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How to avoid music industry burnout

Music Burnout, Career Burnout, Burn Out, Frustration, Exhaustion

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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4 Ways to Improve Your Chances of Being Heard

Today it is both simpler and more difficult than ever before to be heard. On the one hand, music is now digital, which makes accessing millions of songs and albums incredibly simple no matter where you happen to be. At the same time, however, more artists are vying for the attention of music fans and professionals than at any other point in recorded history.

This is the ultimate catch-22 in the streaming age. Music is incredibly easy to access pretty much anywhere around the globe, but influencing people to listen to something they don’t already know is as hard – if not harder – than it was when you had to mail physical promotional copies of new releases to press, labels, etc.

Some artists may take comfort in knowing every other aspiring talent is facing this exact challenge, but if that is not enough to soothe your worried mind we have some advice that may help you get ahead of the competition:

Start by saying hello

You would not believe the number of artists who blindly send links to new/unreleased music to hundreds of industry professionals every single day without as much as an introductory email. These releases, by and large, go unheard. Industry professionals are always looking for the next big thing, but if an artist cannot be bothered to introduce themselves before seeking a deal/exposure, then many in the music business take that as a sign the artist may not be that professional after all. People prefer to work with people they know and believe in, so make yourself known and give them a reason to believe in you.

Never attach song files to an email

The average industry influencer receives well over 100 emails a day, and those working in artist discovery tend to receive countless more. As a result, inbox space is very limited. The only thing attaching song files to an email will accomplish is guaranteeing your letter has a one-way ticket to the recipient’s trash can.

Comparisons can be enticing

Artists like to believe they are the only person/group on the planet making the kind of music they create. While that may be true to an extent, there are undoubtedly some other, more popular artists who sound similar enough that people who enjoy those acts may enjoy what you — the new artist/group — has to offer. By using smart comparisons, you make it quicker for industry professionals to understand the type of music you’re creating and whether or not it may be something their audience/customers would want to experience.

Use a promotional distribution platform

There are numerous ways to send music to industry professionals. You can use file-sharing services or streaming platforms, but if you want to present your art in a way customized to reflect who you are as creator, then you need a company a promotional distribution service.

Haulix offers a secure way to share streams and downloads of your latest release through email invitations and promotional web pages customized to reflect your talent. Not only will you be sharing your music using a service that is recognized and praised throughout the industry, but you will be doing so in a way that places the focus squarely on your talent. Your promotional page will have no third party ads and minimal Haulix branding. You can add cover art, background images, embedded videos, tour dates, bios, and more – all while ensuring your music will be protected from piracy with Haulix’s unique watermarking system.

You can try Haulix for an entire month right now for free. Follow this link and start getting your music in front of the industry’s leading influencers and decisions makers today.

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The dos and don’ts of proper email etiquette

Dear reader: Are you in a band, managing a band, working their PR, or writing about them? Perhaps you’re about to send off that all-important request to photograph a live show of your favorite artist or apply to write for a major publication?

Regardless of what area of the music industry you work in, there is one universal aspect that connects all of us: emails are every bit as important as phone calls and Skype meetings. In our world, an opening email is often your first and best chance to make the right impression. Make a good first impression with a band or company and you can be set for years. Make a bad impression, however, and it is extremely difficult to recover.

As a publicist, managing editor and former hiring manager, I’ve seen nearly everything over the last five years. A few of my email experiences with bands and industry clients include alcohol-driven rants, smiley faces after every sentence, misspelling my three-letter name (if I had a nickel for every time I’ve been called Jo or Joy…), being called Insert Name Here, and being outright insulted.

It’s a roller coaster, this music business. But with five years of experience in multiple fields, I’m here to share with you some tips on maximizing your email correspondence. Whether you’re in a band looking to get a label’s attention, applying for that dream paying job, sending a request to your favorite band’s PR team or just looking to expand your relationships with the right people, these are a few do’s and don’ts to make you look as professional as possible in all your industry dealings.  

DO: Get straight to the point.

This is essential, regardless of what industry field you work in. Whether you want to speak with a label executive, get your band some coverage or send a job application, don’t overload your message with unnecessary text. A quick 1-2 sentences for a polite introduction, then get down to business.

Use your first main paragraph to outline your reason for contact and what you’re looking for. For publicists, in particular, state the artist’s genre and who they sound similar to. With many industry workers forever fighting losing battles against their inboxes, if you take too much time getting to the point, your message may be deleted. Always make your language clear, concise and professional to give yourself the best chance of getting your desired response.

DON’T: Try to fake sincerity.

Sounds incredibly obvious, right? Well, just like measuring someone’s tone in person or on the phone, it is also easy enough to judge a person’s sincerity in e-mail correspondence. Do your in-depth messages receive a sentence or two in response? Are there a lot of basic spelling errors? Sentences with no punctuation at the end? Particularly blunt language? All of these imply a level of laziness, a lack of respect, and too little desire to be helpful. An insincere person can often be spotted a mile away, even through e-mail messages, and news of an unpleasant experience spreads quickly in this industry. So how can you maximize your chances of making the right first impression?

DO: Be as kind and accommodating to the other person as possible.

The music industry is all about building relationships, and chances are you’ll be dealing with a lot of the same people over and over. If you make yourself easy and pleasant to work with, new friendships will emerge and the number of great opportunities you receive will grow very quickly. This quality could make the difference between being approved or denied from that “dream opportunity” you’ve been waiting for.

DON’T: Introduce yourself with “What’s up?”

For job applicants, in particular, this is a must. During my hiring manager days, the number of applications I received that started with “What’s up, Joe?” was startling. More often than not, that intro was followed by a poorly written application letter and no resume attached. When you’re looking to get your foot in the door of your chosen field of work, keeping your language proper and professional (and, of course, actually having a resume) is essential if you hope to land that all-important interview.

DO: Always click “Reply All”.

Bands, this one is for you. Before a recent meeting I had with a potential PR client, we introduced ourselves through e-mail and I kept my boss on CC so she could see how the talks were progressing. A total of 10 messages were sent back and forth, and not once did the client hit “reply all” to keep my boss in the loop. This was a red flag – one of several throughout the correspondence – because it told us the client was not reading my messages carefully (despite me repeatedly mentioning my boss’s name). After a not-so-great start, the meeting resulted in my boss and I decided this was not someone we wanted to work with, despite being incredibly talented.

Obviously, there were more important factors than the client’s lack of CC knowledge, but bands, it is vital to keep ALL parties involved in your correspondence. Many of us have bosses, interns, managers, editors, etc. who need to know what is going on at all times and can offer insight when necessary. It’s a simple task to check if anyone is CC’d in a message, but if you really can’t remember to do it, Gmail even gives you the option to make “reply all” your default setting.

On behalf of every industry friend, co-worker, and acquaintance I’ve ever known, please use “reply all” so we can stop tearing our hair out!

DON’T: Put your subject line in all caps.

DO YOU SCREAM AT PEOPLE IN PUBLIC TO GET THEIR ATTENTION TOO? Unless you’re in a crowded bar or at a concert, I doubt it. An all-caps subject line makes us feel like we’re being yelled at, and although some believe it increases your chance of getting the other person’s attention, it often does more harm than good. Just like the message itself, keep your subject line short, to the point, and with normal-sized letters. As long as your words are clear and attention-grabbing, you’ve done your job.

DO: Respond Promptly Whenever Possible.

Now, I’m not saying be a slave to your e-mail inbox. Many of us get overwhelmed with hundreds of messages every week and sometimes it’s not possible to respond quickly. But this isn’t Facebook, where everyone plays the “click on the message notification to see the first few words and if it doesn’t look important, I’ll respond 10 hours later” game. Many music industry workers use apps like Mandrill or SendGrid which lets them “track” the e-mails they send to see if and when they are opened by the recipient. Personally, if I read a message and see that it doesn’t require an essay in response, I try to reply within 24 hours. Look at it this way: do you take days to respond to a call or text from a friend? Of course not, so why should professional work-related messages be any different?

Responding promptly tells the other party that you are taking them seriously, you’re dedicated to the cause, and you’re being accommodating to their needs. Amazing how many details you can see through someone’s online correspondence, isn’t it? However…

DON’T: Respond to important/lengthy messages with your phone.

Have you ever sent a super-embarrassing text to a friend or family member thanks to the ultimate frenemy known as auto-correct? Yes, you have – don’t lie. Unless it’s just to say “thank you” or it’s absolutely time-sensitive – in which case a phone call is better – hold off on responding to your most important messages until you’re in the much safer confines of your laptop. A later, well-written response is always better than the virtual foot-in-your-mouth typo that phones often bestow on us.

