Music Industry Job Board (8/21/16)

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 2016. 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:

Campaign Manager (Vevo – Los Angeles) 

Job summary: As Vevo’s Ad Operations Campaign Manager you will play a key role in the functioning of the ad operations group. This role is responsible for management of digital advertising programs, custom advertising implementations and partnering with the Revenue Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Product & Technology teams and vendors to identify and implement new solutions within Vevo’s ad serving technology

Marketing Coordinator, Social Impact (Spotify – NYC) 

Job summary: As the Marketing Coordinator for Social Impact, you’ll be a part of building programs that use music to change the world.Spotify is a growing global organization and social impact is becoming a larger part of our culture.  We need a dynamic, passionate, and persuasive person to lead our internal communications and employee engagement.As the Marketing Coordinator, you’ll need to work collaboratively and autonomously with every part of the organization.  You’re excited about the challenges of creating an open and compassionate culture within a global company.

Brand Coverage Assistant (CAA – NYC) 

Job summary: The New York office is seeking an Assistant to work in the Brand coverage division. This team is focused on Multicultural business development within our Lifestyles Department. Our lifestyle experts work across the agency to help extend the “brand” of artists, personalities, lifestyle properties, brands, and agency clients by developing new and creative opportunities. This area has extensive crossover and supports all departments across the agency and works directly with advertising agencies and brands.

Playlist & Streaming Marketing Manager (UMG)

Job summary: Your role will include being responsible for content decisions by crunching large data sets, analyzing the results, and gaining insight across Label Relations, Artist Services, Licensing and Content Operations within the group. It is a role that requires strong communication skills across the various central, territory teams at USM as well as other parts of the UMG business. Streaming and subscription based music models now account for one third of our catalogue revenues and it is growing. We are focused on providing the right music for every moment. We connect vast numbers of people to their favorite songs and created a service that people use to discover and share music they love. Your insights & recommendations will ensure that we can execute initiatives that will help drive our KPI’s to success.

Customer Marketing Manager (Bloomfield Hills, MI)

Job summary: The Customer Marketing Manager is an individual contributor role, and part of a cross-functional team assigned to support automotive car manufacturer (OEM) customers.  Utilizing knowledge of Bose Corporation’s “Essence and Values” together with Divisional and customer team strategic objectives, the Marketing Manager will represent Bose to customers in North America.  The Marketing Manager has responsibilities that include supporting business development initiatives, defining & leveraging market intelligence in the pursuit of new business development opportunities, leading vehicle program launches, and supporting customer relationships management activities.  Travel expected is around 25%

Director Music (Paramount – Hollywood, CA) 

Job summary: Support the President of Music with all day-to-day operational needs.  The primary focus will be on Television programing. Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:

  • Interact with talent to ensure that all music needs are met from pre-production thru post-production
  • Supply ideas before principle photography
  • Work on pre-records for on-camera scenes
  • Provide replacement options in post-production to ensure we meet our budget
  • Secure necessary filmmaker/TV executives’ approvalsInterface with TV Development, Production,  & Post-Production executives to service general music needs
  • Ensure elements are at the correct destination to make key deadlines
  • Ensure continuity between production & promotional activitiesSecure necessary paramount approvalsFunction as an in house “music supervisor”
  • Breakdown scripts in the creation of music budgets

Senior Manager of Live Operations (TuneIn – San Francisco) 

Job summary: TuneIn is seeking a Senior Manager for our Live Operations team. You should have a strong background in building and scaling operational process, managing cross-department communication, and a vested interest in providing the best interaction with TuneIn for our users and partners.   Live Operations at TuneIn includes two main disciplines: user/broadcaster support and product operations within our application. Live Operations is a new, heavily user-focused initiative at TuneIn; you’re basically responsible for ensuring our user and broadcaster happiness from end to end.  This includes using tools like content featuring, editorial highlights, push notifications, and live event scheduling as part of product operations to deliver the world’s best listening experiences; on the flip side you’re our first line of defense ensuring our customer’s problems are heard, triaged, escalated, and resolved in a timely and efficient manner.  

