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:
Marketing Coordinator (Capitol Records – Hollywood, CA)
Job summary: In this dynamic position, the Marketing Coordinator will serve as key component of the marketing team, acting as the administrative support point person for Capitol Music Group’s marketing department. The ideal candidate will possess strong administrative, organizational, and creative skills. Prior marketing and administrative experience in the music/entertainment field is required.
Marketing Coordinator (Goldenvoice – LA)
Job summary: The Marketing Coordinator is responsible for marketing, social media, online e-marketing public relations, promotions for venues, radio promotions, clubs, theaters, festivals, shows and one-offs. This position will develop promotional initiatives with artists and the community, to promote positive brand image. The Marketing Coordinator may also be responsible for coordinating the work of interns and street team for show promotions.
Administrative Assistant (Live Nation – Beverly Hills)
The Administrative Assistant will provide a full range of administrative support including scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars, making travel arrangements, processing expense reports and assisting with special projects.
To Provide top notch support to the Chief Communications Officer. The Executive Assistant/Administrative Assistant will support the Executive along with other executives on the team. Responsibilities include executive scheduling, travel, expense reports, meeting setup, event planning and other administrative support as needed. The position requires someone who has a professional communication style, pays close attention to detail, has great organizational skills, and the ability to juggle multiple high priority requests and meet tight deadlines. It requires a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information, professional decorum to represent and interface with senior executives both inside and outside the Company.
Sr. Manager, Subscriptions (Pandora – Oakland, CA)
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.
Music Outreach Director (Univ. of Evansville – IN)
Job summary: The University of Evansville announces a part time staff position for a Music Outreach Director, beginning January, 2017. Duties include oversight and coordination of Department of Music outreach efforts, including the Summer Music Camp and single-day workshops during the academic year that target area middle and high school students. The Music Outreach Director will work with faculty to plan and execute events, coordinate marketing and recruiting, and assist in budget planning/funding efforts. The Director will also be involved in exploration of new initiatives and outreach possibilities. Candidates should have excellent communication and organizational skills, strong writing skills, and the ability to work independently and multi-task. A bachelor’s degree is required. One to three years of professional experience is desired. A background in music would be an asset.
General Manager (Eureka Symphony Orchestra – Eureka, CA)
Job summary: The Eureka Symphony Board of Directors is seeking a General Manager for oversight and management of the Eureka Symphony marketing, funding and operations. The General Manager works closely and in partnership with the Music Director & Conductor and an active Board of Directors, and its’ Committees, providing information and linkages. Responsibilities include ticketing, playbill & web page development, cultivation of sponsors, marketing and advertising activities, event oversight, budget development and supervision of staff. This is a 10 month per year position.
Producer, Media Brand Development (Kenedy Center – Washington DC)
Job summary: The Kennedy Center is looking for an ambitious, organized self-starter to become the vibrant voice and ringmaster of an exciting new digital video content offer focused on the performing arts.Functioning within a Start-Up atmosphere coordinating with video production and development departments, you’ll help devise and execute plans that not only leverage the best of in-house programming, but provide live and original experiences, as well as curating the best examples of music, dance and theater video from across the web.You’ll analyze audience data and determine lucrative segments to target. You’ll mine our inventory for web video to edit and add value, as well as work with outside partners to co-create video content we can both leverage for brand exposure.
Product Manager (Yonder Music – NYC)
Job summary: Yonder Music is looking for a talented Product Manager to join its growing team. This role is a full-time professional position that will translate Yonder’s business initiatives and product feedback into priorities. The Product Team is responsible for defining, guiding, and driving future product vision and strategy, then executing against that vision. The role works closely with the both the New York and Asia-based teams.The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, analytical, curious, a great communicator and willing to get his/her hands dirty. Must be passionate about music and excited about working in international markets.This position reports to the President & Chief Technology Officer.
Manager, Collaborative Learning (LA Philharmonic)
Job summary: The Manager, Collaborative Learning will be responsible for the conception and creation of programs related to “collaborative learning” within the LA Phil’s education department. These programs include, but may not be limited to: concerts for families and students at Walt Disney Concert Hall; programs for young musicians – school orchestras, bands, individual musicians and young composers; pre and post concert lectures and talks/stand alone adult music education such as Music 101. Manager, Collaborative Learning is responsible for building and overseeing the budget for all programs in this area, connecting this area of the department with the social innovation area of Education, and for appropriately assigning 2.5 full time staff to implement projects within each program. Working collaboratively with the Director of Educational Initiatives and Manager of Social Innovation to contribute to the development of long term strategies for the Education Department will be vital.
Sales Assistant/Front Desk (Townsquare Media – Kalamazoo, MI)
Job summary: Partner with media account executives and on-air staff to ensure the long term success of our customers and operations by providing sales support. The Sales Assistant provides general support to the radio/digital Sales Department including but not limited to assisting with correspondence, answering phones, account history, and maintaining contract files. The position is also responsible for entering commercial schedules in the traffic system, while assisting the promotional process and managing the loyalty prize claim system.
