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.
Editor At Tone Deaf
It’s us, oh hey! We’re currently on the hunt for a music and publishing all-rounder to join our Melbourne based team as an Editor. Working closely with the in-house news team the role includes: Feature pitching and writing, news sourcing, proof reading, liaising with publicists and other industry figures, and managing our contributor base just to name a handful of duties.
If you’re an organised Tone Deaf reader (and Aussie music fanatic) who’s able to string a few words together, email Nicholas Jones at [email protected] with your CV and a concise letter covering relevant experience.
Administrator At The Push
Not-for-profit, Victorian youth music organisation The Push is on the hunt for an Administrator to provide day-to-day office administration, bookkeeping and project administrative support for The Push team. In its 28th year of operation, The Push carries out a number incredibly supportive and exciting annual music programs and provides support to young people in relation to creative industry pathways.
For a full position description and to apply pop by the job listing on thepush.com.au.
Interviews Coordinator
At Triple R
For almost 40 years Triple R has shaped and inspired the culture of Melbourne. Since its inception in 1976, Triple R has become Australia’s most influential independent community radio station with almost 15,000 subscribers and an estimated 440,000 listeners per week. They’re now looking out for a Music Interviews Coordinator to join the team for 12 months. The role is primarily responsible for the placement of all music interviews on Triple R. The Music Interviews Coordinator works most closely with Music Coordinator and reports to the Program Manager. This role is a fixed term 12 month parental leave contract and is a part-time position of 3 days per week.
For further info and to apply pop by the job listing on seek.com.au.
Touring & Logistics Coordinator
At Ministry Of Sound
Iconic dance music collective Ministry Of Sound need a fresh Touring Logistics Coordinator to join the thriving, well-established company. The role includes supporting the Booking Agents as they continue to expand the business representing and touring international and local musical acts. Professional administration management and coordination is critical to the success of the gig.
If you enjoy an informal work culture, combined with high professional standards and are the most organised person you know pop by the Pedestrian job listing for more info and application 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. As the advocate for your designated labels/artists, you are music-mad, creative and commercial; able to develop artist vision, excite stakeholders, project manage and maximise sales opportunities.
if you know the difference between KPIs, D2Fs and A&Rs and you LOVE music visit the Pedestrian job listing for more info and application details.
Event Coordinator
At Mountain Sounds Festival
The Mountain Sounds Festival is a boutique and sustainable event product of music, art and culture located on the Central Coast of New South Wales. After back-to-back, killer SOLD OUT festivals plus a VERY busy year ahead, they’re looking to expand the team again. First up, they’re on the hunt for an Event Coordinator. The role will give you unique hands on experience with event planning, site management, staffing, administration, marketing and stakeholder liaising.
Check out the Pedestrian listing for full details.
Events Marketing Officer (Copywriter)
At City Of Melbourne
City of Melbourne are on the lookout for a Events Marketing Officer (Copywriter) to become an integral member of the Marketing Team within Events Melbourne that develops and executes marketing strategies for five premier events including Melbourne Spring Fashion Week, Melbourne Music Week, Moomba Festival, New Year’s Eve, and Melbourne Celebrations.
If you’re organised, can write and know how to throw a killer party pop by the job listing at LinkedIn for details.
Label Relations Account Manager, Australia & NZ
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.
