Month: August 2018

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Inside Music #129: Jono Diener Returns!

Inside Music Podcast presented by Haulix
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, former guest Jono Diener returns to discuss an exciting new project aimed at benefitting the community of Flint, Michigan. Jono also explains his evolving role(s) in the world of music and his continued passion for charity work.

In other news, Inside Music is now available on YouTube! Click here to stream the latest episode on our official channel. You can also subscribe to the show on iTunes, as well as any other podcast streaming service.

https://soundcloud.com/inside-music-podcast/128-local-h

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Job Board News

Music Industry Job Board (August 27, 2018)

The music industry is growing, and it needs people to helpm build the future of entertainment. If that describes you, our job board is waiting.

New openings:

Sales and Marketing Assistant (Haulix – REMOTE)

Haulix is seeking a part-time sales and marketing assistant who will work directly with the Director of Customer Engagement to research and recruit future Haulix clients. The right person for the job will be a self-starter well versed in research and information gathering. They will be expected to identify potential clients (record labels, publicists, management, independent artists), locate their contact information, and provide a detailed description to the Haulix team.

Other tasks will include helping to identify potential press and conference opportunities for the company, brainstorming marketing content, and – potentially – appearing at industry events on behalf of Haulix.

Those interested in this position should send a cover letter and resume to james@haulix.com with the subject line “Job opportunity.” This is a remote position.

Production Manager (AEG Worldwide – Philadelphia, PA)

The Manager Production advances all event details for all shows. The Production Manager will be responsible for the production team and to set a plan in motion to execute the show as per the agreed terms in the contract. The Production Manager will adhere to a budget to ensure all costs are being tracked and monitored. They will ensure that all the needs of the show and performer are met.

Coordinator, Digital Rights Administration (UMLE – Santa Monica, CA)

We are seeking a Coordinator to work in our Resource Rights Operations team. The ideal candidate will analyze Excel lists of UMG releases. After identifying which releases are eligible, she/he will make recommendations in UMG’s internal systems and adjust policy settings in YouTube’s system. The Coordinator/s will review the efficiency of how these policies are performing at YouTube and perform reporting on results.

Associate Account Manager (Pandora – Atlanta, GA)

The Associate Account Manager will support the day-to-day needs of the Client Services team, helping Account Managers to flawlessly execute campaigns for Advertisers/Agencies and drive revenue for Pandora. The right individual will be a key contributor, responsible for assisting with media planning and campaign execution, drafting media plans, providing advertising creative deadlines, technical specifications, reporting, and tracking, and optimizing delivery. Your team will include thoughtful, problem-solving individuals who are passionate about growing the Pandora brand.

Associate Music Writer, Vulture (New York Media LLC – NYC)

New York Media energizes people around shared interests, igniting important conversations with a cosmopolitan point of view and providing the map to shrewdly navigate a fast-moving culture. We want to be a beloved habit for people around the world, with groundbreaking journalism at our core. By connecting our consumers to indispensable content and experiences, our media becomes the starting point from which we can provide innovative offerings across multiple platforms.

The Editorial team is at the core of everything New York Media does. Our team strikes the perfect balance of content that’s smart and funny so that our readers know everything they need to know to navigate a fast-moving culture, whether that’s up-to-date information on political events, cultural developments, fashion trends, or the latest scientific breakthroughs.

Vulture is the online destination for the entertainment-obsessed: the go-to site for everyone who lives, breathes, and consumes TV, movies, music, and more. As an Associate Music Writer, you’ll keep our readers updated on the latest news across all of these categories -whether that’s about the best moments in the APESHIT music video or who gets Aretha’s fur coats.

Music for Life Manager (MacPhail Center For Music – USA)

This position leads the MacPhail Music for Life (MMFL) team and is responsible for providing support for MacPhail’s Music for Life program and faculty. The MacPhail Music for Life Manager is responsible for oversight, direction and assessment of the MMFL department.

Talent Buyer Assistant (AEG Worldwide – Kansas City, MO)

The Booking Assistant will support the Talent Buyer with the booking of events and shows. This position will draft offers to be submitted to artists and venues. The Booking Assistant will coordinate availability of both artists and venues to create calendar holds for shows and events. Additionally, they will assist in the maintenance of show files and the settlement of shows.

Royalties Department (Songtrust – NYC)

Our Royalties team is looking for a paid temp to join our royalty and income tracking team for 3+ months. We strive to provide our songwriters and artist clients with an extraordinary rights management service. This individual will be focused on helping and assisting the royalties team in processing and reconciling incoming royalty statements as well as assembling large data sets and matching copyright information in our Content Management system.

Manager, Interactive Marketing (WMG – Nashville, TN)

Under general supervision, with some latitude for independent judgment and decision making is responsible for representing Warner Music Nashville’s artist roster in the online space by utilizing social media, email marketing, and fan engagement campaigns.

Assistant, Video Promotion (WMG – NYC)

The Video Promotion Assistant will be an integral part of our team. You will provide administrative assistant to the department. You will also build relationships with our partners to help promote our artists through different channels. Atlantic Records is a team atmosphere full of extremely smart and creative individuals.

Christian Music Concert Promoter (Icon Faith Entertainment – Nashville, TN)

The booking of events and shows. This position will draft offers to be submitted to artists and venues. The Booking Assistant will coordinate availability of both artists and venues to create calendar holds for shows and events. Additionally, they will assist in the maintenance of show files and the settlement of shows.

