Music Industry Job Board (12/21/15)

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.

New openings:

Programming Specialist, Digital Music (Red Bull – Santa Monica) 

Job summary: The Programming Specialist, Digital Music will program owned and third-party playlists to get Red Bull Sound Select artists heard millions of times over, across leading and emerging music platforms. The Programming Specialist, Digital Music is responsible for choosing the best tracks and creating the best playlists for all of Red Bull Sound Select’s third party streaming partnerships, including: Soundcloud; Spotify; 8Tracks and more. He/She will have a through understanding of how and where consumers listen to digital music today. This person will ensure that the right Sound Select songs are delivered to the right consumers on the right platforms at the right time. Just like a DJ carefully curates his song catalog based on venue and audience, this role will expertly curate the Sound Select song catalog for each music platform to delight listeners every day. ch music platform to delight listeners every day.

Production Designer (C+C – Seattle) 

Job summary: C+C is looking for a Production Designer with at least 3-5 years of experience, who is interested in joining a team of 40 or so communications experts and one piñata. Job responsibilities will include overseeing a print or web project from the initial phase of reviewing client requirements to the final stages of production and distribution. Also you’ll be expected to use expertise in design and computer applications to finalize designs and layouts as well as create holiday party invites and put together embarrassing photoshop mash-ups. Other technical duties may include scaling, cropping, retouching, repositioning and preflighting. But the main thing is that you like to have fun and like doing work that actually means something in the grander scheme of things. Oh yeah, you’ll also be responsible for archiving, updating graphic files, and on occasion, donuts. 

iHeartRaves Spring Marketing Internship (iHeartRaves – Anaheim, CA) 

Job summary: This position offers the opportunity to work with influential people in the EDM community via press, blogs, social media, newsletters and other cross promotional projects.In this position, you will work with a closely knit team of rave fashion enthusiasts who have a passion for festivals. You will be the trendsetter for rave fashion and have an opportunity to be a part of a passionate movement in youth culture.You will have the opportunity to be involved with our daily social networking strategy, sponsorship and influencer programs, event marketing, new product marketing, and much more.

Director of Public Relations & Social Media (NAMM – Carlsbad, CA) 

Job summary: Direct the public relations, social media and other communications strategies for the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), NAMM trade shows, and the NAMM Foundation.

Freelance Music Writer (Frontrunner Magazine – NYC) 

Job summary: Frontrunner Magazine, a quarterly online arts magazine founded in New York City in 2009, is seeking music writers to interview and review indie rock, folk, and electronic musicians for future editions. We are in search of self-starters with sharp ears for new sounds. Experience developing contacts with press agents, marketing agencies, music managers, and record publicity companies are a bonus.

Account Executive (Shazam – Los Angeles)

Job summary: We are looking for a new Account Executive to come and join our LA based Ad Sales team. A background in mobile Ad Sales is a must, as is a knowledge of the entertainment landscape and a creative mind when it comes to how we might be working with the brands we aren’t already working with – or how we might support the ones we already work with differently.

Marketing Strategist (Loove – NYC)

Job summary: We’re looking for someone to spearhead our marketing strategy.
That someone is philosophical about messaging and analytical about results.
Cares deeply about music and the people who make it. Is passionate about technology, can keep up with the speed of innovation. Wants to be a part of something positive, and can infect others with their excitement about it.

Director Of Artist Content (LiveNation TV – Atlanta)

Job summary: Seasoned professional with excellent relationships across artist managers, publicists, and record companies. Must have background in booking musical artists for performance and editorial video pieces. Should have a basic understanding of music publishing, music rights, video/editorial creative and production, and artist and management psychology.  Position will either be located in our New York, NY offices or Atlanta, GA offices.  

Director Of Marketing (LiveNation – Beverly Hills)

Job summary: Live Nation is looking for an energetic, strategic thinker to join the national tour marketing team in Los Angeles.

Marketing Coordinator (Rooster Teeth – Texas)

Job summary: Rooster Teeth is seeking a Marketing Coordinator who will be responsible for collaborating with internal constituencies to bring to completion marketing and promotional projects. This role will also identify, socialize, and steward to completion new marketing strategies and aspects of distribution and content creation programs to ensure industry competitiveness and growth. This role requires an understanding of the dynamics of television, film, and long and short-form content marketing, including media strategies, publicity strategies, advertising best practices, talent engagement, creative visuals copywriting, and more in order to achieve success across digital distribution platforms and a content development studio. Key goals will include coordinating and tracking all consumer promotions executed through content marketing in support of driving digital distribution acquisition and retention, as well as Studio content releases. The ideal candidate would have a passion for and knowledge of YouTube, digital entertainment, and the world of Internet influencers.

Senior Publicist, Media Relations (NPR – Washington DC)

Job summary: This is a hands-on media relations staff position with the primary responsibility to raise awareness and tell the story of NPR – with a focus on NPR News, NPR Music, programming and journalists – through creative and comprehensive media outreach and effective placement in national and regional outlets. The successful candidate will handle a portfolio of NPR news programs, desks and beats, staying in constant cmmunication with these editorial units, editors, producers and journalists to effectively identify opportunities for publicity. S/he will create and execute effective strategies to publicize show and desk-generated reports, series, breaking news and investigations, and work to grow the external profile for related journalists, hosts editors and producers. S/he will work extensively throughout NPR, NPR member stations and the public broadcasting system to help generate awareness of NPR in national, regional and local media. The position reports to the Director, Media Relations.

