Getting a job, in general, is no walk in the park. Add the tricky and competitive music industry to the mix, and more challenges arise. Some obstacles include gatekeeping, high competition, a lot of experience needed, lack of positions in certain areas, and more. Your dream may be to work for a big music platform or the record label that signed your favorite artist, but there are a number of other people that dream of the same things.
Getting a job in the music industry is not impossible, but you may have to work harder to get what you want. To make it a little easier on you, we compiled a list of music industry jobs that are open for applications.
TikTok – Music Product Counsel
Los Angeles, California
The leading platform for short-form mobile video content is hiring! TikTok is looking to add a Music Product Counsel to their Legal team in Los Angeles. For this role you’d be in charge of communication between their Americas Legal team and other teams regarding music rights. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree, a Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school, being a member in good standings with California or New York bar, having at least five years of experience, and more.
Follow this link to learn more and apply to TikTok
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Live Nation – Regional Marketing Director
Seattle, Washington
If you’re into live events, chances are you have been to a Live Nation event. The leading live entertainment company is now hiring a Regional Marketing Director in Seattle, Washington. This position will work under the Regional Marketing Management Team and is responsible for many tasks that contribute to Live Nation’s marketing efforts. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required. Furthermore, you need at least eight years of prior experience in event marketing, working with artist marketing representatives, and managing local media relationships.
Follow this link to learn more and apply to Live Nation
Warner Music Group / Atlantic Records – Assistant, Publicity
New York City
Warner Music Group is one of the three major record labels globally. Under this label are hundreds of other labels, including Atlantic Records, and thousands of artists, songwriters, producers, and more. Chances are, at least one of your favorite artists is signed to this label or one of their subsidiaries.
WMG is hiring an Assistant in the Publicity Department at Atlantic Records. This department is in charge of maximizing media coverage for Atlantic’s roster of artists. This role will assist publicists with day-to-day projects, communications, and much more. You must have prior experience in either PR or as an administrative assistant, as well as a Bachelor’s in Communications or similar.
Follow this link to learn more and apply to WMG / Atlantic Records
Vitamin T – Writer, Music Industry
Remote / Pacific Time Zone
Vitamin T is a talent agency for digital creatives. They are “built on relationships, powered by technology, and passionate about connecting the right people and organizations to transform work for the better—and help everyone grow and succeed.”
Vitamin T is currently hiring a staff writer who is passionate about music and interested and knowledgeable about the music business. This position will be responsible for writing about various topics related to music and the industry including, events, financial reports, and news.
Follow this link to learn more and apply to Vitamin T
Spotify – Client Partner
Seattle, Washington
Globally, Spotify is the leading music streaming platform, with over 172 million paid subscribers and 381 million active users. They are currently looking for a Client Partner based out of Seattle, Washington. This position is a part of the sales team and entails building relationships with clients and partners. A Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of professional sales experience are required, amongst other things.
Follow this link to learn more and apply to Spotify
Spotify – Internships
LA, NYC, Tokyo, Singapore, London, Gothenburg, Stockholm
Spotify is also currently accepting applications for their summer internships until February 3rd. This program lasts 10-13 weeks, starting in June. Spotify’s internship program covers 23 different areas, including graphic design, artist & label partnerships, marketing, data analysis, and more. You must be a college student to apply.
Follow this link to learn more and apply to Spotify
UnderCurrent – Record Label Project Manager
Remote
While working for a huge record label like Warner or UMG maybe your dream, there are also tons of smaller and independent labels out there. UnderCurrent is an independent record label that is currently hiring. Although they are based out of Venice, California, this position is fullyremote. Applicants should be “active and aware of the music landscape on TikTok; [have the] ability to scout high-quality music talent early; [be a] clear and effective communicator,” and more. Though, a degree is not required.
Follow this link to learn more and apply to UnderCurrent
AEG / Goldenvoice – Production Coordinator
Los Angeles, California
AEG is the second-largest event company, hosting over 160 million guests across thousands of events yearly. Goldenvoice, a subsidiary of AEG, is currently hiring for a Production Coordinator. The role would put you in charge of assisting with production for venue events and communicating with various people and departments. This person will be the point of contact for shows. A minimum of a high school diploma is required, in addition to 2-4 years of related music industry experience, the ability to plan live events and remain calm in high-pressure situations, computer literacy, and more.
Follow this link to learn more and apply to AEG / Goldenvoice