Manager, Talent and Development (Viacom – Hollywood, CA)

The Manager will report to the VP of Talent & Development and serve as an important contributor towards the booking needs of all unscripted VDS projects, including music, celebrities and influencers.

The manager will need to coordinate general meetings with talent, stay abreast of pop culture, and keep up with current trends. They must have their finger on the pulse of up and coming talent as well as big names that are making headlines. This person will need to be very well versed in the world of social media platforms including YouTube, Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and more. The role needs someone who can move quickly between the urban and pop music world, while navigating the trendsetters in the digital space and their potential roles in our various networks.

Liaison between talent and various network departments including development, production, press, marketing, social and more. Must be highly organized as they will be handling travel needs and deal memos for talent, as well as coordinating all talent needs for shoots & appearances.

Sound and Music Engineer (Sinful Monarchy – NYC)

Audio Artist will be responsible for creating realistic sounds and effects to be used in Unreal Engine 4. Artistic and technical skills should service the team and will drive new initiatives to give a distinct signature to the project. Artist will develop and maintain a collaborative relationship with the production team and will strive to deliver the best game experience for the players.

Independent Sync Licensing Agent (Another Music Library – NYC)

Another Music Library is currently seeking an experienced sync licensing agent to market our growing catalog of high quality production music, indie songs & SFX, created by Emmy winning & Grammy nominated composers.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in music licensing.

This position will require a highly motivated, self-reliant individual, who works well independently, while building and maintaining relationships with our clients working in the advertising, broadcast networks, gaming, Film/TV music industries.

Digital Marketing Manager (Inbound Marketing Agents – Nashville, TN)

Inbound Marketing Agents (IMA), a Nashville-based marketing agency, is looking for a Marketing Manager who can see the bigger picture of brand management and marketing strategy. The right fit for this position will be an individual who can design a campaign workflow from beginning to end that meets company objectives and generates results.

Publicity and Marketing Coordinator at Classical Music Company (Unison Media – NYC)

We’re looking to hire a Publicity and Marketing Coordinator to help keep our media relations and digital marketing operations running as smooth as butter. This entry-level position will work across all elements of PR, social media, and website building, as well as various administrative tasks – all of which are vital to keeping our well-oiled machine at maximum efficiency. And you’ll help run our Crypt Sessions and Angel’s Share concert series, which are super fun.

Head of Music Library (Interlochen Center For The Arts – Interlochen, MI)

Interlochen Center for the Arts is looking to hire a Head of the Fennel Music Library. The Fennell Music Library serves the music program (with dozens of large and small ensembles needs as well as solo repertoire) of two world-renowned programs, Interlochen Arts Camp and Interlochen Arts Academy, and includes extensive collections in band, orchestral, choral, chamber music, jazz, scores, and recordings. This position works closely with the Bonisteel Library Director and other library staff members in order to provide these services to the ICA community.

The Head of the Music Library’s leadership is key to ensuring that the Fennell Music Library meets the individual and programmatic needs of the Interlochen Arts Camp and Interlochen Arts Academy.

Coordinator, Label Operations/Production (Capitol Music Group – Hollywood, CA)

Based at the iconic Capitol Tower in the heart of Hollywood, Capitol Music Group is home to some of the best-known labels in modern music; encompassing the jazz icons of Blue Note, Capitol’s generations of pop stars, and the legendary recording of Motown to name but a few. We produce, distribute and promote some of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the industry. This role is a fantastic opportunity to join an organization on the cutting edge of the modern music business and, as part of Universal Music Group, a chance to be part of the world’s leading Music Company.

Production Manager (Star Gate Music Production – Glenview, IL)

The position of production manager consists of being responsible for providing production and management services to ensure effective and efficient operations of the company.

Licensing Coordinator (Entertainment One – NYC)

We have an exciting opportunity to join our growing US Division and will allow the successful candidate to gain experience in the licensing industry and work on proven family TV brands such as Peppa Pig and PJ Masks. The primary focus of the position is to assist the Licensing team handling North America in building our growing portfolio of brands in the US and Canada.

Manager, Influencer Marketing (WMG – Burbank, CA)

WBR is seeking an experienced and talented Influencer Marketing Manager to join our team. This role will strategize and execute compelling, artist-specific influencer campaigns for the WBR roster of artists. You will be responsible for identifying, contacting, and negotiating with influencers and their teams. You will work closely with the Fan Engagement Strategists to create and coordinate marketing campaigns that move the needle for our artists. You will track and monitor relationships with influencers, ensuring that they are hitting our campaign goals. You will review analytics to adjust and adapt the influencer campaigns to maximize ROI. Clear communication, excellent project management skills, and the ability to multi-task is a must!

Production Runner (AEG Worldwide – NYC)

The Production Runner is responsible for assisting and transporting event materials to and from the venue or event in a safe and efficient manner. The incumbent is the “go to” person for various production and artist requests to fulfill production needs and the artist rider.

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How to Change your Apple Music Profile Picture

Apple Music has become the latest tech giant to surprise users worldwide by listening to the people responsible for the content their platform is built to promote. Following in the steps of Spotify, who recently unveiled a playlist submission feature, Apple Music artists can now upload and change the bio and profile photos associated with the artist page for Apple Music and iTunes.

The service, which is still in beta, is a much-needed addition. Artists who sign up for Apple Music for Artists are usually approved in a matter of days. New photos can be submitted under the Manage tab on the dashboard, and they must be at least 2400 x 2400.

The addition of this tool, which has been offered by Spotify for over year, should help Apple Music in their efforts to become the world’s leading streaming platform.

