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10 lessons from 10 years in music writing

Time flies when you’re chasing your dreams, and I’ve been running after mine for ten years as of this week. It was March of 2008 when I first launched a music blog of my own, and in the time since I have accomplished virtually everything I initially set out to achieve. This is both wonderful and terrifying, as I still have a lot of life and career left, but I try to look on the bright side of life whenever possible.

The last decade has provided countless learning opportunities. Some arose from natural growth, while others were caused by mistakes made on my part. Through it all, I tried my best to remain humble, calm, and open-minded to the possibility that I had no idea what I was doing (because I didn’t). That decision made all the difference, and as I look toward the future, I’m hoping I can apply the lessons learned from the last ten years in my everyday life. You can do the same if you so desire. Here is the list:

1. Don’t be a dick (aka the golden rule)

2. Grammar matters (kind of)

3. Everybody talks

4. Networking will get you everywhere

5. Always follow-up

6. Your peers are watching

7. No job lasts forever. Change is the only constant.

8. If you’re in it for the money, you won’t be around long

9. Write every day, especially when you don’t feel like it. Even the best writers fight resistance on a daily basis

10. Leaking album or tour information is not the same as breaking news.

I could go on, but if you can follow these rules, you will go far.

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Music Industry Job Board (March 12, 2018)

New openings:

Manager, Business & Legal Affairs (Sony – NYC)

The position will report to and provide support for the Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs. Additionally, the position will provide certain A&R/BA Admin and finance services and work with the Senior Director, A&R Admin and Senior Director of Finance.

Travel Manager (Stage and Screen – CA)

Stage and Screen has an exciting opportunity for a Travel Manager to join the growing team in downtown Los Angeles! The Travel Manager handles the day-to-day travel needs of corporate business accounts won by the Business Development Manager and ensures the service agreement between the client and Stage and Screen is delivered in a way which ensures total client satisfaction and client retention.

Associate Manager, Music (Twentieth Century Fox – Los Angeles)

FOX Sports Marketing is looking for an Associate Manager, Music who will support the marketing creative team in the research and selection of music. This position is responsible for obtaining, organizing, maintaining, and updating all music in the On-Air Promos Music Library that is used/needed for promos, sales reels and campaigns created by FOX Sports Marketing for the networks we service. This position will also act as mediator between FOX Sports Marketing and FOX Sports Music for license requests, cue sheets, etc. Foster and cultivate relationships with music production houses, labels, new artists, etc.

Team Coordinator, Caroline (UMG – Hollywood, CA)

Universal Music Group is seeking a Team Coordinator to provide administrative support to the EVP of Caroline, located in Hollywood, CA, as well as, additional Caroline Marketing Team support duties.

The ideal candidate will have Music or Entertainment experience and have experience supporting an SVP, GM or other high-level executives with discretion and confidentiality. Must be very efficient and highly attuned to the smallest of details. Multi-tasking and working on tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment is crucial. No task is too small and no challenge too great. A “can-do” attitude is essential.

Administrative Assistant, Corporate Communications (WMG – NYC)

Warner Music Group’s Communications and Marketing team is responsible for the company’s internal and external brand and reputation. We manage press inquiries, write announcements, prep executives for speeches, manage the company’s social media accounts, host events, create advertising, and much more. We are a small but mighty team who shares a passion for music and the artists and songwriters we support.

We are seeking a detail-oriented music enthusiast to join the team as an administrative assistant.

Candidates should be ambitious and goal-oriented. In this role you will be expected to monitor press coverage, participate in marketing brainstorm sessions, answer phones, and schedule meetings. Excellent writing skills, knowledge of social media, and administrative experience are desired.

Marketing Manager, Media (Amazon – Seattle)

The Amazon Movies & Music team is seeking a customer-obsessed, analytical, detail-oriented and strategic Marketing Manager to drive marketing initiatives that aim to acquire and engage the Movies & TV and Music customer. The Marketing Manager will develop and own the customer experience and drive the editorial direction for this category.

Online Music Store Product & Content Manager (Riff City Guitar – Saint Joseph, MN)

Riff City Guitar is seeking a new team member to support the rapid growth of our online store. Preferred candidates will have personal experience with – or a good knowledge of – guitars and other musical instruments. Graphic design skills will also be a plus.

The position will be focused on adding, organizing and updating products to the website and other channels but as we grow, many new aspects of the job will present themselves. We always look for adaptable people who like to learn new things. The new hire will also be an integral part of the marketing team and will be assigned marketing tasks including SEO support, research and exploration of new ideas.

We are accepting resumes from candidates with various experience levels and related skills to find the best person for the team. Enthusiasm and willingness to do whatever is needed are more important than relative experience, as long as the person has the skills to do the job proficiently.

Ultra On-Call Entertainment Agent (BCD Travel – USA)

Fulfills entertainment clientele travel related requests in airline ticketing arrangements, hotel accommodations and car rentals as well as group (such as music bands) and equipment movements to result in desired price and service required by the client. Provides highest level of customer service to this very demanding clientele.

Manager, Content Protection (Sony – NYC)

Sony Music Entertainment’s (SME) Content Protection department is seeking an anti-piracy / content protection professional to actively support and assist with the management of SME’s global content protection efforts and to enforce SME’s copyrights worldwide. This position will play a vital role in SME’s efforts to combat intellectual property theft and expand SME’s content protection efforts globally.

SME’s Content Protection department provides support to SME’s labels and business units including Business & Legal Affairs, Global Industry & Government Relations, Law, and Partner Development. The environment is fast-paced and allows for opportunities to work on diverse subject matters.

Promotion Assistant (Cumulus Media – Charlston, SC)

Cumulus- Charleston, SC stations (WWWZ/WMGL/WIWF/WSSX/WTMA) seeks outgoing, hardworking, creative individuals to join our promotions team. We are looking for outgoing people at least 21 years of age with smiling faces and good driving records to represent our stations at events, interacting with our listeners. If you have a flexible schedule and don’t like to sit at a desk, this is the perfect part-time job for you! We have set the standard for our niche and we continue to work hard to give our listeners a great experience when visiting on site promotions.

Product Analyst, Music (GraceNote – Emeryville, CA)

Our team seeks someone passionate about data to join us as a Product Analyst. Product Analysts knows our data inside and out and leverages this knowledge and tools to improve product performance, quality and end consumer experience. The ideal candidate is proactive to identify product issues, analytical to identify patterns, data driven to drive decisions and will work across closely with Product Managers, Content, and Engineering.

