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.
Marketing Manager, A/NZ at Apple
Full-time, Sydney NSW
“We are looking for a dynamic, talented and highly motivated Senior Marketer with a breadth of marketing skills including brand and media management; as well as subscription, digital and content marketing; to join our team. You will play a key role in contributing to the success and growth of Apple Music, App Store, News, iTunes and iBooks.
“Your role is to manage the overall campaigns function both strategic and implementation including the annual media planning, media budget management, media strategy, agency management, creative delivery and cross functional communication with wider Apple.
“Beyond making the campaigns happen, your performance marketing skills will ensure digital plans are optimised frequently and learnings are shared with your colleagues and the Content Business Leads. You have a genuine love of all digital content including apps and a passion for music.”
Senior Recorded Music Manager at BMG
Full-time, Sydney NSW
“BMG Australia is seeking a Senior Recorded Music Manager to help launch our recorded music operation in Australia. Based in our new Surry Hills HQ and reporting to the Managing Director, the role offers a unique opportunity to join the fastest growing music company in history and work with an exciting roster of domestic and global talent.
“Your mission: Work with the BMG international team to identify key releases for the ANZ territory; Work with our distribution partners on all aspects of set up and release; Liaise directly with management and artist on domestic strategy; Manage domestic releases from start to finish including artwork, videos, socials and promotion; Champion Australian and New Zealand artists to the international BMG team.”
Digital Campaign Manager at Bolster
Full-time, Melbourne VIC
“Strategise and run high level digital campaigns for Australia’s biggest & best festivals, labels and events brands such as Splendour In The Grass, Laneway Festival, Falls Festival, Future Classic, Fairfax Events and heaps more!
“Bolster Digital is Australia’s premier digital advertising agency for music and entertainment. Our clients are music festivals, labels, tour promoters, cinemas and event companies including the likes of Laneway Festival, Splendour In The Grass, Falls Festival, Mushroom Group, Remote Control Records and Openair Cinemas & Fairfax Events.
“We’re looking to expand by adding a new Account Manager our Melbourne/Sydney team. If you’re smart, driven and enjoy a dog meme, you’ll fit in well. The role is full time with flexible hours.”
2DayFM Casual Announcer at Southern Cross Austereo
Part-time, Sydney NSW
“Southern Cross Austereo – one of Australia’s most progressive and exciting entertainment based media companies – is looking for casual announcers to join our 2DayFM team in Sydney. How would you like to spend your time talking to the people of Sydney?
“Southern Cross Austereo is an exciting, vibrant, energetic and progressive company employing over 2000 staff nationally. We are dedicated to delivering firsts in entertainment solutions with the ability to reach 95% of Australian’s through our Radio, TV and Digital channels. Working at Southern Cross Austereo is far more than a job – it’s an opportunity to be associated with one of the world’s leaders in media entertainment.”
Marketing Manager – Content & Demand Generation at Eventbrite
Full-time, Melbourne VIC
“We’re looking for Marketing Manager with strong content and demand generation experience. The perfect person for this role has a passion for developing strong content and understands how to leverage the content, webinars and marketing campaigns to nurture and convert high-value leads. We put a big emphasis on developing top notch content to provide value to our prospects, share our event expertise, and convert them into customers.
“It’s a complex job, requiring strategic thinking, digital marketing skills, and a dedication to the written word. The reward is equally significant–the opportunity to shape the way a growing sales and marketing organisation does business, and ultimately drive the company that powers millions of live experiences globally.”
Market Operations Lead, A/NZ at Spotify
Full-time, Sydney NSW
“Market Operations is part of the larger ‘Markets’ team, responsible for the steering of Spotify’s regions and the performance of their markets.
“The Markets team consists of regional Managing Directors and Market Operation Leads. The Managing Director manage cross-functional teams and have the overall responsibility of applicable market budgets, goals and targets.
“The Market Operations Lead is responsible for the regional business rhythm, business analysis and insights, business planning, regional operating processes.”
Finance Manager at Fender
Full-time, Botany NSW
“Fender Music – Australia (FMA) has an immediate opening for a Finance Manager to join our Finance team in our office in Australia. To be effective in this position you will need the skills to interact with multiple departments outside of the Fender Australia entity.
“This is a critical role responsible for all journal entries, reconciliations, and invoices entered into the ERP system, in addition to the payroll process and credit/collections process. In your new position, you will also have the responsibility to work closely with the General Manager of Australia by preparing budgets, forecasts, and providing analyses to others within the organization from key financial reports.”
Head Of Promotions at Triple M
Non-Permanent, Melbourne VIC
“We’re looking for a highly experienced and highly motivated Radio Promotions / Integration professional to join the Triple M team on a 12 month parental leave cover contract. You will lead the National Promotions team for the Triple M Network.
“You will work closely the Triple M National Content Director and local Promotions Directors to be ultimately responsible for the successful management of SCA’s National Promotions operations to deliver the Network Brand Strategy and maximise revenue and ratings across the Triple M Network.”
Producer at Radio Skid Row
Part-time, Sydney NSW
“Radio Skid Row is looking for a dynamic and resourceful producer to work on an exciting new program RSR LIVE LOCAL. RSR LIVE LOCAL will provide local artists the opportunity to both perform live in the studio (unplugged) at the same time letting the community about their personal story through music and talk.
“The successful applicant will have experience producing radio programs, a knowledge of the local music and arts scene, technical skills to meet the requirements of putting unplugged live performances to air and experience in producing associated online content would also be an advantage.”
Producer at 612 ABC Brisbane
Full-time, Brisbane QLD
“612 ABC Brisbane’s mission is to connect on air and online audiences with the stories that matter most to those of us lucky enough to live in glorious Brisbane.
“Create compelling local broadcast, social media and online content; Engage in community activities and station projects; Work collaboratively to create content across platforms; Identify and deliver stories to both the local and the national audience.
“This is your chance to be part of 612 ABC Brisbane and help shape the way this city sounds.”
