Month: September 2018

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Inside Music #132: Hot Mulligan

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, host James Shotwell sits down with Hot Mulligan guitarist Chris Freeman to discuss his band’s not-so-overnight success. Chris recounts the rise of his band from the early days to present, as well as some insight into what the future might hold.

If you have yet to hear Hot Mulligan’s debut album, Pilot, we highly recommend you do so as soon as possible. The eleven-song LP is available now through No Sleep Records.

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.

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Music Industry Job Board (September 24, 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:

Assistant Product Manager (Stage – Los Angeles, CA

Due to growth and demand for our services, we are in need of an Assistant Product Manager. This role is perfect for a high-energy, creative, and ambitious person who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, and wants to make a large impact. If you are interested in joining a forward-thinking team that is pushing the envelope of innovation and quality then apply immediately.

Product Line Manager (Skullcandy – Park City, UT)

Skullcandy is seeking a Product Line Manager for our core audio product lines. The core audio products are central to Skullcandy’s “Music You Can Feel” north star, and core to our customer’s experience of music and other content. As part of the Skullcandy product management team, you will be responsible for defining, driving, and shipping consumer-leading audio products for Skullcandy customers and mentoring and coaching at least one associate product line manager.

The Product Line Manager quarterbacks complex projects from idea to concept and prototyping through development and delivery. The successful candidate will use “design thinking” and “voice of the consumer” to align our product strategy to the northstar and bring our design pillars to life. The winning individual will lead through influence to align the entire organization around product roadmaps and launches using our NPI stage gate process to successfully execute against our opportunities

The product manager’s closest allies are the Product Marketing team and Product Development team. The successful candidate will partner closely with the Product Marketing team to create detailed product requirements and work closely with Design, Engineering, Quality and Sales and Operations teams to build and deliver the product.

VP, International Marketing (Studio Entertainment – Burbank, CA)

If you want to help tell compelling, enduring stories through movies, music or stage plays, then we want to hear from you. In this critically important senior leadership role, you’ll be part of the dynamic Walt Disney Studios’ Theatrical Marketing team, bringing to life the strategic vision for each film released outside North America across all of our film brands—Disney Live Action, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Studios. This executive will need to have strong creative experience and great relationship-building skills, balanced with the pragmatism and cultural sensibility needed to make film marketing campaigns work in a myriad of territories around the globe. 10+ years of marketing experience Extensive direct knowledge of the creative elements required for theatrical film releases Fluency in marketing research, insights and analytics; marketing budget management, Flexible and adaptable social skills to navigate relationships with filmmakers, talent, studio executives and your team Willingness to engage with partners in time-zones around the globe Ability to travel internationally frequently Develop international creative materials for film campaigns across all brands (Disney Live Action, Lucasfilm, Marvel Studios, Disney Animation and Pixar Studios), as well as film titles acquired for international-only release.

Music Marketing Manager (Amazon – Seattle, WA)

As a Label Marketing Campaign Manager you will own campaigns that increase overall market awareness of the brand, drive partnerships, and grow consumer engagement. He or she will be will be a self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment and operate with a high attention to detail – they’ll sweat the small stuff. The ideal candidate has experience working closely with label and artist partners, working across teams to manage and execute multiple competing priorities simultaneously. They are highly organized, have a passion for social media, an understanding of influencer best practices and a desire to teach. The successful candidate has proven experience in executing campaigns from inception, to execution, to recap and everything in between. They are passionate about diving deep, measuring results and finding opportunities in the data.

Campaign Marketing Manager, North America (Festicket – San Francisco, CA)

As a Campaign Marketing Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting the success of some of Festicket’s most renowned festivals.

Reporting directly to the President – North America. You will be responsible for supporting the Campaign Marketing team in optimizing sales and visibility for our festival packages through a combination of diverse tools and methodology.

Digital Marketing Manager (Velvet Hammer – West Hollywood, CA)

Velvet Hammer Music And Management Group, a boutique artist management, record label and publishing company based in West Hollywood, CA, is looking to hire a full-time Digital Marketing Manager, who will report directly to senior management. The Digital Marketing Manager will have strong relationships with media partners (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Apple, etc.), seek new and unique digital partnerships and foster existing relationships to remain on the cutting edge. Ideal candidates should have a strong understanding of analyzing user data in order to increase engagement on digital platforms and sales of client’s products.

Direct Marketing Lead, Music (Santa Clara Valley, CA)

Do you have a passion for thinking creatively as well as strategically? Can you put the magic within each product we build into words? As part of our Internet Software & Services (IS&S) marketing group, you’ll uncover human insights to craft messaging that shows what Apple services, Apps, and Music and can really do for people. You’ll create and manage direct marketing campaigns that form the voice and spirit of Apple to our customers, acting as the brand identity customers interact with at every touchpoint. You and your team’s work will have a powerful impact on the way people see and use their Apple devices. That’s because every piece of communication you create will reflect the essence of our products: simple and beautiful with iconic personality. As a Direct Marketing Lead focused on Music, you will team up with IS&S business counterparts, the Direct Marketing team, and Business Analytics and Intelligence teams to develop a CRM strategy, manage the program, and be responsible for achieving the goals set for the group. You will take part in a dynamic marketing team where strong business strategy and excellent communication skills are critical to success.

Email Marketing Manager (ArtistWorks – Napa, CA)

As our Email Marketing Manager your work will be front and center for ArtistWorks! You will work with video production, technology and marketing peers to develop and execute opt-in and revenue generating programs for ArtistWorks online instruction. Your primary responsibility will be the creation, execution and management of all email campaigns within the Hubspot platform that drive first-time conversions, lead nurture, cart abandonment conversion, automations and retention of our customers over time.

