Let me preface this article with two caveats. Firstly, there’s no right way to conduct an interview (aside from maintaining some professionalism). Everyone develops their own style, and what’s right for me might not be right for you. My style tends toward the conversational. It’s not that I don’t prep questions. I actually prep a lot of them, more than I could reasonably ask. But I treat those questions as guideposts – they’re places to stop at and explore along the journey of a conversation, not turn-by-turn directions to be followed in strict linear sequence. Sure, I make certain to hit on the points I want to hit on, but I don’t worry too much about how I’m going to get to them – if things go as planned, I generally find I wind up in those places without really having to try. If it’s interesting to you, it will be interesting to your readers, so trust your gut and go off-script if you’re onto something interesting.
That leads to the second caveat: I abhor email interviews, because they don’t offer any interplay. (I don’t even like phoners; so much is said in body language). They’re craft, not art; they’re classical, not jazz. Useful for gathering basic info, to be sure, but no fun, and your readers will snuff it out in a heartbeat. The original premise of this article was going to spend time on how to make the most of an email interview, but it turns out I don’t really have any good advice. You have Google, you have Facebook and Twitter, you know how to find whatever info about a band is already out there – I don’t need to tell you how to do your homework. Just try and ask the questions you’re genuinely curious about, in a way that lets the interviewee elaborate, and trust that your readers want to know the same things you do.
Email interviews aside, the best tip I can give for garnering a revealing interview is to let your subject do just that: reveal themselves. Give them room to answer; let them ramble. Let your interviewee follow their own train of thought – if they briefly touch on something that merits further exploration, make a mental note to come back to what they said, but don’t interrupt their flow.
If there’s a pause in the conversation, I try to hold back, to let the moment breathe for a second rather than jumping in with another question right away. In doing so, I’m creating silence. Why? Because silence is awkward, and that awkwardness is something you can use to your advantage. Nobody likes awkward silences, and if you don’t fill that silence, odds are your subject will, often with things they would never have said otherwise. I’ve frequently found that the best, most interesting answer is the one that comes after the stock answer, when my interviewee suddenly finds themselves unexpectedly digging for something more to say. Sometimes, they even surprise themselves with what they reveal in those moments. My best interviews are the ones where I manage to make my subject feel comfortable while simultaneously keeping them ever-so-slightly off-balance. It’s definitely not a technique that comes easily or naturally, but it’s well worth practicing.
Yes, practicing. Especially when you’re first starting out, take every interview opportunity you can get, and pursure the ones that aren’t presented. There are a million bands out there dying to have someone talk to them, even if the results are just going to end up on a personal blog that nobody but their friends will ever see. There are plenty of times I’ve interviewed bands whose music I don’t care for, or about. Remember, your interview isn’t about the music, not really; it’s about the musician, and people are endlessly fascinating. Every artist has a story to sell, but there’s always a story behind the story, too. That’s the part that I find compelling, and it’s the part your readers will find compelling. The facts are important, sure, but – unless you’re getting an exclusive – every interview that artist does will contain those same facts. It’s the other stuff that will make your interview worth reading. I love the challenge of trying to unearth that hidden substory. The more interviews I do, the better I get at it.
There are even occasions where I’ve interviewed bands whose music I haven’t even heard. Usually, that involves a publicist throwing one of their baby bands in front of me while I’m waiting on the artist I’m scheduled to chat with. It’s a dirty trick, but it happens. Instead of treating it as an annoyance, treat it as an opportunity to practice your skills. Even if it goes terribly, what have you got to lose aside from a couple minutes of your day? Also, it will keep you in said publicist’s good graces, which is always a plus, because access is everything.
When you’re done, take the time to listen back to your interviews. There’s nothing I hate more than transcribing a long audio interview, and yet it’s a vitally important part of my process, because it forces me to rehear as a third party what I originally heard as a participant. Generally, I give one listen while I transcribe; a second listen after transcription is done, to make sure that what I’ve written is accurate and captures the context and mood in which things were said; and then, finally, a full read through of the written interview to ensure for clarity and flow. Remember, it’s not just about getting a good interview, it’s about writing a good interview, and those aren’t necessarily the same thing.
Throughout, I’m not just listening for accuracy. I’m paying attention to what I should have asked but didn’t; noting where I jumped in when I should have let my subject talk; and listening for things I should have keyed in on for follow-up, but missed. Every mistake is a learning opportunity, a chance for me to do better the next time out. Because ultimately, interviewing is like any other skill – the more you work at it, the better you will be.
Jesse Richman is a contributor to PropertyOfZack and someone you generally need to know in the alternative music scene. If you would like to learn more about Jesse’s efforts, be sure to follow him on Twitter.
Our friends at CDBaby ran this really great feature on negotiating management contracts that we are now sharing with you. We’ve probably shared the information below with dozens of artists in recent weeks, and we encourage you to do the same. We believe education is the key to success in music today.
