Music Industry Job Board (10/4/15)

A lot has been written about the supposed dire state of the music industry, but truth be told there are a number of successful and growing companies, including record labels, that are thriving in 2015. In this column we bring together every job opening we can find from the companies responsible for building the future of the business and present them to you, our reader, in hopes of aiding you on your journey to join the global music industry professional family.

Each week we scour the internet for the latest and greatest job postings throughout the music industry. You can help us better serve our community by sending any job openings you find or have to james@haulix.com. Be sure to include the name of the company hiring, a detailed description of the position being offered, a desired start date, contact information, and any additional supplemental information you feel may be needed.

New openings:

Brand Ambassador (JBL – Watertown, MA) 

Job summary: Are you passionate about music and audio? Are you enthusiastic, outgoing, passionate and knowledgeable about consumer audio products like headphones and speakers? If you are an avid Bluetooth user, an audiophile, and on the cutting edge of premium sound knowledge 2020 Companies has immediate opportunities for people just like you as a Brand Ambassador for JBL!

Sr. Director, Country Music Programming (Sirius – Nashville)

Job summary: The head of Country Programming is responsible for leadership of all SiriusXM country music channels including The Highway, Y2Kountry, Prime Country, Willie’s Roadhouse, Outlaw Country, and Red, White & Booze, as well as Bluegrass Junction, The Village, The Message and Enlighten. Key member and contributor of senior music programming management team.

Media Strategist (TwelveFold – San Francisco) 

Job summary: We’re looking for someone who can think like a news editor, crunch numbers like an accountant, and enjoys dissecting why an ad performed better with one audience versus another. We’re hiring a Media Strategist to help us maximize the power of our technology (SPECTRUM™) to align our clients’ ads with the content that best fits their strategies.

Enrollment Marketing and Communications Manager (Berklee – Boston) 

Job summary: The Enrollment Marketing and Communications Manager supports the college’s and area’s enrollment objectives by assisting with the coordination of efforts that will best promote various special/summer programs, both on and off campus.

Radio Account Executive (iHeartMedia – Jacksonville, FL) https://iheartmedia-

Job summary: The iHeartMedia Account Executive will identify and solicit new business; service and grow existing account. They are responsible for developing persuasive proposals in response to client needs and/or opportunities.  They will guide their clients based on market, platform or station information.  They are responsible for ensuring client satisfaction through cooperative communication.  They will also negotiate rates consistent with iHeartMedia operating goals and budgets and ensure prompt payment.  They will utilize all available iHeartMedia resources to create effective marketing campaigns.

Marketing Coordinator (88Nine Radio – Milwaukee) 

Job summary: The Marketing Coordinator is responsible for the management and coordination of all marketing efforts of 88Nine Radio Milwaukee. Additionally, this position is responsible for the creation, development and implementation of non-member e-newsletters and management of the volunteer program. This position executes all sponsorship /trade/ relationships including The Discover Milwaukee Tour and Summerfest.

Director, Music Supervision & Partnership Marketing (Harmonix – Cambridge, MA) 

Job summary: Harmonix is looking for a music supervisor and music business expert, who has sophisticated knowledge of the music industry and who will be responsible for securing music/artist participation for inclusion in the game, add-on content, advertisements, trailers, promos, partnerships or any other form of visual media. The ideal candidate will act as the liaison for Harmonix with the music community. The role also includes engaging the music community from a marketing partnership perspective in order to leverage the artist/music in the games to create additional exposure and marketing opportunities. The level of partner participation varies from social posts by artists and gaming partners to in-game artist participation, live performances, advertisements, retail executions, etc. The music marketing partnership director will be responsible for fulfilling all marketing needs and driving execution from a music perspective.

Publicity Intern (Webster Public Relations – Nashville)

Job summary: Webster Public Relations is a public relations, media strategies and social media firm seeking creative, motivated and passionate students (undergraduate, graduate or recent graduates) for an internship position. In addition to administrative responsibilities, clipping features/reviews, research projects and social media tasks, interns will also help coordinate press events (meet & greets and album launches). There will also be an opportunity to observe interviews, photo shoots and performance events.

