Month: July 2017

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New openings (7/30/17):

Associate Product Marketing Manager (Sony – NYC) 

We are looking for a Technical Associate Product Marketing Manager to join our team and assist in cultivating a deep understanding of the user, as well as develop strategy and content to support the objectives of our product.

Marketing Manager (LiveNation – NYC) 

One of Live Nation joint ventures is seeking a Marketing Manager. This role assists in managing artist projects and coordinating the efforts internally as well as with artists and management. 

Marketing Campaign Producer (Complex – Los Angeles) 

We are currently looking for a Campaign Producer for COMPLEX within our Brand Partnerships Studio division (Ad Sales Marketing). This individual will manage production of custom Marketing programs for top-tier brands and serve as the lead that collaborates with key internal stakeholders and clients to produce noteworthy campaigns.

This role will report to the Associate Director of Production (Ad Sales Marketing) and have a Los Angeles base. 

Fulfillment Coordinator (WMG – NYC) 

The Fulfillment coordinator will be responsible for managing, organizing and overseeing all physical tickets related to an artist’s presale within the Warner Music Artist Services operations. In doing so, he/she will be required to perform tasks as assigned, including but not limited to creating and maintaining ticket buyer reports, individual fulfillment of tickets direct to consumer, promoter payments, merchandise inventory, shipping and packaging. This will require daily interaction and coordination between VIP Managers, Ticketing Managers and Finance team. 

Content Specialist – Marketing, Communications & Digital Media (UMG – Santa Monica, CA) 

Universal Music Group is seeking a Content Specialist to manage global social media priorities for Universal Music Group’s global corporate communications and marketing arms, Universal Music Publishing Group and other UMG brands. This position is part of Universal Music Group’s Corporate Communications team. 

Senior Social Media Associate, Music (TuneIn – San Francisco, CA) 

As an instrumental part of the marketing team, the Senior Social Media Associate in the music vertical will be responsible for overseeing the content served daily to hundreds of thousands of global TuneIn community members via several social media networks, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. This role will promote breaking content to keep our listeners informed of the latest and greatest from across the platform and around the music world. 

Digital Marketing Coordinator (AltPress – Cleveland, OH) 

Alternative Press is seeking to fill a position for a highly motivated Digital Marketing Coordinator to join our team in Cleveland, OH.

In this role you will be on the forefront of AP’s digital engagement strategy to ensure continued growth across all digital channels. As a part of a small but highly effective multi hat wearing team, you will work closely with all departments within AP to develop and execute successful digital marketing campaigns. You will work closely with the Director of Marketing to ensure brand continuity and all strategic goals are met

Social Media Specialist (LA Philharmonic – Los Angeles) 

Support the LA Phil brand and drive sales and engagement through strategy and execution of the LA Phil’s social media channels.

Music Marketing Project Coordinator (Sideways – Los Angeles) 

The Music Marketing Project Coordinator (Creative) is responsible for designing and managing all marketing materials and assisting the digital marketing team. Work from West Hollywood in an easy-going, fun workplace with clients including local and national musicians, record labels, management companies and brands.

Campaign Specialist (Pandora – Cleveland) 

The Campaign Specialist will be a key contributor in Pandora’s Client Services team and responsible for planning, implementing, maintaining and enhancing these campaigns. The Campaign Specialist will partner with the Account Strategist and be responsible for working internally to ensure that Pandora executes flawlessly for our advertising partners. The right individual will be a key contributor in Pandora’s Client Services team and responsible for planning, implementing, maintaining and enhancing these campaigns. This position involves sales and client support, project management, execution and reporting. 

Coordinator, Music Programming Operations (SiriusXM – NYC) 

Provide high level of executive assistance and administration to Senior Vice President and General Manager, Music Programming, for Sirius XM. Incumbent will directly support the Senior Vice President and will also provide support to other Music Programming heads. 

Coordinator, Music Programming (Touchtunes – NYC) 

The Coordinator, Music Programming is responsible for the selection of what music is available across our core network. This position will work to identify key releases from established and developing artists and must possess extensive knowledge and appreciation of various musical styles across multiple genres. As a music expert, you will be making programming decisions based on network trends while analyzing data to prove ROI on those actions. The role reports directly into the Director, Music Programming and works closely with the Product, Licensing, and Marketing teams. 

Music Gear Listings Coordinator (Reverb – Chicago) 

Listing Coordinators at Reverb are responsible for ensuring every listing on the site meets the standards of our musician-driven community. This includes building our knowledge base, gathering data, examining listings and working with sellers to make Reverb the highest quality and most transparent marketplace for gear in the world. Keen attention to detail, superior digital organization skills and a thirst for gear knowledge are the keys to excelling in this entry-level role. 

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Music Product Specialist (YouTube – NYC)

The Music Product Specialist team specializes in music monetization and rights management for YouTube and Google Play. As a Music Product Specialist, you will serve as a product expert and end-user champion that works closely with Product Management and Engineering as an integral member of cross-functional core product teams. You’ll also play a key role as the interface between YouTube’s product and partnerships organizations. You will act as an internal product expert for the broader content partnership and operations teams internationally and collect and analyze data to influence product roadmaps and the prioritization of product features.

Integrated Digital Specialist (TownSquare Media – Tyler, TX)

Townsquare Media Tyler-Longview (East Texas) is looking for an Integrated Digital Sales Specialist to lead all digital sales initiatives in the market. This individual will be accountable for the digital revenue goals of the local sales team and will work closely with the Director of Sales/Market President to create unique and valuable cross-platform programs to generate results for clients and repeatable revenues. These digital initiatives and inventories include display, streaming, custom sites, loyalty programs, website development, SEO services, and other digital products. The position requires strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the presence to enhance overall digital revenues while motivating our account executives.