Head, Mobile Acquisition Consulting (Google Play – Mountain View, CA)

About the Role As the Head, Mobile Acquisition Consulting, you are a subject matter expert in all areas surrounding both the acquisition, retention and reactivation of users in mobile apps & games. This includes search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), paid user acquisition, app store search optimization (ASO), and in app virality. Your knowledge extends to both the product and strategy sides, as well as an expert level ability to use data to identify opportunities and deficiencies.

Ideally you bring experience in user growth across all lifecycle stages (pre-launch, newly launched, growth stage, etc.). This includes a strong understanding of how developers determine acquisition budgets, and how best to allocate spend across acquisition/reactivation channels. Additionally, your expertise includes maximizing both paid and organic acquisitions including strategies and product features to increase virality. As the resident expert, you will partner with developers to help increase their sophistication and the performance of new and existing users in their apps & games. This will include reviewing partner performance data to identify opportunities, as well as extended consulting engagements focused on increasing partner sophistication. The role works with both apps and games, and the ideal candidate will understand the nuanced differences between acquisition strategies for both types.

Digital Marketing Manager (Napster – Seattle, WA)

Napster is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Digital Marketing Manager to join our Napster Music team in Seattle, WA.

You are creative and have a passion for music and currently live in the greater Seattle/Tacoma area. You are highly organized with a can-do attitude and a friendly, open personality who easily connects with people. You are a hands-on, scrappy marketer who gets excited about telling the world about the next big feature you’re rolling out. You are an experienced social media communicator who understands how to “fight above your weight” on Twitter, Snapchat, Facebook and more. You’re equally comfortable talking to customers, executives, developers and industry partners. Juggling multiple tasks at the same time is something you enjoy and are good at. A small dynamic hands-on team environment is a good fit for you but you also like working with international colleagues and partners.

Technical Designer (All Access Staging and Productions – Los Angeles, CA)

All Access Staging and Productions seeks a motivated, detailed oriented Technical Designer with CAD experience looking to work long-term in drafting and design for the entertainment industry at their headquarters in Torrance, CA. This is a non-exempt hourly position, salary DOE, eligible for PTO, health insurance, and 401k program after a probationary period. A qualified candidate will work closely with other technical design staff, sales associates, and rental leads to produce detailed 3D drawings, layouts, and custom equipment for live events and productions all over the world.

Music Journalist (College Media Network – Austin, TX)

If you obsess over singers and bands, and are one of those people who make a playlist for every occasion, this is the opportunity for you.

CMN’s 8-week music journalism course takes the writing skills you already have and combines them with your passion for music. After eight weeks, you will have all the basic skills you need to start getting paid to write about music, it’s that simple.

You will get a minimum of 16 bylines in multiple styles of music writing — all of which will be aggressively edited — and be a part of seven exclusive video chats with professionals in the field. You will learn why live show reviews and album reviews do and do not work, and how to actually write a good one.

The CMN staff will also help you find paid writing gigs, internships in the music business, and professional opportunities as long as you want to be a part of our team. Think of this program as buying a lifetime membership to a music journalism resource center.

Head of Music and Voice (PHMG – San Francisco, CA)

The Head of Music and Voice is a unique role that requires an exacting combination of commercial ingenuity and artistic flair. With previous experience in the creative music industry or in an advertising agency, you’ll equally balance the needs of the business, the client and the creative talent. And as a true people person, you’ll have the innate ability to liaise with people at all levels – as well as the confidence to present to leading company figures.

You’ll be responsible for the delivery of our unique Brand-Sound™ product, visiting clients across San Francisco to conduct the interactive Music and Voice Workshop. This will give you a unique insight into their brand – allowing you to effectively brief our composers. This role represents a unique opportunity to spearhead the success of the Brand-Sound™product in the US, and expand the Music and Voice team in this territory. Therefore, it offers strong potential for movement into management, so experience in this field would be desirable.

Senior Recording Engineer & Audio Designer (Pandora – NYC)

We have an exciting opportunity for a seasoned audio professional to join us in New York. In this role you will bring sound to life within multimedia projects to create and promote engaging content such as; exclusive music and live performances, hosted stations, artist and internal interviews, and social media. In addition to managing our in-office recording studio, you will work with our on-site content team on projects for location sound and post production. The content created drives new users to Pandora, as well as expanding listening experiences for our existing users.

We are looking for someone who can overcome creative obstacles in a deadline driven environment while remaining pleasant, focused and inventive.

Imagine Music Festival Parking/Traffic Department (Aligned Traffic Management – Atlanta, GA)

We are looking for individuals who want to be part of the 2018 Imagine Music Festival experience.

Job duties would be directing guest in a rightfully matter. Making sure all vehicles get to their correct location. Aligned Traffic Management will provide all equipment and safety wear needed.

Marketing Director (Soundboks Inc – Los Angeles, CA)

As our Marketing Director, you will lead the team that is currently positioning SOUNDBOKS to be the king of all Bluetooth speakers. You will work closely with our global marketing team to execute our brand strategy in the United States. From leading marketing campaigns to discovering new territory for us to conquer to fiercely maintaining brand-quality across all US touchpoints; you will be on the frontline of our brand as we continue to grow.

Freelance Music Producer / Beat Maker (Ladale Productions – Detroit, MI)

Currently seeking a talented, hard-working beat maker to craft an instrumental background track for a children’s web-series. Client will be responsible for creating 4-5 distinct beats that will be featured throughout episodes.

Compensation: minimum of $20-$25 per beat. Prices are subject to negotiation.