Part-Time Music Researcher (BMI – Various Locations)

Job summary: Occasional part-time work that can be 0-15 hours weekly 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 can require possible travel and overnight stay.

Publicity Intern (Wyatt Brand – Austin)

Job summary: Do your thing. We’ll tell everyone! That’s the motto of Wyatt Brand, a publicity and design agency. We’re looking forthe right intern to support our work for a growing roster of clients, including financial, small business, large/small arts organizations, magazines, artists, visionaries, music ensembles, collectives, and so forth. This is an unpaid internship but can be used for class credit.

Marketing Manager (Deluxe Entertainment – Hollywood)

Job summary: The Marketing Manager will handle product development through delivery, marketing and promotions for TV/Features for the Creative Services division. They will develop and implement integrated marketing plans and strategies for the creative services division that maximize sales potential and manage the creative process to ensure the proper execution of all advertising, marketing materials, product design/packaging and promotional development. In addition, they will manage the Creative Services various web identities and commercial/feature promo reels.

Music Administrative Coordinator (Drastic Plastic Records – Omaha)

Job summary: Drastic Plastic Records is looking for a professional, organized, congenial, self-starter to handle the various responsibilities pertaining to the operation of a vinyl reissue label including but not limited to elements of production, publicity/marketing, order fulfillment, licensing, and miscellaneous other duties.

Public Relations Manager (Webster Public Relations – Nashville)

Job summary: Webster Public Relations is currently looking for a Publicist in its Nashville office. The ideal Publicist candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, PR or journalism and has at least 3-5 years, post-college, full time relevant PR experience, with an agency background preferred. We are looking for qualified PR professionals that are creative and enthusiastic with passion and experience in high-end clientele, music business professionals, plus proven results with top-tier media outlets locally, regionally and nationally.

Marketing Strategist (Complex Media – Los Angeles)

Job summary: Complex’s Brand Partnerships Studio (Marketing Department) is hiring a Pre-Sale Marketing Strategist in its Los Angeles office.The candidate will be primarily responsible for conceptualizing, writing and managing integrated marketing proposals to create compelling partnership programs for a variety of advertising partners.Responsibilities also include working alongside Strategy Management team to merchandise internal editorial opportunities and produce innovative brand storytelling tools.

Outside Account Executive (iHeartMedia – Providence, RI)

Job summary: The iHeartMedia Account Executive will identify and solicit new business; service and grow existing account. They are responsible for developing persuasive proposals in response to client needs and/or opportunities. They will guide their clients based on market, platform or station information. They are responsible for ensuring client satisfaction through cooperative communication. They will also negotiate rates consistent with iHeartMedia operating goals and budgets and ensure prompt payment. They will utilize all available Clear Channel resources to create effective marketing campaigns.This is a commission based outside sales position.

Marketing Coordinator (Ted Brown Music Company – Tacoma, WA)

Job summary: The Marketing Coordinator plays a strategic role in facilitating website, social media, advertisement campaigns and customer relations. This position works closely across teams, vendors and with customers to fulfill marketing strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and will be initiative driven and detailed oriented.

Sales Team Lead (Eventbrite – San Francisco)

Job summary: We’re looking for a Sales Manager who can drive strategy and growth.  In this role you will lead and coach a high-performing sales team responsible for selling prospects on our unique value proposition and ensuring that the broader market understands how we are shaking up the way ticketing is done.

Senior Publicist (Boston Symphony Orchestra – Boston)

Job summary: Works with the Director of Public Relations to strategize, plan, and execute short- and long-term objectives pertaining to publicity for all BSO, Inc. activities, expanding press outreach to media sectors beyond arts and music, to travel, lifestyle, and educational press, among others, with an additional focus on expanding online press coverage through relevant social media, blogs, and online sites. In addition, writes and edits press materials pertaining to office production schedule; assists with photography and video when needed; and develops key relationships with local and national television media for coverage of BSO, Inc. activities.