Junior Analyst (UMG – NYC)

This position will support the rights management transformation lead in the implementation and maintenance of Universal Music Group’s rights management process. They will work closely with the transformation team and key users to support ongoing communication of the visions and objectives of rights, metadata, and asset management to all relevant departments within Universal’s labels, with a specific focus on Business Affairs.

Promotions Specialist (Cumulus Media – San Francisco, CA)

Work with marketing, sales, digital and programming departments to develop and execute successful promotional concepts for Cumulus SF radio stations, with the goal of increased ratings and revenue.

Associate Producer, Music Imaging (SiriusXM – NYC)

Assist imaging producers in finding and editing source material and content. Add and update audio in pre-produced imaging. Assemble and edit music based long form production such as artist interviews and actualities and special programs for high profile channels.

Marketing and Operations Coordinator (Plug Labs – Atlanta, GA)

The Plug team is in the beginning stages of a global launch/takeover in the music industry and are seeking an administrative assistant that can work with and next to the CEO and CMO. This star will be a multi-tasking ninja with a gift of organization and mental agility. This will include providing support for event planning and managing our company’s general administrative activities.

Manager, Digital Marketing (UMG – NYC)

Casablanca Records is looking for a Manager, Digital Marketing to serve as a member of the Casablanca core marketing team located in New York, NY. This role will oversee Casablanca and its roster’s digital presence through the development of digital marketing strategy and execution. This person is responsible for creating and executing digital marketing and promotional plans across all areas of online including portals and distribution partners, artist websites, social media, new technology, CRM, SEM/SEO, third party lifestyle, and e-commerce. The person in this position will be responsible for nurturing and leveraging relationships with the artists and online partners. They will be required to set goals and manage campaigns in an effort to optimize reach and revenue. This person will also be responsible for managing and interpreting departmental reports and partner data.

Media Activation Specialist (UMG – NYC)

The Marketing Innovation Team at Universal Music Group is seeking an experienced media specialist for our small but rapidly growing in-house media team. This is a permanent, full-time position. Artist success is our ultimate metric, and what drives our mindset, skillset, and company culture. The ideal candidate for this position is passionate about the ever-changing media landscape and about MUSIC! We are looking for someone who is highly knowledgeable on all digital media outlets including paid search, social, programmatic, display, video, mobile as well as emerging media and new technology platforms. This position is responsible for the execution and day-to-day management of all media for all of UMG’s US labels.

Royalty Analyst (Prager Metis CPAs, LLC)

Work closely with professional staff to assist with profit participation and royalty contract compliance audits conducted on behalf of the firm’s entertainment clients, which include songwriters, music publishers, recording artists, and other owners of intellectual property rights. Provide supporting roles in various other engagements such as the royalty administration of catalogs controlled by the firm’s business management clients.

Product Manager, Creator Product (Pandora – Oakland, CA)

Pandora is seeking a Product Manager on our Creator Product team to help define and lead the next generation of self-serve curation and programming tools within our industry-leading Artist Marketing Platform (AMP).

In this role, you’ll work directly on products that are used across the music industry ecosystem by artists, managers, curators, and labels of all sizes, and by extension touch Pandora’s over 76 million monthly active listeners. You’ll collaborate across many disciplines including engineering, design, analytics, marketing, legal, advertising, and others to drive features through ideation, development, launch and optimization. You’ll connect directly with our music industry partners and empower them to build differentiated content experiences for Pandora listeners. Join us and help drive this innovative product roadmap! This position is full-time and based in our Oakland office.

Part-Time Promotions / Digital Assistant (Cumulus Media – Lafayette, LA)

Cumulus Media’s Lafayette location is offering a great opportunity in the broadcasting industry as a PART TIME PROMOTIONS / DIGITAL ASSISTANT. As a member of the Cumulus Promotions Dept, you will represent all the Cumulus Lafayette stations as the entertainment team at live remote broadcasts and events, interacting with our listeners and clients. Working hours vary based on promotional schedule and schedule flexibility are key including nights and weekends, possibly some holidays.

Audio Producer (Epic Games – Cary, NC)

Epic is seeking an experienced Producer to work closely with its world-class Sound Design team. The ideal candidate for this role is knowledgeable about sound design and audio pipelines for game development. You should be passionate about delivering high-quality experiences for a range of projects and platforms. In this position, you’ll be responsible for handling and organizing the sound design pipelines so that our audio team can focus on what they do best .

A&R Assistant (WMG – Los Angeles)

The A&R Department operates as the primary source of talent scouting and record making within Warner Music Group. It is A&R that allows us to locate and sign new talent and continue making records for currently signed artists. The A&R assistant will assist the Executive Vice President of A&R in fulfilling all his A&R duties, as well as lend support with other departmental responsibilities.

Part-Time Music Researcher (BMI – Atlanta, GA)

Occasional part-time hourly work with hours ranging from 0-25 hours per week depending on availability of assignments. Work consists of music and market research in businesses in various states. Assignments include onsite research in businesses during late evenings, including weekends, and may require travel and overnight stay. Assignments also require completion of detailed reports following on-site visits.

Coordinator, International Label Management (Sony – NYC)

Reporting to the Senior Director, International Label Manager, the Coordinator, International Label Management will be based out of our New York City office. This position will be responsible for providing content management and campaign support for global frontline release campaigns. The ideal candidate will have strong written and communication skills, attention to detail and a genuine interest in and demonstrated understanding in learning more about global independent music.

Production Assistant, Ravinia’s Steans Music Institute (Ravinia – Highland Park, IL)

Production Assistant is a time-intensive position including work during nights and weekends. This position reports to the Administrative Director of the Institute and works closely with the Operations Manager and all other RSMI staff to perform all aspects of Ravinia’s Steans Music Institute’s daily operations.

Administrative Assistant to the Music Director (Cincinati Symphony Orchestra – Cincinnati, OH)

This is a part-time, salaried, position that provides administrative and clerical support to the Music Director. The Administrative Assistant will ensure the Music Director has an organizational presence even when he/she is out of town, and will bolster the effectiveness, impact and focus of his/her work while present in Cincinnati. This position will provide additional departmental support for artist-related matters.

16-20 hours/week, on average. Ranging from 32-40 hours during Music Director conducting weeks and administrative periods, to 8-10 hours in other weeks.

Music Synch Agent (TBD – Nashville)

Boutique music catalogue is seeking an experienced Music Synch Agent to partner with. The candidate will be responsible for the marketing and pitching of our growing catalog of bespoken/production music & independent artists to TV/Film Music Supervisors, Advertising Agencies, Broadcast & Cable Networks, Gaming Companies, Post Production/Edit Facilities, Production Companies, and Trailer Houses.

