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.
Partnerships Manager – Culture, Travel, Lifestyle at Sound Alliance
Sound Alliance, the team behind brands like FasterLouder, Junkee, SameSame, inthemix, and Mess+Noise, are looking for a full-time Partnerships Manager – Culture, Travel & Lifestyle to join their busy direct sales team in Sydney. They’re looking for a super smart, driven, and impressive salesperson to be the champion of Junkee, while generating successful campaigns for clients in the culture, travel, and lifestyle verticals across Sound Alliance’s music portfolio.
For more details and info on how to apply, head on over to Sound Alliance.
Kitchen Staff at The Triffid
We’ve talked about how excited we are about the latest addition to Brisbane bustling music scene, The Triffid, an intimate industrial performance space where international and local acts can connect with their audience and their music. But how would you like to be one of their team? The Triffid is currently looking for Kitchen Staff/Cooks/Chefs who have a passion for producing great but simple street food, including awesome burgers and a love of music. Successful applicants must have two years of hospitality experience in the kitchen and be available seven days per week to start immediately. All applicants must have a current Queensland License.
For more details and info on how to apply, head on over to Seek.
Music Director / Assistant Content Director at Gold 104.3 Melbourne
Love music? Always wanted to work in radio? ARN (Australian Radio Network) is one of Australia’s most renowned media and entertainment companies, with a portfolio of brands including KIIS1065, Mix FM, Classic Hits, and Edge, as well as music streaming platform iHeartRadio. They’re looking for an experienced Music Director / Assistant Content Director based in Melbourne. Responsibilities include music scheduling and linking, assisting in driving the station’s strategy, and managing on-air messaging and show content. If you’re up to the task and fit the criteria, then this is the path into the radio industry you’ve always been looking for.
For more details and info on how to apply, head on over to Seek.
Digital Account Coordinator at Sony Music
Sony Music, yes the Sony Music, is looking for an energetic, passionate, and driven Account Coordinator to join their digital sales division based in East Sydney. The successful applicant will be tasked with overseeing daily activity of assigned digital accounts including maintaining regular contact with the account’s staff, ensuring optimal placement and promotion of Sony Music artists and releases on the digital services, as well as numerous other tasks. Helping you in this role will be your unwavering passion for music and knowledge of the musical landscape and one to two years’ experience in digital or physical retail entertainment account management or sales.
For more details and info on how to apply, head on over to Pedestrian.tv.
Account Manager (Sales) at Inertia
One of Australia’s leading independent record companies, Inertia, is seeking a full time Account Manager to join its dynamic sales team in our Sydney office. This is an entry level position and is best suited to someone looking to kick off or further their fledgling career in the music industry. The successful candidate will have strong verbal & written communication skills, a high level of competency in Word and Excel, knowledge of DOS-based ordering systems, and an endless passion & enthusiasm for all styles of music.
For more details and info on how to apply, head on over to Pedestrian.tv.
Music Publicity and Marketing Pro at 123 Agency
Our pals and next door neighbours at 123 Agency, a music agency who boast some of the country’s most exciting artists, are looking for a communications guru who can help grow a brand new wing of the company. Based in their Prahran office, this role will require someone with initiative, creativity, and above all, passion, working in a public relations and marketing capacity. To be successful, you will need a minimum of two years experience in music publicity, marketing and sponsorship, with established connections in the music industry, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.
For more details and info on how to apply, head on over to Pedestrian.tv.
Software Engineer / Web Developer at Muzeek
If you’re not familiar with Muzeek, it’s a revolutionary platform that streamlines live music booking and operational processes for venues, promoters, agencies, managers, artists, and DJs. Sound like something you’d be into? We know you are. Muzeek are currently looking for a talented Software Engineer / Web Developer to join their growing, creative and successful team. You will be aided by your front-end development experience and knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, Jquery, and LAMP environment (PHP, Mysql, Apache, Debian). The ideal candidate will have strong technical experience and knowledge or experience in the live music industry is a plus.
For more details and info on how to apply, head on over to Muzeek.