Additional incentives: Client will receive free publicity for work, which will be showcased to a wide diverse audience through this project.

VP of Business Development (RetroActiveMedia – Scarsdale, NY)

Position involves recruiting small businesses, groups and affiliations to partner and join our free platform, which is designed to increase engagement with their patrons/members. Your time will be divided between utilizing email and social media campaigns along with telephonic outreach as well as well planned client site visits in the tri-state area, driving a vehicle provided by the company. A high level of social interaction and creativity are required. We are a startup, so sometimes, it will be all hands on deck. It would not hurt for you to be a lover of music. Short sighted or unmotivated applicants need not apply! This is a “roll up your sleeves” and get a little dirty type of position, which will inevitably involve some rejection, so have a thick skin. As we are a startup, there is tremendous room for growth.

Sound Engineer (JOHN W. ENGEMAN THEATER – Northport, NY)

The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport is seeking a Sound Engineer for our Youth Theater, Educational Theater and Special Event productions. Must have knowledge of wireless microphones, Qlab operation, understand audio patching as well as ability to run and program a digital console. This is a part-time position. Must have a flexible schedule.

Multidisciplinary Recording Engineer (Nashville, TN)

Home Studio is currently looking for Multidisciplinary Engineers, who are currently working towards or have an interest in the career field of audio engineering. Home Studio is a collection of progressive home recording studios based in Nashville Tennessee.

Music Business Admin Position (TAXI Music Independent A&R – Calabasas, CA)

FULL-TIME STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION available at a well-established, Music Company for an intelligent, hard-working self-starter that wants a “starter job” with growth potential. Strong verbal and written communication skills are critical. Experience with basic (but meticulous) data entry and MAC OSX is required. Knowing Film/TV music licensing jargon is a plus!

Are you star that’s ready to shine given the right opportunity? Are you ethical, personable, and articulate? Do you live within 35 minutes of Calabasas?

This is a Full-Time position: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, with an hour lunch. Hours are not flexible. Small, friendly staff, and a great work environment. Paid vacation and sick time. Health insurance offered after successful completion of the probationary period.

Please submit an engaging cover letter and list some impressive references. No phone calls, walk-ins, mailed, texted, or faxed resumes will be accepted.

Executive Assistant to CEO (Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra – Rochester, NY)

Administrative support for President & CEO. Duties to include:

  • Handle calls to the office of the President.
  • Draft business correspondence for the President as directed.
  • Maintain precise calendar of President for all meetings, appointments, business commitments, etc. Schedule and make arrangements for meetings, appointments and conference calls as directed. Support the President in preparing materials for upcoming meetings and appointments.
  • Work closely with the President on any special projects as directed.

Marketing Manager (TripleYoThreat – Northridge, CA)

I have a need for a Marketing Manager for myself and other artists I work with, yet primarily focusing on myself.

About myself, I’m a full-time musician who dropped out of UCLA to pursue a career in music. My music is published on Apple Music and Spotify, under ‘TripleYoThreat”. I have released 4 EPs, 2 albums, and plenty of other singles. Music is very serious to me and my team, and we would love to add another member.

You would be in charge of bringing in impressions, marketing, and overall promoting media content. This isn’t limited to social media, I am open to all kinds of marketing. Generally the content is music, but sometimes videos or short clips. The target is to promote the music, and my image as a whole.

Sound Engineer for Weekly Podcast (NYC Company – NYC)

Our weekly music podcast needs a reliable sound engineer to record and edit podcast. Some on air talking required. We have state of the art sound equipment. We record in midtown Manhattan every Monday night near Grand Central. We have listeners all over the world and have been recorded over 125 podcasts to date. Please respond with cover letter and experience. Pay is $30 per podcast.

Program Director (Pacific Media Group – Kahului, HI)

Pacific Media Group is looking for an experienced radio Program Director. Responsibilities are as follows:

Monitor and adherence of commercial log and protect company from FCC violations

Perform Live Shift M-F.

Determine play lists with assistance from Programming Consultant.

Schedule programming, manage/update programming logs.

Operate and fully understand Music Master, Avair and all other on-air software needed for broadcast and station scheduling.

Interview, hire and train on air talent-making sure talent’s on air and personal appearances and behaviors are in the communities and PMG’s good taste and follow company policy guidelines – Talent needs to know that once they are out in the community as a PMG staff/talent member whatever they do will affect how listeners view the station.

Marketing Coordinator (Tilgham Academy of Music – Oceanside, CA)

I own a new local business in Oceanside, CA. It is a music school that offers services in private and group lessons. It is also a shop. I am looking for someone to head over some marketing campaigns and bring fresh ideas. If you are interested, please address the points below and you will be contacted if our team likes your proposal.

Filmmaker in Residence, Sound (Interlochen Center For The Arts – Interlochen, MI)

This position requires teaching one section of Production Workshop and one section of a cinematic arts course in Sound developed in conjunction with the director of Motion Picture Arts. Seeking candidates with skills in one or combination of the following: location sound recording, post-production sound design, and mixing. As a part of Production Workshop, the FIR is also responsible for weekly Thesis Advisor meetings with a share of Thesis Students’ student productions development/guidance from script to screen. Candidates should have experience in narrative visual storytelling. Other responsibilities include scheduled tutorials with students, department activities, regular meetings, and daytime/evening rehearsals, casting and location productions. Professional behavior and appropriate use of facilities/equipment required.

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RIP Distributors? Spotify is empowering indie artists to upload their own music

Spotify playlists are shaping the future music business, but reaching the curators of the most influential lists is often incredibly difficult. We can help.