This is an exciting and intensive role to build collaborative, creative relationships and requires the candidate to have a minimum of 5 years experience in music licensing along with a quality reputation as a creative and attentive problem solver. Candidate must be highly motivated and self-reliant who works well independently and will be working from home to build and maintain relationships with their clientele.

Part-time Lecturer, Music (Northeastern University – Boston)

Part-time Lecturers teach courses in music, particularly in the following areas: Music Theory, including traditional Western music theory and aspects of popular music and jazz; Music Technology, particularly courses in sound design, digital audio and interactive computer programming (i.e., scripting, coding, and/or Max/MSP); Music History, particularly courses in American Music, the Western Classical Tradition, and World Music; and Music Industry, particularly with emphasis in real world experiences and applications, including the music products industry, music copyright law, international issues in the music business, recording technology, the record industry, and digital content distribution; as well as other undergraduate courses, depending on departmental need and enrollment.

Executive Administrator to the CEO and Chairman (UMG – Los Angeles)

We are currently seeking an accomplished administrative professional with extensive experience supporting senior executives. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, great organizational skills, the ability to meet critical deadlines and to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and professionalism in dealing with senior executives inside and outside the company is essential. This role will represent the executive in a positive and professional manner and partner with the executive to help ensure the effectiveness of the function. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, creative and adaptable.

Music Partner Operations Lead (Facebook – NYC)

We are seeking a Music Partner Operations Lead to manage technical operations and global product support functions for music publishers. Candidates will have extensive operational experience with publishers and performing rights organizations including rights management, reporting, data reconciliation, and development of supporting systems. They will also be data driven and flexible to frequent changes. They are expected to think creatively about ambiguous issues and are passionate about problem-solving. They will also be able to work successfully across teams and regions.


Older posts (7+ days)

Department Assistant, Music (University of Chicago)

The Department Assistant manages the day-to-day operations of the Music Department’s main office. The Department Assistant provides clerical support to the faculty, Chair, and Academic Affairs and Operations Manager in the following areas: faculty hiring and promotion; expense reconciliations and reimbursements; training faculty in common office technology. The Department Assistant also plans events, booking catering and travel according to a budget, directs the activities of student workers, and ensures the timely flow of publicity material. As the primary point of contact for the general public, the Department Assistant refers a high volume of general queries. Office management duties include supply purchasing, identifying necessary facilities improvements, and responsibility for mailing and shipping.

This position typically includes two months off annually with a few exceptions. Details will be provided during the interview process.

Assistant, Music Crossover (CAA – Los Angeles)

CAA is seeking an Assistant to support a senior level Agent in our Music Crossover department based in Los Angeles. The Music Crossover department works to provide the music roster with opportunities that span beyond touring such as: creating soundtracks for commercials/film scores/tv shows/digital content, music videos, on-screen placement, brand partnerships, and many other creative avenues.

The ideal candidate should be motivated, quick-thinking, and has an interest in entertainment, with a focus on the music industry. The individual should be a master of all things administratively related, a polished communicator, and able to interface directly with all clients and C-level industry executives while remaining poised during all encounters (in-person, phone, email, etc.).

This is a great opportunity for someone with an innovative mentality, is passionate about the music business and how musicians can integrate with and impact different areas of the industry, beyond the live concert experience. Growth exsists for top performers.

Manager, Music Label Partnerships (Google/Youtube – Nashville)

As Manager, you will be responsible for providing ongoing relationship management to YouTube and Google Play’s key US label partners, with a focus on supporting labels and artists with promotional opportunities to help build their success. In this role, you will interact regularly with counterparts at labels and also collaborate closely with internal teams. You will have exceptional partner management skills, a service mindset, and extensive relationships in the music industry.

Data Program Manager (Apple – Santa Clara Valley, CA)

Apple is seeking a proven Data Program Manager to join the Apple Music Analytics and Data Products team. This team seeks to promote productivity and innovation through diverse hiring. The Data Program Manager must coordinate the analytics workflow across various teams who design, build, maintain, or enhance business-critical datasets from a multitude of sources. These datasets are the foundation for the analysis, tools, and reports provided to the growing Apple Music business organization and partners.

Sr. Product Manager, Voice (Amazon Music – San Francisco, CA)

Love music? Huge fan of the Amazon Echo? Combine your passions and come reinvent music listening with us! We’re working hard, having fun, and making history here at Amazon Music.

As a Senior Product Manager, you will help define and build new Amazon Music features for Alexa that make it easier for customers to fall in love with music. At Amazon Music, product managers are the CEO of the features they build and closely collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Design, and more, to set strategy for, define, design, and directly manage all aspects of the customer experience. A successful candidate will be customer obsessed, highly analytical, able to work extremely effectively in a matrix organization, and adept at synthesizing a variety of technologies and capabilities into high quality, simple products and applications that customers love.

Group Product Management Lead, Music Personalization (Pandora – Oakland, CA)

We have a great opportunity for a passionate, analytical, cross-functional, and experienced leader to own the vision, innovation and execution of Pandora’s music programming product. Your leadership will impact a massive user base with billions of hours of monthly listening time, across touch points ranging from mobile apps to cars to voice assistant platforms. You’ll have the opportunity to work with incredible engineers, scientists, designers, marketers, and other contributors to ship amazing products and features, in an environment that combines brilliant thinking, open-ended creativity, fun activities, and mutual respect. This position is full time and based in our Oakland office.

Director, Global PMO (Pandora – Oakland, CA)

The Director, Global PMO will report to the company’s Chief Accounting Officer and is strategic and critical leader who will lead transformation initiative for the CAO org. The PMO function provides program and project management as well as acquisition integration services and supports all global Finance functions working closely with organizations outside Finance.
In this role you will manage the execution of large Finance cross-functional projects and programs and transformation efforts. Responsibilities include management of the development of business cases, governance structures, integrated work plans, scope management plans and quality plans. You will also provide day to day project management services including proactive management of key decisions, risk assessment and mitigation, issue escalation, communications plans and change management.

Director, Commercial Business, YouTube Music (Sony – NYC)

The Director, Commercial Business, YouTube Music is responsible for building and maintaining a best in class commercial partnership on behalf of Sony Music Entertainment’s US Commercial Business group. The role is accountable for driving revenue and leading overall day to day strategy. The role will need to continually cultivate the partnership to develop optimal revenue, reach and market share on behalf of SME’s US labels and artists.