A&R Coordinator (Sire Records – NYC)

Job summary: The Sire Records Label Coordinator supports the President and Director of Sire Records in fulfilling any and all his A&R and administrative duties. Specific responsibilities of this position include office duties, helping to scout new bands, artists, and music, as well as attending shows and acting as a liaison between the A&R rep and the parent entity, Warner Music Group. This position must often maintain and develop relationships directly with artists, scout and research new artists, songwriters, and producers, review demo submissions, cover shows, coordinate detailed bi-weekly A&R research reports and carry out other marketing and label duties as needed. The label coordinator is also responsible for helping to come up with new marketing concepts, working with the creative department on images and advertisements, developing marketing strategies and plans, and present findings to company executives.

Senior Entertainment Publicist (Two Sheps That Pass… – NYC)

Job summary: The right candidate will have a proven track record of securing press coverage in multiple disciplines. We work with a variety of clients that include everything from rising and established musicians to start-ups, non-profits and apps. The position will encompass all aspects of account work such as: drafting media materials, building media relationships, brainstorming pitch angles and securing coverage for local, regional and national press campaigns. Excellent written and verbal communications skills are crucial, as is deep knowledge of and passion for pop culture. Creativity, teamwork and dedication must define your work style.

Elementary Choral Director (Parma, OH)

Job summary:  To promote the school vocal program through performance and participation in vocal performances.

Digital Marketing Coodinator (House Of Blues – Boston)

Job summary: Live Nation Entertainment, the largest live entertainment company in the world, is looking for a highly creative thinker to bring their passion for music, experience in email marketing and knowledge of the online world to the position of Digital Marketing Coordinator. In this role you’ll be tasked with developing and scheduling email campaigns, managing data, and coordinating presales, working closely with venues in North America.

Music Brand Ambassador (Feature.fm – Boston)

Job summary: You are the face of Feature.fm on campus. You will manage our marketing and business development efforts on campus by engaging with your college music scene and integrating Feature.fm in your college’s music community. The ideal candidate is very self-driven and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial aptitude and passion for the music industry. You will have the flexibility to take initiative to help grow the business based on your understanding of Feature.fm’s needs and goals.

Assisted Sales Representative (Creative Channel Services – Hoover, AL)

Job summary: drive sales of our client’s products within a specific territory. You will be responsible for achieving target sales metrics by directly engaging and selling to retail consumers. Assisted Sales Representatives will support activities educating, training and building relationships at all levels of CCS retail partners. ASRs are responsible for product knowledge, promotion, strong relationships, and ultimately product sales. In addition, collecting and reporting on in-store training, in-store activities, competitive information as well as maintaining brand presence at retail through merchandising, display maintenance/cleanliness and POP.

Digital Marketing Manager (Celebrity Series – Boston)

Job summary: General Description: Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, this person is responsible for managing Celebrity Series social media efforts, as an element of integrated communications campaigns, to meet the goals of increasing ticket sales and brand engagement. Daily responsibilities include e-mail marketing, social media strategy and tactics, brand awareness development, and generating in-bound traffic and leads. This person will also analyze campaign results and other institutional data and translate it into recommendations and plans for enhancement and optimization. This person also works closely with the Associate Director of Marketing and serves as a resource for the marketing team. This position is a real opportunity for a self-motivated individual to help create a new position.

Manager, Label Analysis (WEC – Burbank, CA)

Job summary: The Manager, Label Analysis will report directly to the VP, Market & Consumer Research and will support the EVP & CFO, Finance plus the SVP, Sales & Digital Teams for Warner Bros. Records with Market Research and Data Analysis around sales and streaming platforms for Warner Bros. Records. The Manager will work with WEA team as well as WB staff to provide detailed view of key marketing drivers, consumer behavior and current digital initiatives for going to market their artists as well as competition.

Product Manager (Bright Antenna Records – San Francisco)

Job summary: Bright Antenna is a super cool independent record label in the San Francisco Bay Area looking for an experienced Product Manager. We have global partnerships with Warner Music Group and ADA Label Services. Our offices are located in Mill Valley, CA (across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco). Please familiarize yourself with the artists on our website before you send us a resume, and in your cover letter tell us your 3 favorite albums, a little bit about what music means to you, and what your salary expectations are.

