Some of the Australian music world’s biggest names often leave doors of opportunity ajar, just waiting for the right kind of professional music fan to come knocking. Our regular Music Jobs column is the place where we’ll help you grab the proverbial handle and walk on through, as we take the pain out of scrolling through endless (and sometimes shady) job listings to provide you a selection of killer career opps in the music world.
No free work or internships here, just authentic chances to break into the music industry. So update your CV, brush up your cover letter writing chops, stop dreaming, and start doing what you love for a living.
Mushroom International Publishing Co-Ordinator
Love great new independent music and want the whole world to hear it? Well then the new International Co-Ordinator position at Mushroom Music Publishing could be up your alley. Based in Melbourne, and part of the wider Mushroom Group, Mushroom Music is Australia’s leading independent music publisher. They have a strong international presence and work with a number of overseas partners and are looking to add a dedicated, conscientious and enthusiastic new member to their team to work alongside the current International Manager. They’re looking for an organised professional with a broad knowledge, understanding and appreciation of contemporary music.
Applications close Friday the 19th September. Visit the Mushroom website for more info.
Pandora Radio Marketing Manager
At Pandora a unique collection of engineers, musicians, designers, marketers, and world-class sellers come together to achieve one goal; enriching lives by delivering effortless personalised music enjoyment and discovery. The Australian wing of the company is looking for a Sydney based Marketing Manager. They’re on the hunt for someone who can lead the marketing for Pandora ANZ (Australia and New Zealand) with a focus on listener growth, acquisition and retention, consumer insights and research, brand marketing, PR and consumer product initiatives. Reporting to the managing Director of Pandora ANZ, the successful applicant will represent the voice of the ANZ consumer and help shape product and marketing strategies and programs.
If you’re a marketing whiz that love discovering new tunes, why are you still reading this? You can apply here.
Universal Music Assistant Operations Manager
Want to work for one of the world’s leading music and entertainment organisations? Well this could be your chance, as Universal Music are on the lookout for an Assistant Operations Manager. Based in Sydney, the job requires someone who can assist the management of daily operations of the Production team, ensuring effective allocation of workload, correct working practices, and the timely and accurate delivery of tasks. In addition, the successful candidate will manage physical and digital production, from scheduling through to delivery, for an allocation of labels.
If you’re one that can TCB (take care of business) this could be your time to shine, apply now via the Universal Music website.
Redeye Marketing And Sales Rep (AU, NZ, Asia)
Founded in 1996 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Redeye distribution has grown from a regional supplier to an international distributor working with killer acts like Grizzly Bear, Metric, Death Cab For Cutie and labels like Kill Rock Stars, Barsuk, and Warp. They now want to bring some more Aussies into the fold and are looking for a Sydney based Sales rep who can smash international physical shipping and sales goals, digital sales and streaming goals, maintain existing and develop new partner relationships (sub-distributors, digital customers) and cultivate PR relationships in the territory (indies, press and media, radio, etc.).
If you think you can sell the pants off awesome indie music while making industry buddies at the same time, visit www.redeyeusa.com and email Tor Hansen at [email protected]. You’ve got until September 30 to make sure your resume is up to scratch.
Dominant Instruments Admin and Office Co-Ordinator
This one is for the musos that can slay a spreadsheet or two; one Australia’s premier distributors of musical instruments and accessories Dominant Musical Instruments are looking for an Admin, Accounts and Office Co-Ordinator. The east Melbourne based company need someone who can facilitate general office responsibilities to ensure the company’s smooth operation, including the ordering of stationery supplies, petty cash disbursements, records management, Booking appointment and travel, and organisation of meetings. If you’re fluent in the language of bookkeeping and run a tight schedule, this could be yours.
Applications are open now, visit Dominant’s careers page to apply.
Future Music Marketing Co-Ordinator
All party goers know about Future Music, it’s one of Australia’s largest entertainment businesses, dedicated to delivering world-class annual music festivals, headline artist tours and innovative special events including the likes of Future Music Festival and the upcoming I Am Hardwell tour this October Long Weekend. Currently they need a proactive and self-motivated marketing coordinator to support marketing and advertising needs across all tours and events. This is an incredible opportunity for someone with assistant/coordinator level experience and a passion for music to step up and support a high profile event.
This is a six month contracted gig, for which applications are open now. You can apply via The Loop.
Spotify Sales Development Manager
The insanely popular music streaming service Spotify have a new job opening for a sales expert, the official title is Sales Development Manager. The successful individual will act as a creative consultant and product expert for the sales teams. This person will both help position Spotify’s existing products and develop sellable packages through marketing materials, training, and assisting on sales calls. The ideal candidate will be both creatively minded and analytical, with an ability to deliver creative solutions within a fast-paced environment.
Applications are now open via the Spotify website.