Disruption has long been the name of the game when it comes to success in the digital space. Uber and Lyft destroyed the need for taxis, much like how Amazon Prime’s 2-day deliveries have undercut the success of box stores such as Wal-Mart and Target.

In music, disruption tends to happen all at once. iTunes, for example, changed the music industry overnight. As soon as people were aware of an alternative method for accessing music they could not be convinced to return to their old habits. Streaming services followed years later, with Spotify leading the pack as the latest and most efficient way to enjoy every song you’ve ever known at a price point those dealing with physical products (CDs, cassettes, etc) could never match.

Throughout all these evolutions, however, one area of music has remained largely untouched. Distribution, specifically as it relates to digital stores, has long been controlled by a few select companies (Tunecore, CDBaby) that offer access to placement on anywhere from one to several hundred digital stores in exchange for a percentage of the artists’ revenue. These companies have especially thrived in the streaming era as the demand to be available everywhere has never been higher (or more difficult to achieve without a third party help).

This week, Spotify announced a new development that threatens to challenge this distribution market. Beginning September 20th the streaming service began allowing a select number of indie artists to upload their music directly to Spotify themselves, marking a stark shift in the way distribution works throughout the industry. Artists who do this are also paid directly from Spotify, meaning they no longer have to share a portion of their revenue with distribution providers.

With this service, artists who control their copyrights and do not have label or distribution agreements in place can log into their Spotify For Artists account, upload their music, fill in relevant metadata information, preview how the upload will look on their page and set the song to go live at a pre-scheduled time.

As for payments, Billboard recently broke down how a partnership with Stripe will help not only get artists paid, but provide insight into their longterm revenue development:

Through payment-processing provider Stripe, Spotify will facilitate royalty payments, which will be accounted each month. In an email, a rep for Spotify clarified that artists who directly upload their music will receive 50 percent of Spotify’s net revenue (the service will also account to publishers and collection societies) and will keep 100 percent of royalties on that music. Artists will be able to track historical payments, as well as see projections for future payments, and track when those will be deposited in their bank accounts.

“One of the things we’ve heard from the tests is this level of transparency really helps artists be able to plan and budget for the future as well as connect their overall performance on Spotify – how their music is performing, how their fans are discovering their music – using all those existing tools along with these additional tools to release music and get paid,” Anoliefo says. “There’s not that much information needed other than the music and the metadata associated with it, and then we’ll take care of the rest.”

The idea of cutting out the middleman from distribution seems like a win-win for everyone except the hundreds employed by distro services. Whether or not Spotify’s plan will be imitated by Amazon, Apple Music, and other leading streaming services remains to be seen, but as each company competes to be the most popular platform it’s likely they will continue to empower artists and further develop their relationships with them. Follow Haulix on Twitter for updates.

What do you think should happen with digital distribution? Send your thoughts and questions to james@haulix.com.

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What separates music professionals from amateurs

No two words are more frequently uttered by aspiring music professionals than “I’m gonna.” This fact is not based on science, nor is the second word even technically a word, but fifteen years of industry chats have proven it true nonetheless. Aspiring professionals love to talk about what they’re ‘gonna’ do. The bands they’re gonna work with, the show they’re gonna go to, the story they’re gonna write, etc.

No one cares about what you’re gonna do. Everyone cares about you’re doing right now.

The main difference between amateurs and professionals is a willingness to do the work required to reach the position they desire. Great ideas and a desire to good for others in music alone so not enough. True professionals put action behind their thought, and they do so without having to be given permission or motivation from the outside world.

The pursuit of dreams alone is not enough. Everyone is chasing a dream. Everyone wishes to be something more than what they are right now. The problem is most folks stop at wishing. In order to break from the herd and separate yourself as a professional, you have to be willing to dig and do the work. It’s both as simple and as difficult as that.

If you don’t know where to begin, turn to someone who does. Find a professional doing the job you’d like to have and express your interest in the business. Do research on your own as well (no one likes to be asked questions that could be answered with a single Google search).

Start with a single decision: Today will be different. Star there and make good on it. With a little time and a lot of hard work, making moves on your own will become second nature. Others will soon take notice and life will change, but that only happens if you take it upon yourself to do the work.

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Music Industry Job Board (September 17, 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, Music Licensing (Audio Network – NYC)

The Music Licensing Manager will be responsible for securing deals with new clients, developing existing relationships and long-term growth of license sales with branded content/advertising.

Licensing & Copyright Assistant (Carl Fischer Music – NYC)

Carl Fischer Music is seeking a part-time (3 days per week) Licensing & Copyright Assistant. The ideal candidate will have a general understanding of music publishing and copyright and some previous job or internship experience in this field.

As one of the oldest music publishing companies in America, Carl Fischer Music publishes educational and contemporary classical music. Large enough to be a leader in the industry yet small enough for each employee to make a difference, the company is still growing with a tight-knit team and a pleasant working environment.

Director, Artist Marketing (Pandora – Oakland, NY)

The Artist Marketing & Industry Relations team are responsible for delivering on Pandora’s promise to strengthen the bonds between artists and their fans. Teams spanning Industry Relations, Marketing, Custom Content, Events, Promotions, and Analytics work collaboratively to identify, source, and deliver compelling artist programs with their fans on Pandora. You will be responsible for the development and ongoing relationships between the music industry and Pandora. You will nurture professional relationships and constantly be on the lookout for new opportunities for Pandora to engage with the industry. You will work in coordination with other internal teams to ensure the seamless execution of artist-driven events, promotion, and custom content programs.

