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The Problem with Unpaid Internships

Internships are a great path to success in the industry, but by failing to support workers, the music business is blocking many from access based on their economic class.

There are many ways to land a career in music, but few offer the networking and learning opportunities provided by internships. A good internship can open doors and create the potential for life-changing connections that cannot otherwise be accessed by the thousands vying for a position in the entertainment industry. The problem is, most internships offer little to no compensation in exchange for work. 

It’s no secret that most music industry jobs are in two of the most expensive cities on Earth, Los Angeles and New York. Nashville also has many opportunities. However, the cost of living has consistently risen year after year as more people move to the area in hopes of escaping the high prices of the coasts.

Unpaid music internships create a barrier to entry and experience for many industry hopefuls based solely on their economic class. Interns are expected to work the equivalent of full-time jobs without compensation. Many are not allowed to seek employment elsewhere because it may impact their ability to please the employer who is not paying for their services. As Sarah Kendzior wrote in The View From Flyover Country, “Work is not a labor to be done in exchange for a wage, but an act of charity to the powerful, who reward the unpaid worker with “experience” and “exposure.”

The ubiquity of unpaid internships sends a message that only those privileged enough to not worry about supporting themselves should pursue a career in music. Internships recast privilege as perseverance, suggesting that a lack of payment is somehow a test of one’s willingness to devote themselves to their craft. That view ignores the fact that, for many, working without compensation is not possible.

Some companies argue that requiring compensation for internships would lower or erase the intern opportunities they make available. While such a change would increase competition for the internships that remain, make the music industry more welcoming to people from all economic levels. 

Music history has been written by people who came from nothing. The people without parents or money to fall back on are often the ones who pen the songs that take the world by storm. Being able to support oneself for months at a time without compensation is not proof that the work will be above average. At best, such abilities are proof of privilege, and that should not have a bearing on whether or not someone is good enough for a position in the music industry.

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Kerrang! Is seeking an Editorial intern (US)

One of music’s biggest (and loudest) publications has an opportunity that could change the life of one dedicated creative.

The music publication battleground has seen its share of casualties in recent years. Magazines that were once available on newsstands everywhere have ceased publication altogether, and others that were on the rise folded before reaching the mainstream. Those that continue to thrive do so because they’re always planning ahead, and few (if any) brands in music are doing that better than Kerrang!

Right now, our friends at Kerrang! are seeking an Editorial intern to join their team in New York. For information on how to apply, as well as the desired skills of applicants, read on:

Kerrang! is the longest-standing rock and heavy metal publication in the UK, and part of the Wasted Talent Media publishing group. We’re looking for a proactive, highly-organized, enthusiastic Editorial Intern to join Kerrang!’s U.S. team based in Brooklyn, New York.

The role:

Our Editorial Intern will be assisting our U.S. editorial team with audience growth and the editorial direction of Kerrang.com. Hours are flexible, but a two-day-per-week in-office minimum commitment is required. This is an unpaid internship, but a stipend for travel and meals will be offered. Selected individual may be considered for a long-term paid position, but one is not guaranteed. What can be assured is a priceless education in music journalism, and the opportunity to meet dozens of rock musicians and industry leaders.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

-Writing breaking news articles for Kerrang.com

-Maintaining Kerrang!’s presence on social media with daily posts / promo

-Transcribing interviews

-Generating editorial ideas and contributing feature articles when possible

-Gathering assets for news and feature articles (image / video / text, etc.)

-Actively participating in NYC’s rock and metal scene

-Staying in touch with the latest rock and metal news / releases, etc. and keeping our team abreast of trends and bands worth knowing

What are we looking for?

– Has a passion for hard rock and heavy metal

– Strong writing skills (good grammar / spelling a MUST!)

– Works effectively under pressure with a keen eye for detail

– Great communication skills, with an ability to build meaningful relationships

– Proactive self-starter with personal motivation to perform at the height of capabilities

– Highly skilled at social media, knowledge of all major platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram)

– Photo-editing skills (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) are a BIG plus

– A great sense of humor (after all, it’s only rock music!)

Additional information:

  • College students are welcome (school credit may be possible!)
  • The office is located in East Williamsburg / Bushwick
  • Candidate must be based in the New York City area

Please send a resume and cover letter to cat@kerrang.com.

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Music Industry Job Board (October 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:

Customer Support Representative (Ace Products Groups – Petaluma, CA)

We are a Petaluma-based Music Products company looking for sharp, qualified customer support representatives to help manage our growing customer base for a broad line of musical instrument accessory products. Candidates should be passionate & self-motivated, with some experience in the music products industry or a background in music. Salary negotiable w/benefits. Part time to full time available.