A masterclass on music contracts
Attorney Steve Gordon is running a fantastic series on Digital Music News about music contracts — 11 different kinds of music contracts, to be exact.
Each article in the series dives into one of those types of contract (record deals, synch licensing, band agreements, management deals, etc.), and starts with the premise that there is no such thing as a “standard” agreement, but that negotiations tend to begin with a form set of terms.
Gordon says:
Often, there are two versions of a form agreement: one that represents the best interests of creators, including artists, songwriters, and producers, and one that represents the best interests of the companies that do business with them, such as record labels, publishers, and managers.
It’s important to understand whose interests are being protected in every aspect of your contract because, in Gordon’s words, “these parties typically have adverse interests.”
The management contract
In one of these posts, Steve Gordon breaks down two versions of a management contract (you can actually scroll through the contract and view his point-by-point commentary): the pro-MANAGER management contract and the pro-ARTIST management contract.
In “the old days” (the 20th Century), a manager’s primary goal was to get a band signed to a label (hopefully with a big advance), and to then act as a liaison between the label and the artist (advocating for the interests of the band).
Now that labels are way more risk averse and don’t want to sign acts until they’ve proven they can build a fanbase and earn money, the role of the music manager has changed dramatically.
Manager are now taking on many of the responsibilities of a label (securing distribution, working more closely with publicists, promoters, and booking agents, etc.). In some cases, more responsibilities means more items to negotiate in a contract. And, of course, all the old questions still need to be worked out too: who gets to make the decisions, who gets paid what, how do you hold one another accountable, and how long is the term of your agreement?
These are just some of the considerations to make when negotiating a management contract.
This is going to sound a little crazy at first, but the availability of your material online is just as important to curving piracy in 2015 as the need to actively combat the proliferation links through Takedown Notices. That may seem counter-intuitive, as the spread of your unreleased material is typically not something you want easily available to anonymous people online, but there comes a point in every album promotion cycle where the exact opposite becomes true. Allow me to explain…
Let’s pretend for a moment that we are all in the same band. Our new album, which we have been working on for the past several months, is due out in the near future. Pre-orders have been going strong for a while now, but with a new tour starting 10 days before the album’s release we’ve decided that we will have copies of the record available for sale at every date of the run. This means that, for about a week and a half, anyone who attends a concert of ours will be able to purchase our new album early, which on paper seems like a good deal for everyone involved: Fans get music early, and we begin seeing an early return on our creative efforts.
There is a catch, however, and that is the fact that anyone with early access to our album also has the ability to leak that record online. 10 days may not seem like a long time when you step back and think about a career in music as a whole, but in the world of piracy it’s equal to a lifetime. The Expendables 3, for example, leaked online a little more than two weeks before its theatrical release date. Within 24 hours more than 100,000 people had downloaded the original leak, and countless more had shared their download with family/friends. When the film eventually hit theaters, its box office take on opening weekend was less than ½ the amount made by The Expendables 2 in that same time frame.
Our band might not have the same size audience as The Expendables franchise, but our album could suffer a similar fate if we do not take steps to curve the proliferation of illegal downloads online. The first round of defense is, of course, asking fans to wait and purchase the album. The second, and honestly – most important of all – is that we MAKE THE ALBUM AVAILABLE ONLINE.
The key to winning the battle against piracy, especially over the longterm, is taking whatever steps you can to make your music available to fans. This includes, but is not limited to: Soundcloud album stream, Spotify stream, Rdio, Pandora, and Bandcamp. As soon as a physical version of your album is available for sale you need to have a digital stream available and ready to be shared with press and fans alike. By offering a free and completely legal way to access music fans have less reason to even look for leaks, let alone download them. Why should they? Streaming is the number one way people experience music today, so if streaming is an option for your fans they won’t feel the need to engage in piracy. Everything they want is already available, it’s free as well.
A recent report showed that almost ¼ of an album’s total sales happen BEFORE the scheduled release date. Leaks can help sales, but more often than not they have the opposite effect. Streams on the other hand, can encourage consumers to purchase the album, as well as aide in promoting tours and other upcoming events. By hosting the stream yourself the power is entirely in your hands, which is something most artists rarely experience in the modern business.
The alternative music scene was rocked over the weekend by the news popular music blog PropertyOfZack will cease operations at some point in the coming days. This marks the end of the site’s six-year existence, which saw it flourish from an unknown Tumblr entity into one of the most recognized alternative music blogs in the world. During that time, founder Zack Zarrillo and his team of contributors broke major stories, introduced the world to bands who would later captivate the entire scene, and somehow found a way to make an entire new generation of music news readers appreciate well-written editorials. Things were not always easy, but the site found a way to continue on. That is, until now.