Digital Marketing Assistant (Sight + Sound Galley – Atlanta, GA)

Sight+Sound Gallery is seeking a Digital Marketing Assistant to assist with gallery operations in-store and online. This role would be part-time at 25 -30 hours/week, and is based in Atlanta, GA in the heart of midtown.

Junior Manager, Marketing & Digital (WMG – Burbank, CA)

The primary focus of the position is artist development. In other words, to create and execute proper, compelling marketing/digital timelines to sustainably grow artists in the creative and business arenas. This includes, but is not limited to, creating content, developing websites and social media accounts, shooting music videos, building online communities, leveraging social media and other digital marketing channels to drive those communities, graphic design (for singles, EPs and LPs), shooting photos, networking with blogs and other third parties, designing and creating promotional materials, executing ad campaigns, branding, media training, commissioning remixes, setting up studio time, and much more.

This position will be responsible for their own roster of artists and should have excellent communication skills. The right candidate understands, respects and loves music, marketing, promotion, as well as the challenges and complexities of the contemporary marketplace – music or otherwise. This person must be able to work in groups, as well as independently, excel under strict deadlines, multi-task, and properly prioritize.

Marketing Assistant for Music Publisher (Carl Fischer Music – NYC)

Carl Fischer Music is seeking a full-time Marketing Assistant. This position will assist with all aspects of marketing, including convention coordination, social media, public relations, and administrative tasks.

Promotions/Marketing Manager (Cumulus Media – Topeka, KS)

Cumulus Media’s Topeka, Kansas location is offering a great opportunity to learn the promotional side of the radio broadcasting industry as a Promotions and Marketing Director. Within our 6-station cluster, this role will coordinate and implement on and off-air promotions and events in order to promote the stations’ image and presence in the marketplace to our primary demographic while maintaining a winning onsite image. This position requires a high degree of organizational skills, attention to detail, time management and a personal disposition that works well with creative co-workers in both programming and sales.

Social Media Coordinator (JL Media – Union, NJ)

JL Media, a full-service Integrated Media Agency conveniently located in Union NJ, less than 2 minutes off the Parkway, is actively seeking a Social Media Coordinator to join our growing digital media team. Our craft is a customized blend of strategy, creative, and media producing measurable results for some of the world’s most recognized brands. We move customers to meet client objectives: finding users, capturing their attention, driving them to participate.

Our ideal Social Media Coordination will possess strong computer skills, Microsoft Office program knowledge, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Additionally, this person must demonstrate English proficiency and a firm understanding of grammar as they will be posting live responses on reputation websites representing our clients. This is a task-oriented position that requires attention to detail and a positive, professional attitude.

Manager, Marketing / Essential Sound (Sony – Franklin, TN)

Do you demonstrate fresh thinking and creative, cutting-edge work that stands out from the clutter?

If so, consider this rewarding position as a Marketing Manager for Essential Sound – the new hip-hop label imprint home to Dee-1, J. Monty Izze and Joe Ryan and operating under Provident Music Group, a division of Sony Music Entertainment. We’re looking for someone who wants to use their deep knowledge of hip-hop music to directly affect our artists’—and our company’s—success.

Community Management Coordinator (MTV Social – NYC)

MTV is looking for a creative Community Management Coordinator for the Social Media and Fan Engagement team to help grow and engage MTV’s huge social media audience in support of brand priorities. This role will be responsible for the execution of daily original social content and fan engagement across all MTV’s brand social channels as well as social marketing and content distribution campaigns in support of MTV’s linear series, MTV News, and our biggest events each year, including the MTV Movie Awards and Video Music Awards.

We’re looking for someone who eats, sleeps, breathes, and tweets pop culture and music. You get MTV’s voice and sensibility and know how to elevate it. You understand community behavior and how it differs from platform-to-platform. You follow the best people on Instagram, but don’t call them influencers. You haven’t been able to take off your Snapchat Spectacles since you got them. And you’re not afraid of making a few Musical.lys now and again.

This role reports to the Senior Director, Social Media and Fan Engagement, and will work closely and collaboratively with our Consumer Marketing, Events, Research, Music & Talent, and Integrated Marketing teams in support of all MTV priorities.  

Coordinator, Digital Operations (Fuse Media – Los Angeles, CA)

FUSE is currently seeking an experienced Digital Operations Coordinator to join their Digital Operations team.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Update department documentation (schedules, grids, digital plans) as needed.
  • Assist VP and Directors with documenting workflow policies.
  • Supporting scheduling, assets and metadata for all OTT, TVE, VOD, SVOD, EST and all other non-linear platforms.
  • Coordinate Live Event with internal and external teams.
  • Handling high volume content during busy times, such as festivals or awards shows

North America Music Publishing Business Development Lead (Facebook – Menlo Park, CA)

Facebook is seeking a Lead for North America Music Publishing Business Development who is passionate about the changing music ecosystem, technology and supporting our goal of connecting people through social media, the mobile eco-system and business strategy. This role will lead Facebook’s strategy and negotiations with music publishers and societies in the Americas, as well as collaborate with our product and media partnerships teams to ensure a coordinated and best-in-class licensing structure. The position is full-time and based in our main office in Menlo Park.

Music Ed-Curriculum Manager (Yamaha – California)

Reporting to the YMES Department Manager, the Music Education Curriculum Manager is responsible for overseeing the development, execution, quality control and advancement of all department educational program content, curricula, and activity.

