, corporate communications, legal, webmasters, product development, engineering and more. The role enables you to shape the product development process, organize product launches from beginning to end and form future marketing strategy.
Marketing Content Coordinator (Sony)
Job summary: As part of the US Latin Marketing team, the Marketing Content Coordinator is responsible for creating and keeping current a “holistic view” database / portfolio of artist-specific marketing assets that will support multichannel marketing programs, business development / licensing presentations, digital sales initiatives, physical sales initiatives and other programs as might be required.
Marketing Operations Coordinator- Arts & Theatre (LiveNation)
Job summary: The Marketing Operations Coordinator will lead the daily implementation and coordination of marketing activities, requests and communication across internal and external project teams. The individual will respond to requests from internal (principally Marketing Services Specialists) and external clients by using system tools to implement marketing tasks. He or she will assist in managing and scheduling regular updates for clients and assist the MSS team as required in day-to-day delivery of tactical marketing activities.
Sr. Product Marketing Manager (Bose)
Job summary: Bose Corporation was founded in 1964 by Dr. Amar G. Bose. Today, the company is one of the largest and best-known audio technology developers and product manufacturers in the United States and throughout the world. Bose is known for home entertainment systems and speakers, the Wave® products, premium automotive music systems, noise reducing headsets for consumers and pilots and sound for public spaces and musicians. We are seeking a new Sr. Product Marketing Manager to further these efforts.
Director, Sales & Marketing (The Orchard)
Job summary: This position is LA-based. Reporting to the VP of Sales & Marketing, the Director of Digital Sales & Marketing will be responsible for developing and fostering key relationships with the sales & marketing teams of worldwide digital and cable retailers. He/she will champion the Orchard’s growing slate of theatrical and digital releases, driving incremental revenue, merchandising and marketing opportunities and overall category management of the portfolio.
Digital Marketing Manager (Pandora)
Job summary: Pandora is looking for a Digital Marketing Manager to join the growing Marketing team in Oakland, CA. The Digital Marketing Manager will be responsible for creating, managing and analyzing direct response mobile and web marketing campaigns as well as continuously identifying new opportunities for Pandora to acquire and reengage users.
Director of Sales, Live Nation Media & Sponsorship (LiveNation Philadelphia)
Job summary: This successful sponsorship sales professional will be responsible for creating and selling branded, high-impact music marketing programs across our music properties. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Create, package and sell solution-based music marketing programs for Live Nation amphitheater, club, promotional and digital properties and assets, as well as meeting or exceeding revenue and key account goals.
Director, Online Marketing (Warner Music Group)
Job summary: This position is responsible for marketing the Warner Music Group catalog across the online spectrum. The individual in this role will work with the Sales and Marketing Department, collaborating to bring creativity, strategic direction, and best practices in all online marketing efforts across company websites, social media properties and streaming partners. This role is also responsible for outreach to potential online partners to further expose the Warner Music Group catalog to new fans. This position is also responsible for staying in tune with the latest online marketing trends, constantly searching for new partnerships and opportunities to expose the WMG catalog across all online platforms and digital distribution channels, including internal and external partner websites, social media, streaming partners, and apps.
Sales Representative (BMI)
Job summary: The Sales Representative secures high-quality licenses in accordance with the licensing sales process by performing the following duties: Manages all assigned opportunities. Assist in the marketing function, and develops territory plans for approval by team management. Performs traditional sales calls as dictated by the sales process. Makes collections calls as specifically assigned.
Segment Retention Manager, New Customers (Sirius XM)
Job summary: The role of the Segment Retention Manager – New Customers is to drive customer and competitive insights into the strategic market planning for new customers. The Segment Retention manager will initiate the segment analysis and on boarding journey to lead the transition to segment market plan and metrics. The manager works in tandem with the segment team to weave Planning and Insights seamlessly into customer marketing efforts to drive discovery and engagement. Create customer touch points in support of renewal & retention strategies and leverage digital media and other mediums to achieve strategic goals.