Writing to readers of the site in the post that announced plans to end POZ’s run, Zarrillo explained his decision by stating:
“My life is in a period of deep change and instead of risking integrity, happiness, or feeling guilt – I would rather PropertyOfZack say goodbye the right way. Timing is everything, after all. I haven’t looked at our traffic in many months, but I appreciate the dedicated daily, weekly, or monthly readers of the site now more than ever. I’d rather bid you a proper farewell than a lackluster finale. Burn out, not fade away.”
I see a variation of that quote, “it’s better to burn out than to fade away,” at least once a month. Most who use it probably don’t realize it was made famous in Kurt Cobain’s suicide note, and even less probably know that its origin is actually from the song “My My, Hey Hey” by Neil Young. It’s rumored that Young based the line off president Millard Fillmore’s famous quote, “It’s better to wear out than rust out,” but that rumor has never really been confirmed or denied. The point is, many people have used this sentiment to represent many different types of change throughout time. In the case of Kurt Cobain, it seems he believed his life were better ended on his own terms than by the slow process of decay the rest of us endure day in and day out until we expire. For Zack, the phrase means something else altogether.
I actually spoke with Zack just before the news of POZ’s end was made public. When I asked him to explain his decision making process to me, he summarized his thoughts and feelings by simply stating that it ‘felt right.’ He told me he had learned a long time ago to listen to himself and what his heart or mind was trying to say. Sometimes he fought those notions, but when he did he often found his body was right all along. He even fought himself over closing POZ before now, and in that instance he convinced himself it were better if the site lived. This time however, he knew fighting himself would be the wrong move. The time had come to say goodbye, and it was up to him to find the strength within himself to make the knowledge of that fact public.
All this discussion lead me to ask myself when I might step away. I’ve certainly had the thought cross my mind that my time could be better spent doing something that actually provided me with income or really any form of sustenance. While others my age have spent years developing a skill for a particular career I’ve been blogging about bands, many of whom don’t even know I exist, and attending an untold number of shows. This isn’t to say I haven’t had my fair share of fun, because I certainly have, but I have also noticed the way many of my peers seem to have gotten a bit further along with so-called adulthood than myself. Sometimes I wonder if that’s a good or bad thing. Maybe the fact I’m able to stay firmly planted within youth culture through my writing is a good thing. Maybe it’s keeping me young while everyone else my age has begun to transform into the lame, mostly middle-class parents they will eventually become. I can’t really tell you either way, but I can say the internal debate is ongoing.
Several people have approached me in the past week and asked me about my thoughts regarding Zack’s decision, and to each I typically reply that I cannot speak for Zack. My experience in writing has always been a personal one. The reason I started was because something inside was telling me I needed to do so, and I expect there are many writers working today who would say something similar if the question of why they began was asked of them. To write, or at least to write well, you have to give something of yourself to your readers. You have to sacrifice your time and leverage your abilities without any idea whether or not anyone else will care what happens as a result. You might write the greatest book known to man or you might spend your life churning our listicles that are forgotten almost as quickly as they are consumed. As long as you’re content with your position, or as long as you’re working to better yourself, the opinions of others should not matter. Others cannot give you success. They cannot fill that void inside that you believe writing will help cure. That is your responsibility and yours alone, so the same can be said for the decision to walk away.
The best advice that can be offered to anyone questioning whether or not they should remain in music writing is urging that person to listen to heart. That may sound corny to the nihilists and pessimists among us, but it’s the absolute truth. You know you better than anyone could hope to, even if you don’t always believe that fact, and only you can determine when is the right time to walk away from music journalism. If you feel there is more work to be done or something that simply must be said, then do whatever you must to satisfy that itch. On the other hand, if something tells you it’s time to move on, then move on. After all, you can always return.
James Shotwell is the Marketing Coordinator for Haulix. He is also a professional entertainment critic, covering both film and music, as well as the co-founder of Antique Records. Feel free to tell him you love or hate the article above by connecting with him on Twitter. Bonus points if you introduce yourself by sharing your favorite Simpsons character.
If you’re anything like me, you probably started the day by recognizing that the start of a new work week had indeed arrived and then immediately began shaking your fists at the sky in anger. Monday is rarely anyone’s favorite day, and from what I have seen firsthand it feels safe to say it’s the one day of the week some people outright hate. I guess to them the arrival of the work week symbolizes the end of their quote/unquote freedom, and as a result they head into the office/factory/restaurant/store with a negative outlook already on their mind. This leads to bad attitudes, which only makes the experience of being at work worse, and for some reason it also seems to make time slow to a crawl. We’re not about that life, and we hope this post can do the same you that the song contained within it did for us.
I’m being entirely honest with you when I say the last year of my life has not gone anything like I had planned. It’s hard to pinpoint when my life went off the rails and my descent into pessimism began, but if I had to pick a single event it would no doubt be the passing of my best friend, Justin, last November. He was just 25 at the time of his death, and though he had long battled the disease that ultimately took him from us, I had convinced myself he would somehow pull through. He had survived longer than any doctor predicted he would, and I guess I found a way to believe that would always be the case. I was wrong, and for the better part of year now I have struggled to come to terms with the fact he is no longer a phone call away.