Account Manager (Crowd Surf – Los Angeles)

Account manager will be responsible for managing relationships between Crowd Surf and its clients and artists. This person will oversee the positive and constant growth of online statistics and subscribers, maximize online content, create relationships between artists, platforms, products and fans/consumers and increase, as well as, help create additional revenue streams for our clients.

Digital Coordinator (Reach Records – Atlanta, GA)

As digital coordinator you will be responsible for executing the daily needs and task of all things digital. This individual must love music, specifically hip hop, and industry relations are a plus. Your attention to detail and ability to problem solve quickly is essential. Digital Coordinator will report directly to the Senior Director of Digital Strategy.    

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Choosing to live (and think) differently

Some of you may have noticed a lot of changes taking place at Haulix over the past seven months. Since the beginning of 2017 our team has carefully combed through every page of our platform, both public and private, in hopes of finding ways to improve our system without seeking outside help. Haulix was the brainchild of one person, and since launch we have taken great pride in the fact we’ve developed (almost) everything on our own. What users see is what we saw long before coding began, and there is something really special about that.

We tried to change everything all at once in 2016 and literally broke out website. As an online company, this means we literally broke our business. It was the first time we ever tried such a change, and instead of approaching our goals at a reasonable pace we tried to do everything all at once. It was a disastrous decision.

This year, we used a similar approach to development as we did with our research. We are going through every page, one at a time, making updates big and small as we find them. Instead of rolling everything out all at once we are rolling updates out as they are completed. We started with our homepage, arguably the easiest of them all, and we have built from there.

The same approach we took to development can easily be applied to any area of life. Your next big life change begins with a single decision to change. It’s not about doing everything all at once, but committing to life tomorrow differently than you did today.

Let’s use a universal example:

If you want to get into the habit of jogging you cannot expect to complete a three mile course on your first day out. It would be great if you could, but it’s not likely. No one says you have to run any further than you can right now if you’re just starting out, yet as humans we tend to set goals for ourselves that do not always align with reality. When we try to do something for the first time and our expectations for ourselves are not met we tend to not try again because we tell ourselves we’re not good enough.

Of course you’re not good. You haven’t done this thing before, so why would you be proficient at it?

Your only expectations going into anything new is to do your best, whatever that may be, and to be happy with that. As long as you’re working on your skills you are finding success, in some small way, any time you do work.

Don’t push yourself too hard. You can – and will – break.

Choose to live differently and stick to it. That is enough.

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One successful musician explains what it takes to ‘make it’ today

Everyone working in music believes they know a thing or two about what it takes for someone or some group to ‘make it’ in music today, including the people behind this blog. We believe – just like everyone else – that our advice will help you get new fans, engage with those already following, and build a career worthy of your talent.

You know what most of those people, including those working on this blog, have not done? Lead a successful career as a musician.

Brian Burkheiser is another story altogether. One-part of popular alternative rock group I Prevail, Burkheiser recently took to Facebook to shed some light on how he and his bandmates found success in this crazy industry on their own terms. We hung on every word and believe you will (should) too. Enjoy:

So a lot of people always ask me how I Prevail grew so quickly. Here’s my response.

If you want your band to grow and get big, you need to be involved in every aspect of your business and constantly be looking to improve your craft.

Songwriting, performing, social media, marketing, merch, finances, etc. If it’s your baby and you really have a vision, you need to be 100% involved in everything your band is doing. There are a lot of distractions in this music scene and it’s very easy to lose sight of what your initial dreams were when you started your project if you get to caught up in all the outside commotion.

A lot of people will sneak their way in as you grow and get bigger. They’ll tell you what you want to hear in the moment, but then ultimately try to get you to follow their vision instead of yours. Don’t be bullied, if you feel strongly about something, fight for it. The biggest lesson I’ve learned in the industry is that if you don’t fight for your way, you’ll get walked all over. Industry people who are used to pushing artist around will do so if you don’t stop them. Your job is to speak up if you’re not in agreement with something.

At the end of the day, it’s your band. Sure, there are a lot of amazing people you will work with that will help grow your career. But it’s your job to separate the good guys from the bullshiters. Don’t let anyone gain too much control of your business if you don’t feel absolutely confident in them. All it takes is a couple bad moves to bring your band down in an instant.

If you want to continue to grow, never lose your work ethic and continue to grind. There will be a lot of days when you think, “is this worth it anymore?” Well, just know if you can get past those thoughts and keep fighting, you WILL succeed in this industry. Quite a bit I feel mentally and physically fried, especially when I’m out on a long tour. Touring can be a grind, especially when your trying to run a buisness at the same time. That’s where your drive will really get put to the test. How much time are you willing to dedicate to your band?

I’m not saying you can’t have fun and enjoy yourself a lot while on the road, it’s just about finding the right balance. If you are too caught up in the party lifestyle you’ll forget what got you here, but at the same time if you never give yourself a break from the business side and being a perfectionist, you’ll drive yourself mad. It will take some time, but eventually you’ll find the right balance for you.

Now the most important thing about this whole post. Your fans. Always treat your fans right. They made you. They’re giving you a chance to live your dream. Do right by them, and they will always do right by you. I’ve had so many incredible interactions with so many people the past few years and it’s absolutely what keeps me going. I get emotional thinking about how many stories I’ve been told, and how happy it makes me that someone can relate with the same stories that I’ve relayed through my music. Even on your darkest days, just know that your fans will always be by your side. Always be thankful for that.

So yeah, I know that was a novel. I just wanted to get out some advice I feel like I would have loved to have been given when starting my band.