Music Systems Project Manager, Media Operations (Facebook – NYC)

Facebook’s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through our family of apps and services, we’re building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together. Whether we’re creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Facebook are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to empower people around the world to build community and connect in meaningful ways. Together, we can help people build stronger communities — we’re just getting started.The Media Operations team develops solutions for media companies on Facebook and Instagram by creating scaled systems to address the issues impacting their experiences with the suite of Facebook products. Our Music Operations team is committed to providing support for music content partners inclusive of the specific needs of the industry.

We are seeking a Music Systems Project Manager to play a lead role in technical partner operations, copyright data analysis, and ad hoc tool creation. They are expected to think creatively about ambiguous issues and are passionate about problem-solving. They will also be able to work successfully across teams and regions.

Program Director (Entercom Communications – Orlando, FL)

Orlando has an immediate Program Director opening for two of its top properties; Hot A.C. WOMX-FM (Mix 105.1) and Alternative WQMP-FM (FM 101.9). The Program Director will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of both radio stations’ brand experience, including on-air content, events, promotions, contesting, and digital presence. Applicants should have proven leadership and management skills and experience, strategic thinking skills with the ability to communicate a clear vision, and motivate and inspire those around them. Experience with talent coaching, event management, copy writing, a deep knowledge and understanding of branding/imaging and effective digital engagement are required and creativity is mandatory! Applicants should have at least 5 years of programming experience, understand PPM audience measurement, FCC rules and regulations, have the ability to work hand-in-hand with sales to develop new and existing business and programming opportunities, meet deadlines, and have fun.

Production Business Manager (We Are Unlimited – Chicago)

we are unlimited seeks a task master and process champion to drive seamless workflow for ontime and on-budget delivery. This is someone who has tireless enthusiasm for the details! An individual that can work closely with others to interpret ideas and collaborate towards a common outcome within multiple channels; helping to create entertaining and engaging content for one of the largest brands in the world. This is a full-time position based in Chicago.

Business Manager (Cumulus Media – Chicago, IL)

Cumulus Media (WLS-AM, WLS-FM, WLUP-FM, WKQX-FM, Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bulls) is searching for an experienced Business Manager in our Chicago market. Applicant must have strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment. A/R, A/P, Payroll, Human Resources, Financial Statement, and Administrative Management experience required. Strong accounting skills and budget preparation/analysis needed.

Responsible for managing all financial and human resource related functions of the market by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

Director, Employee Experience & Inclusion (Pandora – Oakland, CA)

This role will report directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer and will develop a team of program managers and coordinators, and execute strategies and programs that will:

CONNECT the importance of employee experience to Pandora’s business success

DRIVE diversity and inclusion priorities and initiatives to achieve Pandora’s 2020 goals

INFLUENCE leaders and our workforce to advance diversity and inclusion

AMPLIFY a workplace where invested employees feel a strong sense of belonging and connection throughout the employee lifecycle

IMPACT our local communities through commitment to systemic change

FURTHER Pandora’s brand to competitively position ourselves as a people-centric organization and to attract top talent

You will have experience building and executing diversity strategies and programs, with a track record of using storytelling and data to drive action that will lead to results.

Manager, Marketing Music Clearance (Netflix – Los Angeles)

The Netflix marketing legal team is hiring a seasoned manager of music to manage music clearance for Netflix’s Marketing and PR teams.

Our Marketing and PR campaigns are a key part of Netflix’s ongoing success, and music is core to those campaigns. Working closely with the existing marketing music team, the company’s Music Group and stakeholders in the Marketing and PR organizations, the successful candidate will be comfortable working through a wide range of music clearance matters. Keeping in mind the strategic goals of the company and understanding the broader legal implications of each music deal is paramount. This includes working across various types of media in all kinds of integrations, having great relationships within the music industry and knowing how to keep forward momentum in the fast-moving world of marketing and PR. Helping find song owners (no matter how obscure), digging into challenging negotiations, and facilitating the marketing and PR teams music use.

The successful candidate loves everything music. S/he spends his/her free time going to venues, searching the Internet for the next great artists, and studying musicology. Because the role deals with so many people across all sizes of companies s/he knows everyone in the industry – the record labels, the publishers, artists, managers, studios, networks, agencies, marketing teams, producers, post producers, editors, and directors. S/he thinks having several different licenses (synch, master, mechanical, etc.) for the same work makes complete sense and doesn’t think twice about a 7-way split ownership for “a side” of a song. S/he thinks about negotiation from a broad perspective and geeks out about the business side of music even more than the creative side.

The successful candidate will be someone who loves working in an environment where freedom and responsibility are tenets, and passion, innovation and curiosity are mandates. S/he will have incredible soft skills to compliment his/her diligent work ethic. S/he seeks an environment that places thoughtful efficiency over process yet s/he knows how to work with organizations or institutions that may not hold the same beliefs. This page outlines how s/he always thought a company should be run.

Senior Business Affairs Manager (Droga5 – NYC)

This position Involves managing the production, legal, business and financial aspects of Broadcast, Print and Digital production for our Clients, including production and talent contracting, budget administration, licensing of third-party materials, and scoping and managing of legal issues (including interpretation of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) commercial contract as it relates to specific interactive productions). The integrated Production business manager is assigned to each job, along with a producer — this team handles the job from creative approval to final billing.

Manager, Talent Acquisition (Sony – NYC)

Sony Music seeks an experienced talent spotter and enthusiastic individual to join the Talent Acquisition team.

If you have a passion for music, a creative medium, people and enjoy coming up with new and innovative ways to attract talent while working across extraordinary label brands, catalog, digital businesses, and corporate functions in pursuit of the Music industry’s most talented individuals, this opportunity is ideal for you!

You will be identifying future talent and engaging our next generation of executives. In this role you will manage the end to end recruitment process, including exempt and non-exempt positions, providing recruitment best practices to this fast-moving and creative business.

KNIX Program Director (iHeartMedia – Phoenix, AZ)

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

Strategic Partner Manager (Pandora – Oakland, CA)

Pandora is looking for a Strategic Partner Manager to own key strategic partnerships and initiatives. Responsibilities include the successful roll out, communication, and commercialization of partner initiatives as well as day to day management of partners in scope. This is a highly cross-functional independent contributor role that will report into Platforms and Partner Operations and combines aspects of program management, partner management and operations.