You have a strong understanding of industry dynamics, including but not limited to artist licensing & royalty knowledge, label-artist dynamics, and the online music space. The ideal candidate will be excited by the opportunity to shape the future of Pandora’s music industry relationships in the face of ambitious growth plans.

Manager, Ballpark Entertainment (Fayetteville, NC)

The Fayetteville Baseball Club is seeking a Manager of Ballpark Entertainment. This position will be responsible for the creative vision, implementation, and execution of the in-stadium experience. The Manager of Ballpark Entertainment will oversee all game presentation and entertainment staff including in-arena hosts, mascot team, music staff, and other entertainment assets. This position will be located in Fayetteville, NC.

Country Music Audio Engineer (Country Music Radio – Nashville, TN)

We are now taking resumes for the position of an audio engineer and customer service rep for a local Nashville company. Below are the primary job responsibilities that are assigned to this position:

  • At least 1-year proficiency with Adobe Audition (required – experience with similar audio programs may be considered).
  • Preferable candidates will have a considerable knowledge of country music and its artists (both classic and contemporary); ideal candidate will most likely be a country music fan.
  • Experience with script or copy-writing as well as strong research skills. (Writing samples may be requested).
  • Willing and able to field customer service calls and perform order data entry for the parent company as much as needed (can be up to 50% of the job some weeks); need to be comfortable speaking on the phone with customers.

Virtual Music Booking Agent (BandSource – Dallas-Fort Worth, TX)

We’re looking for an experienced music booking agent, someone who has routed and booked hundreds or thousands of shows across the country for a variety of genres. This experience can come from working for an agency or possibly from booking your own tours, if you’re a musician.

Our founder has over 17 years of music industry experience, booking thousands of shows as both an agent and talent buyer. She has worked for Live Nation, Granada Theater, and booked in almost every venue in Dallas. She’s booked artists like Willie Nelson, David Crosby, Public Enemy, Lupe Fiasco, The Psychedelic Furs, Against Me!, Dinosaur Jr, & Portugal the Man.

Classical Music Curator (Apple – Santa Clara Valley, CA)

The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspire the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. Classical music fans are some of the most passionate music fans on Earth. Our Apple Music team is passionate about using metadata to create the best experience possible for music fans.

Lifecycle Marketing Manager (Amazon Music – Seattle, WA)

The Amazon Music team is looking for a motivated, customer-obsessed, analytical lifecycle marketing manager to drive engagement and retention in Amazon Music. This role will own strategic planning of marketing initiatives to improve engagement KPIs for Amazon Music and retention efforts for our subscribers. You will work closely with our Business Intelligence and Machine Learning teams to evolve our understanding of key sticky behaviors and early predictors of churn. The role will partner with the broader Amazon Music Product and Marketing teams to identify tactics and channels to improve these key metrics, build the business case to prioritize resources, drive impactful experimentation, and iterate on successes and failures. You will own the strategy and regular reporting to senior leadership on progress and upcoming projects to drive these actions. You will champion best practices across our global marketing teams, supporting retention efforts across our growing portfolio of more than 35 marketplaces with Amazon Music. This position is part of the Marketing Engagement team responsible for providing a best-in-class customer experience across multiple platforms and services for Amazon Music.

Theater & Bookings Manager (CenturyLink Field – Seattle, WA)

The Theater & Bookings Manager is responsible for assisting in the event oversight, guest experience and day-to-day management of WAMU Theater for concerts, gaming events and various theater & stadium events. This position works seamlessly with FGI staff and dedicated team members to establish and set best practices for the WAMU Theater and significant public events hosted at CenturyLink Field.

Agent, Brand/Music (ICM Partners – Los Angeles, CA)

ICM Partners (one of the world’s largest talent and literary agencies) is currently seeking an experienced endorsement/commercial brand agent with a focus on servicing the agency’s music department and generating revenue for clients with paid brand partnerships and sponsorships.

A cornerstone of the entertainment industry for more than three decades, ICM Partners represents creative and technical talent in the fields of motion pictures, television, music, publishing, live performance, branded entertainment and new media. Under the leadership of partners from each of the agency’s core areas of business, ICM Partners continues actively to seek new opportunities for its clients as emerging technologies reshape the media landscape.

The agency is currently going through a period of rapid change and growth, including multiple recent client signings in the last 4-6 weeks alone, which include Goldie Hawn, Louie Anderson, John Stamos, pop artist Neo, multi-hyphenate Xhibit, pop-rock duo MKTO, and Broadway sensation Taylor Lauderman, currently starring in “Mean Girls” on Broadway.

This role is ideal for a change agent who understands going the extra mile, building and fostering relationships and shepherding those relationships through to deal closing, and being at a startup within an established organization – the entrepreneurial spirit is not hindered but rather fueled by access to the people, resources, and structure of an established company.

Loyalty Marketing Manager (Younk – Los Angeles, CA)

Younk is the first Blockchain-based community label where artists gain recognition and support directly from the community in exchange for royalty sharing of produced tracks. Younk’s foremost priority is to modernize the music industry by facilitating artist’s direct access to the public, enabling greater rewards and actively incorporating community involvement in the support of up-and-coming artists. The vision of Younk is that of an accessible global marketplace where artists and hit-hunting listeners can directly connect and support each other while mutually benefiting from the synergy and compounded contribution of the community – whether from a creative or a business aspect.

Assistant Director (Sofar Sounds – Los Angeles, CA)

This role is with the Sofar LA city team. The Sofar city team is responsible for coordinating and executing all city events. The city team strives to ensure all events are rewarding for ambassadors, memorable and rewarding for artists, and magical for audiences.