I Prevail can be found on Vans Warped Tour all summer long. You can get a taste for their music below:

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Introducing our new ‘My Promos’ screen

If you’re a member of the media who has logged onto Haulix today you may have noticed a few major changes to our platform. On Saturday afternoon our team rolled out a completely overhauled version of our MyPromos and Profile screens. These updates changed the look and feel of these pages, as well as the overall speed of our platform. Here’s a quick breakdown of everything new:

1. All your promos are now organized by sender. Click on any sender from the left column and the promos available to you from them will appear on the screen.

2. If the sender has organized their promos by a specific label/genre/etc. that categorization will appear to you as well.

3. If you hide any promo(s) those records will be sorted into a new ‘Hidden Promos’ category that will appear on the left side of the page. It looks like this:

In the weeks and months ahead we will be adding additional functionality to this page, including the ability to view all the albums you’ve sent that are scheduled to be released within the next month.

If you have any questions about this update, or if you have a suggestion for a future Haulix change, please email help@haulix.com and our team will respond as soon as we are able.

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New openings (7/22/17)

Music Product Specialist (YouTube – NYC) 

The Music Product Specialist team specializes in music monetization and rights management for YouTube and Google Play. As a Music Product Specialist, you will serve as a product expert and end-user champion that works closely with Product Management and Engineering as an integral member of cross-functional core product teams. You’ll also play a key role as the interface between YouTube’s product and partnerships organizations. You will act as an internal product expert for the broader content partnership and operations teams internationally and collect and analyze data to influence product roadmaps and the prioritization of product features.

Integrated Digital Specialist (TownSquare Media – Tyler, TX) 

Townsquare Media Tyler-Longview (East Texas) is looking for an Integrated Digital Sales Specialist to lead all digital sales initiatives in the market. This individual will be accountable for the digital revenue goals of the local sales team and will work closely with the Director of Sales/Market President to create unique and valuable cross-platform programs to generate results for clients and repeatable revenues. These digital initiatives and inventories include display, streaming, custom sites, loyalty programs, website development, SEO services, and other digital products. The position requires strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the presence to enhance overall digital revenues while motivating our account executives. 

Digital Marketing Assistant (Sight + Sound Galley – Atlanta, GA) 

Sight+Sound Gallery is seeking a Digital Marketing Assistant to assist with gallery operations in-store and online. This role would be part-time at 25 -30 hours/week, and is based in Atlanta, GA in the heart of midtown. 

Junior Manager, Marketing & Digital (WMG – Burbank, CA) 

The primary focus of the position is artist development. In other words, to create and execute proper, compelling marketing/digital timelines to sustainably grow artists in the creative and business arenas. This includes, but is not limited to, creating content, developing websites and social media accounts, shooting music videos, building online communities, leveraging social media and other digital marketing channels to drive those communities, graphic design (for singles, EPs and LPs), shooting photos, networking with blogs and other third parties, designing and creating promotional materials, executing ad campaigns, branding, media training, commissioning remixes, setting up studio time, and much more.

This position will be responsible for their own roster of artists and should have excellent communication skills. The right candidate understands, respects and loves music, marketing, promotion, as well as the challenges and complexities of the contemporary marketplace – music or otherwise. This person must be able to work in groups, as well as independently, excel under strict deadlines, multi-task, and properly prioritize.

Marketing Assistant for Music Publisher (Carl Fischer Music – NYC) 

Carl Fischer Music is seeking a full-time Marketing Assistant. This position will assist with all aspects of marketing, including convention coordination, social media, public relations, and administrative tasks.

Promotions/Marketing Manager (Cumulus Media – Topeka, KS) 

Cumulus Media’s Topeka, Kansas location is offering a great opportunity to learn the promotional side of the radio broadcasting industry as a Promotions and Marketing Director. Within our 6-station cluster, this role will coordinate and implement on and off-air promotions and events in order to promote the stations’ image and presence in the marketplace to our primary demographic while maintaining a winning onsite image. This position requires a high degree of organizational skills, attention to detail, time management and a personal disposition that works well with creative co-workers in both programming and sales.

Social Media Coordinator (JL Media – Union, NJ) 

JL Media, a full-service Integrated Media Agency conveniently located in Union NJ, less than 2 minutes off the Parkway, is actively seeking a Social Media Coordinator to join our growing digital media team. Our craft is a customized blend of strategy, creative, and media producing measurable results for some of the world’s most recognized brands. We move customers to meet client objectives: finding users, capturing their attention, driving them to participate.

Our ideal Social Media Coordination will possess strong computer skills, Microsoft Office program knowledge, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Additionally, this person must demonstrate English proficiency and a firm understanding of grammar as they will be posting live responses on reputation websites representing our clients. This is a task-oriented position that requires attention to detail and a positive, professional attitude.

Manager, Marketing / Essential Sound (Sony – Franklin, TN) 

Do you demonstrate fresh thinking and creative, cutting-edge work that stands out from the clutter?

If so, consider this rewarding position as a Marketing Manager for Essential Sound – the new hip-hop label imprint home to Dee-1, J. Monty Izze and Joe Ryan and operating under Provident Music Group, a division of Sony Music Entertainment. We’re looking for someone who wants to use their deep knowledge of hip-hop music to directly affect our artists’—and our company’s—success.

Community Management Coordinator (MTV Social – NYC) 

MTV is looking for a creative Community Management Coordinator for the Social Media and Fan Engagement team to help grow and engage MTV’s huge social media audience in support of brand priorities. This role will be responsible for the execution of daily original social content and fan engagement across all MTV’s brand social channels as well as social marketing and content distribution campaigns in support of MTV’s linear series, MTV News, and our biggest events each year, including the MTV Movie Awards and Video Music Awards.