As a result of this loss, I’ve found it increasingly hard to put the some amount of passion and faith into my various projects, friends, and hobbies as I once did. Maybe I fear they too will die and leave me with an inescapable sense of loneliness, or maybe I’m simply not ready to put my trust into something I know will eventually fade away. Whatever the case, the weight of Justin’s passing has weighed me down in more ways than I can begin to explain, and it was only within the last few weeks that I realized it was because of his death that I felt this way. I knew there was an anger within in my soul. There was turmoil tearing at my heartstrings, and it had become such dominant force in my everyday life that it was beginning to impact the way I interacted with the world around me.
I was actually sitting at dinner with my parents for the first time since Christmas when the walls I built to hold my emotions in finally broke. We were waiting on pizza, talking about the people we knew and where life had taken them, when I realized it was the absence of Justin that had derailed my entire existence. Not having his constant presence in my life, albeit often thousands of miles from my geographical location, had lead me to almost completely close myself off from the outside world. I had lost my passion for music writing, education, film, and for basically anything else you would say I had even a fleeting interest in six months prior. My life revolved around sleep and/or whatever would give me an escape from the reality I faced without Justin. I was a hermit, for lack of a better word, and it was beginning to kill me.
There is an old saying among people battling addictions of any kind that the first step to finding a better way of life is admitting you have a problem in the first place. For the better part of the last year I have been addicted to avoiding the fact my best friend in the world has died and there is nothing I can do to bring him back. He’s gone, and even if people want to try and force the belief upon me that those who die live on in our hearts I know his earthly body has been turned to ash and scattered in various locations across the country. There is no place to go where I can sit with him and talk about life. There is no car ride I can take to find his eternal resting place. He is everywhere and nowhere at the same time, and I need to find a way to live my life once again.
Miss May I is not a band I would typically claim to be a fan of, but over the last couple weeks I have found a strong connection to their music that has aided me in my fight to reclaim my life. Their new album Deathless, which arrives in stores this week, addresses the last two years of the band’s existence and the various struggles they faced in trying to keep their dream of rock and roll glory alive. Like you or me, the guys in this band are people, and on this recording they find a way to channel the stress, ferocity, and unpredictability of everyday existence into hard-hitting rock music that is just as infectious as it is heavy. I have no doubt some will hear the record and feel it’s little more than mosh pit inducing fodder for Warped Tour crowds and those who shop at Hot Topic, but to me it’s the sound of five guys trying their best to make sense out of the randomness of existence, and in they do a damn fine job of conveying that experience to the listener in a way that is incredibly moving.
I’m not better yet. There are still days I have to fight myself to get out of bed because a part of me believes I will spend the rest of my days walking the Earth in search of someone who is half as loving, fun, or kind as my dead best friend. I hope there will come a time when that is no longer the case, but for now I’d be happy if they only occurred once in a great while. Through it all however, music has helped me in ways no conversation with friends or family could match, and Miss May I has played a large role in giving me the confidence to greet each new day with an open mind. Give Deathless a chance. You won’t regret it.
James Shotwell is the Marketing Coordinator for Haulix. He is also a professional entertainment critic, covering both film and music, as well as the co-founder of Antique Records. Feel free to tell him you love or hate the article above by connecting with him on Twitter. Bonus points if you introduce yourself by sharing your favorite Simpsons character.
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 2015. 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 week 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 summary: The Assistant, Business Development & Partnerships will provide administrative and organizational support to the Business Development team tasked with generated revenue via festival sponsorship, content monetization, and creative agency work. The BD team works diligently to develop deep relationships with bold and creative companies looking to impact culture. Our ideal candidate has previous administrative experience, is extremely detail oriented and organized, and has an infectious positive attitude! We are looking for someone who will excel in the role of Assistant with the desire to learn and grow within our team.
Job summary: STE is searching for a self-motivated individual who works well within the music/entertainment industry. We are a management and production company that prides itself on creativity and developing big ideas into even larger realities.
Job summary: The Reverb Marketing Campaign Manager will be responsible for organizing the marketing campaign schedule and implementing various components including email, print, social media, digital campaigns, and more. Reporting directly to the Reverb Brand Director, this staff member will work closely with graphic designers, content creators and other Marketing Team members to plan and execute ongoing campaigns.
Job summary: CBS Radio is looking for a Manager of Programming and Music Initiatives. This position works in a high-energy, fast paced environment assisting in the development, implementation and execution of integrated marketing programs and events . As a member of CBS Radio’s Programming department, you will provide support with research, content analysis, and communication related to all 117 radio stations. You will also facilitate the development, customization and fulfillment of the event sponsorship process, which includes timeline management, interdepartmental communication, and sponsor execution. The Manager serves as the point person between all departments at CBS Radio corporate and in the field including marketing, sales and programming departments, to ensure all marketing and sponsorship assets are delivered according to the pre-determined timeline, and in accordance with the programming and marketing vision for the event and/or program.
