Music Industry Job Board (August 5, 2019)

New openings:

Manager, Mechanical Licensing Music Publishing (BMG – Nashville, TN)

Your primary mission is to secure licenses for U.S. and Canadian physical and digital releases containing songs within BMG’s publishing catalog. You will establish and foster relationships with major and independent record labels, publishers, and agencies.

Music Industry Reporter/Writer (HITS Magazine – Los Angeles, CA)

Seeking music-industry reporter/writer who is familiar with the major players in the biz and can write knowledgeably, perceptively and (if possible) humorously about same. Must be unafraid of ridiculous deadlines, steep learning curves and the infamous “cesspool” sensibility of the industry’s most notorious trade publication. Salary commensurate with experience. Please don’t apply if you can’t name the heads of the major label groups, labels, publishers and agencies.

House Manager (Dallas Symphony Orchestra – Dallas, TX)

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra has an exciting opportunity for two House Managers. The primary responsibility of this position is to work together with Front of House staff and under the direction of the Sr. Manager of Meyerson Operations to ensure all Front of House activities run smoothly and efficiently. These position(s) require excellent communication, problem-solving and customer service skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to effectively supervise a large group of part-time ushers.

Music Director & On-Air Host (WEAA 88.9 FM – Baltimore, MD)

Individual collaborates with production to enlist musical direction and seek options to meet editorial scope; fields record label calls, schedules music and checks social media to ensure music remains consistent with station’s ‘brand’; secures music required for broadcast; maintains station’s music libraries; maintains long term partnership with leading entertainment companies; attends music sorts/perceptual presentations and actively participates in brainstorming sessions.

Music and Audio Production Advisor (The Los Angeles Film School – Los Angeles, CA)

Are you passionate about Music Production? Want to share your knowledge and experience with the next generation of industry pros? Then this is the job for you! The Los Angeles Film School’s Career Development Department is conducting a search for an industry-savvy Career Advisor to work with students and graduates in our Music Production program. This is a rewarding opportunity to help new talent navigate their way through the audio and music business. We’re seeking an energetic, personable professional with at least 5 years of experience in the Music Productionfield, as well as a wide range of contacts in the industry.

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

The Fennell Music Library at the Interlochen Center for the Arts seeks to hire a part-time, academic school year (end of August-May) Music Library Assistant. The Fennell Music Library serves the music program 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 will work closely with the Head of the Music Library and other library staff members in order to provide these services to the ICA community. The ideal candidate will possess a strong musical background (bachelor’s degree in music preferred), and previous experience working in a library is a plus. Evening and weekend hours will be required.

Ticketing Coordinator (Live Nation – Beverly Hills, CA)

Live Nation is looking for an energetic, strategic thinker to provide general administrative and ticketing operations support for tours.

Temporary Metadata Coordinator (BMG – Los Angeles, CA)

We are looking for a music catalog enthusiast who can’t get enough of metadata and spreadsheets to assist our team in organizing our data. We are looking for a team player to help assist our production team manage inbound content, metadata activities, and cleaning and delivering our catalog to various clients and distribution end points. You will be working with a seasoned team and some of the industry’s most respected production music catalogs and composers.

Sales Support (QuaverMusic.com, LLC – Nashville, TN)

As the Sales Support, our main goal is to provide clear guidance to the rest of our team and pave a path to success using data to inform and benefit the company. We do this by helping the Sales team achieve their goals, maintaining our customer retention rate, identifying inefficient tools and practices, working with other teams to find ways to streamline these processes, and more.

Jr. Business Analyst (Ticket Boat – Mission, KS)

Ticket Boat seeking a full-time Business Analyst to be based in Mission, Kansas. This role will require a detail oriented and proactive problem solver who provides outstanding customer service and delivers strong results. This individual will be gathering company information and compiling it into requirements for our software and data reporting development teams to allow us to provide application tools and reports needed for our business teams to succeed. We need someone who can take charge of a project and deliver results that will keep our projects on schedule. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and translate business data into digestible information that will improve business processes.

XXL Editorial Assistant (Townsquare Media – NYC)

Are you passionate about hip-hop music? Do you have extensive experience in editing and writing? If so, we would like to talk to you! Townsquare Media is looking for their next Editorial Assistant in New York City for the top hip-hop music website, XXL Magazine. The ideal candidate has substantial editing and writing experience. This person also has strong relationships within the music industry, with a passion and talent for all things hip-hop. 

Manager, Copyright Data Administration (Sony – Nashville, TN)

Sony/ATV Music Publishing in Nashville is seeking to fill the position of Manager, Copyright Data Administration. The individual chosen will analyze, manipulate, and process song data files for automated ingestion into a proprietary copyright management database.

Assistant, Publicity (WMG – Los Angeles, CA)

Assisting publicists with daily requests and projects in the field of publicity, including writing/editing press releases, media blasts and bios, maintaining all current press assets, coordinating logistics and execution of artist press activity.

Sync Assistant (Decca – Hollywood, CA)

This role supports the Decca Music Group VPs, Sync in LA and the Creative Licensing Manager, Sync in London on a day to day basis, covering both the Decca labels and Decca Publishing. All duties will be performed in co-ordination with UK counterpart.

Publishing Administration Associate (Capitol Christian Music Group – Brentwood, TN)

The Publishing Administration Associate is responsible for supporting Capitol CMG Publishing initiatives in the areas of Copyright and Income Tracking to provide best-in-class service to our clients.