We’re looking for someone who eats, sleeps, breathes, and tweets pop culture and music. You get MTV’s voice and sensibility and know how to elevate it. You understand community behavior and how it differs from platform-to-platform. You follow the best people on Instagram, but don’t call them influencers. You haven’t been able to take off your Snapchat Spectacles since you got them. And you’re not afraid of making a few Musical.lys now and again.

This role reports to the Senior Director, Social Media and Fan Engagement, and will work closely and collaboratively with our Consumer Marketing, Events, Research, Music & Talent, and Integrated Marketing teams in support of all MTV priorities.  

Coordinator, Digital Operations (Fuse Media – Los Angeles, CA) 

FUSE is currently seeking an experienced Digital Operations Coordinator to join their Digital Operations team.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Update department documentation (schedules, grids, digital plans) as needed.
  • Assist VP and Directors with documenting workflow policies.
  • Supporting scheduling, assets and metadata for all OTT, TVE, VOD, SVOD, EST and all other non-linear platforms.
  • Coordinate Live Event with internal and external teams.
  • Handling high volume content during busy times, such as festivals or awards shows

North America Music Publishing Business Development Lead (Facebook – Menlo Park, CA) 

Facebook is seeking a Lead for North America Music Publishing Business Development who is passionate about the changing music ecosystem, technology and supporting our goal of connecting people through social media, the mobile eco-system and business strategy. This role will lead Facebook’s strategy and negotiations with music publishers and societies in the Americas, as well as collaborate with our product and media partnerships teams to ensure a coordinated and best-in-class licensing structure. The position is full-time and based in our main office in Menlo Park.

Music Ed-Curriculum Manager (Yamaha – California) 

Reporting to the YMES Department Manager, the Music Education Curriculum Manager is responsible for overseeing the development, execution, quality control and advancement of all department educational program content, curricula, and activity.

Account Manager (Crowd Surf – Los Angeles) 

Account manager will be responsible for managing relationships between Crowd Surf and its clients and artists. This person will oversee the positive and constant growth of online statistics and subscribers, maximize online content, create relationships between artists, platforms, products and fans/consumers and increase, as well as, help create additional revenue streams for our clients.

Digital Coordinator (Reach Records – Atlanta, GA) 

As digital coordinator you will be responsible for executing the daily needs and task of all things digital. This individual must love music, specifically hip hop, and industry relations are a plus. Your attention to detail and ability to problem solve quickly is essential. Digital Coordinator will report directly to the Senior Director of Digital Strategy.        

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Music Data Analyst, Media Partnerships (Facebook – Menlo Park, CA) /

Facebook seeks an experienced Music Data Analyst to develop and activate insights about content on digital platforms. The analyst will develop and implement tools for forecasting and tracking music partnerships and will report on trends and performance to business development, product, media partnerships, operations, legal, and finance teams. The position is full-time and based in our main office in Menlo Park.

Promotions and Marketing Director (Cumulus Media – Columbia, MO)

Columbia & Jefferson City, MO, an 8 station cluster, is looking for an experienced Promotions and Marketing Director to lead and manage the promotions effort for a competitive, award-winning group of stations. Responsibilities include digital marketing, coordinating and implementing on-air and on-line promotions, and developing events in order to promote the stations’ image and presence in the community. This position requires a high degree of organizational skills, attention to detail, time management and a personal disposition that works well with creative co-workers in both programming and sales.

Marketing & Sales Coordinator (Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra)

This position works collaboratively within and across the organization to develop and execute single ticket marketing plans for the CSO, Pops, May Festival and Vocal Arts Ensemble to drive single ticket sales. The ideal candidate will have a private sector head and a public sector heart, with an ability to drive ticket sales among new and existing audiences while using data to understand the success of these efforts. The ideal candidate will also be curious and forward-leaning, with the ability to develop concepts for and execute new ways to connect audiences to music.

Cultural Arts and Entertainment Specialist (US Army – West Point, NY)

  • Assist in the development and implementation of a professional, monetarily self-sufficient entertainment and cultural arts program for the United States Corps of Cadets.
  • Maintain contact with cadets and faculty to determine requirements and/or stimulate interest in a program of cultural, educational and recreational value.
  • Serve as a program advisor and arts specialist to several arts and entertainment clubs and seminars including but not limited to music, theatre, dance, and art.
  • Develop marketing campaigns, public relations and publicity which will serve to stimulate interest in the fine and performing arts programs at the United States Military Academy.
  • Serve as plans and programs manager and as a central point of contact for all performance matters including but not limited to resolving problems related to pre-concert details, audience development and participation, artist/performer hospitality and reception, and satisfying contractual requirements set forth by the artist or contractor.

Web/Digital Media Specialist/Customer Support (Cumulus Media – Saginaw, MI)

We are searching for an individual to handle different aspects of our websites, work with our digital products and support our customers.  In this role, the right person will help us maximize revenue opportunities by assisting in various digital products under the Cumulus C-Suite umbrella as well as the market’s/stations’ own assets (e-mail, website, streaming, podcasts, video and social). If you have the skills and expertise, this is the position for you!  You should have experience in graphic design, copy writing and video shooting/editing.  Experience with Photoshop, PowerPoint and WordPress is preferred along with proficiency with MS Office programs.  The ability to learn new software is a must.  You also need to possess strong communication skills, problem solving skills, be able to prioritize projects and interact with our customers.

Music Marketing Assistant (Superlava Records – Long Beach, CA)

Superlava Records is new label which is primarily based around acoustic-guitar based groovy pop. Similar artists: Dandy Warhols, Black Keys, Kooks, Duffy, Aretha Franklin, PJ Harvey, Shocking Blue, T-Rex, Rolling Stones, Toots and the Maytals, Marlena Shaw, Ike and Tina, Nancy Sinatra etc…. We aspire to be a modern-day groove oriented guitar/pop Motown style label. Although we’re based in Long Beach, we have musical roots in London, UK.