Here’s how it works:

1 Open Apple Music for artists and select the Manage option.

2. In the section labeled Artist Image, you can upload a new image. It MUST to be 2400 x 2400 and a .jpg or .png file.

3. Once the image is uploaded, you can adjust the crop and how it will appear on the service. When finished, select Submit.

4. Your image won’t appear changed because there is a manual approval process for new changes in place, but changes typically only take a few days to process. Once you see Submitted for Review, you know the process is underway.

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Journalism Tips: Coverage Confirmations 101

If the first goal of every young music writer is to gain access to albums from their favorite artists before those records arrive in stores, then the second goal is usually to see those artists in concert without paying the cover charge. Yes, free admission to concerts and festivals is one of the perks of writing about music, but just like advance access to music, it’s a perk that doesn’t necessarily have to be extended to you.

No show or event is truly free to writers. Your currency in these exchanges is your voice and whatever audience (aka reach) you have through the outlet that shares your work. Upon receiving confirmation that you have been added to the list of any event you are entering into an agreement that you both will attend the said event and that you will write about that event in a timely manner. For example, if you attend Van’s Warped Tour on Monday after promising a review to PR then it should not take a week or more to post that review online. If it does you will risk straining your relationship with the PR that granted you access in the first place. More importantly, you will develop a reputation that extends beyond that one relationship and follows you where you go in music. The industry may seem large to outsiders, but it’s actually quite small, and everyone who knows anyone will come to learn of your lack of follow through.

This is about good business as much as it is respect. People will get upset if publicists do not reply to their requests in a timely manner, but see no problem dragging their feet to complete content that was promised in advance of receiving a coverage confirmation. Those who respect others and their time/work will, in turn, receive the same respect.

Rey Roldan, the founder of Reybee Inc., recently wrote the following on coverage requests and confirmations from the perspective of a publicist:

If you request music or tickets from a publicist and promise or confirm coverage, it’s your duty to make good on it… and if for some reason or another, you can’t keep your side of the deal, it’s only respectful to let the publicist know. Don’t ghost them.

It’s understandable if you hated the show or the music and you don’t want to cover it because of that reason. But let the publicist know, so they don’t constantly hound you for the link.

If you confirm an interview date and time but something comes up and you can’t make it, let the publicist know ASAP. Don’t wait for the time of your interview to tell them that it’s a no-go. It only makes the publicist look bad and could create tension in your relationship moving forward.

If you get confirmation of guest list or photo passes to a show (especially the bigger, higher profile shows) and can’t make it, let the publicist know as soon as you can. There’s a chance that the publicist can use your spot to give to another writer/photographer who was cut from the list. We, publicists, do sometimes check guest lists after the show to see who showed up and who didn’t.

If you are requesting tickets to a show with multiple artists, either send one email with all the publicists on copy or make sure if you get confirmed on one list to let the other publicists know you’re all set. If you are on multiple lists for the same show, it can prevent other writers/photographers from covering that show. Or if we publicists cross-check our lists and see you on it more than once (or worse yet, see multiple names for the same outlet on different lists), it looks bad for you and/or your outlet.

Making relationships in this industry can be difficult. Maintaining them is easy. Just don’t fuck them up.

Respect and follow-through are everything in this business. Do your best to follow the golden rule (treat others as you want to be treated) and you’ll do just fine.

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Inside Music Podcast #128: Local H (Scott Lucas)

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.

Inside Music has returned!

After a short hiatus, Inside Music – the official podcast of Haulix – has returned with an all-new episode featuring Scott Lucas of Local H. Together with host James Shotwell, Scott recounts his career in music and latest activities, including a recently released video starring Academy Award-nominated actor Michael Shannon. You can stream the show below.

In other news, Inside Music is now available on YouTube! Click here to stream the latest episode on our official channel. You can also subscribe to the show on iTunes, as well as any other podcast streaming service.

https://soundcloud.com/inside-music-podcast/128-local-h

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Spotify now offers a playlist submission tool

There's a new way to get on Spotify playlists.

Playlists are the new mixtapes.

Actually, that’s not entirely true. Very few people, if anyone, ever made good money off a mixtape. Playlist placement, however, can be life-changing. As more and more people turn to premium streaming services to access and discover music, curated playlists have become increasingly important in the overall ecosystem of the industry. Playlists can make people household names, and it can also encourage consumers to seek out “deep cuts” they may not have previously considered playing.

But how do you get on these lists? For the most part, the answer has long been to know the right people. If you know someone with a popular playlist or know someone who knows someone, then maybe — just maybe — you can get your song considered for inclusion. It’s a historically messy process with no clear path to results.

That is, until now.

Spotify’s new playlist submission feature aims to demystify the curation process for some of the world’s most popular playlists by creating a portal for consideration any artist can access. The new feature is part of its Spotify for Artists and Spotify Analytics tools, but it is still in beta and therefore not perfect.

If you’re an artist, label or manager with access to these tools, you’ll be able to choose one song to submit. That may seem strict, but the company tried to offer as much info as possible about the decision and tool with a recent statement:

“It’s important to give us as much information about the track as possible — genre, mood, and other data points all help us make decisions about where it may fit. You can note the instruments on it, whether it’s a cover, and the cultures you or the song belong to. The data you share will be complemented by what we already know about you — what else your fans listen to, what other playlists you’ve appeared on, etc. Editors will be searching through submissions based on the information you share to find unreleased music to consider for their playlists.”