Joe Ballard is a music writer and publicist. He cares as much about the words used to promote music as he does the music itself, and that is part of the reason we love him. Learn more about Joe and his work with talented young artists through the Muddy Paw website.

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Music Industry Job Board (January 29, 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:

Coordinator, Digital Revenue (Sony – Franklin, TN)

The digital revenue team at Provident Label Group works hand-in-hand with online partners to expand our artists’ reach across the digital landscape. We’re looking for someone with a passion for faith-based music, someone whose attention to detail, proven organizational skills, self-motivation and great attitude will help the cogs run smoothly.

If you’re a highly detail-oriented individual who can manage complex spreadsheets…

If you can meet deadlines and adapt quickly to changes…

Then consider this rewarding position as Digital Revenue Coordinator who can coordinate processes to streamline promotions for digital service providers and provide administrative support for Digital Revenue staff.

Millennial Music Brand Ambassador (Care2Rock – Denver, CO)

Do you care about causes and want to help build businesses that support them?

If so, then Care2Rock is calling on you! Care2rock is looking to hire a team of motivated millennials to tell others about our mission-driven brand. Care2rock is a new high tech music learning platform where students take live online lessons at the click of a button. Our teachers are triple vetted (background checked, interviewed, and reference checked) before they are approved to teach on our platform. But best of all, our site also provides free lessons for youth in foster care and hospitalized youth. So every lesson taken on our site benefits a child in need with the gift of music!

Marketing Associate, Media Operations (Pandora – Oakland, CA)

Pandora is looking for a Marketing Associate to join the growing Marketing team in Oakland, CA on a contract basis. This role will be responsible working with Marketing team members to execute direct response, performance, and brand media campaigns and strategies.

Music Contract Administrator (Netflix – Los Angeles)

Netflix seeks an experienced Music Contract Administrator to help support our expanding slate of Originals content (Series, Film, Documentary, Comedy, Unscripted and Kids programming). This role will have broad responsibility for managing the tracking, organization, distribution, and processing of a high volume of contracts for the Music Team, from signature to distribution, archiving, processing and arranging for payment.

Music Clearance Specialist (Netflix – Los Angeles)

As a seasoned Music Clearance Specialist, you love music and everything about the music process for audiovisual production. You know the ins-and-outs of the music industry and music licensing, including the significance of master use, synchronization and public performance licenses and the essential rights that must be covered in each deal. You know everyone in the industry: record companies, publishers, music supervisors, music libraries, production houses, music editors, artists, songwriters and managers. You know exactly who to call to expedite negotiations. You think having multiple quotes (synch and master) for the same song makes complete sense, you’re used to clearing songs with as many as 5 or more rightsholders, and you’re not fazed by split territory deals. You know what action to take when a rightsholder redlines or stamps your quotes and why it’s important to do so. You know who to contact for that obscure track from the 1970s and, if necessary, you’re ready to suggest alternate tracks if it doesn’t clear, even if you’re not in a “creative” role in the traditional sense. You are the first to caution against a “fill in the blank” or “cut and paste” approach to music clearances; in fact, you understand that there is much nuance to each deal and there is no detail that is too small or insignificant. You’re not intimidated by a high volume of clearances and you’re able to combine pace with a high level of precision and professionalism. The music production process for original content is second nature to you – from script to budget to on-camera and through to delivery, reviewing and negotiating licenses forms and compiling cue sheets – you’ve mastered it all and feel comfortable working independently through the process. You have the nuts-and-bolts, now are you ready to be part of the Netflix team?

Music & Theatre Marketing Lead (Stubhub – San Francisco, CA)

We’ve got an incredible opportunity specifically within the Music & Theatre genre, our fastest growing business unit. The Marketing Genre Lead translates business goals into a holistic marketing strategy that is grounded in an understanding of our customer and leverages the marketing channels, brand and product marketing to drive the right audience at the right time. He or she will be responsible for partnering with the business and marketing team to identify growth opportunities for the genre, define the integrated marketing plan on what events/moments to prioritize and ultimately oversee the execution of the plan. This critical leader should be the team captain in supporting and representing marketing across the genre and energizing the marketing team to maximize efforts, while having fun, sharing best practices across the global business and scanning the horizon for our next incredible opportunity.

Tour Photographer and Social Media Manager (Triple 8 Management – Dallas, TX)

Triple 8 Management is seeking an experienced candidate to help design and manage social media branding and photography for a client. The candidate will need experience in photography, branding, videography, and copywriting, along with heavy experience in social media marketing and branding.

Tour Guide, Chicago Theatre (The Madison Square Garden Company – Chicago, IL)

The Tour Guide will present the behind-the-scenes tour of The Chicago Theatre in an informative, entertaining professional manner to scheduled groups of guests. Responsibilities include memorization of a script verbatim, answering patron questions with detail and poise to ensure an overall positive guest experience.

Operations Manager, Google Play (Google – Mountain View, CA)

The Movies & TV Content Operations team in Google Play is looking for an Operations Program Manager, to develop and run processes for managing content distribution in the cloud. In this role, you will create and manage digital workflow, business processes for offer and content management, and more.

Manager, Music Production (Media Networks – Glendale, CA)

The Music Manager is responsible for multiple music productions and creative functions in a fast paced, high volume department. Ideal candidates will have a production and asset management background with a passion for music.

Coordinator, Music Services (Viacom – NYC)

This position will oversee two critical areas of productivity for the Music Services team. The first will be to act as the sole contract manager for all work-for-hire deals related to the acquisition of new music for the music library, and the second will be to assume the day to day product management for music platform.

Supervisor, Music Operations (Carnival Cruise Line – Miami, FL)

We are currently seeking a Music Operations Supervisor. The Music Operations Supervisor is responsible for creating flawless entertainment experiences for our guests that are fun, memorable and engaging using music as the medium. Provides coaching and direction to shipboard teams in rehearsal and on board through effective communication, goal setting, and change management skills; they take a wholistic view of the ship’s music products (DJs, live music and background music) and create (and execute) plans to enhance these products, and additionally, the Leader is expected to innovate and offer up new ideas for better engaging our teams, our guests, and industry players to better elevate the Carnival brand Establish and communicate goals based on product objectives to assigned group of shipboard teams and their team leaders. Monitor and analyze guest satisfaction scores for the fleet, and in conjunction with on board shoreside management, develop and implement solutions for improving the quality of the music product on board. Develop in-depth knowledge of guest demographics and communicate ways our product can best serve them. Coach and manage the process of conducting musician performance reviews and related leader functions. Effectively manage change and create positive team member experience. Operate within assigned budget while looking for ways to decrease expense and innovate new ideas. Continually analyze processes and products and develop strategies for improving future results. Build and foster strong relationships within and outside of Entertainment Department (both shipboard and Shoreside).

Content Development Representative (UMG – San Francisco, CA)

Universal Music Group is currently seeking College & Lifestyle Marketing Representatives in New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco specializing in Content Development. The College Marketing Reps play an extremely important role in the development of Universal Music’s emerging artists as well as some of the most well-known artists in the music industry today. The ideal candidate not only has top notch videography and editing skills, but is a key tastemaker that is heavily involved in many campus and community activities.

Partner Engineer, Music (Facebook – Menlo Park, CA)

Facebook’s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through our family of apps and services, we’re building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together. Whether we’re creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Facebook are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to empower people around the world to build community and connect in meaningful ways. Together, we can help people build stronger communities — we’re just getting started. Partner Engineering is a global team of software engineers who work closely with our strategic partners and world-class engineering and product teams to define, launch, and scale platform products. In this unique partner-facing engineering team, you will use your excellent technical and business skills to deliver solutions that drive value for our community, our partners, and Facebook.

Catalog Coordinator, Production/Administration (WMG – Nashville, TN)

Our Nashville office is very team oriented. This is an important role in supporting the administration of Songwriters copyrights and cataloging their music correctly and efficiently. This role also encompasses handling all audio production needs in the Nashville office.

This person will be working inside of the administrative team and liaising with the Creative team as well in our office.

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Music Sync Specialist (Another Music Library – Chicago, IL)

Another Music Library is looking for someone to head our Chicago Branch, with 3+ years of experience in music sync licensing sales to market and pitch our growing catalog of independent artists, songs and production music to TV/Film Music Supervisors, Advertising Agencies, Broadcast & Cable Networks, Gaming Companies, Post Production/Edit Facilities, Production Companies, and Trailer Houses. This is a ‘commission only’ position with a great commission rate.

This is an exciting and intensive role to build collaborative creative relationships for the company while also working directly with existing clients based on the east coast of the United States. The role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience with well-established relationships and a quality reputation as a creative and attentive problem solver.

This position requires a highly motivated, self-reliant candidate, who works well independently and will be working from home to build and maintain relationships with Another Music Library’s clientele.