Coordinator, Royalty Services (BMG – Nashville, TN)

The Royalty Services Coordinator will primarily service the Recorded Music Royalties team through the creation and maintenance of accounts, basic inquiry resolution, assistance during royalty distributions and participation in various special projects. Additional responsibilities will include data entry into BMG’s various systems, maintenance of various forms in the appropriate locations in our Shared Drive and coordination with the Shared Services team on any open tickets to facilitate resolution.

Administrator, Royalties (WMG – Nashville, TN)

The U.S. Shared Services Reporting Department is responsible for managing all of the reporting obligations of WMG’s U.S. record labels (including those operated by the Atlantic Records, Rhino Entertainment, Warner Bros. Records, and Warner Music Nashville) to recording artists, producers, writers and publishers, labor unions, and other external payees.

Operations Crew (Nassau Coliseum – Uniondale, NY)

Reporting to Arena Operations Management, the incumbent will be responsible for general manual duties, arena maintenance, changeover related duties within the arena. Duties include but are not limited to converting over NYCB Live, Home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum for the various events, set-ups and break downs for internal meetings and events. Incumbent should be a self-starter that is able to operate under minimal supervision to accomplish work tasks such as: laying the basketball floor, exposing and covering up the ice surface, setting portable seating risers, installing/removing hockey glass and various other duties. As safety is one of NYCB Live non-negotiable standards, incumbent should pay attention to details. This is a part-time, event-based, union and hourly position.

Coordinator, Copyright (Sony – NYC)

Monitor internal label product release schedules to identify copyright work to be initiated.

Unarmed Security Guard (Pilgrimage Music Festival – Franklin, TN)

Associated Protective Service (APS) is hiring for several positions as an Unarmed Security Guard for the Pilgrimage Music Festival, which is a large scale concert event on September 21-22, 2019.

Music Manager/Producer (MatthewChen Music – San Francisco Bay Area, CA)

We are looking for a manager/producer for a rising artist. The responsibilities for this job include:

-negotiating contracts and fees
-advising on career decisions
-publicity and promotion
-managing email accounts, social media, Spotify, iTunes, and other music platforms.
-mastering and editing tracks, making them ready for release.
-Manage the release times for singles and be in charge of advertising for upcoming singles.
-managing the money we make from singles and making sure we get the amount we need.

Music Programming Manager, Kids and Family (Spotify – NYC)

We are looking for a broadly experienced Music Programmer to join Spotify’s global Music team in New York. You will identify and curate first rate music playlist listening experiences for a multitude of our kids and family offering and demonstrate a passion for performance-oriented analytics. Above all, your work will impact the way the world experiences music.

Coordinator, Music Programming/Latin (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.

DreamWorks Feature, Music Editor (NBCUniversal – Glendale, CA)

The Music Editor works with the Composer, Director, Producer and Picture Editor to achieve the musical ambitions of the film. The Music Editor works with the Composer to help structure the soundtrack and is responsible for all the music featured on the film soundtracks, including: performed music, any sourced music and the score, written by the Composer specifically for the film. The Music Editor also creates the music cue sheet providing a detailed breakdown of all the music featured on soundtracks (including length and function). The Music Editor communicates all picture editorial changes to the composer in musical terms.

Church Music Marketing Manager, Distributed Catalogs (Word Music and Church Resources – Nashville, TN)

As a team member of WMCR, you’ll help shape our image and help expedite meaningful products that help our customers succeed. You’ll work closely with your peers in various departments. At WMCR, you can be yourself, work in a casual work environment, and know that you work with people who are dedicated to creativity, growth, teamwork, openness, improvement, and good stewardship.

Publicist / Guest Booker / Producer for Music Podcast (SS – Los Angeles, CA)

Looking for someone with a Publicist Background or Experience Booking Guest for Podcast Podcast is based on music guest, social influencers, successful entrepreneurs and authors. I have a list of artist I am most interested in. Looking for someone with drive and imagination. The theme for the podcast is to be a source of inspiration and spread knowledge similar to Tim Ferriss by with more leaning on music and business.

Music Journalist / Researcher / Writer (Major Producer – Los Angeles, CA)

Music documentary show is looking for the right blend of music researcher, enthusiast, and storyteller / story editor – piecing together the stories behind the stories, finding interesting relevant voices, and scanning public information for material, audio clips, video clips, and all accounts.

Concierge (City Winery – Nashville, TN)

Main point of contact for guests, both paid and comp’d, on all things ticketing, seating assignments, VinoFile and City Winery merchandise.

Sales (DCM Inc. – Chicago, IL)

If you believe that Music and the Arts are an essential and transformative force for both society and humanity, and you are looking for longterm part-time work, then DCM wants you to join our first-rate team of Telemarketers at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra 19/20 campaign! We proudly work in support of the CSO, selling subscriptions (curated concert packages) to their highly anticipated 19/20 Season! Our mission is to ensure Chicago’s most historically rich and globally renowned performing arts organization has the audience it deserves, and are currently accepting applications for new team members who have the PASSION and CONVICTION required to contribute to our success. We are seeking candidates who are charismatic, reliable, persistent and enthusiastic for this critical mission. You must also be able to successfully apply our proven strategic approach confidently and naturally, and MUST be receptive to ongoing coaching. This is a SALES position, NOT a customer service job. You need to be able to turn NO’s into YES’s and have what it takes to CLOSE SALES!

James Shotwell