Music Content Writer (dBHeard Publishing Group LLC – Tonganoxie, KS)

This is a position for those who want to excel in customer relations via written interactions handled through email and live chat platforms with our customers go the extra mile for the customer.

You’ll assist customers in various points of their shopping experience and build a great rapport between us and our customers. Most of all, you’ll treat others the way we all want to be treated; with respect and honesty. You’ll need to communicate clearly to customers via email and social media, but mostly through answering phone calls from our customers. We do not, and will never, conduct cold calls to unsuspecting people.

Talent Buyer Assistant (AEG – Columbia, SC)

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

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

The ideal candidate has no or limited experience in the music business and is looking to get a solid footing in the music business and grow with us. Schooling in music industry studies and/or playing an instrument are pluses but are not required.

Success in this position requires a strong work ethic, attention to detail, ability to work with others and follow instructions, extreme organizational skills (proficiency in Excel is a major plus!), able to keep calm under pressure, a deep desire to learn, and the ability to create and nurture lasting relationships with our TV, film, advertising agency, and record label licensees.

If you’ve always wanted to be a music supervisor, great! But this IS NOT the job for you – this is not a “creative” position. On the other hand, if you’re tired of hearing horror stories about songwriters getting ripped off or struggling to make a living and want to go to bat for them, let’s talk, we have just the opening for you.

Executive Assistant (Sony – Miami, FL)

Reporting to the Special Projects Manager, this temporary Executive Assistant position is responsible for a wide range of administrative and executive support related tasks. This individual will work very closely with the Special Projects Manager and will help support the office by answering phones, arranging travel, maintaining expenses, and processing invoices. The qualified candidate must be comfortable with different working styles and be able to work in a high paced, fluid environment.

StubHub Customer Service Support (eBay – Draper, UT)

We are richly diverse and embrace our unique contributions and individual differences. We live life passionately. We act as one team in pursuit of connecting people with the teams, artists and people they care about most. We’re bold, inventive and are constantly upping our game. And we’re looking for people who are fully dedicated to providing unique perspectives and are passionate about experiencing the world through live events. We hope you’ll join us.

Assistant Sound Engineer (Ordway Center for the Performing Arts – Saint Paul, MN)

The position of Assistant Sound Engineer is a full-time, non-exempt, position with the production sound department, and shall work together with the Head Sound Engineer in the accomplishment of responsibilities pertaining to the department. This position requires the employee to directly interact with other House Crew members, clients as well as Extra Crew members and requires a positive and supportive attitude as well as a strong work ethic both when working with the clients and Extra Crew members.

The work responsibilities, conditions of employment, and wage conditions of the Assistant are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local No. 13, Minneapolis/ St. Paul, Minnesota and the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. The position is also governed by all Ordway personnel policies for full-time employees, where such policies do not conflict with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Live Sound Engineer (A&J Productions – North Haven, CT)

Walk into a venue, turn on PA system in correct order. Set up the stage, and mix the band(s). Must have knowledge of signal flow through a console and PA system. Must be good under pressure and have your own transportation. Musicians preferred

Recording Engineer (The Mix Loft Recording Studio – Las Vegas, NV)

Recording engineer needed for sessions, Protools, melodyne, autotune, wavetune experience required. Flexible schedule. Pop,R&B, Rap, Rock etc. Please submit a resume and at least 2 mixes from 2 genres.

Sound Designer (PLAYSTUDIOS Inc – Burlingame, CA)

As we expand our portfolio of free-to-play apps, we’re looking for experienced and ambitious SOUND DESIGNER to create captivating audio experiences that delight our players and reward their deeper engagement. In collaboration with the Creative Team, you will design audio effects and music for our casual games, social casino games, metagame promotions, and live operations features.

As a self-starting professional, you will take pride in delivering the highest quality audio design for a wide variety of games and enjoy pushing your technical skills to new limits, with the support of your Audio Team colleagues. You’ll have a passion for play, a healthy respect for our players, and you won’t take no for an answer when it comes to making our games better.

A solid grasp of the principles of audio production, sound design and music composition is essential, as well as strong organizational skills and a passion for creating exceptional audio experiences.

Executive Assistant, Motown (Capitol Music Group – Hollywood, CA)

This Executive Assistant will provide administrative support to the President of Motown Records located in Hollywood, CA. The ideal candidate will have Music or Entertainment experience and have experience supporting an EVP, President or other high-level executive with discretion and confidentiality. Must be very efficient and highly detail oriented. Multi-tasking and working on tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment is crucial. No task is too small and no challenge too great. A “can-do” attitude is essential. In this vital role, you will serve as the right arm to the President as well as provide overflow support to the team and overall company. Your honed organizational and communication skills will be on full display as you work to facilitate seamless administrative functions and maximize productivity. The primary goals are to leverage the President’s time and manage a productive office environment.

