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.
Online Graphic Designer At Bandcamp
One of music’s most important and underrated websites, Bandcamp.com are on the hunt for new and talent designers (anywhere in the world) to join their team. They are seeking a mind-bogglingly talented individual for their design team to help create new products and features, improve existing ones and make the site and mobile apps shining beacons of wonder for all who gaze upon them. You will design. You will code. You will have a positive impact on the lives of hundreds of thousands of artists and their millions of fans each and every day. You will feel good. Recent and soon-to-become graduates warmly encouraged to apply. Seasoned practitioners with pliable wills in no way discouraged.
For more details head over to www.bandcamp.com/jobs
Head Of Radio At Universal Music
One of the world’s most iconic labels Universal music are on the hunt for an Aussie head of radio. Due to growth and exciting changes they have a brand new opportunity to appoint a Head of Radio to our PR, Media and Artist Relations team. Based at the new Sydney Headquarters, the successful candidate will relish the chance to develop and drive national radio strategy for Universal’s incredible Artists, with the responsibility of achieving radio market share and maximising artist opportunities. the successful candidate will Work closely with the Senior Director and PR team to implement national radio strategy with accountability for increasing radio market share, maximising opportunities and contributing to the ultimate goal of breaking artists. Identify and create new radio opportunities for artists, including sponsorships, events, digital / online initiatives.
Be immersed in the world of new technologies and maintain absolute understanding of the consumer’s connection to music and how it influences the overall radio opportunity.
Visit www.umusic.com.au for more info and to apply.
Integration and Marketing Manager At Nova
Australia’s #1 radio network are looking for an experienced Integration and Marketing gun to join their talented team. Working closely with every area of the business from programming, to talent, strategic partnerships and sales, the successful candidate will have a strange love for tight deadlines and brainstorms – and will come armed with ambition, imagination, courage and management experience. They’re looking for some with at least 5 years’ experience in media (radio experience beneficial) and someone who will jump at the opportunity to work with and develop a close team of dedicated, hardworking and passionate people who are all striving to create compelling content and campaigns both on and off the air. You will work collaboratively to deliver entertaining integrated solutions that inspire and get results.
For more info and to apply visit www.theloop.com.au.
Production / Personality at 2NM Power FM
2NM Power FM are looking for a production wiz to take the reins of their production department. The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-started who is proficient in Pro Tools, has an ardent passion for radio, and is ready to display a commitment to maintaining the quality of 2NM Power FM’s on-air product. You’ll also be someone who is deadline-conscious, able to work consistently under pressure, happy to work independently, and has the skills necessary to achieve the requirements of from both the sales and programming departments for highly quality production.
For more details and info on how to apply, head on over to RadioInfo.
Senior Digital Account Manager at Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world’s leading music and entertainment organisation, incorporating recorded music, music publishing and artist merchandise activities. The Group discovers, develops, markets and distributes recorded music through a network of subsidiaries, joint ventures and licensees in 77 countries worldwide. They are in desperate needs for a Senior Digital Account Manager to drive digital business growth in the dynamic and rapidly expanding area of music subscription and streaming. Reporting to the Director of Digital Strategy, the successful candidate will be accountable for achieving market share, user, and revenue growth objectives. If you’re someone who excels under pressure, this job is for you.
For more details and info on how to apply, head on over to Pedestrian.tv.
Music Lawyer at Strawberry Hills Records
Strawberry Hills Records is a new and exciting independent record label based in New South Wales and they’re currently in need of a lawyer who either has experience dealing with music contracts for Singers/Artists or a newcomer to law who would love the opportunity to gain experience. The role is a longterm contract position with an immediate start and work hours can be arranged to suit you. If you’ve got experience in dealing with the legal side of music contracts or you’ve recently entered the field and want to dive right into the industry, this is the position for you.
For more details and info on how to apply, head on over to Pedestrian.tv.