Audio Designer (2K Games – Baltimore, MD) 

Job summary: Firaxis Games is looking for an exceptionally skilled Audio Designer to help take our games to the next level. As an Audio Designer you will work closely with the Project Art Director, Lead UI Designer, Lead Producer, and Lead Designer to create compelling and original audio experiences for our games. We’re looking for someone who is excited about contributing to our unique and popular franchises and is eager to work with our experienced and award winning audio team and development teams.

Production Manager (Cleveland Institute Of Music) 

Job summary: The Cleveland Institute of Music is seeking a highly organized and self motivated person to serve as full-time Production Manager responsible for CIM performances and special events on and off campus. In addition, the Production Manager is responsible for production support of all non-CIM events which take place in CIM’s facilities as appropriate.

Account Manager (SoundExchange – Washington D.C.) 

Job summary: The Account Manager, as part of the Account Services Department, processes incoming registrations and supplemental documents by creating new accounts and making updates to existing accounts. The Account Manager is also responsible for the initial assignment of royalties to the accounts they create and for providing excellent customer service to their clients. The Account Manager is expected to accomplish these duties in an efficient and accurate manner to provide clients with timely service and maximized pay-through rates.

Marketing Coordinator (Guitar Center – Frederick, Maryland)

Job summary: The Project Specialist will assist in the financial management of the marketing departmental budget; in the implementation of the national and regional events; and in the execution of marketing initiatives. This person is responsible for maintaining and updating the marketing budget database with the applicable expenditures. This person is responsible for coordinating logistics, securing our registration to national conventions exhibits, and managing vendor relations. This person also assists in the execution of marketing initiatives for these events. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Program Director (iHeartMedia – Madison, AL)

Job summary: Leads all aspects of radio station’s on-air experience in a leadership and operations role, responsible for talent, content, programming, and online presence.

On-Air Talent (Townsquare Media – Tuscaloosa, AL)

Job summary: Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa, AL includes well-known brands like B101.7, 95.3 The Bear, Tide 99.1, and 92.9 WTUG. Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa, AL has a rare opportunity to join our on-air lineup. If you have an outgoing personality and enjoy entertaining we want to talk with you! Applicants must be social media savvy, regularly contribute content to the station’s website and YouTube channel, and the successful candidate must be able to connect and engage with the station’s target audience by keeping up with relevant trends and pop culture. This person wants to be in Tuscaloosa, and is eager to build relationships and value in our community. This person also wants to be a part of a successful and growing radio company who highly values our brands, our talent and our family of employees. We take great pride in winning with radio, digital and live events.

Administrator, Call Center Operations (BMI – Nashville)

Job summary: Responsible for the daily administration of the call center technology, planning and implementing call center and workforce strategies and improving systems and processes. Essential Functions:

  • Maintains and improves call center operations by monitoring system performance, identifying and resolving problems, and providing call and agent audits/analysis.
  • Assists in managing a blended call environment; including, but not limited to, creating and loading campaign lists, managing system performance, user set-ups, creating IVR’s, and monitoring adherence to pre-set call center parameters.
  • As directed, works in conjunction with the department leadership and IT to limit dialer down time; perform system restarts and testing following an outage, planned or not, system upgrade or any other dialer affiliated system need.
  • Supports monthly and daily workforce and contact center forecasting.

93.1 JACK FM Promotions Assistant (CBS Radio – Los Angeles)

Job summary: Are you pursuing a career in Communications, Media, and/or Marketing? JACK is looking for reliable, hard-working, outgoing, creative individuals to join the JACK Promotions Department. Responsibilities include assisting with the daily operations of the JACK Promotions department including, but not limited to:

  • Planning and organizing events
  • Contest fulfillment
  • Listener interaction
  • Website development
  • Driving station vehicles
  • On-site execution
  • General office duties

Senior Sales Associate (Guitar Center – Orlando, FL)

Job summary: Retail Sales Associates are responsible for consistently achieving individual sales goals to support the store’’s sales and profit objectives, while providing superior customer service. Major responsibilities of the position are listed below. To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties, assignments and specific projects may be assigned at the discretion of management. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sr. Manager, Subscriptions (Pandora – Oakland)

Job summary: Pandora is looking for a Sr. Manager within the Subscription team to help lead the business strategy across internal Marketing and Product teams and our external channel partners. This analytical all-star will report to the Vice President of Subscription and be at the forefront of Pandora’s exciting new Subscription growth strategy.