Project Manager, Urban Music (The Recording Academy – Los Angeles, CA)

We are looking for someone with broad and deep knowledge and appreciation of R&B, rap and reggae music who is equally enthusiastic about administrative details, process and database management, committee management, and community outreach.

Sales Operations and Strategy Manager (iHeartRadio – NYC)

The Sales Operations & Strategy Manager will have the opportunity to think strategically and develop key processes, procedures and communications that facilitate operational planning and execution. This position requires extensive cross-group coordination at all levels, excellent communication skills, compelling presentations and comprehensive business review materials that span all the various functions. The position will participate in overall strategy discussions and facilitate business execution.

Integrated Channel Engagement Manager (The Buntin Group – Nashville, TN)

As the Integrated Channel Engagement Manager (Media Planning Supervisor) you will be the day-to-day media account lead for a single client. With account service support, you will be responsible for fielding client requests, attending client meetings and leading development and execution of channel/media strategies for Digital, Broadcast, and Print Media. You will translate marketing/media objectives into strategic media plan development action steps, and manage the Associate(s) through various projects. The Channel Engagement Manager is the primary point of contact for clients on stewardship requests and is responsible for having a firm grasp of both strategic and functional media knowledge. This role offers frequent client contact, ownership of the integrated plan, and the opportunity to lead project management and cross-media integration.

Sales Leader (Cumulus Media – Grand Rapids)

We are seeking a talented Outside (B2B) Sales Representative who thrives in a fast-paced working environment. We are identifying highly competitive individuals with a proven track record of over-achieving sales goals. In return, we offer a unique career opportunity: one where you are given a challenging mission, world-class tools to help you succeed, and the chance to realize your full potential as a sale’s professional.

Marketing Account Manager (Crowd Surf – Nashville, TN)

An account manager will be responsible for managing relationships between Crowd Surf and its clients and artists. This person will oversee the positive and constant growth of online statistics and subscribers, maximize online content, create relationships between artists, platforms, products and fans/consumers and increase, as well as help create additional revenue streams for our clients.

Marketing Specialist (Sony – NYC)

As a member of the Marketing department, this individual will work to develop opportunities to increase audience and revenue around Sony Music’s Hip-Hop/R&B/Urban music catalog.

Marketing Director, Urban Music (UMG – Santa Monica, CA)

Universal Music Group is seeking a Director, Urban Marketing to join Universal Music Enterprises (UMe), the centralized catalog division of UMG, in Santa Monica, California. This is a fulltime position with AIP bonus eligibility.

In this role, you will work directly with Universal artists and their representatives as well as executive staff and departments within UMe to market Urban music products. You’ll recommend, assess, and oversee marketing strategies and their impact on business and creative objectives. You’ll also work with external partners and be responsible for securing their support and participation in campaigns.

Director, Global Artist Brand Management (WMG – Burbank, CA)

The Director, Global Artist Brand Management is responsible for developing and leading the marketing strategy for the artist and their brand, over all forms of media. Primary goals are to maximize visibility for catalogue artists and monetize WMG assets, with an increased focus on streaming and digital platforms, as well as the traditional physical formats. Serving as the primary source of information, inspiration and consumer connection on assigned artist projects is the Director, Global Artist Brand Management’s main focus. They work with key Warner Music Catalogue affiliates around the world to build dynamic and unified marketing campaigns for our catalogue artists.

Percussion Artist Marketing Manager (D’Addario & Company, Inc – Farmingdale, NY)

This position will report directly to the Global Director of Artist Relations and be based out of our headquarters in Farmingdale, Long Island.

In this role, the Artist Marketing Manager (AMM) will help reach our goal of positioning Evans and Promark as maverick brands that offer the most cutting-edge and innovative products to drummers all over the world. The AMM will help create and implement the go-to-market strategy for artist marketing—elevating Evans and Promark through artist engagement across product, marketing, promotions and direct sales to consumers. The AMM be responsible for continuing D’Addario’s legacy of world-class service while identifying new growth opportunities for both the artists endorsed by these brands and the brands themselves.

Most importantly, the successful candidate will understand the company culture as a family business that is run by the family and its employees as part of an extended family. We have established a continuous improvement culture that takes enormous pride in bringing musicians the finest crafted tools for their trade, inspiring performance along the way.

Senior Advertising and Music Marketing Associate (Downtown Music Publishing – NYC)

We are looking for a Senior Advertising and Music Marketing Associate to join our New York City team. This unique individual will report directly to our EVP and will primarily focus on, amongst many things, promoting and licensing the Downtown catalog to advertise and brand clients on the East Coast.

Manager, Rights Management (The Orchard – NYC)

As a Manager on the Rights Management team, you’ll oversee a team that works to resolve rights issues pertaining to client content. You’re highly proficient in using YouTube’s CMS, and impeccably accurate and detail-oriented while able to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize appropriately. You’re a fearless problem-solver that proactively pinpoints, reports on, and resolves issues that arise pertaining to your daily tasks, and you thrive on driving a project or issue through to completion. You’re an excellent communicator who provides a high level of service both internally and externally, and you understand the importance of having processes and procedures. You lead by example, knowing that junior team members are watching and learning from you. You’re driven, positive, and enthusiastic about joining a team where collaboration is key, and want to be part of a company at the forefront of the music and digital space!

Entertainment Coordinator (Gank – Toledo, OH)

We are an up and coming Entertainment company that deals with artist, event and media management, clothing line, PR firm and a Record label all in one.

At this time we are looking to hire full time and part-time employees. The benefits are endless, the pay is weekly and the exposure and experience are priceless.

However, to attain all of this, we are needing you to partake in a 60 day unpaid with perks and commission based minimal internship, to prove yourself before hire.

If you meet the above qualifications and understand that the first 60 days are unpaid with perks and some commission based, please contact us on the below with a paragraph about yourself, availability and what you would like to get out of this position.

Product Owner (CDBaby – Portland, OR)

Join the best team in the independent music world! The Product Owner represents CD Baby (and other AVL brands) stakeholder interests and works closely with development as part of an Agile development process, Scrum specifically. In this role, you will lead the tactical implementation of product development as well as working with the key business stakeholders and Product Manager to define overall product requirements, vision and long-term strategic roadmap. Candidates with music industry experience strongly preferred.

Music Partner Operations Lead (Facebook – TBD)

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

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How to conduct great, original interviews 

Music writers today are inundated with requests for coverage from artists and their representatives on a daily basis. There are far too many for one person to ever do them all, and most would not be worth the effort anyway. This is not a slant against artists or writers, rather an acknowledgment that conducting a good interview is hard. Real hard.

I statistic I just made up claims only one in five interviews conducted with musicians ever result in new, interesting information being uncovered. The majority of interviews tend to cover promotional points as if they are being read off a checklist. The basic outline of these conversations goes something like this:

– How are you?

– How is the tour?

– Where do you like to tour?

– When are you recording again?

– Are you working on material right now?

– Do you have any crazy stories to share?

– How can people stay connected to you online?

Some questions may be added or subtracted based on circumstance. None of these questions are inherently terrible, but they also limit responses to information that could easily be found in a press release or social media update.

In order to make your interview deserving of attention, you need to uncover something deeper and more human in your interviews. To help you do this, I would like to remind you of something:

Musicians and celebrities, at any level, are just people.

Now I know that sounds obvious, but all too often journalists treat the subjects of their interview like a business rather than another person. The questions outlined above are not that far removed from the following:

– How’s business?

– Is your latest product performing well?

– What do you like about this product?

– When can we expect another product?

– Are you working on something right now?

– Is there anything consumers don’t know about your business?

– How can we learn more about your products?

Great interviews strip away the idea of celebrity altogether and share the unique perspective on life possessed by an individual or group. That may sound difficult, but in reality, it is one of the easiest things to capture. All you have to do is this:

Don’t ask questions. Have a conversation.

Treat the people you interview as if they were someone you started talking to simply because you were curious. Cover the necessary bases of promoting whatever it is they are looking to promote, but also strive to understand the person behind the art. Ask about the influencing or motivating factors in their life and explore why those things have such an impact on them. Ask if they creativity comes easy or if it is a daily challenge. Ask them if they are content. Ask them what they need and want. Ask them the kind of thing you would ask anyone whose happiness and well being you are concerned about because ultimately that is the real reason for the interview in the first place: You care about this person or group, for whatever reason, and you hope more people will as well.

Allow your interview subject space and opportunity to be themselves and I promise – people will surprise you.