Manager, Marketing Events (Sony – Nashville)
Job summary: Do your friends and colleagues know that if they put you in charge of an event, it will come off without a hitch, on-time, and on-budget?Do you have a “roll-with-the-punches” attitude and don’t get flustered no matter what the day brings?Do you have experience dealing with big personalities?Do you love working behind the scenes, helping others be successful, keeping tracking track of large amounts of details and varied tasks?If so, consider this position as a Manager of Marketing Events. We are looking for the just the right person to manage the planning and execution of events which support the marketing strategy for Sony Music Nashville artists. In addition, you will support the marketing team with key tasks on artist projects.
Marketing Prod Producer – Apple Music, iTunes, Apple News ( Apple – CA)
Job summary: This person will work collaboratively across Apple Music, iTunes, and Apple News marketing, business, label relations, legal, and engineering teams. They will be responsible for leading and producing high-profile projects with a focus on collaborating across the various internal cross-functional teams. This person will see projects through from concept to execution, and make sure every team understands the role they play and the expected timelines and deliverables. The person in this role must continually be collaborating across teams to be the definitive point person on all projects. Experience working cross-functionally and under demanding (and constantly shifting) deadlines is a must. This position requires someone who has a drive and passion for their work, as well as a track record of leading, taking responsibility, solving problems, and thriving in a high-pressure team environment. This producer will join a seasoned and established team of Producers who work across Apple Music + iTunes Production functional teams (Creative, Editorial, UI, Programming, Localization, Engineering, and Original Content) to lead, develop, and execute projects from inception to completion.
Account Director (Spotify – Chicago)
Job summary: We are looking for an outstanding Ad Sales Account Director to join our team in Chicago. We’re looking for someone with a proven record of revenue generation and a deep interest and passion for online media and innovation. We want someone who loves our product and knows how to sell creative solutions for clients and partners. You should be confident without ever being arrogant and you work hard, but know how to have fun. Above all, your work will impact the way the world experiences music.
Manager, Accounting (Live Nation – Hollywood)
Job summary: The Accounting Manager is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities. He/She establishes financial status by developing and implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying, and reporting financial information; managing staff. The successful candidate for this position will report directly to our Director, Finance and play an instrumental role in the financial future of the company.
Marketing Assistant (LA Philharmonic – Los Angeles)
Job summary: Seeking an engaged and proactive individual to provide effective administrative and organizational support to the Vice President, Marketing & Communications, and assist with general marketing functions as needed by other Marketing directors and managers.
Creative (Vice – NYC)
Job summary: VICE Media is seeking a Creative to work in our Brooklyn, NY Office with a strong copywriting background to be responsible for developing ideas for video show franchises, events, media properties and 360 programs that we can partner with brands to create. This particular Creative role will interact with many departments of the company (marketing, sales, design, production, and others) but will focus on working with VICE’s in-house agency, Virtue Worldwide. They will assist in creative development and overseeing execution of integrated projects from concept to production. We are looking for a creative hybrid with various backgrounds and specific deep interests in youth culture and music, with a focus on electronic/dance music.
Music Editor (Amazon – Seattle)
Job summary: Amazon Music is looking for a creative and organized copywriter to craft homepage, email, and other editorial copy, as well create, write, record, and post content for all Amazon Music social platforms. The copywriter will collaborate with leaders across Amazon Music’s editorial, engagement, marketing and label relations teams to conceive and execute thoughtful, innovative, on-brand copy for our homepage, emails, and all social platforms.
Manager, Music Publishing Business Development, YouTube(Google – USA)
Job summary: As Manager, Music Publishing Business Development, you will build and maintain strategic relationships with our music publishing partners, including leading negotiation on complex licensing and partnership agreements, managing existing publisher partnerships, launching new relationships, driving new business opportunities, resolving business issues, and analyzing and tracking key metrics to identify trends. You are as comfortable negotiating complex licensing agreements as working cross-functionally with colleagues across multiple disciplines to ensure our music partners are positioned for success and our users enjoy the best experience possible.
Sponsorship Coordinator (Live Nation – Bala Cynwyd, PA)
Job summary: This position will provide support and sales assistance to Local Sponsorship Sales, overseeing the fulfillment of local, regional, and national accounts by ensuring the delivery of contractual elements and providing excellent customer service. Coordinators will also be responsible for managing all sponsorship inventories.
A&R Coordinator (Disney Music Group – USA)
Job summary: The Coordinator will provide day-to-day administrative support to the Senior VP and Executive Director, A&R and Music Publishing, and others A&R executives as necessary, which duties may include, but are not limited to: Answering and screening calls, maintaining calendar, scheduling meetings and travel arrangements, assisting in the preparation of meetings and presentations, preparing expense reports and supporting other departmental executives as necessary.