Head of Country Music Programming (Pandora – Nashville, TN)

We are seeking an individual with expertise, experience and deep passion for country music; as well as a vision for country music across streaming radio, on demand, and custom content platforms. The person in this role will curate genre radio stations and on demand playlists, develop the country library, and create editorial content. The ideal candidate brings experience in terrestrial radio, digital radio, editorial and/or playlisting.

This Curator Programmer is responsible for country music on Pandora, the largest streamer of country music in the world. They will be responsible for creating new and innovative culturally relevant content programs, serving listeners across all tiers of service to fill programming gaps and fulfill all listener needs.

Bookkeeper/Admin Asst (Art’s Music Shop – Birmingham, AL)

Looking for a Customer Service person with bookkeeping experience (closing out registers, making bank deposits, basic accounting skills, billing/collections, taking payments, answering the phones)

This is a position that requires people skills, organizational and problem-solving skills, and a consistent attendance.

Full time employees quality for Health Insurance, Paid Sick Leave, and Paid Vacation Days.

Administrative Assistant (UMG – Woodland Hills, CA)

UMG Finance is looking for an administrative assistant to primarily support the SVP, Credit & Collections and secondarily provide support as needed for the Directors and Sr. Managers in the department. This person may also grow to handle lower level credit, claims and accounts receivables functions as needed to support the group during heavy workload periods.

UMG Finance encompasses all oversight of incoming and outgoing financial issues, applications and strategies, of which the Credit & Collections area is a major part of. It has historically prided itself in best in class services in collecting income for the company’s businesses – its labels and its artists’ commercial assets – digital, physical, streaming, D2C – while maintaining the best relationships and reputations with its commercial partners.

Executive Assistant, Premium Marketing and Business Development (Spotify – NYC)

We’re now looking for an awesome Executive Assistant to provide outstanding support to Spotify’s Premium Brand and Partnership VPs and their teams. This is a full-time position located at our New York office. Some travel may be required periodically.

In this role, you will provide administrative and structural support to the VP of Premium Brand (based in NYC) and the VP of Premium Partnership (based in London). Spotify is a very fast moving and dynamic organization so be sure to buckle up, this is an exciting role! You will play an important part in the effectiveness of the Premium team but above all, your work will impact the way the world experiences music.

Administrative Assistant, Operations (AEG Worldwide – Honolulu, HI)

The Hawaii Convention Center is located within walking distance of Waikiki, the Hawaii Convention Center is like no other in the world. Open to the outdoors – with terraces, lanais, courtyards, waterfalls, and fishponds – this remarkable facility combines the latest in cutting edge technology with authentic Hawaiian ambience. Our cultural diversity and legendary spirit of aloha encourage attendees to see the world in a new light, so it’s no surprise that people accomplish more when they meet here. Best of all, the warmth of Hawaii and its people continue to inspire, long after meetings have ended.

Band & Orchestra Sales (Strait Music Company – Austin, TX)

Strait Music Company, Austin’s oldest and largest full-line music store, is currently seeking an experienced sales associate for our Band & Orchestra department at our South Austin location (Ben White & Lamar). We are looking for someone who is passionate about music and people, a self starter/takes initiative and can think on their feet.

You will be responsible for selling and renting band/orchestra instruments, working with our customers to meet their musical needs, and for keeping the department stocked and looking good. Experience in retail or customer service is a plus and familiarity with band and/or orchestra instruments is a must.

Assistant, Digital Marketing Operations, Urban (WMG – NYC)

This role is a great entry point and stepping stone into digital marketing. This job is the intersection of creative, marketing, technology, operations and production; you will have your hand in a lot of different areas. You must be detail-oriented and able to multi-task, as you will be assisting many artist projects, and administrating a fast-paced, large, growing team. You will be the direct operational support for the urban digital marketing team across all aspects of a music release – you will also be working closely with product managers, our in-house creative design, development and video team, and artist managers to help bring artists’ visions to life.

The ideal candidate is interested in the day-to-day operational facets of a music release AND new technology. This person reads blogs (tech and entertainment) every day, installs every new app just to try it out, and has a passion for leveraging the Internet to drive artist careers and revenue. They live on social media, lifestyle blogs, and discover new music in interesting ways. They understand how to optimize content across social platforms, have a desire to learn the “nuts and bolts” of what it takes operationally to release music and videos. As the environment is incredibly collaborative, you will be assisting in digital marketing operations for the department as a whole as well, giving you insights into many aspects of the digital space.

Director (Alabama Music Hall of Fame – Tuscumbia, AL)

Reporting to the AMHOF Board of Directors, the executive director will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for the Alabama Music Hall of Fame.