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Music Industry Job Board (January 22, 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: 

Music Sync Specialist (Another Music Library – Chicago, IL)

Another Music Library is looking for someone to head our Chicago Branch, with 3+ years of experience in music sync licensing sales to market and pitch our growing catalog of independent artists, songs and production music to TV/Film Music Supervisors, Advertising Agencies, Broadcast & Cable Networks, Gaming Companies, Post Production/Edit Facilities, Production Companies, and Trailer Houses. This is a ‘commission only’ position with a great commission rate.

This is an exciting and intensive role to build collaborative creative relationships for the company while also working directly with existing clients based on the east coast of the United States. The role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience with well-established relationships and a quality reputation as a creative and attentive problem solver.

This position requires a highly motivated, self-reliant candidate, who works well independently and will be working from home to build and maintain relationships with Another Music Library’s clientele.

Project Manager, Urban Music (The Recording Academy – Los Angeles, CA)

We are looking for someone with broad and deep knowledge and appreciation of R&B, rap and reggae music who is equally enthusiastic about administrative details, process and database management, committee management, and community outreach.

Sales Operations and Strategy Manager (iHeartRadio – NYC)

The Sales Operations & Strategy Manager will have the opportunity to think strategically and develop key processes, procedures and communications that facilitate operational planning and execution. This position requires extensive cross-group coordination at all levels, excellent communication skills, compelling presentations and comprehensive business review materials that span all the various functions. The position will participate in overall strategy discussions and facilitate business execution.

Integrated Channel Engagement Manager (The Buntin Group – Nashville, TN)

As the Integrated Channel Engagement Manager (Media Planning Supervisor) you will be the day-to-day media account lead for a single client. With account service support, you will be responsible for fielding client requests, attending client meetings and leading development and execution of channel/media strategies for Digital, Broadcast, and Print Media. You will translate marketing/media objectives into strategic media plan development action steps, and manage the Associate(s) through various projects. The Channel Engagement Manager is the primary point of contact for clients on stewardship requests and is responsible for having a firm grasp of both strategic and functional media knowledge. This role offers frequent client contact, ownership of the integrated plan, and the opportunity to lead project management and cross-media integration.

Sales Leader (Cumulus Media – Grand Rapids)

We are seeking a talented Outside (B2B) Sales Representative who thrives in a fast-paced working environment. We are identifying highly competitive individuals with a proven track record of over-achieving sales goals. In return, we offer a unique career opportunity: one where you are given a challenging mission, world-class tools to help you succeed, and the chance to realize your full potential as a sale’s professional.

Marketing Account Manager (Crowd Surf – Nashville, TN)

An account manager will be responsible for managing relationships between Crowd Surf and its clients and artists. This person will oversee the positive and constant growth of online statistics and subscribers, maximize online content, create relationships between artists, platforms, products and fans/consumers and increase, as well as help create additional revenue streams for our clients.

Marketing Specialist (Sony – NYC)

As a member of the Marketing department, this individual will work to develop opportunities to increase audience and revenue around Sony Music’s Hip-Hop/R&B/Urban music catalog.

Marketing Director, Urban Music (UMG – Santa Monica, CA)

Universal Music Group is seeking a Director, Urban Marketing to join Universal Music Enterprises (UMe), the centralized catalog division of UMG, in Santa Monica, California. This is a fulltime position with AIP bonus eligibility.

In this role, you will work directly with Universal artists and their representatives as well as executive staff and departments within UMe to market Urban music products. You’ll recommend, assess, and oversee marketing strategies and their impact on business and creative objectives. You’ll also work with external partners and be responsible for securing their support and participation in campaigns.

Director, Global Artist Brand Management (WMG – Burbank, CA)

The Director, Global Artist Brand Management is responsible for developing and leading the marketing strategy for the artist and their brand, over all forms of media. Primary goals are to maximize visibility for catalogue artists and monetize WMG assets, with an increased focus on streaming and digital platforms, as well as the traditional physical formats. Serving as the primary source of information, inspiration and consumer connection on assigned artist projects is the Director, Global Artist Brand Management’s main focus. They work with key Warner Music Catalogue affiliates around the world to build dynamic and unified marketing campaigns for our catalogue artists.

Percussion Artist Marketing Manager (D’Addario & Company, Inc – Farmingdale, NY)

This position will report directly to the Global Director of Artist Relations and be based out of our headquarters in Farmingdale, Long Island.

In this role, the Artist Marketing Manager (AMM) will help reach our goal of positioning Evans and Promark as maverick brands that offer the most cutting-edge and innovative products to drummers all over the world. The AMM will help create and implement the go-to-market strategy for artist marketing—elevating Evans and Promark through artist engagement across product, marketing, promotions and direct sales to consumers. The AMM be responsible for continuing D’Addario’s legacy of world-class service while identifying new growth opportunities for both the artists endorsed by these brands and the brands themselves.

Most importantly, the successful candidate will understand the company culture as a family business that is run by the family and its employees as part of an extended family. We have established a continuous improvement culture that takes enormous pride in bringing musicians the finest crafted tools for their trade, inspiring performance along the way.

Senior Advertising and Music Marketing Associate (Downtown Music Publishing – NYC)

We are looking for a Senior Advertising and Music Marketing Associate to join our New York City team. This unique individual will report directly to our EVP and will primarily focus on, amongst many things, promoting and licensing the Downtown catalog to advertise and brand clients on the East Coast.

Manager, Rights Management (The Orchard – NYC)

As a Manager on the Rights Management team, you’ll oversee a team that works to resolve rights issues pertaining to client content. You’re highly proficient in using YouTube’s CMS, and impeccably accurate and detail-oriented while able to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize appropriately. You’re a fearless problem-solver that proactively pinpoints, reports on, and resolves issues that arise pertaining to your daily tasks, and you thrive on driving a project or issue through to completion. You’re an excellent communicator who provides a high level of service both internally and externally, and you understand the importance of having processes and procedures. You lead by example, knowing that junior team members are watching and learning from you. You’re driven, positive, and enthusiastic about joining a team where collaboration is key, and want to be part of a company at the forefront of the music and digital space!

Entertainment Coordinator (Gank – Toledo, OH)

We are an up and coming Entertainment company that deals with artist, event and media management, clothing line, PR firm and a Record label all in one.

At this time we are looking to hire full time and part-time employees. The benefits are endless, the pay is weekly and the exposure and experience are priceless.

However, to attain all of this, we are needing you to partake in a 60 day unpaid with perks and commission based minimal internship, to prove yourself before hire.

If you meet the above qualifications and understand that the first 60 days are unpaid with perks and some commission based, please contact us on the below with a paragraph about yourself, availability and what you would like to get out of this position.

Product Owner (CDBaby – Portland, OR)

Join the best team in the independent music world! The Product Owner represents CD Baby (and other AVL brands) stakeholder interests and works closely with development as part of an Agile development process, Scrum specifically. In this role, you will lead the tactical implementation of product development as well as working with the key business stakeholders and Product Manager to define overall product requirements, vision and long-term strategic roadmap. Candidates with music industry experience strongly preferred.

Music Partner Operations Lead (Facebook – TBD)

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

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Production (Hopeless Records – Van Nuys, CA)

We are looking for a production person to join our growing team! This role is a part of the operations department and is responsible for managing our physical production and logistics (recorded music and merchandise) worldwide. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the Hopeless Records roster of artists and is always willing to go the extra mile to make sure that our releases are accurate and delivered on time. Strong attention to detail, excellent problem-solving skills, and ability to work under pressure and strict deadlines is imperative.

Digital Marketer (UMG – Philadelphia, PA)

Fame House, a Universal Music Group company, is looking for a Digital Marketer to join our team in Philadelphia, PA. As a Digital Marketer, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the most successful artists and entertainment companies in the world, and to work with emerging digital music and entertainment technologies. Successful candidates must have a high degree of comfort juggling multiple tracts of work, while discerning key information across a high volume of client communication. Must be comfortable working flexible hours when needed to cover night and weekend client activities.

Founded in January 2011, Fame House is an award-winning digital strategy agency with offices in Philadelphia, New York and Los Angeles that’s built to uniquely serve the needs of the modern music industry. Fame House’s early foresight into crafting services around the new opportunities of connecting artists and fans online led them to help establish a new key role within the music ecosystem serving artists alongside labels, management companies, event companies and agents.

The Digital Marketer reports into a Marketing or Account Manager and is responsible for a specific list of accounts and/or projects. In addition to crafting and executing marketing campaigns, he or she must contribute creative, innovative ideas to marketing plans and campaigns and is responsible for delivering against the campaign and client goals. The Digital Marketer will be an Account Lead for select clients, for which he or she acts as both the client’s primary point of contact at Fame House as well as the FH team member responsible for the account’s success. He or she will manage interns and Digital Marketing Assistants and may have other team members with dotted lines into him/her.