Regional Sales and Marketing Manager (Hard Rock – Chicago)

The primary responsibility of the Regional Sales and Marketing Manager is to build, lead, train and support the cafe Sales & Marketing managers in the field to optimize the potential top line sales within each market. Regionals are also responsible for ensuring that all sales and marketing initiatives obtain the desired profit margins. This person needs to develop creative strategic initiatives leveraging relationships to drive top line cafe and retail sales while heightening consumer awareness. The regional will also assist in the development of sale strategies for all cafe operations with emphasis on maintaining consistent direction and vision through the entire field sales force and cafe management teams. She/he will work closely with the Director of Café Operations and Corporate Marketing team to deliver on the overall company strategic plan while being involved with the development of the local business plans.

Senior Marketing Manager (HarperCollins – Nashville)

The Senior Marketing Manager is a strategic and tactical leader in planning and managing marketing activities for key frontlist and select backlist books for W Publishing which prides itself on strong author relationships, award-winning content, and a cohesive team environment. W Publishing’s successes include current New York Times bestsellers Capital Gaines by Chip Gaines as well as past mega-sellers The Magnolia Story, Heaven is For Real, and Same Kind of Different as Me.

This position will lead and develop our digital strategy for W Publishing as well as create and manage comprehensive campaigns for assigned books which includes but is not limited to: marketing positioning, consumer messaging, media planning and buying, social media strategy, live events, budgeting, and ROI analysis for each campaign. In partnership with authors, agents, editors, vendors, retail sales and other team members, the senior marketing manager applies an integrated approach to meet sales goals.

Influencer Partnerships Manager (Influential Network – Beverly Hills, CA)

Influential, an A.I. influencer technology and official partner of IBM Watson, is looking for a talented Influencer Partnerships Manager to spearhead influencer outreach, sourcing new talent, and ultimately connecting relevant influencers to brands we work with on campaigns. Based in LA and reporting to EVP of Operations & Chief of Staff, the ideal candidate should eat, sleep, and breathe everything social media.

We offer competitive compensation, daily catered lunches, a comprehensive benefits package, and equity options for all employees. We also have an awesome collaborative work environment and a diverse team who rocks. Ready to join?!

Senior Manager, Events & Venue Partnerships (iHeartMedia – NYC)

The Senior Manager of Events & Venue Partnerships will report to the Senior Vice President of Events & Venue Partnerships and will be an integral team member in leading and supporting sales efforts of the iHeartRadio national tent-pole events, Theaters and custom event opportunities through lead generation, cold calling and generating new revenue.

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Required viewing: “Your Dreams Don’t Belong To You” 

Drew Holcomb is a Memphis based musician. You might not know his name or music, but Holcomb has been a full-time touring artist for over a decade and has no plans of stopping anytime soon. This talk focuses on his passion, music, and how things began to click together in recent years. As far as we are concerned, everyone in music needs to hear his words.

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NEW JOB: Equal Vision is hiring a Social Media Manager/Publicity Coordinator

Equal Vision Records is seeking a Social Media Manager/Publicity Coordinator to join our team. Must be LA-based. Resumes can be sent to lisa.garelick@equalvision.com

Please read the full job description below BEFORE applying:

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing strategy for artists’ music and music-related products across the EVR roster alongside the Product Manager. These include but are not limited to: single / EP / albums, music videos and video content, merchandise and direct-to-consumer business.

• Help guide and execute creative materials and original content specific to each campaign.• Communicate artist and release info to third party publicists.

• Monitor, analyze and communicate PR results with internal team and artists/management.

• Evaluate opportunities for partnerships and sponsorships.

• Maintain a keen understanding of trends affecting artists/releases and make appropriate recommendations regarding communication strategy.

• Coordinate press photo shoots, bios, other assets.

• Run the Equal Vision social media sites, focusing on new content and growth.• Work directly with artists and management to help grow the social media presence of the artists on the EVR roster.

Qualifications

• Strong oral/written communication skills.

• An in­-depth understanding of social media platforms, industry trends, music publicity, new technologies and digital music services.

• At least 2 years experience in publicity, marketing and/or social media management within the music community.

• Extensive knowledge of and passion for music.

• Copywriting skills; ability to write for multiple campaigns & artists simultaneously.

• Detail oriented and organized.

• Experience running reports and analyzing data from social platforms.


Looking for additional employment opportunities? Try our Music Industry Job Board, which is updated every Monday.

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Music Industry Job Board (March 5, 2018)

New openings:

Department Assistant, Music (University of Chicago)

The Department Assistant manages the day-to-day operations of the Music Department’s main office. The Department Assistant provides clerical support to the faculty, Chair, and Academic Affairs and Operations Manager in the following areas: faculty hiring and promotion; expense reconciliations and reimbursements; training faculty in common office technology. The Department Assistant also plans events, booking catering and travel according to a budget, directs the activities of student workers, and ensures the timely flow of publicity material. As the primary point of contact for the general public, the Department Assistant refers a high volume of general queries. Office management duties include supply purchasing, identifying necessary facilities improvements, and responsibility for mailing and shipping.

This position typically includes two months off annually with a few exceptions. Details will be provided during the interview process.

Assistant, Music Crossover (CAA – Los Angeles)

CAA is seeking an Assistant to support a senior level Agent in our Music Crossover department based in Los Angeles. The Music Crossover department works to provide the music roster with opportunities that span beyond touring such as: creating soundtracks for commercials/film scores/tv shows/digital content, music videos, on-screen placement, brand partnerships, and many other creative avenues.

The ideal candidate should be motivated, quick-thinking, and has an interest in entertainment, with a focus on the music industry. The individual should be a master of all things administratively related, a polished communicator, and able to interface directly with all clients and C-level industry executives while remaining poised during all encounters (in-person, phone, email, etc.).

This is a great opportunity for someone with an innovative mentality, is passionate about the music business and how musicians can integrate with and impact different areas of the industry, beyond the live concert experience. Growth exsists for top performers.

Manager, Music Label Partnerships (Google/Youtube – Nashville)

As Manager, you will be responsible for providing ongoing relationship management to YouTube and Google Play’s key US label partners, with a focus on supporting labels and artists with promotional opportunities to help build their success. In this role, you will interact regularly with counterparts at labels and also collaborate closely with internal teams. You will have exceptional partner management skills, a service mindset, and extensive relationships in the music industry.

Data Program Manager (Apple – Santa Clara Valley, CA)

Apple is seeking a proven Data Program Manager to join the Apple Music Analytics and Data Products team. This team seeks to promote productivity and innovation through diverse hiring. The Data Program Manager must coordinate the analytics workflow across various teams who design, build, maintain, or enhance business-critical datasets from a multitude of sources. These datasets are the foundation for the analysis, tools, and reports provided to the growing Apple Music business organization and partners.