Artist Management Assistant (Ineffable Music Group – Emeryville, CA)

Job summary: Ineffable Music is looking for a detail oriented, organized artist management assistant whose work ethic matches their love of music. We are a small company with a start up vibe and a family atmosphere. We are looking for a team player and out of the box thinker, who is ready to grow and innovate.

Director of Fund Development (Motown Museum – Detroit)

Job summary: Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Director of Fund Development will cultivate and solicit private contributions and investment to the Motown Museum from annual fund giving, major and principal gifts, either outright or through deferred giving, effective donor stewardship, membership and event management.The ideal candidate will have at least five years successful fundraising experience and an aptitude to lead a development team through strategic, visionary leadership. The successful professional will be a creative, enthusiastic team member with the ability to clearly communicate the mission and values of the Motown Museum. Professionals who would be fulfilled by working for a dynamic organization that is passionate about preserving and growing the iconic Motown brand should consider a career at The Motown Museum.

Account Executive – Music Licensing (Los Angeles)

Job summary: The Account Executive is responsible for increasing revenue and market share by effectively managing relationships, developing new business opportunities, and increasing music licensing with clients and prospects within television and film markets. Individuals will have the support of sales and account coordinators to provide full service infrastructure.

Copyright Analyst (Sony/Columbia – NYC)

Job summary: The Columbia/Epic Analyst will work as part of the Copyright team at Sony Music to ensure that the wide range of copyright issues related to products released by the Columbia, Epic and other labels as required are addressed in an effective and timely manner. The Analyst will be responsible for assigned releases, coordinating with several parties inside and outside of SME to obtain and properly assess the information necessary to clear rights with publishers and pay them accordingly as required.

Office Manager (Loove Music – Brooklyn)

Job summary: Brooklyn based startup building a new fair-trade marketplace for media projects seeks an articulate and organized Office Manager to support a range of office activities. The Office Manager will be a driving force in keeping our office running and will be asked to be in charge of an ever changing range of projects. The candidate should be proactive, observant, detail-oriented and demonstrate a spirit of thoughtful accountability and leadership that matches our energetic, fast-moving developing business.

Business Development Manager (Redwood City)

Job summary: Shazam is looking for a Business Development Manager to come and weave some magic across the media and technology world. If you have a proven track record in sales and/or account management, great people skills and a passion for making great things deals happen with Shazam and partners, come and talk to us.To thrive in this role, you will love variety, work independently, communicate well and be super organized. Experience of working with digital media within an entertainment, broadcasting or publishing sphere is essential. The right candidate will have ability to oversee complex deals, negotiate and execute new business within a range of exciting new sectors.

Programming Manager (Kimmel Center – Philadelphia)

Job summary: The Programming Manager is responsible for booking and/or producing shows, events, and programs that meet the organization’s artistic, financial, and audience goals within the venues on the campus of the Kimmel Center of the Performing Arts. This position will also work with the Artistic Director on booking and/or producing free programming, family shows, the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts, among others. The Programming Manager assists with all department functions and management of department budgets.

Manager, Business Intelligence (ASCAP – NYC)

Job summary: As a key member of Data Strategy you will collaborate with product, strategy, data science and data visualization teams to build innovative products and capabilities. Reporting to the Director of Business Intelligence you will be a data analytics thought-leader in designing and developing innovative analysis that will allow internal users to make data-driven decisions faster than ever before. The Manager of Business Intelligence will also present highly technical analyses and recommendations to senior executives.

Sr Label Relations Manager (Amazon – Seattle)

Job summary: Amazon Music is fast becoming one of the major global players in digital music. We are changing the way customer enjoy music through Amazon Prime. This team is responsible for innovating on the content in the service and managing strong relationships with our external Music partners. As a Sr. Label Relations Manager, you will partner with our key label partners to provide the best music experience for our customers. Label Relations own the existing music relationships, drive collaborative efforts internally and externally around content launches, events, and promotions, and negotiate business terms to drive healthy margins. Label Relations Managers work closely with Marketing, Merchandising, Content Acquisition, Operations, and International teams.

James Shotwell