Later in the release, Spotify notes that “as long as you tag and submit your track seven days in advance, the song you select will automatically appear in every one of your followers’ Release Radar playlists. This way you have control over which single you’re promoting to your fans.”

It’s unclear how well this last bit well function, especially for artists whose followers follow dozens of artists (or more), but the concept is definitely an alluring one. That power would allow artists to control the conversation around their music as it relates to discovery in a manner no other streaming service allows.

What do you think? Tweet at @Haulix and let us know your thoughts on these new developments.

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Music Industry Job Board (August 20, 2018)

The music industry is growing, and it needs people to helpm build the future of entertainment. If that describes you, our job board is waiting.

New openings:

Merchandise Manager (Sound of Music National Tour – NYC)

Merchandise Retail Managers supervise all merchandise sales operations of the Sound of Music National Tour. October 2018 – June 2019.

The Merchandise Retail Manager will be responsible at each tour venue for setting up the retail sales area, conducting sales, maintaining inventory, and completing administrative reports. The Merchandise Retail Manager will report to one of Araca’s Operations Managers in New York.

Social Media Strategist, Percussion (D’Addario & Company – Brooklyn, NY)

The Social Media Strategist will plan, execute, monitor and continuously adjust D’Addario Percussion’s (Evans, Promark and Puresound) social strategy, across its key social channels (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube). They will develop paid and organic content strategies that grow our communities and drive business, while operating as the primary community manager. They will report to and partner closely with the Strategy + Planning group leads, and collaborate with the Creative and Artist Relations teams to support the objectives of the D’Addario Percussion Business Unit. This position is based in our Brooklyn office, but weekly travel to our Farmingdale headquarters will be required.
Candidates should be passionate about social media, content, and communications strategy, but also be an experienced and passionate drum-set player and/or percussionist, who enjoys talking shop with other players and giving advice.

Head of Podcasts and Non-Music Content (Pandora – NYC)

Create and lead overall podcast and spoken word content strategy for Pandora.

Freelance Sound Engineer (Rayhawk Corporation – Irvine, CA)

We are seeking an experienced freelance Sound Engineer with experience operating a Zoom F8 Multi-Track Field Recorder (or similar multi-track systems). Must also have experience setting up and operating a Tentacle Sync Time-code Generator transmitting from the recorder to (up to) 5 receivers/cameras. We will have 5 separate wireless mic’s (Sennheiser G4 Lav system) into the newer Zoom F8n Recorder. All audio equipment will be provided.

Marketing (Mercy Lounge – Nashville, TN)

Mercy Lounge is Nashville’s premiere locally owned and independent music venue complex. Our venues Cannery Ballroom, Mercy Lounge and The High Watt host a wide range of artists, including past shows by The Black Keys, John Fogerty, Katy Perry, Snoop Dogg, The White Stripes and countless others.

We are looking for a marketing director to promote concerts, nurture our brand and grow our corporate events business. The marketing director reports to venue ownership and works alongside our talent buyers and special events staff.

Digital Media Trafficker (Townsquare Media – NYC)

Do you have a passion for problem solving and data analysis? If you answered yes, then we want you to join our team! Townsquare Media is looking for a Digital Media Trafficker who will be a core member of our Ignite team. This person will work directly with the Media Buying and Account Management teams at Townsquare Media. The Digital Trafficker will support the Ignite team with tasks related to the setting up of all digital campaigns in the various DSPs and Platforms that we work with.

The Ignite team is responsible for end to end execution of programmatic buys from education and strategic recommendations to post campaign insights. The team is fast paced, quickly growing and performance oriented.

Account Manager, Partnerships (Havas Media – Boston)

HSE is looking for an Account Manager to join the Client Services and Production (CS&P) Partnerships team in the Boston Office. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of branded content within the media landscape and have experience working with agency teams as well as have a passion for sports & entertainment marketing. The partnerships team is responsible for bringing forward culturally relevant media integration, content and partnership ideas and managing bringing them to life. This candidate will be responsible for managing internal and external client relationships including daily communications from planning through execution and will take initiative to develop new partnership opportunities – media sponsorships, integrations and custom content – and be able to work in a fast paced environment. Candidate should be personable, motivated, well organized and have solid writing and presentation skills. You have started to build a network of industry contacts for research and outreach, and have the ability to think strategically to find unique solutions for our clients.

Contracted Sound Engineer Needed (LGO Hospitality – Santa Monica, CA)

Seeking professional sound system engineer that will be required to install / repair etc McIntosh Amplifier / JBL speaker setups in very popular, high-quality restaurants in Pasadena & Santa Monica . Must have experience with high-quality sonic equipment, a love for music and a sense of perfection.

Manager, Streaming (WMG – Nashville, TN)

The Manager, Streaming is focused on maximizing marketing opportunities and revenue potential with certain assigned accounts among Warner Music Nashville’s (WMN) subscription and ad-supported streaming partners for WMN’s artists, new releases, catalog and distributed label partners. The Manager will work with the VP, Streaming to help execute the overall streaming strategy for WMN, and will work with the Artist Development team to develop streaming strategy for specific artists and new release campaigns.

Specialist, College Marketing (Sony – NYC)

The Sony Music’s College Marketing team, Sony Music U, is made up of 75 students across the United States who stay with us through most of their college experience. Sony Music U plays an essential part in the artist development process of Sony Music’s emerging artists. The department acts as an extension of our labels marketing departments while also providing our own strategic plan targeting the 18-24 demographic. This Specialist role will provide admin support to the Senior Director, both Managers and our College Marketing Reps. In addition to supporting our team, this position also involves meeting with our label partners to help build out marketing campaigns that our reps will execute.

