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.
Indigenous Social Media Coordinator At ABC
The crew at ABC are looking for an enthusiastic social media coordinator with a passion for all things digital. You will work as part of a small team within the ABC TV Marketing department to help execute creative, innovative and integrated social media campaigns for ABC3 programs and initiatives, as well as other ABC TV properties. You will also oversee the homepage for ABC TV online.
This vacancy is open only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants, reflecting commitment to the ABC’s Reconciliation Action Plan, ABC Equity and Diversity Plan and the Equal Employment Opportunity (Commonwealth Authorities) Act 1987. If you qualify and want more info pop by the Pedestrian.tv link.
Label Relations Account Manager At Spotify
The Spotify team are hunting a dynamic, high-caliber individual to manage our label relations efforts across Australia and New Zealand. This position is based in Sydney, reporting to the Senior Director, Label Relations for EU and ANZ. In this role you will manage hundreds of label relationships across the globe with a network of Account Manager in different Spotify territories. The position will serve as primary point of contact for record labels, distributors and aggregators specifically in Australia and New Zealand, but also work with central international teams.
If you love communication as much as you love music visit LinkedIn for details.
Marketing Manager At EMI
The crew at EMI have an exciting opportunity available for an Artist Marketing Manager to join the EMI team at their William Street, Sydney offices. If you are music-mad, creative and commercial; able to develop artist vision, excite stakeholders, project manage and maximise sales opportunities – this could be the opportunity for you!
For more info on the listing or to apply pop by the Pedestrian.tv job listing.
Booking Agency Office All-Rounder At The Harbour Agency
Music booking company The Harbour Agency are searching for a brand new office all rounder. This is an entry-level position based in our Sydney office, ideal for those looking to make a start in the music industry. Applicants should be able to perform a wide variety of duties in the day-to-day running of a fast paced, busy office. You will work in a team environment and need to be computer literate – knowledge of Word and Excel is required.
If this sound like you, call +61293315888 for more info.
Associate Producer, Contemporary Music At NSW Government/ Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House (via the way of the NSW Govt.) is after a new Associate Producer for Contemporary Music. The Associate Producer for Contemporary Music is responsible for the effective coordination and presentation of Contemporary Music events as part of the SOH Presents programming.
The Associate Producer, working primarily to the direction of Senior Producer, Contemporary Music, project manages allocated projects through to a successful completion including generating budgets, modelling revenue options, negotiating financial arrangements and contracts and project managing the array of internal and external stakeholders involved. If this sounds like you, or you’re after more info on the role pop by the LinkedIn listing.
Key Account Manager At ARACA Australia
For those uninitiated The Araca Group is a rapidly-growing full services Merchandise and Theatrical company, with over 250 dedicated employees with offices in Sydney, New York, Los Angeles and London. Araca works closely with new and established music, entertainment licensing, sport and theatrical clients. Clients include Beyonce, Wicked The Musical, Linkin Park, Leon Bridges, IGT Gaming, Sydney Opera House, Sydney Festival, RSPCA, Rowing Australia, and UNSW.
They’re looking for An account manager to join their Sydney team of 13 employees, with offices located in Marrickville. Interested parties should contact Rowena Crittle on [email protected] or call 02 9099 4781.
Production Editor At triple j Magazine
The team behind the much loved triple j annual magazine are looking for a (Sydney based) editorial upstart to bring ideas, insights and flair to the triple j Annual 2016.
They need someone with strong, creative vision for how a magazine can work for our audience and the brand. You need to be able to write. And re-write. And then write it again. You have a keen eye for detail, you’re mad for grammar and you fastidiously fact check. You can sub-edit like a God, photo-research, know your way around a production schedule and are entrenched in all things triple j. For more info and to apply pop by the triple j careers site.