We’re seeking an all-around superstar marketing assistant to help get this vision off the ground. Note: songs, studio, and some artists already in place.

Coordinator, Creative Sync Licensing (WMG – Burbank, CA)

The Creative Synch Licensing department is responsible for placing Warner Brother Records’ music in films, trailers, television shows, promos and sports programming.

Contracts Manager, Music (Google – Los Angeles, CA)

Our Music Legal group manages all music-related commercial transactions. This job will support complex commercial transactions that involve music rights. The client base includes Business Development and Marketing clients across all of Google, meaning that you’ll be exposed to numerous product areas throughout Google. You’ll work with our clients on the various legal issues and business strategies related to commercial agreements, and you’ll also assist with the continuous development of the commercial team and its processes. Diligent and proactive, you bring excellent business judgment and strategic thinking, along with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a collegial, fast-paced team environment.

Music Designer (Mood Media – Fort Mill, SC)

Mood Media is seeking a Music Programmer to join our growing National team in Austin, TX or Charlotte, NC . This creative role will conceptualize and manage branded music experiences and programs for national corporate clients and consumer offerings, keep abreast of music trends, and coordinate client relations.

A Music Programmer is responsible for choosing music to capture the essence of a brand, experience design concept or consumer target. Candidate must have a background in creating brand or consumer experiences with Music. As a result, the ideal candidate will need to have a creatively focused background, having worked within media or a creative agency (radio, television, new media, advertising, design). While they must ultimately demonstrate significant creativity in the job, he/she must also demonstrate discipline and a strong corporate acumen, as they will regularly interact with a variety of brands across multiple industries. A Music Programmer for Mood Media must also demonstrate a multi-dimensional relationship with Music, either as a musician, a DJ, a producer or promoter in addition to the required experience.

Entertainment Coordinator (Park Casino – Bensalem, PA)

Assist the Director of Entertainment with pre-production and advancements with national level artists and specialized entertainment. This may include entertainer requirements based on contractual riders.

Director, Music Programming (TouchTunes – NYC)

The Director, Music Programming is responsible for managing the selection of music available across TouchTunes core network and national accounts experience. From the thousands of new releases each week, this position works to identify key releases from established and developing artists across a broad area of musical styles across multiple genres. Additionally, the Director will oversee the delivery of client–focused music programming to El Media’s clients. The position will work across the company to assist in the definition and development of select internal and external tools that help maximize the presentation and merchandising of music across our platforms.

Director, Sales Music Specialization (Gracenote – NYC)

In this role you will be responsible for the overall performance of the NA Region for Gracenote’s Music product line. Leveraging the Gracenote NA sales team as a key resource, your focus will be on using your successful past experience in the digital music market to identify, develop and drive new and established business for Gracenote’s industry-leading connected Music experiences for digital media service providers & device manufacturers. As the music domain expert, you will leverage this market knowledge to lead the product and sales teams to develop and expand new business opportunities.

Director (National Music Museum – Vermillion, SD)

Provide administrative and academic leadership for the Museum, working collaboratively with its Board, staff, and the College of Fine Arts to continue the growth and development of the Museum as a world leader in outreach, research, education, and preservation of the history of musical instruments.

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Inside Music Podcast #112: Stephen Christian (Anberlin/Anchor & Braille) 

Inside Music is a podcast about the lives of professionals in the music business. Each week, host James Shotwell chats with an artist or industry tastemaker to learn how anyone can navigate the world of entertainment.

On this episode of INSIDE MUSIC, host James Shotwell calls Stephen Christian to discuss his upcoming debut solo album (out July 28). Stephen has previously wowed audiences around the globe with his work in Anberlin, but he wants to make it clear this new project is something else entirely.

The recording of this podcast took place just hours after news broke regarding the passing of Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington. James and Stephen could not help addressing the events of the day, with Stephen briefly reflecting on the time he spent touring alongside the deceased frontman just a few short years ago. If you or anyone you know is suffering from depression, please – seek help.

The song you hear in this episode is “Gloria,” the lead single off Stephen’s upcoming album. You can find the full song on YouTube, Spotify, or anywhere else you legally stream music.

https://soundcloud.com/inside-music-podcast/111-stephen-christian-anberlin

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Tear it down. Start again.

Not long ago, my life fell apart. In a matter of weeks I found myself with no relationship, no office, no apartment, and no real plan of what I was going to do next. I moved back in with my parents, who were thrilled to see their son for more than two days in a row for the first time in years, and setup a desk in the back of their living room. I’m sitting in that same place now as I write this post.

I could not have anticipated most of the changes that came my way, and I certainly could not have guessed how many would seemingly happen all at once. Depression came knocking, but I refused to answer the door. It never has anything productive to offer anyways.

Deep down I knew if there were a way to keep my life and career in tact it would have to come from within, even if I did not know where to find it.

To focus, I stopped…..

-Talking to people who didn’t help me create value.

-Opening Facebook/Twitter.

-Paying attention to politics 24/7.

-Watching T.V. and Netflix.

-Going out to eat.

-Making excuses to spend money just so I had something to do

-Writing about things I knew I did not care about

The first few days were the hardest. Instead of thinking about my situation or the work in front of me I wanted to check in with the rest of the world. The news makes things seem so terrible right now, and to some extent they legitimately are, but I found a sense of escape in occupying my time with the woes of the planet. I escaped further by engaging in conversations about these things, all of which would inevitably amount to nothing more than me agreeing with people who agree with me on things we’ve likely always agreed on. I wasn’t helping them or the planet, and I certainly wasn’t helping myself.