Technical Customer Success Manager (Eventbrite – Nashville, TN)

As the Technical Customer Success Manager at Eventbrite, you will help our top customers realize the maximum ROI with the Eventbrite platform, and help the company build a profitable services practice that supports our core business and expands our revenue potential. You will work on a team that looks to implement and oversee the execution and deliver of a high-quality, predictable, and repeatable delivery model for implementation, consulting and managed services, that maximizes delivery quality, and revenue.

Social Media/Website Manager (The McKnight Center – Stillwater, OK)

The Social Media/Website Manager is responsible for the success of The McKnight Center’s social media channels and to accelerate the content strategy. Duties include writing and distributing content for all social media, blogs, community message boards, e-blasts, and website.

Audio Editor, Sports Newsroom (SiriusXM – NYC)

Audio Editor to coordinate feeds, editing of sports sound and operation of equipment. Work will include evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

Digital Rights Administrator (Capitol Christian Music Group – Brentwood, TN)

To manage, organize, and maintain the company’s catalog claims in order to monetize copyright on social media platforms such as YouTube.

MusicRadar Editor (Future US – NYC)

Reporting to the Editor-in-Chief, and collaborating closely with the rest of the editorial team, you will be responsible for marshaling and creating MusicRadar’s US-focussed content, writing news articles and features, commissioning interviews and curating the best of Guitar Player and emusican’s print editions for online consumption. You will be expected to produce both Guitar and Music Tech content, covering all genres, from rock to hip-hop and EDM.

You will be responsible for associated social media activity, making sure that all of the content published is promoted effectively across all channels, in schedule and co-ordination with the UK team’s output. This includes agreeing and chasing shares from artists and manufacturers/distributors for feature content.

As our boots on the ground in the US, you’ll be available to attend and cover events and briefings, alone or alongside the UK team for shows and programmes like NAMM, Summer NAMM and SXSW.

As the champion of our US audience, you will also source, maintain and commission US-based contributors, as well as developing new and strengthening existing relationships with manufacturers, artists and PR.

The job requires excellent attention to detail, a commitment to quality, strong organisational skills, a calm approach and self-discipline.

Training and Enablement Specialist (Pandora – NYC)

At Pandora, we’re a unique collection of engineers, musicians, designers, marketers, and world-class sellers with a common goal: to enrich lives by delivering effortless personalized music enjoyment and discovery. People—the listeners, the artists, and our employees—are at the center of our mission and everything we do. Actually, employees at Pandora are a lot like the service itself: bright, eclectic, and innovative. Collaboration is the foundation of our workforce, and we’re looking for smart individuals who are self-motivated and passionate to join us. Be a part of the engine that creates the soundtrack to life. Discover your future at Pandora!

Pandora is looking for a Training and Enablement Specialist to develop and deliver training to Pandora’s revenue teams. You will work closely with our go-to-market and ad innovation strategy teams and play a key role in educating the revenue teams in our advertising products and business. You should enjoy working in an extremely fast-paced and rapidly changing environment. Excellent relationship-building and communication skills are crucial. You should be able to work autonomously but thrive on collaboration.

Music Contract Specialist (Netflix – Los Angeles, CA)

The Netflix Music Team seeks a seasoned Music Contract Specialist to handle music license agreements for our expanding slate of Originals content. This role will have a broad responsibility for reviewing, drafting and negotiating a high volume of synchronization and master use license agreements for the use of music in our owned productions. As we produce more and more of our own content, our music repertoire continues to grow and with it the need for expertise around the licensing out of our music to third parties. This role will also work closely with our Music Licensing Team to manage the end-to-end process of licensing out our music to third parties, including drafting and negotiating licenses.

Manager, A&R Administration (WMG – LA or NYC)

The intersection of A&R, Business Affairs and Finance, A&R Administration oversees the recording process from a business perspective. This includes administering all A&R related budgets and handling recording related legal issues and logistics. Further, the department serves as the primary interface between A&R/Marketing/Legal and Production in the creation and release of all commercial and promotional products. This position reports to the EVP of A&R Operations.

Communications Specialist (Studio Entertainment – Burbank, CA)

As part of the Walt Disney Studios’ communications team, the Communications Specialist plays a critical role in managing internal initiatives and events, drafting and disseminating internal and external Studio communications, and supporting all members of the team across multiple concurrent projects. This person will also help oversee the Studio’s philanthropic efforts, which include coordinating volunteer events, managing charitable donations, and working with external nonprofit partners.

Hip-hop Music Manager (Undisclosed – Detroit, MI)

Booking shows for the client, scheduling events. Must have credible Knowledge of the music industry. Help clients with media promotions.

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A Beginner’s Guide To Better Networking

Networking is key to success in the music business. This post will provide tips and tricks that make networking easy

Networking matters more than you might think. Your skill level and/or knowledge as it relates to the music industry won’t mean a thing if you are unable to network. Relationships mean more in music than virtually anything else. You’re more likely to be asked who you know and what you’ve done with or for them in an interview than where you went to college or what GPA you had in school. That is because to succeed in this industry you need strong work relationships, and the only way to develop those is by networking with your peers.

But here’s the thing: Networking is not easy. To network, you have to squash whatever ego and anxiety you have, approach strangers, and engage them in a discussion. You have to step outside of your comfort zone, so to say, but if you do the rewards can be great.