BET Engineer, Post Facility (Viacom)
Job summary: The Engineer selected should possess the technical expertise to support all facets of a medium sized Cable Network Post department. The selected candidate should be capable of the following duties:
o Perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, routine and preventive maintenance of all equipment in post-production department including tape decks, routers, servers, encoders, graphic and editing system including Avid Interplay/Isis, etc.
Sales Manager (Hard Rock)
Job summary: This individual will direct Cafe sales and marketing efforts ensuring that the business is financially successful and that it represents our brand identity in its entirety, therefore positively impacting our global operation.
Director, Digital Marketing (Warner Music Group)
Job summary: Responsible for daily management of the digital marketing team and genre-specific oversight of digital marketing strategy. Director also manages a roster of high-profile artists online, including content development and management, grassroots community building and marketing, the Atlantic “artist.com network,” tastemaker sites, and genre-related digital marketing lifestyle outlets. The Director of Digital Marketing is focused on the creation and building of Atlantic’s artist communities as they serve as the core of the direct-to-consumer initiatives and future product development, and guiding their direct reports in executing the digital strategy for the label.
Manager, Web and New Media Services (Juilliard)
Job summary: The mission of The Juilliard School is to provide the highest caliber of artistic education for gifted musicians, dancers, and actors from around the world, so that they may achieve their fullest potential as artists, leaders, and global citizens.
Pop/Rock Promotions (Warner Music Group)
Job summary: Responsible for providing premier administrative, project, and research support for VP of Alternative/Rock Formats, Director AAA/Adult Promotion, VP of Rhythm/Pop and VP of Adult/Pop Promotion. This should be done in addition to working independently and following through on all assignments.
Communications Managers, School Of Music (University Of Tennessee)
Job summary: Pay Grade 38/Full-time/Non-Exempt Position. UT School of Music seeks a Communications Coordinator to publicize all music concerts and events, and who is also talented in graphic design and copy editing. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: brochure design, sending e-newsletters, working closely with the School of Music Recruitment Committee and Advisory Board, other on-campus communication’s offices,off-campus news agencies, purchasing advertising, and overseeing all related public relations for the School of Music. Some attendance at evening and weekend events may be required.
Assistant Professor of Music Education, College of Fine Arts (Boston University)
Job summary: Boston University College of Fine Arts seeks a music educator at the rank of assistant professor who will be part of the department and is familiar with innovative approaches to music learning and pedagogy; special consideration will be given to candidates who bring expertise related to curricular design, non-traditional music students, advocacy, technology integration, and community engagement. This is a non-tenure track position.
Data Scientist – iTunes (Apple)
Job summary: We are seeking an outstanding data mining scientist who is interested in designing, developing, and fielding data mining solutions that have direct and measurable impact to Apple. This person will work within and across teams to help identify viable data mining opportunities and then implement end to end analytical solutions. The role requires both a broad knowledge of existing data mining algorithms and creativity to invent and customize when necessary. We are seeking an outstanding data mining scientist who is interested in designing, developing, and fielding data mining solutions that have direct and measurable impact to Apple. This person will work within and across teams to help identify viable data mining opportunities and then implement end to end analytical solutions. The role requires both a broad knowledge of existing data mining algorithms and creativity to invent and customize when necessary.
Business Development (Crowdsurge)
Job summary: As a member of Business Development, you will be responsible for researching, generating, and contacting potential clients that may benefit from CrowdSurge’s ticketing technology and services. You will cultivate in-depth knowledge of CrowdSurge’s current product and product roadmap to compliment your expert knowledge of the applied markets, allowing you to understand prospective clients’ needs and to convey our services in compelling manner, which underscores how they might enhance the client’s business. You will be responsible for converting prospective clients to incoming clients, and will handover the client relationship seamlessly to the Client Services team. When experiencing difficulty converting prospective clients, you will provide useful insights internally regarding the hurdles faced, in order to grow the company and its products. You will keep abreast of trends in the ticketing space and continually revise your approach to prospective clients based on the current landscape.