Tour Manager (The Cleveland Orchestra – Cleveland, OH)

If you know The Cleveland Orchestra, you know that we promise you the extraordinary. The experience of attending a concert by these world-renowned musicians is like nothing else, filled with powerful, even overwhelming emotions, a place where you can leave the daily grind behind and let the music take you to new places. The Cleveland Orchestra is universally admired for its world-class credentials, its gifted musicians, and its acoustically perfect and visually stunning concert hall. The orchestra welcomes people of all ages, all walks of life, and invites them to experience something that is unique in the world.

We are currently seeking a Tour Manager, who will be responsible for managing the logistics of all Cleveland Orchestra touring/runouts, and assisting in executing production needs for orchestra concerts and productions outside Severance Hall. The Tour Manager will manage all relationships with hotels; identify viable travel schedules; manage travel vendor relationships; communicate tour information to the orchestra; secure documents for the touring party; prepare invoicing for tour guests; prepare and maintain touring itineraries; produce tour book and other internal planning documents; and escort the orchestra on all tours and external concerts.

Coordinator, Independent Retail/The SHOP (WMG – NYC)

You will be immersed in all things Warner Music Group, being based in our Global Headquarters building. Our company spans seven floors that house Atlantic Records headquarters, labels such as Nonesuch, Sire, and Canvasback, along with Warner Chappell Publishing and Warner Music Corporate headquarters. You will have opportunities to network with employees and leaders in other departments, including quarterly mixers in our Commons area, and guest speakers that range from ground-breaking Producers and Artists, to label executives and industry experts. This position is designed to educate, inform and be a foundational beginning to a career in the music business.

Executive Assistant (NBCUniversal – Universal City, CA)

The Executive Assistant provides support to the President of Global Film Music and Film Music Department as necessary.

Temporary A&R Administration & Contracts Administration (BMG – Los Angeles, CA)

Your primary mission is entering BMG’s legacy recording agreements into a contacts module system. You must understand legal agreements and have the ability to accurately transfer information. Additional responsibilities may include collecting label copy and metadata, administering side artist clearances, and researching publishing information.

Music Manager (Windish Music & Productions – West Chester, PA)

Reports to Entertainment Manager. Music Manager will focus on overseeing and executing logistics and creative details for attractions clients and cruise ship clients, with focus on worldwide cruise ship clientele.

Partner Marketing Manager, Entertainment (Facebook – Los Angeles, CA)

The Global Partner Marketing team seeks an experienced marketing professional to develop and deliver content, messaging, and marketing activations that empower Facebook’s global community and high-touch partners. The position requires creating compelling experiences, video, content and programs to develop a stronger relationship with our partners and drive adoption of our suite of products. The ideal candidate must have a proven track record of developing and executing global marketing campaigns and content in a fast-paced media, entertainment or technology company.

Administrative Assistant, Tour Marketing (Sony – Culver City, CA)

The administrative assistant will provide support to the Senior Vice President, Artist Development & Touring.

Assistant, Marketing & Digital (WMG – Burbank, CA)

The Assistant, Marketing & Digital provides administrative support for the SVP of Marketing in addition to assisting with the overall marketing strategy and digital marketing (website and social media management) efforts for department’s diverse roster. In this position, you will be highly involved in helping the department organize content releases, execute marketing campaigns and develop each artist’s unique vision and brand. You will interface with all internal staff, managers, booking agents, etc. on a daily basis to help drive these aforementioned efforts in a timely and professional manner.

Social Media Manager (Theatre Society of Southern California – Los Angeles, CA)

The Social Media Marketing Associate will participate in the tactical execution of social media marketing projects as well as other marketing initiatives.

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.

Social Media & Marketing Manager (RWS Entertainment Group – Long Island City, NYC)

RWS Entertainment Group is currently seeking a Social Media & Marketing Manager to oversee social media and assist integrated marketing and PR initiatives for RWS Entertainment Group and its subsidiary company, Binder Casting. While this role will have a focus on social media marketing, you will also manage marketing and PR projects from budgeting to brand management.

Creative Director, B2B Marketing (Pandora – Oakland, CA)

We have an excellent opportunity for a skilled Creative Director to join our B2B / Sales Marketing team at Pandora. This role will direct full-scale campaigns from concept to completion, helping to further Pandora’s leadership as an advertising platform. This role will also be responsible for reinforcing and bringing to life our B2B brand positioning across all channels from website, digital advertising, conferences and key industry tentpoles such as CES, Cannes, and Advertising Week. We are looking for someone who can create as well as execute, developing new ideas that will engage our audiences in fresh ways to increase consideration for Pandora.

Our ideal candidate is a driven and inspirational creative leader who will charismatically tell the Pandora advertising story. You effectively communicate with clients and coworkers, strategically multitask, and proactively solve problems, all while meeting tight production deadlines. You make decisions confidently and quickly to support Pandora’s big-picture creative vision. You will play a crucial role in enabling our B2B design team to produce strategic, audience-first ideas for our key advertisers. The role is located in our Oakland office, and reports into VP, Sales Marketing.

Senior Music Manager (Emagine Content – NYC) =

Emagine Content is currently seeking an experienced senior music manager with working in our music division.

We’re looking for a manager that has experienced relationships with connections in the music industry and continuing the growth of artists to get them to the next level.

Chief Marketing Office (Reverb – Chicago, IL)

Reverb.com is making the world a more musical place. We are the recognized leader in marketplace technology, the MI (Musical Instruments) industry, and, most recently, records with Reverb LP. We’re seeking a Chief Marketing Officer who can take our brand and creative and implement a global growth strategy with our in-house team. We’re looking for a data-driven, analytical leader who can experiment and take calculated risks while promoting the brand our customers have come to love. Our current audience is comprised of 100+ million users and we are on pace to do $900 million in GMV next year.

