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.
Label Manager at Sweat It Out
Sweat It Out! has evolved to become one of Australia’s coolest record labels, picking a number of industry awards along the way. They currently have a special opportunity for a Label Manager to come on board, who will manage label operations and all marketing and promotional strategies, in both Australia and on an international basis where necessary. To nab this gig you will need previous experience working in a record label, an understanding of the release process and the operational side of a label, and previous experience planning marketing campaigns in the music industry.
For more details head over to Pedestrian.tv.
National PR & Media Executive 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. They’re currently on the lookout for a National PR & Media Executive to join their busy team. This exciting role will see you responsible for the operational support of the PR, Media & Artist Relations team for International and Australian artist projects. The successful candidate will also be responsible for servicing to an allocation of media partners.
For more details head over to Pedestrian.tv.
Marketing Coordinator at Moshtix
The Ticket Group, which includes Moshtix, Australia’s favourite ticketing provider specialising in live music and entertainment events, works with some of Australia’s most iconic entertainment brands and venues, and now you can too. They’re looking for a Digital Marketing Coordinator to join their dedicated team. Reporting to the Marketing Manager, this role is responsible for keeping all marketing communications for the Moshtix and The Ticket Group brands, up to date and relevant across all platforms.
For more details head over to The Loop.
Administrative Coordinator at AFTRS
AFTRS is Australia’s national screen arts and broadcast school, having produced some of Australia’s finest talents in the fields of film, television, and radio. They’re currently looking for an Administrative Coordinator. To be successful you will be an adaptable and highly organised individual who remains calm under pressure. It’s also vital that you be an excellent communicator who listens and responds to client needs in a friendly and professional manner, as well as having a knack for the technology involved in screen and broadcast production.
For more details head over to grapevinejobs.
Music Programmer At ABC Classic FM
The ABC are looking for not one, but two creative and motivated people to schedule music for regular shows and special on-air events, and to create content for our website.
They’re looking for someone who can work part of a team, experience in radio including production and music scheduling systems; demonstrated experience of systems for audio production and online content creation as well as an extensive knowledge of the classical repertoire, including Australian composition, and a commitment to the broadcast of Australian performance to meet network targets.
For more details head over to grapevine jobs.
Partnerships Manager At FBi Radio
An exciting role has popped up at the forever great FBi Radio, the broadcasters on the hunt for a Partnerships Manager.
The position will see successful applicant manage the generation of advertising, sponsorship revenue against quarterly targets on new and existing business, generate new direct clients and nurture existing relationships within the music, entertainment, arts and culture industries, respond to briefs and proactively develop new, creative and sellable integrated ideas that reflect FBi’s brand values, ensure campaigns deliver value and create in-depth post-campaign reports and analysis.
For more details head over to fbiradio.
Musician At Australian Defence Force
Are you an aspiring muso that’s looking for full time, guaranteed work with a band? Enter: The Australian Air Force.
The force are looking for Musicians to perform in a ceremonial marching band and symphonic wind band, and depending on requirements, also play in a big band, brass quintet, fanfare team, drum corps, two wind quintets and clarinet quartet.
Of course, band members of the Air Force Musicians must be prepared to perform in operational and peace keeping environments in support of Australian Defence Force troop morale initiatives.
For more details head over to defencejobs.gov.au.
Publicist At Chugg Entertainment
Chugg Entertainment is one of Australia’s leading promoters of local and international touring artists and they’re looking for a publicist with a chunky rolodex to fill a 12-month maternity leave contract.
The successful candidate will be able to confidently deliver suitable PR campaigns across a diverse range of tours and demonstrate an ability to deliver clever and unique ideas and campaigns targeting different audiences.
In addition to that, they will work with the General Manager, Touring and reporting to the Marketing Manager, pitching stories, place interviews and set up and deliver promotions.
For more details head over to Pedestrian.tv.
