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.
Head Of Client Services At Moshtix
One of Australasia’s most ticketing companies, Moshtix are looking for a motivated, respected operator to support our vision to become Australasia’s best ticketing and marketing services company. Reporting to the two Managing Directors and based their head office in Sydney (short-term alternative locations will be considered for the right candidate) you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of services to their current and growing database of clients as well as providing input to the strategic direction of the business both in Australia and abroad. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years’ experience in the ticketing, events or entertainment industries with a proven track record in managing and mentoring teams of staff, building long term quality relationships, and creation of value in a business division or area.
If this sounds like you shoot you CV to [email protected].
Announcer And Assistant Music Director At Triple M
The team at Triple M Brisbane have a spare gig going for an Assistant Music Director/ announcer in their office. They’re hunting for an energetic and highly talented individual to handle on air and off air projects to deliver compelling and well targeted content to listeners. By maintaining a constant flow of creative ideas and integrating them into the station’s shows on a daily basis, you’ll help ensure that only fresh and relevant content goes to air and our target audience is kept happy. The chosen candidate will have on air experience – preferably working a music shift in a major metropolitan or regional centre.
For more info or to apply visit the Southern cross Austereo careers site.
Music Publishing Manager At Ralph Carr Management
The client roster at Management company Ralph Carr Management includes internationally recognised names such as Dean Ray, Kate Cebrano, Mark Vincent and more. They’re currently on the lookout for a person join their Standard Music publishing wing to get involved in their publishing catalogue. The successful client would be someone with experience in music publishing to work their current catalogue and be creative in exposing their great songs to the wide world of licensing! Experience with music synchronisation and music publishing preferred.
For more info or to apply email Adrian at [email protected]
Marketing Administrator At Universal Music
Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world’s leading music and entertainment organisation, incorporating recorded music, music publishing and artist merchandise activities. They have a great opportunity for a Marketing Administrator to join the Universal team. This busy role will see you responsible for providing operational support to Marketing Managers and Directors for exciting International and Australian artist projects. The successful candidate will be super organised, has completed an Internship or at least six months post-University experience, and of course has a big passion for music. it’s expected that you have degree qualifications in Marketing / Business / Music / Media or other related field with over six months work experience.
If you think this is you visit the Universal careers page for more info.
Finance Manager At Southern Cross Austereo
Australia’s leading media companies Southern Cross Austereo need a finance manager. Reporting to both the Melbourne General Manager and Finance Manager – Commercial Operations this role is responsible for the commercial and financial management of Southern Cross Austereo’s Melbourne operations and the group wide operations of its Digital business. You will work with senior members of both the Melbourne and Digital management teams to improve the financial performance of the business and ensure that the station’s financial operations are in line with the company’s overall financial strategies. You will need Degree qualifications and CA/CPA (or near qualified) Significant experience in relation to business planning and analysis and the preparation of insightful management reports, and an understanding of fundamental accounting issues including income tax, FBT and GST and how they impact business.
If you can handle money better than Rihanna visit the Austereo website to apply.
Marketing Manager At Sony Music
Internationally recognised label Sony Music is seeking a creative, passionate and enthusiastic marketing manager to join our Commercial Music Group based in East Sydney. Reporting to the General Manager, Commercial Music Group and Parade Management, you will be responsible for the creation and implementation of marketing strategies across a broad range of Commercial Music Group artists and projects. The Commercial Music Group is responsible for catalogue, compilations, special artist releases, country, classical and children’s titles. You’ll need to be confident in creating and implementing creative and unique marketing campaigns for a roster of artists across a range of genres; Executing and monitoring marketing objectives, strategies, advertising and promotions for all releases and fostering relationships with artists, management, overseas affiliates and other stakeholders. You’ll need four to five years experience in marketing within the entertainment industry.
If this is your bag check out the Sony careers site for more info.
Digital Catalogue Campaign Manager At Universal Music
As well as a Marketing Administrator, Universal Music Group (UMG) are also looking out for Sydney based Digital Catalogue Campaign Manager. Reporting to the Senior Strategic Director, this position will see you responsible for creating, marketing and managing product initiatives to drive digital sales. With access to the world’s largest music catalogue, the successful candidate will relish the opportunity to work on and create some incredibly exciting campaigns. You’ll need over three years of experience in Marketing, Retail and/or Music. Must have a big passion for music and knowledge ideally across all genres and eras.
If you’re a self-starter with a passion for good music pop by the Universal careers page.