Music Operations, Artist Relationship (Apple Music – Santa Clara Valley, CA)

Apple Music Operations is looking to drive Artist support across the iTunes & Apple Music ecosystem. Be part of history by driving the technical development of artist tools and resources, and by building a team to build artist support. This role will require extensive advocation of artist needs across various functions as well as with internal International business teams.

Production Manager (AEG Presents – Denver, CO)

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

Marketing Manager, Concerts and Special Events (TN Performing Arts Center – Nashville)

The Marketing Manager for Concerts and Special Events is responsible for managing the media and advertising needs for interested clients who come in through Programming, Event Sales and Services, TPAC Presents Series and War Memorial Auditorium (WMA) Presents series.

This is a very important role because it’s an increasingly more vital bridge between Programming, Event Sales and Services and Marketing. The position also oversees the development, recruitment and management of other ancillary audience-development strategies.

Music Industry Journalist (3Encores – Remote)

We are looking for someone that can cover and write about the latest news in the music industry. Do you have a passion for music? Are you looking for more exposure for your writing? We want someone that can utilize their words to create artwork. This will start as a non-paid position but gain exposure and a following while you write great content. Do this and you will be offered a position with us.

Operations Manager, Ravinia’s Steans Music Institute (Ravina Festival – Highland Park, IL)

The Operations Manager for Ravinia’s Steans Music Institute (RSMI), Ravinia’s summer music conservatory, reports to the Administrative Director of RSMI (Adm. Director) and, under the Adm. Director’s supervision, interfaces with RSMI faculty, fellows, and staff to manage the daily operations of RSMI, including hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising up to 10 seasonal staff members. This position also coordinates the logistics of all travel and concert operations of RSMI, including overseeing the proper care and usage of John D. Harza Building facilities and equipment and the residential homes used during the RSMI season.

The Operations Manager has the unique opportunity to participate in many aspects of artistic and organizational production while developing relationships with RSMI’s fellows and faculty in residence. The fellows are typically conservatory and university students at the beginning of their professional careers and the faculty includes several Ravinia performers and world-renowned musicians.

Music & Theatre Marketing Lead (eBay – San Francisco)

The Genre Marketing Lead, is the ultimate strategist, facilitator and collaborator between Marketing and the North American businesses under our new genre vertical structure. We’ve got an incredible opportunity specifically within the Music & Theatre genre, our fastest growing business unit. The Marketing Genre Lead translates business goals into a holistic marketing strategy that is grounded in an understanding of our customer and leverages the marketing channels, brand and product marketing to drive the right audience at the right time. He or she will be responsible for partnering with the business and marketing team to identify growth opportunities for the genre, define the integrated marketing plan on what events/moments to prioritize and ultimately oversee the execution of the plan. This critical leader should be the team captain in supporting and representing marketing across the genre and energizing the marketing team to maximize efforts, while having fun, sharing best practices across the global business and scanning the horizon for our next incredible opportunity.

Research and Insights Manager, YouTube Music (Google – San Bruno, CA)

The Research and Insights manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the YouTube Subscriptions Music Business (SVOD) Marketing team through analysis of primary, secondary and behavioral research data. This role will be responsible for extracting actionable insights from both behavioral and attitudinal data that will shape the understanding of how YouTube Music marketing and communications resonate with YouTube’s core target audiences, as well as inform and validate strategic direction.

Manager, Music Licensinghttps (Viacom – Hollywood, CA)

The Manager of Music and Licensing Strategy will work closely with VP to formulate licensing strategy and negotiate favorable rates for  the use of music and other third-party elements in Paramount Network and TV Land content, including scripted, reality, documentary, short form digital, marketing and/or advertising content. The Manager of Music and Licensing Strategy will be at the forefront of the production process communicating regularly with production (in-house and/or third party), production management, creative, Marketing, business development, Business and Legal Affairs, and IP Litigation teams pushing forward strategy and securing clearances to achieve the creative vision.

Music Sync Specialist (Another Music Library – Los Angeles)

Another Music Library is looking for someone to head our Los Angeles Branch that has 3+ years of experience in music sync licensing sales, to market and pitch our growing catalog of independent artists, songs and production music to TV/Film Music Supervisors, Advertising Agencies, Broadcast & Cable Networks, Gaming Companies, Post Production/Edit Facilities, Production Companies, and Trailer Houses.

This is an exciting and intensive role to build collaborative creative relationships for the company while also working directly with existing clients based on the east coast of the United States. The role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience with well-established relationships and a quality reputation as a creative and attentive problem solver.

This position requires a highly motivated, self-reliant candidate, who works well independently and will be working from home to build and maintain relationships with Another Music Library’s clientele.

Installation Coordinator (Dynamic Media – Sterling Heights, MI)

We are a small company positioned as a leader in the business background music and messaging industry. The Installation Coordinator is responsible organizing and managing installation projects. This position will assist with a variety of operational tasks to ensure equipment is ordered and ready for each job while providing a high-quality customer experience. You will be working with both customers and installers/technicians to schedule and complete installation projects across all U.S. zip codes.

Music Publishing Licensing Assistant (Wixen Music Publishing – Calabasas, CA)

Wixen Music Publishing, Inc. in Calabasas, CA seeks to add an entry-level, full-time licensing assistant to its licensing/copyright department.

Music & Creative Arts Coordinator (Salvation Army – Biloxi, MS)

Plans and administers various Music and Creative Arts classes, seminars, institutes, conferences, etc., at The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center (RJKCCC); establishes and maintains at least three arts groups; trains leaders to assume established groups; monitors, schedules and/or teaches instrumental, drama, mime, dance, vocal, piano classes, etc.; maintains the library of resources and materials; maintains mailing list of the Center’s Music and Creative Arts instructors and groups. Plans, develops, monitors, conducts and strengthens Corps music and worship ministries for all ages. Teaches music theory, arts programs, and leads band practice so that performances during Corps worship services and other programs are creative, enjoyable, spiritual, and support the evangelical mission of The Salvation Army; ensures that all equipment and instruments are properly maintained; performs vocally and/or instrumentally in various music programs. Performs other related work as required.

Director, TV Licensing – Music (Audio Network – NYC)

Audio Network is a leading provider of high-quality production music and a first-choice partner for TV production companies and broadcast channel providers worldwide.

We are an innovative, independent music company that has more than once been listed by the Sunday Times as one of the U.K,’s fastest growing companies and have been steadily expanding globally for the last 14 years. With our terrific and dedicated teams in London, Amsterdam, L.A., New York, Sydney, Toronto and Munich, together with our network of over 700 renowned composers and artists all over the world, Audio Network is a globally operating music company breaking down boundaries to deliver authentic and creative music solutions for our industry-leading business partners.

The company continuously invests in its people and always strives to make Audio Network a great place to work.

To move forward with our successful expansion in the United States and to strengthen our top position in the international market, we are looking for a highly motivated, experienced and dedicated Director, TV Licensing for our New York office.

Sound Designer (Saugatuck Center for the Arts – Saugatuck, MI)

The MSW Sound Designer shall work alongside professional Equity and non-Equity theatre personnel. He or she shall perform each and every duty and obligation with due diligence and to the best of his/her knowledge, skill, judgment and ability. The Sound Designer is expected to devote such amounts of time, energy and skill as may be necessary to perform the duties required hereunder. Hours are dependent on tech rehearsal times and may include nights and weekends.

Director, Online Marketing (WMG – NYC)

Responsible for developing comprehensive digital strategies for marketing artist releases from Label Services artists and label clients.

VP, Content Licensing (Bleacher Report – NYC)

The VP, Content Licensing is responsible for developing and implementing Bleacher Report’s content licensing strategy to achieve revenue and brand objectives. We are looking for an entrepreneurial and experienced candidate with a track record of success and established relationships with potential partners, preferably in Sports/Music and/or digital media/OTT. This individual will work very closely with the B/R Content team to identify and evaluate potential opportunities (domestically and internationally), and to leverage the full breadth of B/R’s short-form and long-form storytelling capabilities including text, video, and social.

Assistant Chair, Professional Music Department (Berklee – Boston, MA)

Berklee College of Music is seeking applications for the position of Assistant Chair of the Professional Music Department . As one of the largest majors at the College, Professional Music is an established program that offers a “design-your-own major/entrepreneurial approach” for students. The Department works closely with students to individualize their undergraduate program of study to be directly aligned with career goals. Further, the Department offers innovative instruction, regularly engages with music industry professionals, sponsors visiting artists and annual events, oversees Berklee Revelation Records (a student-run initiative) and provides opportunities for experiential learning.

The Assistant Chair will serve as an academic and administrative leader of the Department—working under the direction and supervision of the Chair. This is a 12-month administrative position with a renewable contract.