Sr. Product Manager, Voice (Amazon Music – San Francisco, CA)

Love music? Huge fan of the Amazon Echo? Combine your passions and come reinvent music listening with us! We’re working hard, having fun, and making history here at Amazon Music.

As a Senior Product Manager, you will help define and build new Amazon Music features for Alexa that make it easier for customers to fall in love with music. At Amazon Music, product managers are the CEO of the features they build and closely collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Design, and more, to set strategy for, define, design, and directly manage all aspects of the customer experience. A successful candidate will be customer obsessed, highly analytical, able to work extremely effectively in a matrix organization, and adept at synthesizing a variety of technologies and capabilities into high quality, simple products and applications that customers love.

Group Product Management Lead, Music Personalization (Pandora – Oakland, CA)

We have a great opportunity for a passionate, analytical, cross-functional, and experienced leader to own the vision, innovation and execution of Pandora’s music programming product. Your leadership will impact a massive user base with billions of hours of monthly listening time, across touch points ranging from mobile apps to cars to voice assistant platforms. You’ll have the opportunity to work with incredible engineers, scientists, designers, marketers, and other contributors to ship amazing products and features, in an environment that combines brilliant thinking, open-ended creativity, fun activities, and mutual respect. This position is full time and based in our Oakland office.

Director, Global PMO (Pandora – Oakland, CA)

The Director, Global PMO will report to the company’s Chief Accounting Officer and is strategic and critical leader who will lead transformation initiative for the CAO org. The PMO function provides program and project management as well as acquisition integration services and supports all global Finance functions working closely with organizations outside Finance.
In this role you will manage the execution of large Finance cross-functional projects and programs and transformation efforts. Responsibilities include management of the development of business cases, governance structures, integrated work plans, scope management plans and quality plans. You will also provide day to day project management services including proactive management of key decisions, risk assessment and mitigation, issue escalation, communications plans and change management.

Director, Commercial Business, YouTube Music (Sony – NYC)

The Director, Commercial Business, YouTube Music is responsible for building and maintaining a best in class commercial partnership on behalf of Sony Music Entertainment’s US Commercial Business group. The role is accountable for driving revenue and leading overall day to day strategy. The role will need to continually cultivate the partnership to develop optimal revenue, reach and market share on behalf of SME’s US labels and artists.

Music Systems Project Manager, Media Operations (Facebook – NYC)

Facebook’s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through our family of apps and services, we’re building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together. Whether we’re creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Facebook are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to empower people around the world to build community and connect in meaningful ways. Together, we can help people build stronger communities — we’re just getting started.The Media Operations team develops solutions for media companies on Facebook and Instagram by creating scaled systems to address the issues impacting their experiences with the suite of Facebook products. Our Music Operations team is committed to providing support for music content partners inclusive of the specific needs of the industry.

We are seeking a Music Systems Project Manager to play a lead role in technical partner operations, copyright data analysis, and ad hoc tool creation. They are expected to think creatively about ambiguous issues and are passionate about problem-solving. They will also be able to work successfully across teams and regions.

Program Director (Entercom Communications – Orlando, FL)

Orlando has an immediate Program Director opening for two of its top properties; Hot A.C. WOMX-FM (Mix 105.1) and Alternative WQMP-FM (FM 101.9). The Program Director will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of both radio stations’ brand experience, including on-air content, events, promotions, contesting, and digital presence. Applicants should have proven leadership and management skills and experience, strategic thinking skills with the ability to communicate a clear vision, and motivate and inspire those around them. Experience with talent coaching, event management, copy writing, a deep knowledge and understanding of branding/imaging and effective digital engagement are required and creativity is mandatory! Applicants should have at least 5 years of programming experience, understand PPM audience measurement, FCC rules and regulations, have the ability to work hand-in-hand with sales to develop new and existing business and programming opportunities, meet deadlines, and have fun.

Production Business Manager (We Are Unlimited – Chicago)

we are unlimited seeks a task master and process champion to drive seamless workflow for ontime and on-budget delivery. This is someone who has tireless enthusiasm for the details! An individual that can work closely with others to interpret ideas and collaborate towards a common outcome within multiple channels; helping to create entertaining and engaging content for one of the largest brands in the world. This is a full-time position based in Chicago.

Business Manager (Cumulus Media – Chicago, IL)

Cumulus Media (WLS-AM, WLS-FM, WLUP-FM, WKQX-FM, Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bulls) is searching for an experienced Business Manager in our Chicago market. Applicant must have strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment. A/R, A/P, Payroll, Human Resources, Financial Statement, and Administrative Management experience required. Strong accounting skills and budget preparation/analysis needed.

Responsible for managing all financial and human resource related functions of the market by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

Director, Employee Experience & Inclusion (Pandora – Oakland, CA)

This role will report directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer and will develop a team of program managers and coordinators, and execute strategies and programs that will:

CONNECT the importance of employee experience to Pandora’s business success

DRIVE diversity and inclusion priorities and initiatives to achieve Pandora’s 2020 goals

INFLUENCE leaders and our workforce to advance diversity and inclusion

AMPLIFY a workplace where invested employees feel a strong sense of belonging and connection throughout the employee lifecycle

IMPACT our local communities through commitment to systemic change

FURTHER Pandora’s brand to competitively position ourselves as a people-centric organization and to attract top talent

You will have experience building and executing diversity strategies and programs, with a track record of using storytelling and data to drive action that will lead to results.

Manager, Marketing Music Clearance (Netflix – Los Angeles)

The Netflix marketing legal team is hiring a seasoned manager of music to manage music clearance for Netflix’s Marketing and PR teams.

Our Marketing and PR campaigns are a key part of Netflix’s ongoing success, and music is core to those campaigns. Working closely with the existing marketing music team, the company’s Music Group and stakeholders in the Marketing and PR organizations, the successful candidate will be comfortable working through a wide range of music clearance matters. Keeping in mind the strategic goals of the company and understanding the broader legal implications of each music deal is paramount. This includes working across various types of media in all kinds of integrations, having great relationships within the music industry and knowing how to keep forward momentum in the fast-moving world of marketing and PR. Helping find song owners (no matter how obscure), digging into challenging negotiations, and facilitating the marketing and PR teams music use.