Marketing and Sales Office Assistant Manager (Carmel Music Academy – Carmel, IN)

We are seeking an experienced Marketing and Sales Office Assistant Manager for our growing business. You will increase and maintain client count, create and maintain digital and social media marketing, and manage the day to day operations of the business.

You will craft compelling marketing messages to excel our client count. We work with clients throughout Hamilton, Marion, & Boone Counties specializing in music lessons for all ages.

The best candidate for this position will have 3 years or more experience in sales, digital & social media marketing, and office management. Work closely with director, office staff, instructors and clients. Build relationships with people of all ages, you must have a desire for working with people. Working in high end restaurant, high end retail sales, with parents and kids is the best qualifying experience you will bring to the position.

Associate Director, Artist Marketing (Spotify – NYC)

The Artist Marketing team play a critical role in defining and driving Spotify’s promotional strategy around new and existing music content. As a leader on this team, you will help build and shape marketing programs that acquire, engage, and retain priority audiences across new album releases, individual artists, playlist franchises, and beyond.

D2C Marketer (UMG – Philadelphia, PA)

ame House, a Universal Music Group company, is looking for a D2C Marketer to join our team in Philadelphia, PA. The D2C Marketer will work with our D2C Marketing and Creative Departments to strategize, manage, and execute digital campaigns for our clients’ e-commerce releases and promotions. You will have the opportunity to work with some of the most successful artists and entertainment companies in the world.

Assistant, Digital Marketing Operations, Rock/Pop (WMG – NYC)

This role is a great entry point and stepping stone into digital marketing. This job is the intersection of creative, marketing, technology, operations and production; you will have your hand in a lot of different areas. You must be detail-oriented and able to multi-task, as you will be assisting many artist projects, and administrating a fast-paced, large, growing team. You will be the direct operational support for the rock/pop digital marketing team across all aspects of a music release – you will also be working closely with product managers, our in-house creative design, development and video team, and artist managers to help bring artists’ visions to life.

The ideal candidate is interested in the day-to-day operational facets of a music release AND new technology. This person reads blogs (tech and entertainment) every day, installs every new app just to try it out, and has a passion for leveraging the Internet to drive artist careers and revenue. They live on social media, lifestyle blogs, and discover new music in interesting ways. They understand how to optimize content across social platforms, have a desire to learn the “nuts and bolts” of what it takes operationally to release music and videos. As the environment is incredibly collaborative, you will be assisting in digital marketing operations for the department as a whole as well, giving you insights into many aspects of the digital space.

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Intern Life: Emillie Marvel (The Intersection)

Hey there, everyone! We are always on the hunt for new ways to present the modern music industry, and in recent months we have received a number of requests to focus more of our efforts on the world of internships. So, in an attempt to appease both ourselves and our readers, we’ve decided to speak with interns from around the world about their roles in the modern music business. If you want to be featured in this series, or if you know someone we should highlight, please email james@Haulix.com and share your thoughts.

This site exists to promote the future of the entertainment industry, and to do that we need input from people like you and your entertainment-loving friends. If you have any questions about the content in this article, or if you have an artist you would like to see featured on this blog, please contact james@haulix.com. We can also be found onTwitter and Facebook.

As much as we love to encourage aspiring professionals to build a presence and do their best to establish influence online, those who really want to learn about the day-to-day grind of professional musicians would be wise to intern at their local music venue. There is nothing wrong with interning at labels, PR Groups, or even blogs, but more often than not being present in a venue on a regular basis will provide more insight on the industry than in any other role. Not only do you work with artists first hand, but you work with a variety of talent from across the industry. As a result, you also work with all types of music fans, from punk to country and back again. You see how different groups consume live music, as well as the types of merch they prefer, the way the interact with music (dancing vs moshing vs standing still), and random tidbits like who drinks the most alcohol (spoiler: country music fans usually win this title). 

Working in a music venue, especially one with the ability to host bands who draw anywhere from 100-2000 people a night, provides a rare front row seat to the daily lives of music professionals. Emillie Marvel, intern at The Intersection in Grand Rapids (MI), knows this all too well. She joined the venue’s promotional team not long after recognizing her passion for the music business, and through her time there she has learned a wealth of knowledge about the modern entertainment business. She may be barely out of high school, but Emillie already has good ear for talent and a firm understanding of live music as as an industry. In time, she will no doubt be one of the most influential young people in music, but right now she’s still cutting her teeth. Today, for the first time ever, she shares her story.

H: Hey there, Emillie. How is West Michigan treating you today?

E: Aside from a mild case of frostbite, pretty well!

H: Are you a Michigan native? I guess asking where you’re from is as good a place as any to start this feature.

E: I am. I was born, and have lived most of my life, right here in the Big Rapids area.