Unit Coordinator (Texas Tech Univ. – Lubbock)

Job summary: Provides support in the coordination and supervision of programs in the area to which the job is assigned. May supervise subordinate staff, student employees and/or volunteers.

Director, Dartmouth Symphony Orchestra (Dartmouth College – New Hampshire)

Job summary: To provide artistic, musical and administrative leadership for the Dartmouth Symphony Orchestra. Recruits and trains performers. Plans and conducts rehearsals and performances. Responsible for associated administrative duties.

Marketing Manager (Grant Park Music Festival – Chicago)

Job summary: The Grant Park Orchestral Association in Chicago, Illinois seeks a Marketing Manager at the Grant Park Music Festival (the Festival). This position will report to the Director of Marketing and Media Relations. The Marketing Manager works in collaboration with the Marketing and Patron Services team to assist in the planning and management of the Festival’s membership campaign. Strong candidates will demonstrate a passion for the arts and the mission of the Festival.

Manager, Ad Sales Marketing (Sirius XM – NYC)

Job summary: The Manager, Ad Sales Marketing is a key member of Ad Sales Marketing team, supporting all aspects of the sales and marketing process. The Manager is responsible for the development and execution of select marketing proposals and programs. Additionally, the position is responsible for development of ad-based opportunities across programming and to identify key opportunities to the sales team. Other responsibilities include the writing and updating of all sales materials across all channels. This position handles on air executions as pertains to advertiser sponsored programs.

Assistant, Marketing (Warner Music Group – NYC)

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.  The Marketing assistant will be responsible for developing comprehensive strategies for marketing our artists as well as coordinating all efforts (internally and with outside parties) on all projects.

Entry Level Marketing Assistant (East Side Promoter – Los Angeles)

Job summary: Seeking dynamic, self-motivated individual to help assist with our marketing and promotions for a group of live music / dance themed venues, festivals, and events. We need someone who is detail-oriented, focused, can work quickly and efficiently with distractions in an easy-going, fun workplace. This person should be passionate about new music and the Los Angeles/Southern California events scene. We are looking for someone who loves live music and will represent the company with pride and enthusiasm at our venues and other events around the city.

Warner Classic Coordinator (WMG – NYC)

Job summary: The Classics Coordinator is responsible for the administrative work required to ensure the execution of all sales, marketing, publicity and distribution functions, as well as elements of the planning and implementation of marketing and advertising initiatives.

Chief Marketing Officer (Barbershop Harmony Society)

Job summary: This senior executive position with the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS) in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, will oversee global and internal marketing initiatives, image development and partnerships for a vibrant, 78-year-old fraternal society of 22,000 organized and passionate singers in North America, who are part of 70,000 affiliated singers worldwide. This individual will lead the marketing efforts of a deeply-committed volunteer membership and an experienced marketing staff and executive team.

Coordinator, Artist Development/Touring (Warner Music Group – Burbank, CA)

Job summary: Coordinator is responsible for processing all department invoices, travel authorizations, and general administrative duties. Supports VP Artist Development & Tour Marketing and the Artist Development team.

CRM & Social Media Coordinator (Sony – NYC)

Job summary: The social media coordinator is responsible for developing and administering Legacy artists’ official social media presence working closely with the digital marketing and marketing teams to create and implement the communication strategy.

Staff Writer/ Entertainment Reporter/ Junior Admin (TBPR – Atlanta)

Job summary: We are looking for an intern staff writer/ entertainment reporter/ junior admin with writing experience who we can offer a paid assignment position upon successful completion of the internship.

Music Merchandising Manager (Google – Mountain View, CA)

Job summary: As a Merchandising Manager, you will help build and maintain Google Play’s merchandising program on handsets, web and tablets. Based on your digital content retail experience, you will coordinate and launch effective online features and promotions. You bring to the table strong retail instincts, sharp analytical abilities, and impeccable oral and written communication skills. You are comfortable working cross-functionally with product, design, marketing, engineering, and other teams to develop an innovative user experience. It’s important that you be able to work both independently and collaboratively to develop new content features and scalable merchandising processes. You’ll also have a track record for successful prioritization, meeting critical deadlines, and enthusiastically tackling challenges with an eye toward problem solving.

Media Consultant (CMG Miami Radio – Miami)

Job summary: The Media Consultant position carries the responsibility for developing and selling radio/digital/event advertising campaigns to prospective businesses for CMG Miami Radio’s 4 super brands and our robust digital offerings. This individual must be independent, very organized and detail-oriented. We are looking for candidates that are competitive in nature, who have the ability to first seek to understand a problem, and then develop creative ideas and solutionThe ideal candidate will have a disciplined approach to maintaining day-to-day sales activity levels, the ability to prospect and acquire new business, strong presentation skills and a proven track record in building and sustaining client-based relationships. This role will also be educating our clients and agencies on our robust suite of digital products/services such as Display, SEO, SEM, mobile, social media and reach extension solutions.

Director, Content Development (NPR – Washington DC)

Job summary: NPR is seeking a Director of Content Development. The successful candidate will be charged with developing and executing new content that lives across radio and digital, including podcasts, that further defines the NPR brand as an essential destination for storytelling.

Project Manager / Personal Assistant (Tourean – Los Angeles)

Job summary: Serial Entrepreneur & International Pop Star seeks an experienced Project Manager/Personal Assistant to assist with the day-to-day responsibilities of their mobile app business, music and personal endeavors. The position will be based out of their home office in Beverly Hills.

James Shotwell