The successful candidate loves everything music. S/he spends his/her free time going to venues, searching the Internet for the next great artists, and studying musicology. Because the role deals with so many people across all sizes of companies s/he knows everyone in the industry – the record labels, the publishers, artists, managers, studios, networks, agencies, marketing teams, producers, post producers, editors, and directors. S/he thinks having several different licenses (synch, master, mechanical, etc.) for the same work makes complete sense and doesn’t think twice about a 7-way split ownership for “a side” of a song. S/he thinks about negotiation from a broad perspective and geeks out about the business side of music even more than the creative side.

The successful candidate will be someone who loves working in an environment where freedom and responsibility are tenets, and passion, innovation and curiosity are mandates. S/he will have incredible soft skills to compliment his/her diligent work ethic. S/he seeks an environment that places thoughtful efficiency over process yet s/he knows how to work with organizations or institutions that may not hold the same beliefs. This page outlines how s/he always thought a company should be run.

Senior Business Affairs Manager (Droga5 – NYC)

This position Involves managing the production, legal, business and financial aspects of Broadcast, Print and Digital production for our Clients, including production and talent contracting, budget administration, licensing of third-party materials, and scoping and managing of legal issues (including interpretation of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) commercial contract as it relates to specific interactive productions). The integrated Production business manager is assigned to each job, along with a producer — this team handles the job from creative approval to final billing.

Manager, Talent Acquisition (Sony – NYC)

Sony Music seeks an experienced talent spotter and enthusiastic individual to join the Talent Acquisition team.

If you have a passion for music, a creative medium, people and enjoy coming up with new and innovative ways to attract talent while working across extraordinary label brands, catalog, digital businesses, and corporate functions in pursuit of the Music industry’s most talented individuals, this opportunity is ideal for you!

You will be identifying future talent and engaging our next generation of executives. In this role you will manage the end to end recruitment process, including exempt and non-exempt positions, providing recruitment best practices to this fast-moving and creative business.

KNIX Program Director (iHeartMedia – Phoenix, AZ)

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

Strategic Partner Manager (Pandora – Oakland, CA)

Pandora is looking for a Strategic Partner Manager to own key strategic partnerships and initiatives. Responsibilities include the successful roll out, communication, and commercialization of partner initiatives as well as day to day management of partners in scope. This is a highly cross-functional independent contributor role that will report into Platforms and Partner Operations and combines aspects of program management, partner management and operations.

Regional Sales and Marketing Manager (Hard Rock – Chicago)

The primary responsibility of the Regional Sales and Marketing Manager is to build, lead, train and support the cafe Sales & Marketing managers in the field to optimize the potential top line sales within each market. Regionals are also responsible for ensuring that all sales and marketing initiatives obtain the desired profit margins. This person needs to develop creative strategic initiatives leveraging relationships to drive top line cafe and retail sales while heightening consumer awareness. The regional will also assist in the development of sale strategies for all cafe operations with emphasis on maintaining consistent direction and vision through the entire field sales force and cafe management teams. She/he will work closely with the Director of Café Operations and Corporate Marketing team to deliver on the overall company strategic plan while being involved with the development of the local business plans.

Senior Marketing Manager (HarperCollins – Nashville)

The Senior Marketing Manager is a strategic and tactical leader in planning and managing marketing activities for key frontlist and select backlist books for W Publishing which prides itself on strong author relationships, award-winning content, and a cohesive team environment. W Publishing’s successes include current New York Times bestsellers Capital Gaines by Chip Gaines as well as past mega-sellers The Magnolia Story, Heaven is For Real, and Same Kind of Different as Me.

This position will lead and develop our digital strategy for W Publishing as well as create and manage comprehensive campaigns for assigned books which includes but is not limited to: marketing positioning, consumer messaging, media planning and buying, social media strategy, live events, budgeting, and ROI analysis for each campaign. In partnership with authors, agents, editors, vendors, retail sales and other team members, the senior marketing manager applies an integrated approach to meet sales goals.

Influencer Partnerships Manager (Influential Network – Beverly Hills, CA)

Influential, an A.I. influencer technology and official partner of IBM Watson, is looking for a talented Influencer Partnerships Manager to spearhead influencer outreach, sourcing new talent, and ultimately connecting relevant influencers to brands we work with on campaigns. Based in LA and reporting to EVP of Operations & Chief of Staff, the ideal candidate should eat, sleep, and breathe everything social media.

We offer competitive compensation, daily catered lunches, a comprehensive benefits package, and equity options for all employees. We also have an awesome collaborative work environment and a diverse team who rocks. Ready to join?!

Senior Manager, Events & Venue Partnerships (iHeartMedia – NYC)

The Senior Manager of Events & Venue Partnerships will report to the Senior Vice President of Events & Venue Partnerships and will be an integral team member in leading and supporting sales efforts of the iHeartRadio national tent-pole events, Theaters and custom event opportunities through lead generation, cold calling and generating new revenue.


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Analyst, Copyright Royalties (UMG – Woodland Hills, CA)

UMG is currently seeking an Analyst in its Copyright Royalties Department. The Analyst will, among other things: identify exploitations of assets, research song ownership, verify and assign copyright ownership splits with internal and external parties as required. The position requires focus, diligence, and accuracy, all accomplished in a fast-paced environment. An analyst must be agile and adaptable, organized and dependable – showing character and care for the work produced. The role also requires the ability to cultivate effective relationships with label personnel and other third parties.

Analyst, Ad Effectiveness (Pandora – NYC)

Coordinate projects with internal teams across multiple research vendors
and provide expertise in research methodology, interpret performance, and offer performance insights.

Hip-Hop Critic (Rolling Stone – NYC)

Rolling Stone is hiring a music critic and features writer to cover the entirety of hip-hop music. The music critic will have authority and audience within the hip-hop space. She/he will review albums and concerts, cover music news, conduct interviews and write feature stories. The music critic will write enterprise articles, profiles, previews, news, breaking news. Additionally, the music critic may represent the magazine at industry conferences, or on TV or radio. The music critic will contribute essays, opinion pieces, lists, and re-appraisals.

Booking Agent (Bialek’s Music – Rockville, MD)

Leading Washington, DC-based Talent Agency needs detailed, accurate, fast working, excellent with people team-player. Experience in the talent industry preferred.

Assistant to CEO (Pandora – Oakland, CA)

The Executive Assistant provides executive and administrative support to the Office of the CEO. The dynamic candidate we seek will be organized, detail-oriented, flexible, creative, forward-thinking, committed, and passionate about his/her work. Confidentiality and discretion are key. The candidate must be extremely professional and possess great communication skills. Due to the visibility of the position, the candidate needs to work well with all levels of company staff, as well as executives and support staff in high-profile partner organizations. This position will report directly to the CEO.