No one can do the work for you. If someone did, you wouldn’t be networking. Someone else would be networking, and you would be someone that was mentioned in passing. You don’t want that. You want to be someone who leaves a good impression, one that invites future discussion and interaction.

Here are some tips to get you started….

  • Dress for the role you want. You probably won’t need a three-piece suit to network, but you do want to look professional.
  • Seek out places and opportunities to engage with others who have similar interests as you. Concerts do not count.
  • Try and stay focused on the person you’re speaking to by resisting the urge to brag about yourself. Make them feel like the most important person to you in the world at that moment, and they will not forget the attention.
  • Ask as many questions as you are able, but stay on topic. You need to know what a person does, who they do it with, and what they hope to accomplish in the future. You don’t need to know their favorite color or what they had for lunch that day. Be friendly, yet focused.
  • Only offer your business card if you are asked for it. Otherwise, request information from the person you’re talking to and accept the responsibility of following up. You need them more than they need you, so you shouldn’t place the task of keeping up with you on them.
  • If you recognize the person before speaking, make sure you know what you want to ask before approaching them. Keep the conversation casual at first, not to mention focused on them, but always be looking for an opportunity to make your request. If they decline or change the subject, move on for the time being and consider asking again once you’re better acquainted.
  • Be careful to not come across as creepy or otherwise stalking a person. Don’t approach someone if they’re already busy. Don’t stare at someone from across a room without approaching them. Don’t ask too many personal questions the first time you speak. In short, keep things casual.
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Music Industry Job Board (August 13, 2018)

The music industry is growing, and it needs people to helpm build the future of entertainment. If that describes you, our job board is waiting.

New openings:

Manager, Tour Marketing (Sony – Culver City, CA)

Work with the Tour Marketing staff on the planning, budgeting and travel for tours, promotional events and live performances while also helping to develop digital marketing plans for artists.

Genre Coordinator (The Recording Academy – Santa Monica, CA)

We are seeking a professional to manage Awards genres for the GRAMMY Awards process, including online entries, eligibility verification, genre screening, and the nomination process. The individual will be well-versed and an expert in World Music. Additional genres managed: Contemporary Instrumental and New Age Music. We are looking for a true team player, someone who can work independently and help the team with projects. Support GRAMMY Week events. Manage telecast follow-up projects and participation certificate processing.

Head of Podcasts and Non-Music Content (Pandora – Santa Monica, CA)

Create and lead the overall podcast and spoken word content strategy for Pandora.

Game Night Music Coordinator (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins – Wilkes-Barre, PA)

Under the direction of the Game Night Entertainment Manager, the Music Coordinator will assist in creating a fun and entertaining experience at all Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins home contests.

The Music Coordinator will play appropriate music, tying into our in-game promotional activities and game situations. This person will also work directly with the PA announcer, as the two will alternate between announcements and music during stoppages in play.

Music Curator (Punch Bowl Social – Detroit, MI)

MC will work within the Punch Bowl Social database of music to curate playlists for all listed time frames and anticipated business volumes. MC must have a plan for the shift, and have the ability to adjust the plan based on an evaluation of the time of day, the crowd in the building, etc. MC sets the tone and vibe of the restaurant and should have the ability to qualify the situation and react to the needs of the venue. This is a huge responsibility!

MC will work directly with the brand music director on an evaluation of music, the creation of playlists, execution of playlists, and best practices for the venue. MC will communicate directly with music director, and take direction from music director.

Specialist, Union Payments (UMG – Woodland Hills, CA)

UMG is currently seeking to fill the role of Specialist, Union Payments. In this role, you will be assisting our artist royalty team in preparing and analyzing artist accounts to ensure that we are accurately reporting royalties to artists and third parties in accordance with the applicable agreements and licenses.

This position affords the right candidate exposure to all aspects of royalty reporting and many key players in the business space. The right candidate will have a passion for music and be hungry to learn and grow in the business of music.

Manager, Digital Streaming (UMG – Nashville, TN)

UMG Nashville is looking for a self-motivated Manager of Streaming Marketing to help support the growth of streaming for all UMGN artists. This position is responsible for maximizing monthly and yearly digital streaming sales objectives by effectively promoting UMG Nashville’s diverse roster of artists to streaming curation partners, brand partners and third-party partners and influencers globally; ultimately fulfilling the vision of UMG’s internal streaming strategy for the growth of our artist and label brands across all audio and video streaming platforms.This role would report to the Vice President, Marketing – Digital Accounts and work closely with the UMGN marketing team to maximize streaming income.

Manager of Audio Licensing (UMG – Santa Monica, CA)

Universal Music Enterprises is seeking a Manager of Audio Licensing who is responsible for the clearance of the Universal Music catalog to 3rd parties. He/she will manage the full process of licensing from researching the rights to the recordings to obtaining all of the necessary approvals to negotiating the terms of the license. Discretion, confidentiality and good judgment are essential for this role. The candidate must be efficient and time-sensitive, and will need to perform always with painstaking attention to detail. Multi-tasking and meeting tight deadlines is required.

Music Stage Manager (UNC Charlotte – Charlotte, NC)

* Looking for a stage manager to run and manage all music performances in the College of Arts + Architecture during the Fall 2018 Academic Semester. * Individual will be responsible to call/supervise all theatrical elements of each performance, including lights, sound, video, and stage hands. * The stage manager will be responsible for the supervision of student-run crews, who have a wide range of experience and skill. * It is expected that the stage manager will practice industry standard norms along with following all UNCC policy and safety standards for the students workers, performers, and guests. * The stage manager will utilize the most professional communication techniques in working with conductors, directors, faculty, staff, and students in order to ensure the best possible performance.