H: I want to thank you for taking the time to speak with me. We have wanted to feature more interns on the blog, and you are someone who came highly recommended. How long have you been a part of The Intersection?

E: First off, thanks for thinking of me for the feature! I’ve been with The Intersection, in some form, since October of 2013. My internship started in April of 2014.

H: When did you initially decide to apply at The Intersection, and what was it that lead you to feel it was the place for you?

E: When I applied originally, it was for a spot on the street team. At the time, I was searching for a chance to work more with both the live show, as that’s where my passion lies, as well as the Grand Rapids music scene. I sent in my information to The Intersection. I’d heard great things about the venue’s reputation and professionalism, and within a couple weeks I was hanging flyers and passing out handouts everywhere I went. I have a bit of an “overachiever” gene, and before I knew it I was doing ten times the amount of required work each week for the venue. It didn’t go unnoticed, as I found out when I saw the internship opportunity on my now boss’s Facebook page. After commenting that I was interested, I received a message saying he’d had me in mind for the job. It was the coolest thing, to know the time and effort I was putting in was being recognized.

H: Now, we should probably cover you age, as you are still fairly young. How old were you when you first applied?

E: Barely seventeen.

H: Had you done any work in music promotion prior? Anything counts, including helping local bands or musicians you may know as friends.

E: Absolutely! I’ve been in the music industry since I was fifteen years old. In that time, I’ve been a bit of a “jack-of-all-trades”. Aside from promoting for bands through my website, I had also helped with numerous bands across the world, whether as a friend or acting manager. I still do, to this day. I love spreading the word about music I really believe in, and I’m lucky enough to have many friends who create just that!

H: What does you internship with The Intersection entail? Can you walk us through a typical week of work?

E: For The Intersection, I run The Stache’s (the four hundred capacity front room venue in the Intersection) social media accounts. This means I’m the person who puts information about the venue’s consistently growing calendar in your Twitter, Instagram and Facebook feeds. A typical day, for me, will include a quick study of the current schedule to stay on top of who’s coming to both venues, then planning a variety of posts about the upcoming shows and double—then triple—checking I have all my information down correctly. I also create graphics, follow people in the area on Twitter, watch Grand Rapids related hashtags and do quite a bit of research on ways to maximize the effectiveness of the accounts.

H: Like any smart aspiring professional, you have more than one role in the music industry. You also run a blog, Punk Nation, which I believe you also founded. Can you please tell us a little about the site’s history?

E: In April of 2012, I attended the Michigan date of the ‘Blackout Forever’ tour, and from that day I knew all I wanted was to help make live shows happen. So I came home, grabbed a notebook, and with a little push from my mom, put down a gameplan. That gameplan eventually turned into Punk Nation. Being a fearless fifteen year old who didn’t fully understand the wonderful monster that is the music industry, I started emailing anyone and everyone I could about getting interviews. Some people were less than kind, but there were far more that went above and beyond to help make my goals achievable. Before I knew it, I was heading out to shows and chatting with musicians I’d never even imagined interviewing — including one of the headliners of the show that started it all.

Punk Nation was a way for me to dive in to the music scene, and learn how things worked while making valuable connections. The website still runs today, and is in the process of a rebuild as we speak. While it’s no longer my lone focus, I do look forward to seeing where it goes from here. It’s grown more than I could have asked for in the past three years.

H: What separates your site from the numerous competitors existing in the music scene today?

E: I think the fact that I’ve never profited from it at all, yet at the same time have put more work into it than I’ve ever put into anything else. This isn’t my day job, but it’s also not simply a hobby. By balancing somewhere in between those lines, I feel like it’s free. There’s this honesty there that comes with no pressure. If I, or a member of the staff, believe in a band, we’re going to interview them, feature them on the home page, review their album and push them on our social media like you would not believe—whether they have twenty-five Facebook likes, or one million. If you come to Punk Nation, you’re going to see an act you’re familiar with. You’re also going to see an act you’ve never heard of before in your life. And both of these acts are going to put out killer tracks that you make you feel something.

H: I read somewhere that you’re also involved, or have been involved with, Idobi. What can you tell us about those efforts?

E: At idobi, I fill the roles of radio programming assistant and writer. I started with the station as an intern in December of 2013, and have since been hired on as a staff member, fulfilling my dream of my first paid job being in the music industry. I’ve learned a lot in my time at idobi, have had the chance to work on really fun projects, and have made great connections and friendships.

H: If you had to take your current roles (Intersection, Punk Nation, Idobi) and pick one to make a full time career, which would you choose and why?

E: The Intersection, without a doubt. My interest always has, and always will be, in live shows. That is what gets my heart racing and makes every ounce of work worth it. It’s the thing that makes me feel truly, 100% alive. My greatest goal is to work very closely with putting on concerts. This isn’t to mention that in my time at The Intersection, what I’ve learned is that they conduct themselves with an incredible amount of respect, keep the venue in upstanding condition and have a stellar staff that makes you feel right at home any time you walk in the doors.