The Assistant Chair will be an experienced administrator and teacher with professional experience in music-related career environments. S/he will have evidence of industry engagement, strong leadership qualities, and managerial and organizational skills. S/he will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide variety of constituencies on- and off-campus. The ideal candidate will be forward thinking and possess a commitment to the education of music students.

Marketing & Vibe Manager (Hard Rock International – Atlantic City, NJ)

From a brand that rocks the world, a career that will rock yours! The Hard Rock portfolio of iconic brands includes a growing number of hotels and casinos around the world. To support these ongoing expansion efforts, we are seeking highly motivated team members who possess an entrepreneurial spirit and thrive in a fast-paced, continuously evolving work environment.

Come join the band at the Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs, a 163+ room upscale hotel, located in beautiful Palm Springs, CA! We are seeking a Marketing & Vibe Manager to support marketing, music and culture initiatives for the Hotel. The Marketing & Vibe Manager manages creative projects from concept to completion, while maintaining integrity of brand voice and translating marketing objectives into creative strategies to drive revenue and build brand awareness. This person builds business/market share by utilizing brand music programs to leverage as Hard Rock’s differentiator in the hospitality space.

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Music Industry Job Board (January 15, 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:

Production (Hopeless Records – Van Nuys, CA)

We are looking for a production person to join our growing team! This role is a part of the operations department and is responsible for managing our physical production and logistics (recorded music and merchandise) worldwide. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the Hopeless Records roster of artists and is always willing to go the extra mile to make sure that our releases are accurate and delivered on time. Strong attention to detail, excellent problem-solving skills, and ability to work under pressure and strict deadlines is imperative.

Digital Marketer (UMG – Philadelphia, PA)

Fame House, a Universal Music Group company, is looking for a Digital Marketer to join our team in Philadelphia, PA. As a Digital Marketer, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the most successful artists and entertainment companies in the world, and to work with emerging digital music and entertainment technologies. Successful candidates must have a high degree of comfort juggling multiple tracts of work, while discerning key information across a high volume of client communication. Must be comfortable working flexible hours when needed to cover night and weekend client activities.

Founded in January 2011, Fame House is an award-winning digital strategy agency with offices in Philadelphia, New York and Los Angeles that’s built to uniquely serve the needs of the modern music industry. Fame House’s early foresight into crafting services around the new opportunities of connecting artists and fans online led them to help establish a new key role within the music ecosystem serving artists alongside labels, management companies, event companies and agents.

The Digital Marketer reports into a Marketing or Account Manager and is responsible for a specific list of accounts and/or projects. In addition to crafting and executing marketing campaigns, he or she must contribute creative, innovative ideas to marketing plans and campaigns and is responsible for delivering against the campaign and client goals. The Digital Marketer will be an Account Lead for select clients, for which he or she acts as both the client’s primary point of contact at Fame House as well as the FH team member responsible for the account’s success. He or she will manage interns and Digital Marketing Assistants and may have other team members with dotted lines into him/her.

Music Operations, Artist Relationship (Apple Music – Santa Clara Valley, CA)

Apple Music Operations is looking to drive Artist support across the iTunes & Apple Music ecosystem. Be part of history by driving the technical development of artist tools and resources, and by building a team to build artist support. This role will require extensive advocation of artist needs across various functions as well as with internal International business teams.

Production Manager (AEG Presents – Denver, CO)

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

Marketing Manager, Concerts and Special Events (TN Performing Arts Center – Nashville)

The Marketing Manager for Concerts and Special Events is responsible for managing the media and advertising needs for interested clients who come in through Programming, Event Sales and Services, TPAC Presents Series and War Memorial Auditorium (WMA) Presents series.

This is a very important role because it’s an increasingly more vital bridge between Programming, Event Sales and Services and Marketing. The position also oversees the development, recruitment and management of other ancillary audience-development strategies.

Music Industry Journalist (3Encores – Remote)

We are looking for someone that can cover and write about the latest news in the music industry. Do you have a passion for music? Are you looking for more exposure for your writing? We want someone that can utilize their words to create artwork. This will start as a non-paid position but gain exposure and a following while you write great content. Do this and you will be offered a position with us.

Operations Manager, Ravinia’s Steans Music Institute (Ravina Festival – Highland Park, IL)

The Operations Manager for Ravinia’s Steans Music Institute (RSMI), Ravinia’s summer music conservatory, reports to the Administrative Director of RSMI (Adm. Director) and, under the Adm. Director’s supervision, interfaces with RSMI faculty, fellows, and staff to manage the daily operations of RSMI, including hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising up to 10 seasonal staff members. This position also coordinates the logistics of all travel and concert operations of RSMI, including overseeing the proper care and usage of John D. Harza Building facilities and equipment and the residential homes used during the RSMI season.

The Operations Manager has the unique opportunity to participate in many aspects of artistic and organizational production while developing relationships with RSMI’s fellows and faculty in residence. The fellows are typically conservatory and university students at the beginning of their professional careers and the faculty includes several Ravinia performers and world-renowned musicians.

Music & Theatre Marketing Lead (eBay – San Francisco)

The Genre Marketing Lead, is the ultimate strategist, facilitator and collaborator between Marketing and the North American businesses under our new genre vertical structure. We’ve got an incredible opportunity specifically within the Music & Theatre genre, our fastest growing business unit. The Marketing Genre Lead translates business goals into a holistic marketing strategy that is grounded in an understanding of our customer and leverages the marketing channels, brand and product marketing to drive the right audience at the right time. He or she will be responsible for partnering with the business and marketing team to identify growth opportunities for the genre, define the integrated marketing plan on what events/moments to prioritize and ultimately oversee the execution of the plan. This critical leader should be the team captain in supporting and representing marketing across the genre and energizing the marketing team to maximize efforts, while having fun, sharing best practices across the global business and scanning the horizon for our next incredible opportunity.

Research and Insights Manager, YouTube Music (Google – San Bruno, CA)

The Research and Insights manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the YouTube Subscriptions Music Business (SVOD) Marketing team through analysis of primary, secondary and behavioral research data. This role will be responsible for extracting actionable insights from both behavioral and attitudinal data that will shape the understanding of how YouTube Music marketing and communications resonate with YouTube’s core target audiences, as well as inform and validate strategic direction.

Manager, Music Licensinghttps (Viacom – Hollywood, CA)

The Manager of Music and Licensing Strategy will work closely with VP to formulate licensing strategy and negotiate favorable rates for  the use of music and other third-party elements in Paramount Network and TV Land content, including scripted, reality, documentary, short form digital, marketing and/or advertising content. The Manager of Music and Licensing Strategy will be at the forefront of the production process communicating regularly with production (in-house and/or third party), production management, creative, Marketing, business development, Business and Legal Affairs, and IP Litigation teams pushing forward strategy and securing clearances to achieve the creative vision.

Music Sync Specialist (Another Music Library – Los Angeles)

Another Music Library is looking for someone to head our Los Angeles Branch that has 3+ years of experience in music sync licensing sales, to market and pitch our growing catalog of independent artists, songs and production music to TV/Film Music Supervisors, Advertising Agencies, Broadcast & Cable Networks, Gaming Companies, Post Production/Edit Facilities, Production Companies, and Trailer Houses.

This is an exciting and intensive role to build collaborative creative relationships for the company while also working directly with existing clients based on the east coast of the United States. The role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience with well-established relationships and a quality reputation as a creative and attentive problem solver.

This position requires a highly motivated, self-reliant candidate, who works well independently and will be working from home to build and maintain relationships with Another Music Library’s clientele.

Installation Coordinator (Dynamic Media – Sterling Heights, MI)

We are a small company positioned as a leader in the business background music and messaging industry. The Installation Coordinator is responsible organizing and managing installation projects. This position will assist with a variety of operational tasks to ensure equipment is ordered and ready for each job while providing a high-quality customer experience. You will be working with both customers and installers/technicians to schedule and complete installation projects across all U.S. zip codes.

Music Publishing Licensing Assistant (Wixen Music Publishing – Calabasas, CA)

Wixen Music Publishing, Inc. in Calabasas, CA seeks to add an entry-level, full-time licensing assistant to its licensing/copyright department.

Music & Creative Arts Coordinator (Salvation Army – Biloxi, MS)

Plans and administers various Music and Creative Arts classes, seminars, institutes, conferences, etc., at The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center (RJKCCC); establishes and maintains at least three arts groups; trains leaders to assume established groups; monitors, schedules and/or teaches instrumental, drama, mime, dance, vocal, piano classes, etc.; maintains the library of resources and materials; maintains mailing list of the Center’s Music and Creative Arts instructors and groups. Plans, develops, monitors, conducts and strengthens Corps music and worship ministries for all ages. Teaches music theory, arts programs, and leads band practice so that performances during Corps worship services and other programs are creative, enjoyable, spiritual, and support the evangelical mission of The Salvation Army; ensures that all equipment and instruments are properly maintained; performs vocally and/or instrumentally in various music programs. Performs other related work as required.