Music Publishing Coordinator (VICE US – NYC)

The Music Publishing Coordinator will work alongside the Vice Music Publishing team to assist with fundamental administrative and creative needs. This position will provide as a key function to the music administration workflow across VICE Media and ranges in responsibilities, including securing music deliverables, drafting agreements, processing and administering the Vice Music Publishing music library and assisting to source, organize and pitch music for all VICE and third-party content. We are seeking someone who is extremely detail-oriented and has the initiative and capability to develop and execute important efficiencies in the current workflow.

Digital Rights Administrator, Music Royalties & Copyright (UMG – Santa Monica, CA)

UMG’s Digital Rights Administration team is dedicated to monitoring and monetizing content on digital platforms. We are currently seeking eager and exceptional new hires to focus exclusively on managing UMG assets on YouTube. The team’s goal is to maximize value from the rights of UMG’s recording artists in the digital space through content claiming.

Senior Manager, Digital Marketing (Capitol and Motown Records – Los Angeles, CA)

The Sr. Manager, Digital Marketing role sits within Capitol Music Group’s Digital Marketing team and will be responsible for executing the digital strategy for artists on the Capitol Music Group roster. The successful applicant will develop single and album release digital marketing plans including overseeing artist websites/apps, social networks & messaging, DSP profiles & playlisting and music video releases. As such, this role will require someone who not only understands all digital technologies and platforms but who can also effectively communicate with artists, artist management teams, label executives and digital partners.

Customer Service Representative, Artist Support (CD Baby – Portland, OR)

If you’re excited by the idea of helping great independent artists make a living doing what they love without giving control of their careers over to companies that only care about the bottom line, then CD Baby is the place for you.We embrace the independent spirit within a supportive, casual and fun (but productive) work environment.

CD Baby team members receive competitive pay and a full benefits package including tuition reimbursement and public transportation subsidies. Don’t bang your head in a boring job. Begin your career in the music industry and get into your groove!

Catalog Specialist (Amazon Digital Music – Seattle, WA)

The Digital Music Operations team is responsible for generating content for Amazon’s various digital music services. Our goal is to build technologies and processes that create distinctive products for our customers and services for our label partners.

The Digital Music Operations team manages the global digital supply chain of content, from partner deliveries to publishing on Amazon’s storefronts and devices. The Catalog Specialist is responsible for supporting the Digital Music experience through creating and upholding metadata standards. This includes managing the daily quality control of content, prioritization of work queues, and auditing and editing music metadata.

Music Industry Transportation Rental Associate (Bandago – San Francisco, CA)

Bandago is seeking enthusiastic, articulate candidates with a strong work ethic for an Associate position at our San Francisco location. We also service the East Bay with a new location near the Oakland Airport. Associates serve as the face of the company, handling customer service, completing detailed contracts, and expediting maintenance of vehicles and equipment. The position requires punctuality, attention to detail, and excellent customer service and communication skills. Ideal candidates will have basic automotive maintenance knowledge and experience in the rental and music industries.

Programming Associate Coordinator (Music Choice – NYC)

Support Music Choice’s programming department on multiple platforms and product lines through the defined programming strategy and programming processes set for the department.

Specialist, Union Payments (UMG – Woodland Hills, CA)

UMG is currently seeking to fill the role of Specialist, Union Payments. In this role, you will be assisting our artist royalty team in preparing and analyzing artist accounts to ensure that we are accurately reporting royalties to artists and third parties in accordance with the applicable agreements and licenses.

This position affords the right candidate exposure to all aspects of royalty reporting and many key players in the business space. The right candidate will have a passion for music and be hungry to learn and grow in the business of music.

Music Rights Administrator (Muserk, LLC. – Nashville, TN)

The Rights Administrator will report to the Head of Rights Management & Distribution and will be responsible for day-to-day delivery, management of, and insights into client assets across all endpoints: Muserk Dashboard, YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Etc. You will be an integral part of the rights management operation and business development support.

Senior Publicist (Boston Symphony – Boston, MA)

We have an opportunity available for a Senior Publicist to join our Press Office team.

You will work with the Director of Public Relations with key aspects of the operation, including managing press distribution and library of photo and video; dissemination of listings and photos for press placements; and research, cataloguing, and dissemination of all institutional press coverage; as well as writing and editing press materials; planning and implementation of press coverage for Boston Pops tour concerts; coordinating social media and new media efforts in collaboration with Marketing; and pitching features, reviews, and interviews to online and local print outlets

Part-Time Music Researcher (BMI – Jacksonville, NC)

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.

Senior Manager, Digital Marketing (Caroline/Capitol Music – Los Angeles, CA)

Universal Music Group is looking for a Senior Manager Digital Marketing to be a part of the Caroline/Capitol Marketing Team located in Hollywood, CA who will oversee aspects of day-to-day digital creative and online marketing management across Caroline’s project roster. Responsible for creating and executing marketing and promotional plans across all areas of online including all company portals and distribution partners, artist website, social media, new technology, CRM, SEM/SEO, third-party lifestyle-influencer-creators, and e-commerce. Responsible for nurturing and leveraging relationships with our label partners, artists, and their management teams, and for strategizing on the best digital campaigns for them. Required to set goals and manage campaigns in an effort to optimize reach and revenue. Responsible for managing and interpreting departmental reports and partner data.