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Inside Music #130: Copneconic

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.

Have you ever heard a band that catches you completely off guard? The kind of group or artist that not only defies whatever expectations you may have but also wholly captures and holds your attention? We hope so.

Copneconic, hailing from Michigan, caught us off guard last week. Combining elements of indie and alternative rocks with a heavy dose of fuzz, the band lands somewhere between Weezer, Nirvana, and The Vines. Their lyrics deliver midwest grit funneled through the kind of quirky songwriting born from a life spent fighting for the chance to do the things you love. They’ve released one full-length, Generation Parasite (via Save Your Generation Records), and it’s all you need to shake off whatever 9-to-5 woes may be weighing you down.

On today’s show, Copneconic member Sam Moore chats with host James Shotwell about the band’s latest activities, as well as his role in HOPE: A Comic for Flint. You can stream their conversation 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/130-copneconic-sam-moore

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Job Board News

Music Industry Job Board (September 4, 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:

Artist Marketing Manager, Urban (Fender – Los Angeles)

We are looking for a talented Artist Marketing Manager – Urban to join our global marketing team. Artists are the foundation for everything we create and our goal is to become best-in-class marketing partner to current and emerging Urban artists who are driving guitar forward in music and culture. Based in Hollywood, CA, the ideal candidate will blend their passion for music with their proven ability to: identify and build highly effective relationships with artists, managers and influencers; expand artist adoption; and support the development of integrated marketing initiatives and programs that elevate the artist and create demand.

Assistant, Promotions (WMG – NYC)

Provide exceptional administrative, project, and research support to the Elektra Promotion department.

Music Publishing Specialist (Discovery Communications – Knoxville, TN)

The Music Publishing Specialist is responsible for the registration and administration of the company’s owned music assets with domestic and international music performing rights collection societies. The role is the key daily operational contact for quality control of the company’s owned music assets.

Artist Services & Digital Media Assistant (Jensen Artists – NYC)

Jensen Artists seeks a career-minded individual with a working knowledge of classical music and/or the music industry to fill an assistant position. Some prior experience working, interning, or completing coursework related to public relations or the music industry is preferred for this entry-level position. Attention to detail, promptness, strong organizational skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

Associate Music Supervisor (TouchTunes – Redmond, VA)

Our mid-level apprentice position for Music Services is designed to help support the team of Music Supervisors. This position is multi-faceted with duties ranging from administrative support to music cataloguing to Music Supervision of mid-level accounts.

Release Coordinator (Tidal – NYC)

TIDAL is looking for a New York-based Release Coordinator to help manage weekly music releases, ensuring smooth delivery of assets and in-app placements. This highly organized individual will serve in a highly cross-functional role as the main informational hub between editorial, marketing and social priorities, working closely with the Content & Editorial team.

Assistant II, Music Touring (CAA – Los Angeles)

The assistant will provide administrative support to a senior agent in our music touring department. The ideal candidate should be motivated, interested in the urban music space, quick-thinking and open to working in an environment where he/she is capable of performing administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment. Growth opportunities exist for top performers.

Income Tracking Coordinator (Sony – Nashville, TN)

Assist Income Tracking Department with license tracking reports and the discovery and recovery of unpaid or underpaid royalties in the US and Canada – This includes royalty line and license detail analysis across multiple income types, such as mechanical, digital (online and mobile), performance, synchronization, and others.

Audio Editor (Lockstock Publications – Miami, FL)

We are looking for an audio editor to edit, mix, and upload our podcast episodes on a weekly basis. We will upload the wav files to a shared drive. Applicant can do all work remotely.

Publishing (Victory Records – Chicago, IL)

Another Victory Inc., www.anothervictory.com, is seeking an experienced Copyright and Licensing specialist. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years expertise in music publishing administration, including registration of song titles, an understanding of intellectual property rights, dealing with Performing Rights Organizations and other licensees on all aspects of company copyrights. Additionally, the ability to creatively and successfully exploit our catalog and maximize copyright revenues with ad agencies, music supervisors, cable and television networks etc.

Managing Editor, Music (New York Public Radio – NYC)

As WQXR’s Managing Editor, Music, you will be responsible for all content on WQXR.org and its affiliated sites. You will work with the SVP, Music and VP, Programming to develop and execute on a content strategy that will serve WQXR’s existing fans and help develop new audiences for classical music with compelling and insightful coverage

The Managing Editor has proven themselves as an exceptional communicator with an incredible eye for writing and editing. They’ve got a knack for penning a great headline and matching it to an unforgettable image. They can spot a trend from a mile off and know how to break into those conversations while maintaining a brand voice. They have the ability to lead a creative team and a drive to experiment with new approaches to an old genre. They are versed in AP style, believe in deadlines and how to meet them.

Digital Media Coordinator (Music City Center – Nashville, TN)

Under the direction of the Director of Technology and working closely with the Director of Communications, this position will be responsible for establishing business with customers and advertisers, managing digital media software and all platforms, conducting quality assurance with customers/advertisers including daily monitoring of digital signage, advertising information and customer communications, as well as coordinating the activities of service resources, monitoring industry usage and trends, and establishing annual business goals and budget.

BullsTv, Seasonal Associate (Chicago Bulls – Chicago)

The BullsTV team is the unique in-house, mixed media production arm within the Marketing & Communications Department that produces and edits original content, including in-game, TV and social video content that gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the team. We are currently seeking a dedicated individual with initiative and drive to challenge self to continually improve strategies. In this role, you will partner closely with our BullsTV team and assist in all aspects of production and editing by crafting industry-leading digital video content for online and mobile distribution by the Chicago Bulls brand. This is an opportunity to grow with us in a dynamic, collaborative, and fun environment while expressing your real passion for sports.

