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.
Office All-Rounder at Music Sales Creative
Music Sales is a global independent music publishing company. They’ve been active in Australia since 1972 and represent songwriters, both international and local. They promote their songs to advertising agencies, film, and TV producers. They’re on the lookout for an Office All-Rounder with a love for all genres of music and a knowledge of the music business, who will bring their friendly telephone manner and positive, can-do attitude to a job that will see them taking care of all aspects of office management.
For more details head over to Pedestrian.tv.
Admin Assistant at Halogen DJ Company
The Halogen DJ Company are looking for an Administration Assistant to look after bookings and hires and liaising with current and potential customers. The job is ideal for a part-time student, who must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, including solid telephone skills, excellent organization and memory skills, a professional, positive attitude to all aspects of your work, ability to manage your time effectively and cope well in a fast paced environment, and intermediate computer skills.
For more details head over to Pedestrian.tv.
Marketing 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’re looking for a Marketing Manager who will collaborate with key areas of the business in generating social and digital communications, create online, and offline artist communities.
For more details head over to Pedestrian.tv.
Digital Account Manager at Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group are a fixture on your jobs column and it stands to reason – they’re an absolutely gigantic company, with operations throughout the world. They currently have a vacancy for a Digital Account Manager, who they’re hoping will be able to assume key account management for a selection of digital business partners with market share and revenue responsibilities and manage digital campaign calendar and the placement of UMA content and key releases with partners, building and maintaining excellent relationships to ensure priority representation of content.
For more details head over to Pedestrian.tv.
Producer Daily Programs at Double J
Working with one of Australia’s most recognised broadcasters. Double J are on the hunt for a Producer with advanced production skills. To be successful in this job, you will be someone who is passionate about music, with a deep knowledge of Australian music, and have experience in crafting the sound and direction of a high profile program. You’ll work with the program presenter to maintain the program’s content across all platforms. You’ll need a sharp ear, a creative radio brain, and the ability to give constant feedback and input to the presenter and program contributors.
For more details head over to grapevinejobs.
Graphic Designer at Mountain Sounds Festival
After selling out in their second year, Mountain Sounds Festival are on the hunt for an in-house graphic designer. The tasks will include creating overall brand/concept for Mountain Sounds Festival 2016, all posters including festival and launch parties plus resizing for print and online etc, and liaising with their web designer. It’s a fast-paced role so you must be available for last-minute changes and/or additions as the organisers run on strict deadlines.
For more details head over to Pedestrian.tv.
Music Director & Morning Announcer at 91.9 Sea FM
91.9 Sea FM are after someone who’s eager to fill the best job in Australian radio. The Sunshine Coast station’s Music Director & Morning Announcer is about to take the next step in their career and they’re looking for an awesome replacement who lives and breathes music. Do you know your way around Music Master? Can you craft a music log? Do you know to use music research and catch onto trends? Are you awesome on air? Can you work the phones and create compelling content? Most importantly, are you a team player who does what it takes to get the job done? Then this job is for you.
For more details head over to Radio Jobs.
Music Programmer at SBA Music
SBA Music is one of Australia’s leading background music suppliers, providing tailored music experiences to Australian businesses and their customers. Due to a recent opening in their music team, they are now accepting applications for the role of Music Programmer. Reporting to the Music Director, this role will provide assistance to the Music Team through compiling of playlists according to specific criteria and staying abreast of new music releases and relevant trends. To be successful you will have a strong knowledge of music and be technically savvy.
For more details head over to Seek.
Music Venue Operations Manager at Rubix Warehouse
Rubix Warehouse in Brunswick is looking for an experienced Venue Manager with local industry knowledge who can take the reins and guide this exciting underground warehouse venue through its next phase. Working closely with the managing director your duties will include the operational management of the venue and studios, food and beverage operations, staff management, studio tenant management, finance reporting, and ensuring workplace health and safety. The ideal candidate will have experience in the Melbourne venue scene and will possess a strong business mind.
For more details head over to Seek.