Job summary: Nonprofit Theatrical Ministry seeking marketing assistants to reach out to businesses and churches. Must be able to call businesses and churches to discuss group sales and playbill advertising. Reply to this post with information about yourself, resume, and contact information.
Job summary: IHM Boston is looking for on-air personalities for Boston’s NEW Hit Country station, 101.7 The Bull! We need vibrant personalities who get today’s new generation of country fans and understand how to tie it all together for New England. Excellent digital/social media skills required – self-starters with excellent hustle encouraged. Send an aircheck of course, but also include examples of how you promote your show, station and the lifestyle via digital/social, plus any favorite local promotions you have hosted or great marketing ideas you have executed. We want your vision of an air personality ON and OFF the air. Music scheduling background/knowledge and/or imaging, creative services skills a major plus.
Job summary: Townsquare Media of Buffalo is looking for a creative and highly organized individual to write radio commercials for all four of their radio stations.
Job summary: CLIO is currently seeking a Content Manager in our New York office. This role is responsible for creating content and strategy for social media channels and increase traffic and visibility. This is a relatively new and flexible position, and CLIO is seeking a candidate who will bring fresh ideas to the table.
Job summary: EarKandyRadio.com is an online internet radio station based out of Akron, OH. We have 100,000 listeners worldwide (as we are presently in over 140 different countries), and we’ve also had over 3 million hits to the website. We are expanding our market… So I need some marketing reps. You will sell printing services, marketing services, graphic services and advertising services to other businesses and music artists. You will be paid a percentage of all your sales. Paid weekly by PayPal.
Job summary: The Digital Project Manager/Producer will work with and manage a cross-functional team and will be ultimately responsible for the successful delivery of interactive (iPad and kiosk)/digital video (2D and 3D production and post production) projects. They must ensure that projects are delivered on-time and on budget according to defined scope, timeline and cost parameters. The Project Manager plans, schedules and controls all project activities toward these objectives while building positive professional relationships with clients and associates. As the account and creative team bridge, they will insert themselves at varying degrees into the project lifespan to ensure successful and collaborative completion. The Project manager understands the scope of work for every project and has the ability to adapt accordingly to ensure project delivery.
Job summary: SpinMedia Group, Inc. is a digital media company connecting entertainment and music fans to the content, communities and brands they love. You will be responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships with business partners around the world.
Job summary: Facebook is seeking a seasoned Consumer Communications professional to support public relations campaigns and partnerships in broadcast and print media. The candidate should have strong consumer/entertainment media contacts—in print, broadcast and trade press outlets with a focus on entertainment and music. This person will work closely with Facebook’s entertainment team, internal communications organization, strategic partnership team, and our public content team to amplify proactive press campaigns on how public figures are using Facebook.
Job summary: Serve as a talent buyer and project manager working on talent acquisition locally and nationally. The role will require working with agents and managers to identify, negotiate and execute promotional agreements with a wide range of artists. Position is expected to coordinate with buyers locally and nationally to book content in to AEG Live preferred venues. The position will also require coordinating new AEG Live owned/operated venues with the talent and operational teams at the corporate office.
Job summary: The Client Support Representative will be responsible for providing customer service and support to our amazing clients, while working with our in-house sales team and outside vendors. The position reports to our Client Relations Manager. It is a full-time position located in Austin, Texas. You must be able to work a flexible schedule that will include day, night and weekend shifts.
Job summary: Assisting publicists with daily requests/projects in the field of publicity, including writing/editing press releases and bios, coordinating production of press mailings, coordinating materials for National and local television performances as well as press days.
Job summary: Under the supervision of the Director of Admissions Marketing and Communications and with a close “dotted line” relationship to the Associate Dean of Admissions Marketing and Recruiting, the Marketing Automation Manager oversees the administration of the Office of Admissions’ day-to-day use of Marketo to deliver timely, relevant email communications to prospective students, help optimize the effectiveness of marketing programs, and increase overall yield in key enrollment segments. Working in collaboration with Admissions Recruiting and Operations teams, this role oversees the use of automation to support integrated communication plans incorporating personal outreach, triggered actions, batch messages, and email engagement programs. As such, this position serves as Admission Marketing’s primary user of Salesforce, and will play an important part in helping Enrollment best manage the interrelationships between Marketo, Salesforce, and related technologies to support business objectives. The Marketing Automation Manager also is responsible for executing all email programs and reporting on both email response rates and marketing campaign results.
Job summary: We are looking for someone to be responsible for the complete creative vision of the company. We seek a person with the experience and talent to create a unified look for our brand across our website, platform, sales materials, etc. This is not a ‘from scratch’ situation. We need a craftsperson to come in, assimilate the best of what we do and help us keep our marketing brand at a very high level.