H: Have you considered pursuing college or any other kind of secondary education to help boost your chances of making in the music business? Why or why not.

E: I’m currently considering it, actually. I didn’t go right out of high school, with the position my career was in it didn’t seem to make much sense at the time. Now, however, I’ve been looking into attending a business course. I feel like in order to really push my career to the next level, I’ll require a better understanding of the corporate world.

H: To date, what do you consider your biggest accomplishment as far as chasing your dream career is concerned?

E: I’d have to say interviewing Kevin Lyman, and then being approved for press credentials at Warped Tour, two accomplishments that go hand in hand. Lyman has been my greatest role model in the industry from the time I started. I admire everything he has created, and the fact that he’s kept his morals throughout it all. Speaking to him about his accomplishments and career was truly an honor – and getting a book suggestion during it was just icing on the cake! A few months later, I found myself in the press room of the Palace Of Auburn Hills, watching the production of the Vans Warped Tour tour going on all around me. I truly felt like a part of something big that day.

H: What advice would you offer other aspiring music professionals about getting their foot in the door of this wild industry?

E: Don’t stop. I live by the quote, “Great people do things before they’re ready.” When I started, people didn’t take me seriously. I had many interview pitches that were turned down, or went unanswered all together. So I’d email again a month later. There are press agencies I work with now that absolutely refused to acknowledge my existence two years ago. Persistence, professionalism, fearlessness and dedication don’t go unrecognized, and these four qualities will take you far.

H: Do you have any goals for the months ahead? If so, can you share them with us?

E: I always have a goal or two set, I’m incapable of sitting still! My next couple months will be spent diving further into the world of management, and hopefully breaking into a dream career of mine, booking.

H: Where do you see yourself in five years time?

E: Booking and helping with every step of putting on live shows. Running a management company on the side. And, perhaps, having a good running start on a record label.

H: I think that is all the time we have for now. Before I let you go, are there any final comments or observations that you would like to share with our readers?

E: Thanks for having me! This is the first time I’ve been on this side of the interview questions, and let me tell you, it was a cool (and strange) experience! Also, to anyone reading this right now, do it. Whatever you want to do, whatever goal you’re waiting to accomplish, start it. Work hard. Conquer it.

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Music Industry Job Board (2/23/14)

Hello and welcome to the official blog of Haulix. One of the questions we are asked most often on this blog is whether or not we know of any job openings within the music industry. We try our best to inquire during interviews with our guests, but recently we decided to kick things up a notch and launch a column specifically dedicated to new opportunities around the music business. It’s called the Music Industry Job Board, and this is the third installment.

Every Sunday afternoon, we gather the new job and internship offerings we have come across in recent days.  We do our best to offer description of each job, as well as any supplemental information related to the application process. The latest round of openings can be found below.

You can help us build this list! If you have an opening you would like to see added to a future job board post, please email james@haulix.com with all the pertinent information. We can also be found on Twitter and Facebook.

Jobs:

Junior Account Manager/Coordinator *Temporary* (Shazam)

Job summary: The Shazam team are now looking for a Junior Account Manager/Coordinator on a temporary basis to join a growing & busy team.This is a critical role in the sales planning process at Shazam & encompasses pre and post sales support, administration and reporting.This newly created role will provide support to the New York Account Management team and will cover both Shazam for TV (SFTV) and Music.  The ideal candiate will be responsible for making sure that all stages of the sales process are managed appropriately. This will include working closely with Account Managers, Ad Operations, and Trafficking teams.

Social Media Marketing Coordinator (Complex Media)

Job summary: We are looking for a forward-thinking candidate who can help take our branded content to the next level. You should be the person who knows about the next big social trend before anyone else and how to merchandise it. We work with premium brand partners in a fast-paced environment—missing deadlines is not an option. You’ll be responsible for developing and driving social amplification and strategy, content distribution and content integration for our branded content and marketing campaigns. An interest in and understanding of advertising, innovative marketing and the digital space is a must. You’ll also need extensive experience with all social platforms and the ability to interpret and report on social metrics in a client-facing way (i.e. you can make a deck). Finally, you should have a proven track record of exceptional client service and campaign coordination, especially as it relates to internal communications and time management.

Digital Sales Account Manager (Domino Recordings)

Job summary: Domino is seeking a confident high caliber individual to oversee its digital account and sales initiatives, based in its Brooklyn office. The position will manage key partnerships and initiatives across digital music and video service providers (e.g. iTunes, Spotify, Amazon MP3, YouTube) for North America. Our individual should possess a strong, imaginative, progressive ‘sales orientated’ vision with a pioneering spirit. Additionally, the applicant must demonstrate a command of new digital commercial models and ability to adapt to shifts in the marketplace, with a passion to plug and promote our amazing musical repertoire across the digital services. The ideal candidate is very familiar with Domino’s output, aware of its history and will complement the company culture.