Regional Account Manager (The Bailey Agency – Remote)

Job summary: The Bailey Agency, LLC is seeking several ambitious and talented Regional Account Managers in various locations throughout the United States. We are seeking sales professionals with a “hunter mentality” who know and enjoy selling. The Regional Account Managers are primarily responsible for building brand recognition and securing new customers through cold calling and industry connections. Connections to the entertainment industry or local entertainment scene, is not required but strongly suggested. As a Regional Account Manager, using a consultative approach, you will prospect new accounts and grow sales volume. You will conduct analysis of sales and market data to develop and implement strategies to ensure successful results. You will be selling at the executive level to music and entertainment industry professionals such as entertainment managers, and talent investors, as well as musicians, band members, actors, performers, and work towards defined sales objectives.

Manager, International Client Relations (The Orchard NYC)

Job summary: Department: Client Relations Type: Full Time Min. Experience: Mid Level Reporting to the VP, Client Relations, The Orchard has an immediate opening for a full-time Manager, International Client Relations. The NYC based position will act as an intermediary between The Orchard, its partner offices worldwide, and a roster of music and video clients. Supporting our international partners, this position builds and maintains scalable processes to train and guide the global client relations team through use of The Orchard’s industry leading client tools, and troubleshooting content as it flows through our delivery system. The person should have an understanding of digital retail requirements, with a focus on metadata and solid technical capabilities. A keen eye for detail and a love for all types of music is a must.

Partner Technology Manager, Music, YouTube (Google – NYC/CA)

Job summary: As a Technology Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to have a direct impact on a business enjoyed by millions of music lovers. You will be a technologist taking responsibility for the success of YouTube’s largest partnerships, leading deployments, optimizing implementations to increase business growth, driving new business opportunities and seeking innovative solutions in the fluid work of digital music to build strong, successful, long-term partnerships. You are a creative thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, market-driven environment and wants to take on both technical and business challenges in the same role. You will have the opportunity to lead projects and cross-functional teams and should be a self-motivated individual looking to solidify YouTube’s strategic partnerships with the largest traditional Music partners (for example, major record labels) and the most successful new media partners that have grown large businesses almost exclusively on YouTube.

Director of Music Education (Colorado Music Festival – Boulder, CO)

Job summary: The Colorado Music Festival & Center for Musical Arts is currently seeking a Director of Music Education to develop and oversee educational programming with a vision toward advancing the mission of Festival & Center, enriching the communities the organization serves, and increasing overall enrollment and participation in Center and Festival education programs. As a senior staff member, s/he will work closely with Music Director, Jean-Marie Zeitouni, and the Executive Director to develop innovative, compelling educational concerts and programming for the Festival and Center; will support, inspire, and motivate the Center’s nearly 50 artist/faculty members; will lead program evaluation processes for the Center; and will work with the ED and Operations Manager to program and oversee the Center’s popular Kaleidoscope concert series.

Publicity Intern Music (New York City Girl Media – NYC)

Publicity internship for someone who has knowledge of the music and television industry with current television and radio contacts for a well known self help pop psychology author who is also an up and coming recording artist with books,app and rap songs already on iTunes.

Instructional Assistant, Music (Los Angeles Community College)

Job summary: Monitors and maintains one or more instructional music laboratories and practice rooms provides instructional assistance to students in the development of perceptive listening skills, and is responsible for the routine business transactions of the music department office.

Associate Product Manager – Digital (TouchTunes – NYC)

Job summary: The Associate Product Manager will work closely with the Product Manager who is focused on the development of TouchTunes new Attract TV Digital Out of Home (DOOH) product.  In addition, the Associate Product Manager will have the opportunity to also support other company products including jukebox, proximity & mobile as needed.

Producer, Talk Programming (Sirius XM – Philadelphia)

Job summary: Conceptualizes, develops and produces full-length or short form programs, and/or segments of larger programs, while maintaining the channel’s creative vision. Initiates show topics, collaborates ideas with show hosts, books guests and prepares interview materials including background information and interview questions. Makes decisions related to creative processes, content development and production. Works independently on standard programs, and assists with larger, complex and high profile programs. Exercises a high level of creativity and executes programming assignments with minimal oversight. Oversees technical staff performing editing and running audio boards. May be assigned to more than one program and perform slightly different functions across programs.

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