Director, TV Licensing – Music (Audio Network – NYC)

Audio Network is a leading provider of high-quality production music and a first-choice partner for TV production companies and broadcast channel providers worldwide.

We are an innovative, independent music company that has more than once been listed by the Sunday Times as one of the U.K,’s fastest growing companies and have been steadily expanding globally for the last 14 years. With our terrific and dedicated teams in London, Amsterdam, L.A., New York, Sydney, Toronto and Munich, together with our network of over 700 renowned composers and artists all over the world, Audio Network is a globally operating music company breaking down boundaries to deliver authentic and creative music solutions for our industry-leading business partners.

The company continuously invests in its people and always strives to make Audio Network a great place to work.

To move forward with our successful expansion in the United States and to strengthen our top position in the international market, we are looking for a highly motivated, experienced and dedicated Director, TV Licensing for our New York office.

Sound Designer (Saugatuck Center for the Arts – Saugatuck, MI)

The MSW Sound Designer shall work alongside professional Equity and non-Equity theatre personnel. He or she shall perform each and every duty and obligation with due diligence and to the best of his/her knowledge, skill, judgment and ability. The Sound Designer is expected to devote such amounts of time, energy and skill as may be necessary to perform the duties required hereunder. Hours are dependent on tech rehearsal times and may include nights and weekends.

Director, Online Marketing (WMG – NYC)

Responsible for developing comprehensive digital strategies for marketing artist releases from Label Services artists and label clients.

VP, Content Licensing (Bleacher Report – NYC)

The VP, Content Licensing is responsible for developing and implementing Bleacher Report’s content licensing strategy to achieve revenue and brand objectives. We are looking for an entrepreneurial and experienced candidate with a track record of success and established relationships with potential partners, preferably in Sports/Music and/or digital media/OTT. This individual will work very closely with the B/R Content team to identify and evaluate potential opportunities (domestically and internationally), and to leverage the full breadth of B/R’s short-form and long-form storytelling capabilities including text, video, and social.

Assistant Chair, Professional Music Department (Berklee – Boston, MA)

Berklee College of Music is seeking applications for the position of Assistant Chair of the Professional Music Department . As one of the largest majors at the College, Professional Music is an established program that offers a “design-your-own major/entrepreneurial approach” for students. The Department works closely with students to individualize their undergraduate program of study to be directly aligned with career goals. Further, the Department offers innovative instruction, regularly engages with music industry professionals, sponsors visiting artists and annual events, oversees Berklee Revelation Records (a student-run initiative) and provides opportunities for experiential learning.

The Assistant Chair will serve as an academic and administrative leader of the Department—working under the direction and supervision of the Chair. This is a 12-month administrative position with a renewable contract.

The Assistant Chair will be an experienced administrator and teacher with professional experience in music-related career environments. S/he will have evidence of industry engagement, strong leadership qualities, and managerial and organizational skills. S/he will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide variety of constituencies on- and off-campus. The ideal candidate will be forward thinking and possess a commitment to the education of music students.

Marketing & Vibe Manager (Hard Rock International – Atlantic City, NJ)

From a brand that rocks the world, a career that will rock yours! The Hard Rock portfolio of iconic brands includes a growing number of hotels and casinos around the world. To support these ongoing expansion efforts, we are seeking highly motivated team members who possess an entrepreneurial spirit and thrive in a fast-paced, continuously evolving work environment.

Come join the band at the Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs, a 163+ room upscale hotel, located in beautiful Palm Springs, CA! We are seeking a Marketing & Vibe Manager to support marketing, music and culture initiatives for the Hotel. The Marketing & Vibe Manager manages creative projects from concept to completion, while maintaining integrity of brand voice and translating marketing objectives into creative strategies to drive revenue and build brand awareness. This person builds business/market share by utilizing brand music programs to leverage as Hard Rock’s differentiator in the hospitality space.

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Writer, Apple Music & iTunes (Apple – Culver City, CA)

Looking for a seasoned music writer with a deep background in entertainment journalism, marketing, and copywriting. This person will be primarily focused on supporting Apple Music, Beats 1, and iTunes—by writing and editing copy, partnering with creatives and cross-departmental leads; and trafficking assignments with internal and external writers. As the position requires competency with a number of publishing tools and workflows in a fast-paced production schedule, organizational and project management skills are a must.

Senior Marketing Manager (San Francisco Symphony)

The Senior Marketing Manager has the responsibility for all facets of the marketing campaign.  He/she supervises the Marketing Coordinator and Audience Development Initiative Coordinator while fostering a strong collaborative relationship with other Managers and the Marketing team as a whole.

Senior Coordinator Music Clearance (Paramount Pictures – Hollywood, CA)

This position is responsible for overseeing aspects of music clearance for Domestic and International marketing as assigned by the Exec Director, Worldwide Music Clearance.

Manager, Dance/Electronic Music (Spotify – NYC)

The Label Relations team manages hundreds of label relationships across the globe with a network of managers in different Spotify territories. This position will serve as primary contact for our Dance and Electronic Music from Independent label partners, specifically in the US. The Label Relations Manager will focus on developing & maintaining excellent relationships with Spotify’s content providers by enabling them to maximize the service as both a sales and promotional platform.

Managing Music Director (Various Locations)

Camp Jam is currently accepting Managing Director applications for its Rock N Roll Music Camps held in Chicago, Orange County, and Washington DC.

Are you a hard-working, fun-loving musician with a passion to share your knowledge with some of the best kids in the world!? Are you looking for a healthy, reliable supplementary income stream? Do you have a flexible schedule, smartphone and availability M-F 9am-5pm? Well, Camp Jam might just be the most rewarding and energizing gig you will ever experience! We are currently looking for a great individual to join our Staff as a Managing Director.

Music Cataloging and Metadata Associate (University of North Texas – Denton, TX)

The University of North Texas Libraries is seeking to hire a Library Production Associate to join our Music Library team. The Library Production Associate will provide Senior-level paraprofessional support for the Music Library.

Director of Music (Kickstarter – NYC)

Kickstarter is seeking a Director of Music to engage with musicians and grow Kickstarter’s presence within in the Music landscape.

Music Ambassadors – VOLUNTEER (Carnegie Hall – NYC)

Carnegie Hall seeks Music Ambassador volunteers to assist with staff support, information guides, greeters, The Shop at Carnegie Hall, Carnegie Hall tours, and outreach. Music Ambassadors enjoy many benefits, including complimentary tickets, access to exclusive events, and discounts at the Shop at Carnegie Hall. Applications are considered on a rolling basis as needed.

Executive Content Editor (ASOS – Paris, FR)

This role is a great opportunity to learn the ropes of online editorial writing. She/he will assist the French Editors (menswear and womenswear) in all fields of work. Her/his main focus will be localization (translating content with an editorial touch) but the right person will seize this opportunity to also contribute editorial ideas and stories. The Editorial executive works with the international site and editorial team as well as the UK creative, development, CC, CRM and magazine teams to deliver the most relevant, highly engaging and shareable content for the homepage, apps, newsletters and other channels.

Music and Marketing Coordinator (Spotlite Media – Los Angeles)

Spotlite Media is looking for a highly motivated individual to work in our music and marketing department. You will be wearing several hats while balancing the needs of the company and artists. Your main focus will be on assisting the VP of Marketing and Content. You have a passion for music and interest in learning all sides of the business.

Video Producer/Editor (iHeartMedia – Miramar Beach, FL)

iHeartMedia is looking for a hard-working and creative Video Producer/Editor to help us grow our audience across our iHeartLatino digital and social platforms. The ideal candidate is a storyteller at heart – both visually and narratively. You will be responsible for ideating creative concepts and turning them into engaging videos optimized for our platforms. The ideal candidate also has experience as a video producer, writer, editor and is used to collaborating across teams to make content that is new, interesting and highly shareable. This role requires you to work on multiple projects at once with the ability to manage them yourself while never compromising the level of creativity.

iHeartLatino is iHeartMedia’s Hispanic platform, which builds on the company’s unique position as the number one Hispanic reach medium in the U.S. Anchored by the iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina mega-concert, the iHeartLatino platform aggregates the entire portfolio of iHeartMedia’s vast array of Hispanic targeted products.

Music Contract Administrator (Netflix – Los Angeles)

Netflix seeks an experienced Music Contract Administrator to help support our expanding slate of Originals content (Series, Film, Documentary, Comedy, Unscripted and Kids programming). This role will have broad responsibility for managing the tracking, organization, distribution, and processing of a high volume of contracts for the Music Team, from signature to distribution, archiving, processing and arranging for payment.