Job summary: The role of the Assistant Director of Choral Programs is to assist the Director of Choral Programs in the administration and direction of all choral groups and the Choral Program on campus.
Job summary: Under the supervision of the senior marketing staff and directly reporting to the Vice President of Marketing, this position entails general graphic design, digital media buying, and social media strategy.
Job summary: The Style Vibe is a start-up company seeking an artsy Social Media Marketing Assistant. This person should be passionate about creating marketing campaigns and have experience managing multiple social media accounts. We’re looking for someone with a lot of personality, drive, and passion. Duties will range from working with the Editor-in-Chief and, the editorial team to taking professional quality photos, creating short videos, communicating with readers, and covering events. While we offer on the job training, it is important that you begin willing to execute your creative ideas.
Job summary: The Performing Arts Outreach Coordinator is responsible for raising awareness of the Performing Arts Department and its activities in music, theatre, and dance at UMass Boston and beyond. The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating, facilitating and expanding marketing initiatives for the department by updating and maintaining web presence, including social media and by establishing and developing relationships with the community and performing arts programs to facilitate attendance at events. S/he will also be responsible for scheduling department performances and activities; updating and maintaining online sale of tickets for performance; and responding to ADA accommodation requests for performing arts events and performances.
Job summary: The Culture Marketing Specialist (CMS) is responsible for driving the development and execution of Culture Marketing programs, Culture events, identifying and supporting Third Party events and the tracking and managing of the use of multiple Red Bull marketing assets for the Business Unit (BU) as directed by the Culture Marketing Manager (CMM) and working closely with Culture Event Marketing Managers (CEMMs). The CMS will also serve as a project leader for selected Culture Marketing projects, interfacing with all key stakeholders to maximize the impact and leverage of assigned marketing properties to achieve targets. Responsibilities include all elements of project execution from concept, creative development, planning, execution and evaluation. This role will manage and coordinate agencies, partners and suppliers.
Job summary: We are moving from pioneering to leading via brand storytelling this is simple, visual and radical. We tell our stories in places and contexts that are bold, progressive and capable of carrying the brand story with conviction and clarity. Quality matters more than quantity. We are looking for a Campaign and Media Director for the AMPAC region that is passionate and ready to help us lead in this audio revolution.
Job summary: The iHeart Media Account Executive will identify and solicit new business; service and grow existing account. They are responsible for developing persuasive proposals in response to client needs and/or opportunities. They will guide their clients based on market, platform or station information. They are responsible for ensuring client satisfaction through cooperative communication. They will also negotiate rates consistent with iHeart Media operating goals and budgets and ensure prompt payment. They will utilize all available iHeart Media resources to create effective marketing campaigns.
Job summary: O-Town Music Group is seeking an Artist & Repitoire Manager. A&R Managers are creative people with good business skills and a solid understanding of the music marketplace. It is not enough to like the music, an A&R Manager needs an excellent knowledge of the contemporary music scene and to understand what sells.
Job summary: The Music/Production Coordinator reports to the Vice President for Artistic Administration. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to scheduling and budgeting music events, as well as artist relations.
Job summary: The Administrative Assistant, Publicity is responsible for providing administrative support to the Publicity department at Columbia Records. The Assistant will help to ensure the efficient day-to-day operation of the Publicity department at Columbia Records by successfully accomplishing the following responsibilities:
Job summary: Independent music label seeking highly motivated publicist candidate with existing pr experience in the music industry This is a full time position to start soon. Candidate must be highly motivated, self-sufficient, pro-active, and a great communicator who possess the ability to think outside the box and is tenacious. The ideal candidate should be very social, have strong relationships with all forms of media including online, blogs, print and TV a must. Must come with a deep list of contacts and relationships. Must have a minimum of at least 7-10 years of full time experience and relationships in the entertainment pr field.
Job summary: Naxos of America is hiring a full-time Assistant Publicist in Franklin, TN. Our PR/Social Media team is based in our office near downtown Franklin TN, with our Director of Media Relations splitting time between NYC and Toronto. Our team handles all press and promotion, social media, media partnerships, and online branding/marketing campaigns for our very full schedule of releases.
Job summary: We are currently on the lookout for a dynamic content producer with a passion for music and culture that will support editorial team creating and producing digital content for a global lifestyle brand.
Job summary: The Promotions Assistant will assist in the execution of station events and promotions. The Promotions Assistant will interact with listeners at concerts, promotions and other events while representing the station in a professional manner. If you have an outgoing personality, love dealing with the public, and have a desire to get into the exciting career or radio this is the position for you. Assist Promotions and/or Marketing Director in executing station marketing and promotional initiatives. Oversees on-site promotional activities.