Commercial Business Development Manager (7Digital)

Job summary: We need a super-talented and enthusiastic business development manager to join the team, based in either San Francisco or New York City: someone who has a hunger to make a substantial difference to a fast-growing digital music business. Reporting into our central commercial business development team at our head office in London, this role is key to our growth. Together with the US staff on the ground, you would be working across a matrix structure to deliver our targets.

General Manager Of Entertainment Venue (Infinity Hall)

Job summary: Opening in the summer 2014 in the Front Street Entertainment District in Hartford, CT, Infinity Music Hall & Bistro will be a music hall and restaurant destination beyond compare anywhere in the US.  As our second location, IHH will be a dramatic affirmation of our much-loved brand, which delivers world-class music and dining in an intimate, beautiful and friendly setting. We are seeking an exceptional individual to be our on-site leader.  The General Manager will be the number one champion of our quality obsessed and service focused team culture at the amazing Hartford location. All candidates must have extensive fine dining management and music presenting experience.   Consideration will be given only to applicants with proven ability to be the ultimate host and have outstanding communication skills. Financial management experience is also required.  Experience opening new restaurants is preferred.

Weekend Associate News Producer (K-LOVE & Air1 Radio Networks)

Job summary: We currently have a weekend opening for an Associate News Producer.  If you have prior broadcast news experience, including news writing & delivery, audio production, and social media skills, this might be the position for you!   An mp3 newscast sample is required. This is an on-site position based in Rocklin, CA.

Executive Editor, News & Entertainment (Refinery29)

Job summary: Refinery29 is actively on the hunt for a next-generation Executive Editor, News & Entertainment to join our team and lead our 24/7 News operation to the next frontier. If you’re a big-ideas editor who is obsessed with breaking headlines, and smart, opinionated, high-performing content, we want to meet you. Only those who work at highly trafficked websites—and who demonstrate true strategic leadership with a passion for pushing the boundaries of what’s possible—need apply. Refinery29 is a leading authority in fashion and lifestyle—in all its facets—and our audience demands a distinct point of view on entertainment, wellness, food, technology, women’s issues, music, politics, and essentially everything that touches their lives everyday. The Executive Editor of our dreams will expand and enrich our already addictive signature R29 coverage and infiltrate the Internet with a new kind of breaking news that modern women crave. 

Partnerships Manager (Monster)

Job summary: The Partnership Manager will be responsible for the development, and day-to-day management, of programs that increase Monster’s reach and exposure through integrated co-marketing programs, licensing partnerships, and brand collaborations with consumer brands and partners (example: UFC, WPT, Caesars Entertainment, ClearChannel/iHeart Radio, etc). This person will work with the Marketing Leadership Team, Senior Sales Team and Monster management to build sustainable relationships and maximize opportunities with partners by managing and driving initiatives with partners and across internal Monster teams and the brand & partnership teams, working with external partners and internal Monster teams to develop partnership initiatives, driving the execution of initiatives, communication across Monster teams, reporting to Monster management on results.

Music Therapist (Bach To Rock Music Lessons)

Job summary: Part time contract position at a growing music studio in Sugar Land, TX.   The studio will handle all administrative work – advertising, acquisition of clients, collections, administrative reports to insurance companies.  The therapist only needs to administer therapy.  Compensation will be based on a percentage split, to be negotiated.  This is an ideal position for a therapist who is not yet established with clients.  It is also a great opportunity for therapists who like to do things “their way.”

Executive Assistant to EVP of Creative & Office Manager (Superfly)

Job summary: We’re looking for a responsible, self-starter to perform the role of Executive Assistant to the company’s EVP of Creative who oversees creative operations. This person will also serve as the Office Manager of the Chicago office and the liaison between Chicago staff and Superfly’s Director of Human Resources.

Assistant Engineer (Windmark Recording)

Job summary: MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE AS ASSISTANT ENGINEER AND BE PROFICIENT IN: HD pro tools 10, SSL AWS 900 console, SSL patchbay , Cue systems, Handling of vintage Tube microphones, Antelope and Atomic clocks, General studio maintenance, MAC OSX and mountain lion, Personable, Professional.

Studio Production Coordinator (Jingle Punks Music)

Job summary: Since our founding in 2008, Jingle Punks has quickly become the premier creative music agency in the US. We are the go-to resource for custom composing and music licensing for the film, TV, Advertising, and Digital Media space. The job will be to assist in logistics and studio productions operations and to help manage and organize a growing team of 15+ Composers in NYC and LA-based recording studios. 

