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.
Booker at Laundry Bar
You know Laundry Bar as one of Melbourne’s best-loved venues, with a reputation for regularly hosting awesome gigs and even impromptu performances (like one from Ghostface Killah in a 200 capacity room). They’re currently on the lookout for an on-the-ball Band Booker to keep their band room pumping and help them develop their Wednesday and Thursday nights. They have a Funktion 1 system, state-of-the-art mixing desk, and all the equipment you’d need, including up-to-date and in-house owned PA Specs, dedicated Sound Engineer, Social Media guru, and an amazing bar crew.
For more details head over to Pedestrian.tv.
Digital Marketing & Promotions Assistant at Vicious Recordings
Are you a creative marketing or social media enthusiast with an interest in electronic Music? Then you may have just found the part-time position of your dreams. Vicious Recordings is looking for a Digital Marketing Assistant to report to the Digital Promotions Manager. Your primary role will be to assist with the execution of release plans on Social Media, including posting, scheduling, updating, and monitoring multiple pages and accounts across both the Label networks and artist’s pages. You will have extreme attention to detail and be a fearless creative thinker.
For more details head over to Pedestrian.tv.
Senior Financial Accountant at Secret Sounds Group
Secret Sounds Group are the creative folks behind a diverse array of music companies, including Splendour in the Grass and The Falls music and arts festivals, Village Sounds domestic booking agency, Secret Sounds international touring company, and Secret Sounds Connect, their sponsorship and commercial rights company. They currently have a great opportunity for a super-sharp Senior Accountant to join their team. You’ll be an important member of the Secret Sounds Group, check out the link below to see if you’re got what it takes.
For more details head over to Pedestrian.tv.
Receptionist at Mushroom Group
Mushroom is one of Australia’s most iconic music and entertainment brands, as well as being one of it’s most successful, with a collective of near two dozen specialist brands who are each leaders in their own right. Their Sydney office is currently looking for a Receptionist to work the afternoon shift from Monday to Friday on a temporary basis, while their currect Receptionist is on annual-leave. The contracted period will be from June 29th until 7th August. This opportunity would suit someone looking to gain some administration experience within the entertainment industry.
For more details head over to Pedestrian.tv.
Music Programmer at Marketing Melodies
Are you constantly hunting through music blogs for all of the latest music? Are you addicted to making fire mixtapes for your friends and soundtracks for when you’re at home or for the car? Are you an all-round obsessed music fan? This could be the job for you. Marketing Melodies are currently on the lookout for a Music Programmer. Marketing Melodies is Australia’s leading background music supplier, providing music programs to over 1,500 retail outlets & cafe’s throughout Australia & New Zealand. This role will see you programming playlists, cataloging music content, and more.
For more details head over to Facebook.
Talent Acquisition & Partnerships Manager at Authentic Entertainment
Authentic Entertainment are an innovative media company with a great track record, who pride themselves on developing fruitful partnerships with artists, entertainment industry, and corporate partners. They’re on the hunt for a Talent Acquisition & Partnerships Manager. To excel in this position, you will have extensive experience in a management role in, an excellent understanding of, and established relationships within the entertainment industry, and highly developed communication skills.
For more details head over to Pedestrian.tv.
Marketing Coordinator at ABC Jazz
ABC Radio is seeking a talented and motivated Marketing Coordinator to support the audience engagement and growth objectives of two national networks: ABC RN and ABC Jazz. This diverse role will suit an energetic and creative marketer who possesses superior organisational skills, an excellent writing capability, an ability to successfully juggle multiple projects at a time, and of course, a ‘can-do’ attitude. You will use these skills to contribute to the development and implementation of marketing strategies and promotional activities, and much more.
For more details head over to Facebook.
Digital Content Assistant at Musica Viva Australia
Musica Viva Australia, the world’s largest chamber music entrepreneur, are after a versatile Digital Content Assistant. Working across the Education and Marketing divisions and reporting to the Digital Resources Manager, the position is responsible for creating video and audio recordings of the company’s ensembles and related material for schools and teachers, as well as for producing promotional digital content for the company as a whole. The ideal candidate will have at least 1-2 years of experience recording audio and video material in live and studio environments and relevant production software experience.
For more details head over to Mumbrella.