Job summary: IGA is currently searching to fill a new role in our A&R Administration and Business Affairs team. The position will perform a variety of duties, that will be providing key assistance to the Head of A&R Administration. The candidate for this job must liaise with all levels of departments at the label and corporate parent, including Business Affairs, Production, A&R, Marketing, Licensing, etc. to help assist with the release of music and videos by label artists. This position has a strong focus on clearances and problem solving, and doing the necessary work to help accomplish the goals of the label and its artists.
Job summary: Under the direct supervision of the Summer Programs Enrollment and Marketing Managers the Marketing and Communications Assistant coordinates front-line staff and secures complete and effective marketing programs. The position also fields tasks directly from Marketing and Communication Managers.
Job summary: This role requires the ability to quickly and effectively execute workflows in a fast paced environment and will report to the CEO and Senior Vice President. An existing list of music and lifestyle media contacts is required. Applicant must have strong communication skills and a high attention to detail.
Job summary: Primary duty is to develop and manage all station promotions and contests. Uses independent judgment and discretion to create; plan and oversee remote promotions. May Supervise and regularly direct the work of Promotions staff. May also function as a Marketing Director.
Job summary: The successful candidate will handle the scheduling, publicity, and on site production of events at Lang Concert Hall, and provide support for other Music Program performances and events in Lang Music Building. This includes publicity, audio/video setup, program production (layout, printing, and compilation of program notes), and the hiring of student workers (house manager, ushers, stage crew, technical crew) for each event. The Concert and Production Manager also maintains the space reservation calendar for Lang Music Building and works with faculty, staff, and students to find suitable spaces for rehearsals and events.The successful candidate will maintain space use guidelines for Lang Music Building. The Concert and Production Manager will coordinate with the Facilities department to schedule maintenance and upgrades to the building and with a piano technician to arrange maintenance of our instruments. The successful candidate will also attend a biweekly meeting with members of related departments on campus (hosted by Public Safety) to discuss upcoming events and coordinate space use.
Job summary: A not-for-profit organization, Music Before 1800 is the longest-running early music concert series in New York City, having presented vocal and instrumental chamber music at Corpus Christi Church for 40 years.
Job summary: The Publicity Assistant is responsible for providing confidential administrative support to the West Coast Publicity Development at RCA Records. The assistant is also responsible for ensuring the efficient day-to-day running of both departments; building and maintaining relationships with the artists, managers, press, production companies, as well as executives within the company.
Job summary: The Manager of Publicity will work full-time in our Weehawken, NJ office and alongside our music and comedy publicists on all campaigns. The ideal candidate should should be a strong writer, have 3-5 years of publicity experience in the entertainment industry, and have established relationships with journalists, editors, bloggers, bookers, etc. Applicants should be very detail-oriented, organized, and able to multi-task. A strong passion for music and comedy, as well as the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, energetic environment are a must.
Job summary: TrendKite helps PR professionals and agencies build a timely, highly accurate picture of their brands’ media coverage with ease. We are an innovative platform that is transforming how companies like BP, Pinterest, Campbell’s Soup, and CDC measure the impact of earned media. We are a venture backed, high traction startup that is disrupting a huge existing market.
Job summary: The Vice President, Customer Relationship Marketing is responsible for creating and planning integrated marketing programs that drive business growth through the entire consumer journey – email, direct mail, statements, websites, loyalty programs and social marketing. This person will be responsible for building and leading a team of experts in CRM and automation. In addition, the VP, CRM will implement direct marketing programs designed to generate the profitable acquisition of new customers.
Job summary: As an Artist Marketing Associate you will support marketing strategy and execution for the Artist Marketing Platform, Pandora’s artist-facing suite of insights, promotion tools and experiences. You will work with cross-functional team members from industry relations, events, corporate strategy, marketing, product management, design, engineering, communications, and more. We are seeking candidates with expertise in the music industry who possess exceptional skills in product marketing, go-to-market execution, communication and project management.
Job summary: Experienced agency/client engagement, B2B marketing + communications professional needed to execute various high-level client programs and other marketing initiatives within the Advertising Industry. Must have deep understanding of Advertising Industry and Agency Landscape. Reports into the Vice President of Client Relations + Industry Marketing.
You will be tasked with guiding our opportunity owners through the listing creation process, ensuring that each listing meets the quality standards we’ve set here at Sonicbids. You will be responsible for providing guidance through the listing creation process, and provide feedback to our product team to ensure the listing creation process is as efficient as possible.
Job summary: If you have a knack for forging consensus in a creative environment…If you’re a fearless, thick-skinned communicator who can defend your ideas in a group setting…If you’re an energetic self-starter who has superb time management and prioritizing skills……we want you to apply today! Consider joining the team that markets artist such as Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney and Miranda Lambert.
Job summary: The Creed Company is seeking a mid to high level Digital Marketing Manager to oversee social media presences of artist across the entire roster and develop, communicate and execute strategic digital campaigns.
