Louis Rouffaud
Welcome to the first volume of our revamped Music Jobs Hub, this month bringing you the best music industry jobs for September 2024.
September is truly one of the best times to land a new job. Summer has wrapped up and businesses are getting back into the swing of things. Knowing this, we thought it would be the perfect time to launch our new and improved Music Jobs Hub! Curating the most intriguing roles around the globe, we’ve got you covered for that career change you’ve been meaning to make.
Going forward, we have a slight change in format from previous editions. We’ll have our featured jobs at the beginning, followed by the complete list categorized by internships, early career, mid-career, and experienced roles.
You’ll find more related articles under our Music Industry section.
Make sure to find the full curated list & application links at the end of the article.
Head of Operations at Paradise City Group
Location: Various locations across Europe depending on time of year
Role: “We are currently looking for an experienced Head of Operations to join our team. Are you a born leader ready to play a critical role in the operational organisation of our festivals?
Responsibilities include:
- Leading the operational team during festivals and guaranteeing smooth execution of the event.
- Being responsible for all operational aspects of our festivals, including crew schedules, mobility, safety, F&B, permits, local anchoring and more.
- You are responsible for budgeting, financial monitoring, and reporting operational activities.
- Evaluating and optimising operational processes and practices to ensure the quality and sustainability of our events.”
Experience: “A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in a relevant field; Strong communication skills in Dutch, French and English; Willingness to travel and be flexible in working hours, as the event industry does not follow a 9-to-5 mentality.”
About Paradise City Group: “The team behind Paradise City, a festival known as one of the leading festivals in sustainability, also hosts five other festivals, including Jazz Middelheim, Doel Festival and Maritim. The group also operates internationally, with festivals in Austria (Paradies Garten Festival) and France (Touquet Music Beach Festival).”
Apply here and after make sure to read our pieces on Paradise City Festival innovative transportation and our gonzo coverage of the 2024 event.
Artist Relations Coordinator Intern at Deezer
Location: Paris, France
Role: “Deezer is currently looking for a talented intern to join the Deezer France Artist Relations team. This is for a 6 month internship starting in October 2024.”
What you will do:
- Assist the French Artist Relations team in maintaining strong relationships with our key music partners (labels, providers)
- Work in collaboration with internal teams to ensure a good implementation of all artist relations activities (CRM, Social Media, Marketing, Product)
- Assist and support the production of original contents & events
- Data analyses and reporting of all artist relations marketing activities”
Experience: “Experience in the music industry would be a plus but is not mandatory.”
About Deezer: “From a pioneer tech start-up created in 2007, Deezer has become one of the first French unicorns and the second largest independent music streaming platform in the world.
At sixteen years old, we’re only just coming of age. Now listed on #EuroNext, Deezer is a rapidly-growing, cutting-edge player in the music streaming market. If you want an environment where you can make your voice heard and be at the forefront of music and tech, look no further!”
Production & Events Coordinator at the Sydney Opera House
Location: Sydney, Australia
Role: “The role is responsible for providing a range of administration and coordination services to support the Production and Events portfolio in the efficient and effective delivery of business operations.
The role is also responsible for disseminating business critical event information to the relevant Production and Events teams and collates and records charges for Production labour, equipment and services for operational work.”
Experience: “Demonstrated computer and software application skills, particularly Office 365 – with database and purchase order experience desirable.”
About Sydney Opera House: “The Sydney Opera House occupies a unique place in the cultural landscape. It is a globally recognised Australian icon synonymous with inspiration and imagination, among the world’s busiest performing arts centres, one of the architectural wonders of the 20th century and the nation’s most visited tourism destination.”
Account Manager, West Coast at DICE
Location: California
Role: “You’re joining a team responsible for managing our key partner relationships in North America. Your expertise in the music industry and knowledge of the live entertainment business means you know what makes promoters and venues tick. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an emerging market and establish strong working relationships with our major partners, focusing on service, engagement and growth.
You are collaborative and execution-oriented with a strong marketing sense, and look for new and expanded ways to help your partners reach fans and drive growth.”
Experience: “Proven experience in live events in Account Management, Event Operations or Marketing”
About DICE: “Since 2014, DICE has been reshaping the ticketing industry for fans, artists and venues – breaking down barriers that get in the way of a good time, and creating a fairer and more inclusive industry in the process.”
Full curated list: music industry jobs for September 2024
Internships
Armada Music — PR Internship (Amsterdam)
Austin Music Foundation — Marketing & Events Intern (Austin)
Deezer — Artist Relations Coordinator France Intern (Paris)
Kobalt — Publishing Intern (Stockholm)
Three Six Zero — Artist Management Intern (Los Angeles)
Universal Music Group — Creative Intern (Singapore)
Early Career
BMG — Manager, Digital Marketing (Hip-Hop and R&B) (Los Angeles)
DICE — Account Manager, West Coast (California)
Downtown Music — Coordinator, Sync Licensing (New York, Nashville)
Kobalt — Coordinator, Creative (Berlin)
Live Nation Entertainment — Event Programmer (Remote in Canada)
SoundCloud — Events Manager (Los Angeles, New York)
Sydney Opera House — Production & Events Coordinator (Sydney)
Universal Music Group — International Artists and Labels Coordinator (Sydney)
Mid-Career
ONErpm — A&R Representative (Cape Town, Johannesburg)
Sony Music Entertainment — Creative Communications Specialist (Culver City)
SoundCloud — Product Marketing Manager – Fan (Berlin, London)
SoundCloud — Product Marketing Manager – Fan (New York, East Coast)
Spotify — Associate Manager Music Studios (Los Angeles)
TuneCore — Executive Assistant – CEO (New York)
Warner Music Group — Insights Manager, Artist Insights (London)
Experienced
Deezer — Head of Market Research (Paris)
Paradise City Group — Head of Operations (Europe)
Sony Music Entertainment — Junior Art Director (New York)
Spotify — Head of Enterprise Sales, Canada (Toronto)
Warner Music Group — Senior Creative Project Manager, Creative Services (Los Angeles)
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