Executive/Personal Assistant to President of a Record Label (Tuff City – NYC)

We are a small, independent record label founded over thirty years ago in New York, NY. We focus mainly on hip-hop, funk, soul, R&B, and jazz recordings, and have amassed a very large catalog of works. We are seeking an executive/personal assistant to aide our President in his work.

Editorial Assistant (SonicBids – NYC)

At Backstage.com we are focused on creating the best casting tools, providing academic-level career advice and covering industry news for actors and talent seekers.

The editorial team at Backstage researches, creates and packages content to support and inspire our users in the major performing arts markets of London, New York City, and Los Angeles. We are looking for an editorial assistant with entry-level journalism/publishing experience to join our team.

If you are planning or have recently begun a career in editorial and are looking to gain experience in a professional and dynamic content organization, this is the opportunity for you. You’ll learn the ropes with a small, friendly team, and you’ll get a ton of hands-on experience with the administrative side of editorial: backend CMS uploads, interview transcription, content syndication and cold-calling leads and more.

Music Production Coordinator (National Children’s Chorus – NYC)

The National Children’s Chorus seeks a dynamic, service-oriented individual with experience in event production to manage weekly rehearsals on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for its students (5 to 15 years of age), seasonal performances and special events in New York. The role is to provide strong and dependable support for the organization’s local operations and infrastructure. The position requires excellence in production logistics, customer service, personnel management, writing and communication skills, flexibility and problem solving. Time will be spent both in an office setting, and on-site at events. Working closely with parents, students, and staff members is an integral part of this position.

Music Editor (NFL – Mount Laurel, NJ)

Select music from the NFL Films, and other production music libraries at the direction of show producers. Creatively edit music to picture, as well as review/repair previously edited music selections.

Executive Assistant (Cornerstone – NYC)

The Executive Assistant to CEO will provide a full range of administrative support including but not limited to: scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars, making travel arrangements, processing expense reports and assisting with special projects.

Music Coordinator (Facebook – Menlo Park, CA)

he Music Coordinator will assist the Music Development Manager with day-to-day administration, communications, and events within the Sound Design music program.

Coordinator, Client Relations (Ticketmaster – NYC)

The Client Relations Coordinator position will play a crucial role for Ticketmaster’s OnTour team, in the company’s continued evolution in the live entertainment industry. Ticketmaster’s OnTour team is the company’s artist facing department, tasked with building Ticketmaster’s relationships with the artist community, along with informing artists’ teams and acting as a resource to those teams to help them maximize ticket sales, marketing and drive incremental revenue throughout their tour cycle. The Client Relations coordinator will play a critical role in maintaining a solid foundation for the expanding OnTour team, and identifying potential areas of growth with both new and existing clients. The qualified candidate will have demonstrated an understanding of the live music industry.

Music Business Reporter (Rolling Stone – NYC)

Rolling Stone is hiring a reporter to cover the music business. We are seeking a strong writer who is well-connected with good sources within the music industry. The reporter will be responsible for breaking news and writing in-depth business analysis stories. The ideal candidate should have three or more years of business reporting and writing experience. The successful applicant should have proven experience in reporting and finding scoops for a newspaper, trade magazine, or real-time news service, and should possess the ability to write feature stories as well as develop insightful sidebars and other forms of content presentation.

Music Counsel, YouTube (Google – NYC)

You’re an experienced lawyer who will focus on cutting edge music licensing, policy development, content-creation and distribution, and related transactions for Google products, particularly YouTube and Google Play.

You will be managing, drafting, and analyzing a wide variety of music and video content licensing and distribution agreements for YouTube and Google’s growing digital media business, as well as analyzing and advising on legal issues relating to the use of music across the entire spectrum of Google products around the world for agreements and for policy development. You may also provide commercial and product-related legal support for YouTube more generally. You’re a diligent and proactive person who can 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.

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How to avoid music industry burnout

If 100 people decided to pursue a career in the music industry at the same time, how many would have a career? Of those that make it, how many would last more than five years?

These are questions I think about a lot. Having worked in music for a decade now, longer if you count unpaid work, I’ve lost count of how many friends and acquaintances have chosen to pursue other careers. Some feel they will never find stable employment, while others run themselves ragged trying to establish a presence in the industry.

Just last week, a magazine editor I had worked with for nearly six years abruptly exited his role. When I inquired as to  why he stepped down his response was simple, “I’m just tired.”

Anyone who chooses to pursue a career in music is told from the day they make their desires known that success is a rarity guaranteed to no one. We are trained to believe music is a battleground where the hardest working people trample one another to uplift the most creative minds we can uncover. We are told to network, but also keep our cards close to our chest, and because of all this the stress involved in pursuing a music career can be downright overwhelming.

Allow me to let you in on a little secret: Everyone, regardless of their role, experiences burnout from time to time.

Burnout in the music business is as inevitable as one day dancing to “Thriller” at someone’s wedding, but there are steps you can take to ensure you make it through with your sanity and passion for music intact.

1. Put a priority on face-to-face social contact with supportive people

Social media is a fantastic innovation, but all too often we confuse the connections the digital world provides with being a replacement for legitimate human contact. Too much time alone can cause legitimate sickness, sometimes with life-altering consequences.

2. Set a time each day when you completely disconnect from technology

You are addicted to technology. We all are, in fact, and because of this, our brains are rarely given a chance to decompress. Set aside a part of each day, even just 30 minutes, where you exist without the aide of a screen or device.

3. Move your body frequently—don’t sit for more than an hour

You don’t have to go to the gym, but it certainly won’t hurt. Physical activity increases the endorphins in your body, which in turn alleviates stress. Try to never go more than two-hours without fitting in physical activity of some kind. Take a walk. Try yoga. Be active.

4. Reduce your intake of alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine

In other words, “control your high.” You may think you need these things to function or fit in, but too much of anything is not good for you. In some instances, as with cigarettes, any amount is not good for you. Try to limit mind/body altering substances so that your body does not have to work as hard to reset your system from day to day.

5. Get all the restful sleep that you need to feel your best

The average American adult currently gets just 6.7 hours of sleep per night. Medical studies have related a lack of sleep to health problems and cognitive impairment. With this in mind, try to get anywhere from 7-9 hours a night. If you cannot make that work, maybe carve out a cat nap in the afternoon.

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