Job summary: Reporting to the Publicist, is responsible for coordinating and executing publicity programs and campaigns for eOne Films ensuring that these publicity activities are in-line with the corporate strategy to achieve the company’s annual goals. This position is responsible for the timely execution of all publicity and social media campaigns for all eOne Films titles. Further, this position will also act as a liaison, between the Marketing team and other departments, as well as clients and the media.
Job summary: Listen Up US is hiring a Press Officer. We are seeking someone with 2 or more years experience in music publicity and an extremely solid grasp of electronic music and media. The candidate must have established relationships with media across all levels of print and online (news, specialist, lifestyle, national, regional, etc). The candidate must also be experienced handling tour press, as well as national press and be willing and able to work onsite at events when needed.
Job summary: We are seeking a VP Business Affairs Manager; an executive C-Level officer of the Company. The VP Business Affairs Manager will be primarily responsible for negotiating development and production deals, in connection with both scripted and unscripted programming. Negotiations will include, but not limited to, the following: talent, writers, producers, underlying rights, license agreements, co-productions, digital media, etc. This individual will report to the Chief Marketing and Brand Officer (CMO).
Job summary: To efficiently and effectively manage all aspects of online marketing for an assigned roster of projects. Liase with the marketing, press, and digital sales departments in the company (and any hired, third party companies) in conjunction with ADA distributed third party labels to maximize the potential for each project’s success. To find innovative and cost effective ways to brand ADA artists with associated online partners, including content development and management, grassroots community building and marketing, tastemaker sites, and genre-related digital marketing lifestyle outlets.
Job summary: Reporting to the Director, Client Relations, Manager, the Client Relations will be based out of our New York City office. The position will act as a relationship, content, & campaign manager for frontline and new release label clients. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of what drives a successful album campaign via previous distribution, label, or management experience, and is able to leverage Orchard services to guide label’s new release campaign goals. They are smart, focused, analytical, tech savy, fun, and live and breathe independent music.
Job summary: Develops and executes logistics related to Compassion owned music tours. Creates, organizes, negotiates, and executes 6-8 Compassion tours each fiscal year. Plans long-term touring strategies for Compassion and manages the usage and storage of Compassion’s production equipment. Drives growth along all product lines and strives for a sponsorship goal of 5,500 annually. Manages, builds, and mobilizes a team of tour professionals, artists, booking agents, and artist managers in order to meet Compassion’s revenue goals.
Job summary: Downtown Records is looking for a Content Strategist to help our artists craft content marketing campaigns as wicked as the music they create. This is a great opportunity for a music lover with a keen eye for the best content on the internet.
Job summary: Rowman & Littlefield is seeking an experienced Acquisitions Editor to assume responsibility for its list of music titles which includes general interest, college text, reference, and professional titles.
Job summary: With its broad roster of new stars and legendary artists, Warner Music Group is home to a collection of the best-known record labels in the music industry including Asylum, Atlantic, Cordless, East West, Elektra, Nonesuch, Reprise, Rhino, Roadrunner, Rykodisc, Sire, Warner Bros. and Word, as well as Warner/Chappell Music, one of the world’s leading music publishers, with a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide.
Job summary: SoundExchange Regional Reps should be the “it person” or “key tastemaker” in their local music scene and be heavily involved in many campus and community activities. The SoundExchange Regional Representative Program is designed to deepen your understanding of and exposure to the current music industry with a focus on the digital space. It is an opportunity to take that first step in establishing yourself in the music and entertainment business. As a college representative you will be expected to dedicate approximately 10 hours per week to interact with the music community within your immediate environment to assure high awareness for SoundExchange.
Job summary: The main job is picking acts that will be successful and then working with the act to find the right producers and writers. The process is very much a nurturing one to ensure the band or solo artist impacts at the right time with the right material. Besides scouting for new artist the a&r manager also manages the current roster of artist. Duties include booking performances for artist, updating social media for artist,booking tv appearances and publicity for artist, booking recording studios for artist and much more.
Job summary: The Marketing Associate will be responsible for helping to drive listener growth and engagement through various marketing programs. The ideal candidate will be metrics-driven and will have experience trafficking, managing and optimizing various marketing campaigns from email to paid mobile ad network and social media buys.
Job summary: The National Project Manager (NPM) is responsible for the creation and management of new and existing sales and promotional objectives for national clients in multiple markets. The NPM will also assist National Account Executives in securing new business by developing promotional concepts that align with station partnerships. Candidates should have experience with promotions, vendor negotiations, contesting and events.
Job summary: 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 5+ years of experience in a related field with a portfolio of proven accomplishments and a strong work ethic.
Job summary: The Account Director will manage business plan for designated high volume/visibility digital and mobile accounts, including development and execution of sales and marketing campaigns and goals. This person will manage excellent relationships with digital and mobile accounts, be able to hit sales objectives and create incremental sales objectives and opportunities. Sales and marketing will involve all facets of UMG digital and mobile products.