Then I heard a song. I would share it now, but the truth is that the particular track doesn’t matter nearly as much as the spark it ignited within me. I couldn’t shake the song. I couldn’t shake the band. I wanted to know everything about the music and I wanted to tell people everything I was able to learn. Passion had found me while I was busy trying to run from it and here I was, back where I always wanted to be.

When I wrote about that song I felt the freedom that only comes from doing the thing you love for no reason other than your love of doing it. That is what really matters, after all. Money, fame, popularity, even jobs will eventually disappear. The only real reason anyone has to pursue something is because it makes them feel alive. It gives them purpose.

As this realization sat in I began to evaluate how I came to such a conclusion. I thought about my fight with myself to avoid work and the mounting personal problems that needed addressing, as well as why I fought so hard to ignore them. That inner monologue then turned into a post about that subject, which gave way to another, and another, and now to this post.

I had made a classic mistake that many of us encounter when things go awry in our lives: I lost focus of what made me feel alive. Instead of running from that fact I chose to write about it, which in turn helped me find my way back to the thing that first ignited my passion for music and writing in the first place. All the chaos that had kept me up at night stressing over what the future might hold had transformed – through no one’s doing other than my own – into material that would serve as the path I followed back to finding my center in life once more.

There is a great country song that features the hook, “If you’re going through hell, keep on goin’”. That may sound simple to many of you reading this now, but in reality it is not. Keeping on, or in other words moving forward when life gets tough is one of the hardest things we as people must learn to do. If we fail to do so life has a way of consuming us and making us feel small, insignificant, and even stupid, but believe me when I tell you that is not the case with you or I. We are better than that. YOU are better than that. Believe in yourself and stay true to what you know. The rest will still need to be sorted, but as long as you maintain personal your course in life things will inevitably work out. Choose to move forward and wake up every day with the goal of doing just that. After all, what is the alternative?

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Haulix System Update

Another round of changes is coming to the Haulix platform. We will be doing a software update this Saturday, July 22, at 11:00AM CST.  We shouldn’t be down for longer than 30-45 minutes.

…And what kind of updates can you expect? You’ll have to wait and see.

If you experience any outages or problems with your Haulix experience during this time, please email help@haulix.com immediately and someone will assist you.

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Haters are only as powerful as you allow them to be

In a time where everyone who wants to communicate with the world at large can do so without needing to give a name or photo that accurately depicts who they really are, life can be strange. Just this morning a friend notified me of a message they received from a since deleted anonymous Facebook account urging them to consider a career change. Other friends have shown me similar screenshots from Twitter, Instagram, and similar platforms with similar interactions. Some of these engagements contain word usage that is downright mean, while others are filled with lies so cleverly pieced together the individual receiving them begins to question themselves.

The same thing happens to me. Just last week I received an email from an anonymous account insulting me for a review I wrote in the summer of 2013. I’ve also received countless messages telling me to kill myself or quit my career. They have become commonplace, or at least as commonplace as anonymous hate and rage can be, but I would be lying if I said it ever gets easier to see.

In fact, it is increasingly hard for me to not reply to these anonymous people and enter into what I know to be an argument I cannot win. I want so very badly to tell them that they are wrong about me, my work, my friends, and whatever else they choose to sling hate upon. If I could find their true identities I imagine my response would be very similar to that of Jay and Silent Bob at the end of Kevin Smith’s classic comedy Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back. If you’ve never seen the film in question, watch the clip below to see what I mean:

Wouldn’t that feel great? To confront the anonymous commenters of the internet and give them a taste of their medicine? The sweet relief that one might feel from unleashing a firestorm of rage upon someone who has made them feel small would probably incredibly refreshing.

But then again, maybe not.

The older I get the more I realize how closed off we become with age. Children are often able to welcome any new person with open arms and minds, as if everyone they encounter might be their next best friend. Adults don’t do that. We’ve all been through our fair share of ups and downs, which have inevitably given us a view of people that is vastly different from the perspective we had in our youth. This is often for better and worse, as it makes us cautious in a way we never thought we would be. The internet, or rather the ability to remain anonymous online, only makes this worse because we often rack our brains trying to understand who could possibly be so mean to us. Even if we don’t actually know the person we often cannot shake the idea it might be our friend, or lover, or neighbor, or maybe even a parent. As the hate continues, paranoia starts to mount, and the cycle of worry and fear continues in perpetuity until we snap or stop what we’re doing altogether.

I have had more than my fair share of blowouts with anonymous internet personalities and in my experience nothing beneficial ever comes from such efforts. You exhaust yourself defending something you don’t feel should need defending while the person the other end does nothing. If they do respond, which is not entirely unusual, it is to double down on what they have told you before. They don’t like you or something you do for reasons that only make sense to them. Maybe they like you too much, which again is something that happens without proper explanation or rationale. This is because their behavior is not rational, and nothing you – a rational person – can say will change that fact.

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So you want to work in the music business…

Here’s something you don’t want to read: Your dreams might not come true. In fact, it has famously been said that many live lives of quiet desperation, longing to be the things they never got the chance to be. I have tried and tried to understand why things don’t always work out, but the reasons many fall short of their goals are as varied as the people themselves. There is no one way to find success, just like there is no one way to fail.

If everyone got their way all the time the music industry would look nothing like it does today, and I mean that both for better and worse. Those who find success are able to shape the industry for future generations. Those who do not are left to attend shows, stream music, and remain lifelong fans. What separates those two groups is often their willingness to fight, and make no mistake – if you want a career in this industry you will have to fight for it.