Web Developer (Reverbnation)
Job summary: Successful candidates are individuals who thrive on collaborative teams where everyone works on everything, and everyone is encouraged to contribute ideas across all levels of the organization. You should desire to work in a fast moving and adaptive start-up environment but with the stability, compensation and benefits of a successful company.
Data Analyst (TuneIn)
Job summary: As a Data Analyst, you will help TuneIn analyze, learn, gain insights, and report on the data underlying our products. With the success and wide adoption of our listening service, our challenges involve very large scale and complex datasets. The collection, analysis and gained insights from these data are crucial for the continued success of Tunein. The Data Analyst will work alongside our product, engineering, and business teams to help ensure we stay informed about the performance of our popular service and its features.
Director of Sales, Live Nation Media & Sponsorship (Live Nation)
Job summary: This successful sponsorship sales professional will be responsible for creating and selling branded, high-impact music marketing programs across our music properties. Responsibilities include: create, package and sell solution-based music marketing programs for Live Nation amphitheater, club, promotional and digital properties and assets, meet or exceed revenue and key account goals, building, refining, updating and maintaining a pipeline of prospects, and more.
A&R/Distro Manager (Fixt)
JOb summary: FiXT, a growing Midwest-USA-based, internationally known record label, online music & merch store, artist services, and publishing company, with extensive list of FIlm/TV/Video Game Placements is seeking a motivated and talented full-time Label A&R / Distribution Manager specializing in Alternative/Rock/Metal and Electronic/EDM genres. FiXT is a forward thinking independent label with emphasis on direct-to-fan sales and embraces streaming revenue models such as Spotify, YouTube Content ID and more. The FiXT label roster includes world-renowned artists Celldweller and Blue Stahli. The ideal candidate for this position will be motivated to become an active part of the team to accelerate company growth, contribute to the continued expansion of the company and client roster, be extremely organized, and should be capable of multitasking and handling multiple deadlines simultaneously. Candidate should have 3-5+ years of experience in a related field with a portfolio of proven accomplishments and a strong work ethic.
Event Marketing and Sales Manager (Feld Entertainment)
Job summary: Feld Entertainment is looking for a creative, driven, enthusiastic promoter to join our team and help spread the word about The Greatest Show On Earth, Disney On Ice, Disney Live, Feld Motor Sports, and Marvel Universe Live! We currently have an opening for an Event Marketing & Sales Manager based in the Northeast Region (Boston). Plan and execute comprehensive marketing, PR, and promotional campaigns for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Disney On Ice, Disney Live!, Feld Motor Sports, and Marvel Universe Live productions in Northeast US markets to maximize revenue and ticket sales. Bottom line, the job is to sell out shows and have fun doing it!
Director, Digital Marketing (Warner Music Group)
Job summary: Responsible for daily management of the digital marketing team and genre-specific oversight of digital marketing strategy. Director also manages a roster of high-profile artists online, including content development and management, grassroots community building and marketing, the Atlantic “artist.com network,” tastemaker sites, and genre-related digital marketing lifestyle outlets. The Director of Digital Marketing is focused on the creation and building of Atlantic’s artist communities as they serve as the core of the direct-to-consumer initiatives and future product development, and guiding their direct reports in executing the digital strategy for the label.
Music Gear Content Coordinator (Reverb Music)
Job summary: We are seeking a gear-crazed musician to curate and manage listings on the site, contribute to our growing content wing, and help turn Reverb into the most trusted, knowledgable and extensive gear resource on the internet.This is a great role for anyone interested in the world of online startups and what goes into building a world-class website. This is an incredible opportunity for anyone who loves music gear and technology, and wants to combine the two in a meaningful and cutting-edge way.An ideal candidate for this role will apply with an already robust knowledge of the music gear world across many different categories, brands, and eras.