Procurement Specialist (Pandora – Atlanta, GA)

Pandora is hiring a new position in our Atlanta, Georgia location for a P2P specialist. You will have the opportunity to experience how a hybrid tech/music company operates financially, as well as participate in the fun and collaborative culture that we have here at Pandora.

The Procurement Specialist supports the P2P function and acts as a liaison between the vendors, business partners and third party in resolving non-standard, exception based transactions. You will be responsible for participating in the transaction flows for procurements, handling exceptions, and resolving any issues, and acting as a liaison between the internal customer and the external service delivery team. You will help to establish best practices in the procurement transaction cycles and help to implement/roll-out such new processes as part of the center of excellence for business process transformation and development. Successful candidates are effective analytically, are critical thinkers and excellent communicators. Successful Position holders are excellent communicators, enjoy solving problems, work well in team, passion for customer service, effective at cross-functional teamwork, ability to interact with operations persons on basic requests and ability work fast and on numerous requests simultaneously.

Studio Manager (Mason Music – Birmingham, AL)

Are you wanting a full-time job in a fast-paced, exciting environment doing something that makes the world better? Look no further! Mason Music is a growing company here in Birmingham, Alabama, that relies on its managers to run the business at each studio location. Duties include sales, appointment scheduling, hiring and managing teachers and receptionists, maintaining facility standards, managing budgets, retail inventory management, and coordinating events. Join our management team and you will be working alongside several peers who will offer support, guidance and all the training you will need to succeed. This position will challenge, motivate and encourage you, and test your bandwidth and efficiency. You MUST be a highly productive, goal oriented, organized, great at communicating, self motivated, people-person who can work well alone or with a team. You MUST love music to work here. It’s why we exist!

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An open letter first-year music business students

Going to school for Music Business is smart, but it's no guarantee you'll succeed.

Dear first-year music business students –

Let me begin by commending you for the decision to pursue a college degree. I’m sure before arriving on campus your plan to take a scholarly approach to understand the music business was met with questions, confusion, and maybe even a bit of resistance on the part of your family (they only want the best for you, I promise).

If any of you reading this still believe a college degree guarantees a career in your chosen field know that is a lie. Just as countless musicians are aspiring to spend their life performing and recording there is an equal number of people vying for the extremely limited number of paid positions on the business side of the entertainment industry. The competition is fierce, and it is growing increasingly tough with each passing day. Your success in college will no doubt give you a leg up starting out, but it is by no means a golden ticket. You will have to fight for every bit of success you find in music, and there is just no getting around that.

I’m writing to you today because there is one lesson no professor could teach me, and learning it has made all the difference in my own journey through this industry. The next two to four years of your life could very well determine the decade or decades that follow, but the deciding factor will most likely not be your performance in the classroom. What will define your career after college is how you utilize the free time you are afforded by pursuing a degree. There will never be another time in your adult life where you have the freedom you will experience during your college years. Some see this as a cause for celebration, and to some extent it is, but those taking their future seriously will recognize it as an opportunity to explore the business, find their passion, and begin developing a presence in the music business.

As you head into the fall semester, I want to encourage your curiosity about the entertainment business. Don’t worry about landing your dream job just yet. Instead, worry about understanding how people do that job and what separates those who succeed in that skill set from those who do not. Reach out to those already doing the work you wish to do and ask for their story. Listen more than you speak. Learn to ask questions. Not general inquiries, but specific questions geared toward the day-to-day life of those doing the job you desire. Shadow them. Intern for them. Make your name known to the people in the field you wish to enter and make sure to do so in a way that speaks to your professionalism.

There will never be a job opportunity in the music industry where employment is determined by your GPA. In eight years of post-grad life, the subject has never once come up in an interview, nor has an employer asked for many details related to the classes I took. Employers don’t care what you learned, but rather how you have applied the knowledge your degree claims you gained. It may sound corny to you now, but the ‘show’ in show business applies to aspiring professionals as much as it does musicians. People need to see proof of your talent before they will feel comfortable giving you money to live your dreams. This goes for entrepreneurs as much as people who wish to join already successful brands. No one is going to take a chance on you until you take chances yourself, and the time to do that is right now. Start a blog. Find a young artist or group you believe in and do everything you can to help them gain recognition. Hand out fliers for a venue. Book shows at a local coffee shop. Start small, but start nonetheless.

You also need to network. This can be difficult for people, especially those who believe themselves to be shy or otherwise introverted, but it is an essential component of success in the music business. Everyone who gets anywhere does so because of their ability to network. You may feel intimidated when contacting professionals, but keep in mind they were once just like you. Nobody enters the music business without first being a fan, and that shared fandom connects us all. Reach out to the people who are helping your favorite artists succeed and let them know you recognize the work they have done. I also urge you to connect with those in your class, as well as others just starting out. Together you could build the next company that revolutionizes the industry, but at the very least you’ll have someone to turn to when things get tough (and they will get tough). No one succeeds in this industry on their own. Find like-minded people and do what you can to lift them up. They, in turn, will do the same for you.

Lastly, pay attention to the industry at large. You may be passionate about a particular genre or scene, but understand you may one day find yourself working in a completely different area of the music business. This industry is continually evolving, and you too will develop over time. The artists that inspired you to pursue this dream will retire or go on hiatus, ushering in new scenes and sounds that we cannot yet begin to imagine. When that happens, and it will happen, you will need to adapt if you hope to continue working in music.

Do not wait for this industry to come to you because it won’t. If you truly want this, and your decision to take on student loan debt tells me you do, then you have to chase this dream with everything you have in you. I believe in you.

Keep an open mind, work hard, and you will go far.

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