This is not your traditional Contract Administrator role you will manage vital components of our music contract administration process, not just “contract management,” and have visibility into all facets of our music business and the larger scope of Netflix’s expansion. If this sounds intriguing, read on for the details…

As a seasoned Music Contract Administrator, you know the ins-and-outs of the music industry, and its jargon is second nature to you. You know exactly what it takes to use music in a production, you understand the significance of master use and synchronization licenses and you know what a composer agreement and music supervisor agreement covers. Your organizational skills are unparalleled and in your view, there’s no contract detail that’s too small or insignificant. Your expert eye for detail means you know how to review music agreements (be they master use or synchronization licenses, composer agreements, music supervisor agreements, producer or songwriter agreements) for the key information needed for contract administration purposes, and flag any critical information that’s missing.

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Inside Music Podcast #117: I Love You(Tube) with Brad LaPlante

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 invites YouTube star Brad LaPlante over to his new apartment for a conversation about all things video. Brad hails from the world of blogging, but in more recent times he has pivoted to video, documenting his life in music through a series of weekly videos. Brad tells James about his decision to pursue video and whether or not others would be wise to follow his lead.

https://soundcloud.com/inside-music-podcast/117-i-love-youtube-with-brad-laplante
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3 Tips for improving your music blog in 2018

The new year is almost here, which means right now the music business is largely silent. Industry professionals at all levels tend to lay low in the days between Christmas and New Year’s day, which in turn leaves music writers with little to discuss aside from their picks for the best album, song, new artist, video, etc. of the preceding year. That content is good and expected, but if you really want to make the most of this time you should be putting the majority of your effort and focus into deciding how you will further your work in the new year.

The world of digital music writing has changed immensely over the course of 2017. Dozens of sites went under, leaving writers at every level looking for steady employment, and several sites combined forces because doing so was the only way to stay afloat. The value of digital advertising also fluctuated more than ever, which in turn made it increasingly difficult for sites to cover their costs. 2018 will likely be no different, if not worse, so those hoping to do make it through with their job and sanity intact need to embrace the constant state of change we now exist within and use it to their advantage. Here are three tips to get you started:

Get (more) social

The constant battle to always be producing quality content became even more complicated in 2017 as it seemed every social media platforms was working hard to make their platform the go-to destination for all young people. Snapchat has stories, Instagram has stories, Facebook has stories, and two of those platforms also offer live broadcast options. This, in addition to Twitter, Tumblr, and any other site/platform where fans of music exist.

You will never be able to be everywhere all the time, but if you focus your efforts on maximizing the return from a single platform in the new year your brand is likely to go far. Look at your followers and figure out where you have the most engaged followers. From there, outline weeks or months worth of content that can be created exclusively for that service. Maybe you do artist takeovers, or perhaps you host a weekly talk show. The sky is the limit!

Start a podcast (and if you already have one, keep at it)

The podcast medium garnered a lot of attention in 2017, and it is likely to see even more growth in the new year.

The possibilities with podcasting are seemingly endless; You can record a conversation about a single topic, offer regular news updates, interview people, or simply talk to the world at large — all from the comfort of your home (or anywhere else, for that matter).

Podcasts can be as long or as short as you want, and there is no limit to the number of podcasts you can record. Find a niche that has not yet been filled an fill it with your voice.

Simplicity is an art. Quality > Quantity.

When everything is available with a few clicks and keystrokes the temptation to try and cover all corners of the entertainment world at all times can be great, but for the sake of your health and sanity, you need to resist giving in to such ideas.

There is no way anyone or any one team can cover everything and do a good job. You can cover everything and be pretty mediocre, sure, but being the best at everything just isn’t in the cards.

Find what your audience wants and serve that to them as often and as well as you possibly can.

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5 things to consider when planning for 2018

This morning I woke to discover no less than three inches of snow had fallen in the six hours since I last looked outside. After cursing at the sky for a few moments in hopes that whoever or whatever is up there could understand my frustration over winter’s inevitable arrival, I glanced at my calendar and noticed that the year is nearly out. In less than two weeks Christmas will have passed and we will all be killing time as we wait for the new year to arrive. Are you ready? I’m not.

Working online is a constant battle between what you want to be doing and what cultural trends demand that you do. Maybe you want to write a daily editorial on something that matters to you, but you also need to exist on social media, actively market your existing work, and plan for what you will do over the next several days, weeks, months, etc. Heck, I spent more than three hours of my weekend scheduling tweets to run during the holidays so that I might spend a little more time with family and a little less staring at my phone (note I said less and not ‘no time at all’ because – let’s face it – that simply isn’t a reality for most right now).

So there I was, avoiding the cold and contemplating the approaching new year. The one thought running through my mind over and over was what it was I wanted to do in 2018 that I have as of yet been unable to accomplish. I’m sure many of you have or will find yourself internally debating this same question in the days to come if you have not already begun to do so. Most of us never thought we could get a foot in the door of this business, so usually we’re pretty happy just to be here in the moment working on whatever is immediately in front of us, but we owe it to ourselves to look up and think about what could lie on the horizon. It took a world of belief in yourself to get this far, so you – and I – can’t stop now.

Here are a few things I encourage you to think ask yourself when contemplating the places you will go in the year ahead:

Is what I’m doing right now making me truly happy?

No one gets into music because they dislike music, but just because you’ve gotten your foot in the door or found a role that helps pay the bills does not mean your journey has to come to an end, or even stall. We have all spent our lives being told that next to no one makes it in the entertainment business, and because of this we have a tendency to not want to risk what little success we have already found. This may be good for the sake of security, but in the grand scheme of existence all you are really doing by not chasing after exactly what it is that you want to do is restricting a part of yourself. You are preventing yourself from becoming the person you feel you were meant to be in order to please someone or some thing other than yourself. That may provide short term happiness, but it will absolutely create longterm regret. 2018 should be the year you focus in on what makes you happy and pursue it with all the strength you have in your bones.

Am I making the most of my time?

Laziness is a disease that infects us all to varying degrees. What few people will tell you is that the extent laziness impacts your life is entirely in your control. Just like how we all have a habit of settling for the first opportunity that comes our way we also have a habit of wasting time we know could be better spent focusing on our goals. Maybe you tweet too much (guilty), or perhaps you scroll Facebook even after complaining to everyone you know about how awful Facebook is these days (also guilty). Maybe you sleep until the last possible minute every morning and rush to work without eating a good breakfast or exercising (guilty again). Whatever the case, there are things you do on a regular basis that deep down you know are nothing more than a waste of time and resources. Identify those elements in your life and set to minimizing them in the new year. I’m not saying you shouldn’t relax, but if you feel something you are doing is not right you need to listen to that sensation and correct your path.

How can I work towards my goals without sacrificing something I need (work/money/etc)?

Reaching almost any goal requires some kind of sacrifice on your part, but you have to be smart about what you sacrifice or else you may get yourself into trouble. If your passions lie outside your current workplace and you have no other way to make money then you probably shouldn’t quit your job to pursue your dream full time. Dreams require money. Life requires money. You have to make sure your needs are met in order to have the mental clarity needed to pursue your passions. I like to say people should sacrifice within reason, or sacrifice what they are able, as long as it does not interfere with their quality of life in such a way that they are doing harm to themselves and/or their families.

What can I do to improve life for those around me?

If your bucket list for the new year reads like the agenda of a person who has the world’s biggest ego then your brain is leading you down a broken path. Happiness in life comes from much more than personal gain. You know that saying about how it’s cold at the top? People say that because they often reach the pinnacle of their personal journey and realize they have left behind the people, places, and things that mean the most to them. Victory doesn’t have to be a lonely thing, but you have to be conscious about your actions if you wish to lift up everyone around you in 2018. Helping others often improves happiness far more than personal accomplishments, and it does so while developing better relationships with those who mean the most to you.

How will reaching my goals for 2018 help me in 2019 and beyond?

Life is about the journey, not the destination, so you shouldn’t be looking at 2018 and thinking it will be the last year you ever have goals. Knowing where you want to be in two, five, or even ten years can help you figure out what you need to do in the coming months in order to achieve your long term goals. Once you reach them, set more and repeat the process over and over again until you die. Life is for the living. Keep your head up, your hopes high, and never let a bad day, week, month, or even year deter you from chasing after the things you want.

It’s important to note that not all goals have to be long term. If you want to eat the world’s biggest slice or pizza or work your way to running a 5k those things can be done in a relatively short amount of time. My advice is to balance the big goals with smaller, more easy to accomplish ones so that completing those tasks will help keep you motivated to fight for the bigger picture.

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