Manager, A&R (Warner Music Group)

Job summary: We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, highly organized, results-driven, team-player, and customer focused individual for the full-time position of Manager, A&R, based in Nashville. This individual will be responsible for seeking out songwriters, artists and publishers of music and songs for acquisition of their services for domestic Company use with emphasis on country music. This is a fun and challenging position in a fast-pace environment. 

National Account Coordinator (Universal)

Job summary: Provides general support specific to the Digital Sales Team, be primary person dedicated to reporting and analysis of data to help market and sell our music more proactively. 

Music Assistant (Fox Networks Group)

Job summary: The Fox Sports Music department is seeking an Assistant to provide administrative support to the Vice President, as well as provide general office support to the department. 

Sales & Service Special (Universal)

Job summary: To maximize sales by meeting or exceeding performance targets and sales objectives, and provide high quality customer service to an assigned territory of independent CBA retail accounts by direct and frequent customer contact and relationship management.

Assistant Music Director (Oregon Public Broadcasting)

Job summary: OPB is looking for an individual knowledgeable and experienced in station programming and passionate about supporting the local music scene to be our Assistant Music Director for opbmusic. The Assistant Music Director, along with the Program Director, implements the programming strategy for opbmusic’s 24-hour channel; manages a team of volunteer DJs; oversees music acquisition, airplay, and reporting; and ensures compliance with FCC and copyright regulations. OPB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Digital Publicist (Company confidential)

Job summary: We are looking for an energetic Freelance Entertainment Publicity Manager, specialized in the field of music, with a particular focus in Hip Hop / R&B / Urban. You must have a strong network of existing relationships with entertainment media, especially in the urban community. Online and offline media contacts may include Vibe, Complex, Serius Radio, XXL, MTV, BET, AllHipHop com, the FADER and others that include general entertainment media. You MUST have a strong knowledge of digital publicity, social media management, tumblr and blog management and SEO.

Consolidation Analyst (eOne Entertainment)

Job summary: The primary purpose of this position is to assist Consolidation Manager in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements. This role is within the Entertainment One Television Division.

Screen Printing Sales (Victory Records)

Job summary: Our merchandising department is looking for an ambitious, energetic and goal focused individual to join our sales team. Two+ years in merchandise and/or textile screen printing sales is mandatory along with strong computer, analytical, communication, and people skills. We stress quality, dedicated customer service and 24 hour turnaround. We have a competitive incentive program for the right individual. If you are a closer looking to work in an exciting environment with tremendous upside this is the job for you.

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Warped Tour Volunteer (Steal Kill & Destroy)

Job summary: We are on the hunt for a special volunteer this summer for our outreach on Warped Tour. We are looking for male or female, 21+, that is passionately pursuing Christ and loves others. Preferably someone with touring and ministry experience and doesn’t mind being dirty and some hard work. If this seems like something you would be interested in, please contact stellaskad@gmail.com for the online application link. 

Entertainment Publicist (Frank PR)

Job summary: FRANK PR, a NY based entertainment public relations firm, is looking for a Publicist to work closely with clients, executives and staff. A vibrant, young company, FRANK PR provides services to some of the most prestigious names in film, television and entertainment. The agency’s staff includes highly motivated and qualified public relations professionals, each with first-hand experience publicizing entertainment and special events throughout the country. 

Synchronization Intern (Kobalt Music)

Job summary: Interns will be involved in various day-to-day operations throughout the synchronization department providing a general understanding of how a music publishing company operates. 

Social Media Intern (A Noise Within)

Job summary: Sought for Southern California’s leading classical repertory theater in Pasadena.
Interested in the arts, with an eye on marketing? Adept at social media? If your career goal is in arts administration or general marketing, A Noise Within offers a terrific internship opportunity for you. 

FXCK Cancer Foundation Looking for Volunteers (F*CK Cancer)

Job summary: Fxck Cancer Foundation is looking for volunteers on the World’s Loudest Month Tour. Dates below:

Welcome to Rockville
April 26th-27th 
metropolitan park Jacksonville Florida

Carolina Rebelion
May 3rd-4th 
Charlotte motor speedway North Carolina

Rock on the Range
May 16th,17th & 18th
crew stadium Columbos Ohio

Rocklahoma
May 23,24&25 
Pryor Oklahoma

Phil from fxck cancer is looking for volunteers to help with setup and breakdown of the booth. Also helping with receiving donations and handing out product. Phil needs people that aren’t shy and that have good communication skills. Volunteers will help educate concertgoers about early cancer detection and help fxck cancer to raise awareness by passing out their tri fold pamphlets.

To apply, email Phil at phil@fxckcancer.org!

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