People often ask me what it takes to make it. I often respond by saying it’s as simple and as difficult as being yourself. You never know for sure how others will react, but you have to believe in yourself before you can expect anyone else to do the same. After the person talking to me replies that such a vague response does not offer much help, I follow-up my thoughts with these words:

Everyone is fighting this battle in their own way.

Everyone hoping to do anything in this business wakes up with the prospects of going to war. It doesn’t matter whether it should or shouldn’t be like this because the fact of the matter is it is the way things are at this point in time. The boom of access through technology and the internet happened much faster than the music industry was able to adapt. Even if the industry were able to see the changes the internet would present in advance and had ample time to prepare it’s hard to imagine a world where there are anywhere near enough reliable full-time jobs in the creative area you want to work in to allow everyone a place of there own guaranteed. That’s not how life works and it’s not how music works.

The best you can do is to wake up every day and put action to your dreams. Start today. If you want to write the next song that is going to change the world, it’s probably time to take mastering your instrument and songwriting seriously. If you want to manage the next big band, find a band you give a damn about and do whatever it takes to make sure me and everyone else feels the same way this time next year. If you want to pitch Rolling Stone, Alternative Press, XXL, or anyone else, learn how to form a good pitch and start sending emails. If you want to be a publicist, find an artist you believe in and make the rest of us feel the same through any means necessary. I could go on and on, but I think you get the point.

You’re going to fail, but there’s another upside: Everyone Fails.

Everyone fails a lot, in fact. More bad songs are written every day than future classics, just like more bad press releases are sent than those that make people who receive hundreds of press releases a week actually read what they wrote. It’s not about a single try and it’s not about a single day, week, or month. Building a career of any kind in any field in the music business is an ongoing series of trial and error where you and everyone you know hopes to succeed in some way more often than not. We take our chances and we take our bruises. We complain about the way corporations have devalued music while making billions of the art that musicians create while hoping streaming payouts really do lead to the bright future we were told would come. We claim we found the next best band in the world when we really just heard a good song on the internet. We put our faith in people that turn out to be nothing like we expected and we in turn sometimes surprise ourselves.

Some failures hurt more than others, but that’s okay. You learn to take the good with the bad because you remember that hope only gets you as far as you’re willing to fight in this business and that everyone else has ups and downs too.

Be honest with yourself and others. You cannot do everything. In fact, some things you probably shouldn’t do, and that’s perfectly okay.

To attempt anything is to accept the fact you may fail. Everyone fails, as we mentioned above, but if you find yourself failing again and again without ever finding a sliver of success you may need to take a hard look at your goal and ask yourself whether or not they can be achieved. The hard truth of the matter is that only a very small amount of those who dream and strive to work in music every actually make a career for themselves in this business. If you are not one of them it does not mean you are a failure. You rose above being a failure the moment you decided to try and chase your dreams. You wouldn’t believe how many people never even take the first step towards getting what they want. If things are not working out after a long enough period of time you need to consider the possibility that there may be other fields and areas of expertise where your particular set of skills could be of value. The world needs motivated souls, and you are one. Find a way to make existence a bit better for others and do that thing. Music will always be here, and you will always have it in your life, even if it isn’t what pays the bills.

You are never alone, though it’s going to feel like that sometimes.

When you’re working with others in any capacity you begin to realize your individual performance really does influence their ability to pay their student loans and cover their share of rent in the apartments they more than likely share with anywhere from one to six, seven, or even eight people depending on the metropolis they were forced to move to in order to take their time in this business ‘seriously.’ (You don’t have to do that, by the way. Be the biggest thing you come out of your spot on the map, and don’t forget to thank the internet – and this author – for your success down the line.) You, like them, were once just a kid who really loved a particular band or sound and that somehow turned into a career where you’re now responsible for doing something (or more than likely, many things) in exchange for money. Compared to the way most people approach finding a career in something, that’s crazy! We’re all a little crazy and we many of us deal with the same stresses and bouts of self doubt that you may experience from time to time. We’re strongest when we work together, and that means being open and honest with one another. Recognize that we are all crazy fans deep down inside and we all know of the power music has to impact lives. We are all working toward the same thing, and that is to lift up the art that gives us the ability to wake up every day and fight.

There is power in numbers. Work together.

As much as my individual drive and talent has helped me make a way in this industry, all my greatest accomplishments were the direct result of projects I worked on with people I believed in. Surround yourself with like-minded people who fight for the things they want and understand that real work that lies ahead. This may be the friends you know now or it may be a group of strangers you meet only after you take it upon yourself to start chasing whatever it is you want to do. The bonds you form with these people will last a lifetime, and they will come to mean more than any paycheck possibly could.

Commit.

There is no denying that finding a career in music is often driven by networking, but even the best connections still require commitment. Music is considered one of the easiest industries to get your foot in, but no one ever stops to tell you everyone and their brother currently has a foot in the door of this business. It takes nothing to do the bare necessities required to claim to have a presence in music and that is a beautiful thing. It’s also a litmus test of sorts to separate the truly driven from those who will eventually turn to a more reliable and suitable (and arguably sane) career. If you want to do anything you have to make yourself known, and it’s both as easy and as hard as committing to working towards your goals every single day. To borrow from Nike, “just do it,” and soon things will begin to fall into place.

James Shotwell is the Digital Marketing Coordinator for Haulix. He is also the Film Editor for Substream Magazine and a 10-year veteran of the entertainment business. James has spoken about careers in entertainment and how to achieve them at festivals, conferences, and college campuses across the United States, and he is currently working on his first book on that very topic at this moment. If you like what you have read here, please make it a point to follow him on Twitter. If you have questions about this or anything else related to working in the entertainment business, please email him: james@haulix.com.

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