Manager, Digital Marketing & Creative Services (Capitol Music Group – Hollywood, CA)

Capitol Music Group is looking for a Manager Digital Marketing to be a part of the Caroline/Capitol Marketing Team located in Hollywood, CA who will oversee and direct aspects of day-to-day digital creative and online marketing management. 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, and e-commerce. Also 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. Additionally, will need to manage and interpret departmental reports and partner data.

A&R Coordinator (Capitol Music Group – Hollywood, CA)

We are currently seeking an A&R Coordinator that will provide support to the SVP, A&R. He/she will help maintain a very busy schedule, handle heavy phone traffic, and serve as a point person for the department. The ideal candidate will come from music or entertainment and have previous experience supporting an executive. Must be very efficient and highly detail oriented; multitasking and working on tight deadlines in a fast- paced environment is crucial.

Jr. Analyst/Coordinator (UMG – Santa Monica, CA)

The Strategic Technology arm of Universal Music Group’s Digital Strategy division has two main roles, (1) technical due diligence and (2) strategic technology and product development. Initiatives under product development are overseen by the SVP of Business Development and include stems, high-resolution audio, and spatial audio. The Coordinator / Jr. Business Analyst will be responsible for providing administrative support for the SVP of Business Development, as well as project management, catalog research, data entry (for the purpose of preparing products), analysis, and marketing event planning. Specific tasks will include identifying candidate tracks for inclusion in product initiatives, working with labels to source prepare the tracks, analyzing available content numbers and product performance, planning around product promotional events, and assisting in demonstrations.

Human Resources (Sony – NYC)

This individual will provide administrative support to the Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. The Executive Assistant will ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the office. This individual will oversee the day-to-day functions of the executive and handle a wide range of administrative and executive support related tasks. On the whole, the qualified candidate must be extremely proactive, resourceful, driven, accessible and mature. Further the individual must have strong analytical skills. Must have proven ability to work effectively in a confidential, high paced, fluid environment while maintaining a strong attention to detail with an eagerness to help the office be as successful as possible.

Music Product Manager (Discovery Communications – Knoxville, TN)

The Music Product Manager will oversee the company’s external facing production music library website and all corresponding content metadata associated with the music placed on the website. This position will also interact with internal and external program executives and select library music for placement in long and short form programs.

Director of Analytics (Townsquare Media – NYC)

Townsquare Media is seeking a driven, analytical thinker with a strong research background to support our sales organization and direct a team of researchers. Reporting to the SVP of Data Enabled Sales, this role will be responsible for the execution of all research requests and delivery of materials to our sales departments to increase revenue. The Director of Analytics must have well-rounded knowledge of syndicated research tools (such as MRI, Comscore & Nielsen) as well as Data Management Platforms & digital research tools. Additionally, comfort in brand research, persona-building and primary research is important.

Senior Coordinator, Copyright Administration (BMG – Nashville, TN)

This position supports the Senior Director of Copyright Administration with various functions related to the administration of BMG’s repertoire including, but not limited to, data updates (including, but not limited to song, royalty client and royalty rate data), rights research, royalty reporting and analysis.

Production Coordinator (AEG Worldwide – NYC)

The Production Coordinator will assist in all areas of production for venue events. The Production Coordinator will serve as the main point of contact for shows, communicating with staff, vendors, security and artist management. Additionally, the position is responsible for coordinating and advancing production needs and requirements for all shows, and oversees all stage and technical needs including lighting, sound, A/V, equipment and venue maintenance.

Licensing & Income Tracking Analyst (Sony – Nashville, TN)

The Licensing & Income Tracking Analyst will have the following responsibilities:

  • Work with Licensing, Income Tracking, and Information Technology departments to build and progress enhancements to internal systems.
  • Work with Licensing and Income Tracking Department Heads to maintain efficient workflows between the two departments.
  • Collaborate with Licensing and Income Tracking staff to increase efficiencies in achieving departmental tasks.
  • Collaborate with Licensing and Income Tracking staff to increase efficiencies in maintaining and tracking charting, sales and license data.
  • Oversee upload and maintenance of licensing data for physical, digital download, streaming and various other license types.
  • Evaluate, plan, and improve the efficiency of business processes and procedures to enhance speed, quality, and output.

Coordinator, Music Programming (SiriusXM – NYC)

Works with members of the music programming team to create superior radio programs as needed. Supports creative processes, content development and production. Exercises both creative abilities and technical skills. Edits materials and operates an audio board. May be assigned to more than one program and perform slightly different functions across channels.

Publicity Manager (Marbaloo Marketing – Nashville, TN)

Marbaloo Marketing’s Publicity team is seeking a full-time Publicity Manager. In this position you are responsible for generating and executing publicity campaigns with an emphasis on multi-platform features for celebrity & brand clients. This includes building narrative, high volume pitching and securing opportunities that are creative, cutting edge and original. We expect that you’ll utilize previous relationships, constantly pursue new ones and have the ability to manage multiple projects at once while remaining organized, detail oriented and professional. This role position demands a high level of time management, innovative thinking and large amounts of client communication. Strong knowledge of digital media and trends is required. Familiarity with online and print media advertising is ideal but not required.

Coordinator, Marketing Music (Netflix – Los Angeles, CA)

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. 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 how best to source, track, and organize everything that goes into the workflow of fixing music to picture.

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.

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