This week’s 9 awesome jobs in music that could be yours
Some of the Australian music world’s biggest names often leave doors of opportunity ajar, just waiting for the right kind of professional music lover to come knocking.
Our regularly-updated jobs section 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 – here is just a selection of the jobs on offer right now.
No free work or internships here, just authentic chances to break into the music industry. So update your CV, stop dreaming, and start doing what you love for a living.
Contemporary Music & Popular Culture Digital Reporter at Double J
Sydney NSW – Full time
“Using your sharp writing skills, you will work with the triple j, Double J and ABC News teams to produce content for ABC News websites and other ABC digital channels that resonate with audiences. You will repurpose and extend on existing stories and find new stories addressing a broad cultural remit across popular music, film, and screen culture.
“From covering the ARIAs to going deep on music and film industry issues, this role would suit a motivated journalist with wide cultural knowledge and an ability to cut through the glitz and glamour to tell the real story.”
Senior Marketing Manager, Digital Music at Amazon
Sydney NSW – Full time
“The Amazon Digital Music team is looking for a motivated, customer-obsessed, analytical Sr. Marketing Manager to lead acquisition and engagement for Amazon Music as we launch and grow our Australian business.
“As a Sr. Marketing Manager, you will shape the customer experience across the Amazon ecosystem and devices, including the Amazon Music App, Amazon homepage and website, across Amazon categories, and beyond.”
A&R Coordinator at Warner Music Australia
Sydney NSW – Full time
“Warner Music Australia is looking for an A&R Coordinator to work out of the Sydney office and be the glue that binds a busy A&R Department together. Applicants must be organized, passionate, in touch with current musical trends, excellent multi taskers and have some experience in a relevant music related organization.
“Applicants must also be a music tragic over a wide range of genres and an active participant in the contemporary music community as well as being able to deal with the commercial world”
Ticketing Coordinator at Live Nation
Melbourne VIC – Full time
“The ticketing department is the key contact point for promoters, venues, ticket agents, brand partners and other tour stakeholders across Australia and New Zealand.
“We are responsible for overseeing the ticketing operations for each tour with a focus on maximising revenue generation through inventory management, creative ticketing solutions, and marketing integration within the overall Tour plan.”
Sales Coordinator at Nightlife Music
Brisbane QLD – Full time
“To support growth, we are seeking an experienced Sales Coordinator, whose main focus will be providing administrative and business development support to a Business Development Manager, and acting as a central point of contact for all new and existing sales activities”
Music Therapist Advanced (Clinical Lead) at Queensland Health
Brisbane QLD – Part time
“Independently apply advanced level clinical expertise, specialised techniques and professional judgement across a variety of caseloads in an acute hospital, rehabilitation, developmental or community setting in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards, and provide clinical direction and advice to support evidence based clinical decision making and quality patient care by less experienced occupational therapists allocated to the service area.
“Professionally lead the delivery, and manage the quality of, clinical serviceswithin the music therapy team which provides advanced level clinical advice to health practitioners on a state-wide basis within Queensland Health and those belonging to external government and non-government agencies. This includes leading multi-disciplinary teams in order to deliver effective health services within the CHQHHS.”
Assistant Artist Accountant at Universal Music Australia
Sydney NSW – Full time
“Are you a numbers junkie with a passion for music? Is raeding this sentance making your eye for detial twitch? We are looking for an Assistant Artist Accountant to join the Universal family and support royalties accounting functions.
“If you have 1-3 years of Finance/Accounts experience and looking to join a fun and vibrant company then this may be the opportunity for you!”
Finance Director at Universal Music Australia
Sydney NSW – Full time
“We are currently looking for a Finance professional to join our finance team here at Universal Music in Sydney. Reporting to the General Manager – Finance & Operations, this person will support the business with accurate financial reporting and business forecasts, and provide insights into the business performance in order to facilitate better decision-making by the leadership team.”
Producer at MTV
Sydney NSW – Full time
“Content, it’s the lifeblood of MTV and we need a Producer who can create awesome content for MTV Australia and New Zealand! Are you a Producer who can direct, self-shoot and edit? Great at telling stories using real people? Can you adapt to small budgets and are a creative problem solver? You know how to communicate to millennials?
“You will be responsible for creating compelling content for a variety of platforms as assigned by the Creative Director and Creative Services Manager, including digital, social media, mobile and on-air. You will be producing content to include: idea generation, writing, researching, shooting, post production and administration.”
This article originally appeared on The Industry Observer, which is now part of The Music Network.