We always talk about doing what we love, but taking that first step can be difficult. If you’ve got dreams of working in the music industry, now is an exciting time. It’s scary, unpredictable, and difficult, but it’s exciting. The industry is changing, old rules are flying out the window and floating into space, and the companies are scrambling to find creative thinkers to help lead the music business in a new direction. Are you one of those people? Start applying.
Creative Administrative Assistant – Universal Music Group
Location: New York, NY
Universal Music Group is looking for someone to assist two executives in the Creative and Creative Administrative Administration departments. These administrative duties will include compiling a weekly Billboard Chart report for company wide distribution, scheduling meetings and song writing sessions, making travel arrangements, and restaurant reservations. Completing expense reports and updating calendars are also expected tasks.
Assistant Archivist – SiriusXM Radio
Location: Washington, D.C.
Duties as an archivist for SiriusXM Radio would include organizing, cataloging, and reviewing audio programs as well as transcribing and entering metadata. Transcriptions will be used for metadata entry to save to archiving database.
Administrative Assistant – Live Nation
Location: Beverly Hills, CA
You will be responsible for handling general administrative duties including: answering calls, scheduling meetings and appointments, handling travel arrangements, overseeing company expense reports, managing all shipments, etc. This position supports the President of an artist management company.
Associate Writer – Ticketmaster
Location: Hollywood, CA
In this position you will be expected to write biographies for touring artists on extremely tight deadlines. Responsibilities also include editing, fact-checking and thorough research. Great entry level position for writers who want to keep up with current music trends.
Music Production Coordinator – Universal Music Group
Location: Santa Monica, CA
As Music Production Coordinator you will be working closely with the West Coast International & Production departments. You will be interacting daily with the label’s International Marketing personnel, ordering international production masters on behalf of US labels, and maintaining domestic and international releases in UMG’s parts order system. Attending weekly Asset Exchange Center meetings and the label’s weekly production meetings is expected. Additional responsibilities include: updating all systems pertaining to projects, assisting with creation and transmission of international production masters and providing general support and expertise.
A&R Admin Assistant – Warner Music Group
Location: New York, NY
Responsibilities of this position include artist travel coordination, corresponding with vendors, setting up tracking, mixing and mastering sessions and assisting the supervisor with daily management of recording projects. You will also be expected to work independently and quickly.
Associate Editor – Impose Magazine
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Impose Magazine is searching for someone with strong opinions on current independent music. Responsibilities of this position will include managing the daily flow of the website’s content. Must have some prior publish work. This is a part-time position with a two day minimum commitment.
Promotions Assistant – SiriusXM Radio
Location: New York, NY
In this position you will be assisting promotional setup for on-site/off site events throughout the tri-state area, driving promotional vehicles, set up and break down of event materials including tents, banners and sound systems. Events include live broadcasts, concerts, sporting events, talent appearances and advertiser sponsored events.
Music Researcher – Broadcast Music, Inc.
Location: Denver, CO
BMI is looking for someone to complete music and market research. Responsibilities include recording music performances, completing detailed reports of music, conducting in-person research and photographing both the exterior and interior of locations. Applicant must be 21+ years old.
Operations Intern – House of Blues
Location: Hollywood, CA
The operations intern will learn on the job experiences under the Executive Vice President’s of the Club and Theatre division of HOB Entertainment.
Responsibilities:
-Assist two EVPs of Clubs and Theatres of House of Blues Entertainment/Live Nation
-Be a part of overseeing the operations of over 25 clubs and theatres throughout the United States
-Be a part of daily conference calls regarding HOBE/Live Nation Venues
-Assist EVP with operations of the management of a HOBE/Live Nation venue through weekly projects
-Get a feel for what it would be like having a job in the fast paced music industry
-Light administrative duties may be required including but not limited to: updating excel spreadsheets, updating weekly event calendars, creating travel itineraries, and detailed weekly budget projects
Music Director/Programming Assistant/On-Air Talent – Radio One
Location: Indianapolis, IN
For this position, you will be expected to be knowledgeable about music being played, maintain informed opinions on music supplied to the radio station, decide appropriateness of music for airplay, maintain music library and speak with music reps. Will be responsible for generating and distributing music reports, weekly request sheets, weekly mix show list. As well as general administrative duties.
Promotions Assistant – Radio One
Location: Dallas, TX
Assistant will be expected to set-up and maintain proper equipment for live broadcasts, coordinate with Marketing & Promotions and also develop, plan and carry out creative ways to increase public awareness of the station. You will also serve as a liaison for the promotions department. Assistants are expected to act as a contact between listeners and the station during events. You are primarily a representation of the station at on-site appearance at various locations.
Education Assistant – Los Angeles Philharmonic
Location: Los Angeles, CA
The Los Angeles Philharmonic is looking for someone to help coordinate and administrate their education programs. Will responsible for scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, manage spending as well as be the main contact for the education and community department. Orchestral music and education knowledge is preferred, however not necessary. Working in classical music as well as with children would be a major boost to your resume.
Executive Assistant, Series Development – MTV
Location: Santa Monica, CA
The usual administrative responsibilities are expected for this position; taking messages, managing schedules, coordinating travel, etc. More importantly, you will also participate in scouting new talent and reading/filing pitches and scripts. At least a year of administrative experience is required. Sure, this isn’t exactly a musically driven job but MTV is still MTV.
Music Hall Operations Manager – House of Blues
Location: Boston, MA
The operations manager will be responsible for daily operations of HOB. Will be expected to meet budgetary exceptions, manage labor costs and assist with developing monthly special and events. At least a year of fine dining, restaurant or club operations experience is required. As well as at least one year of supervisory or operational management experience.
Scheduling Coordinator – Warner Music Group
Location: Burbank, CA
For this position you will be expected to provide administrative support for the Release Operations Scheduling group, and will be responsible for preparing and distributing weekly, monthly and annual reports. WMG is also looking for someone able to stay focused and outgoing in stressful environments; attending weekly production meetings will be required.
Telefund Administrative Assistant – Brooklyn Academy of Music
Location: Brooklyn, NY
BAM is looking for someone able to update and maintain the Tessitura database as well as reports, timesheets and donor premiums. You will also have to provide assistance with customer service issues and outstanding balances.
Account Manager – Pandora
Location: Oakland, CA
Pandora is currently looking for someone capable of working in a collaborative effort with dedicated sales partners to provide support to advertisers and agencies. The account manager is expected to monitor campaign delivery, assist with sales plans, calculate performance across various ad serving systems, etc. Applicants are expected to have a minimum of 6 months digitial internship experience or relative work experience in sales or database marketing.
Executive Assistant – Sony Music
Location: New York, NY
This position will work closely alongside the Human Resources team, providing coordination, support and timely execution of all assigned projects. The candidate should be comfortable juggling many things at once, without losing focus or sight of the final goal.
Essential functions of the role include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provide administrative support (answering phones, submitting expenses, preparing correspondence, coordinating travel, etc.)
Build and maintain strong, effective, collaborative working relationships across client groups
Respond to employee questions and concerns in a professional, helpful and timely manner.
Proactively provide innovative ideas and suggestions for process improvements.
Keep current on legal requirements and laws relating to Human Resources.
Marketing Representative – Indie Label Group
Location: Teaneck, NJ
Marketing reps will be responsible for promoting and marketing new releases to music blogs and various commercial, college or internet radio stations. You will also be contributing articles for the company’s website and help brainstorm new, creative marketing plans. Applicants are expected to be knowledgeable in social networking sites, Photoshop, WordPress, HTML, Final Cut Pro as well as knowing how to sell products via eBay, Amazon, etc.
