ABKCO currently has an exciting Production/Inventory Coordinator position. If you are an energetic and dynamic individual who takes initiative and is a team player this position is for you. The ideal candidate for this position could be a recent college graduate with one to two years of prior experience working in a Production and or inventory role and have majored/minored in Music Business and or Finance. This position will be responsible for the monitoring all inventory and planning processes for existing and new product configurations which include Compact Disc, DVD, Blu-Ray and Vinyl Records.

Job functions
• Handle all manufacturing orders from start to finish
• Build relationships and interface with manufacturing vendors
• Participate in vendor specific meetings, both internal and external
• Produce and distribute delivery report for assigned street dates
• Determine inventory requirements for new release
• Participate in key meetings pertaining to new release titles
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing team to assist with gathering new release information in order to improve forecast accuracy and product availability
• Provide manufacturing and distribution with forecasted shipment needs in order to assist with inventory and manufacturing planning
• Processing purchase orders and invoices
• Monthly billing/closing

Job Requirements
• Experience in consumer products, wholesale, retail, or manufacturing environment
• Ability to analyze data and trends, make educated conclusions based upon data and execute transactions driving real results
• Demonstrate skills and abilities to analyze inventory data and make reasonable recommendations
• Working knowledge of Supply Chain analytical concepts
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Strong organizational skills including prioritization and follow through
• Ability to work under pressure while keeping an eye for detail
• Proficiency with MS Office products including Excel (Pivot tables a plus)

ABKCO Music and Records is a leading independent entertainment companies whose music publishing, record and film divisions are one of the most licensed properties in the world. ABKCO offers competitive salaries and benefit packages for all employees including 401k, exceptional healthcare and health club memberships.

jobs@abkco.com

ANALYST & SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
A2IM
New York, NY
Position Opportunity

ABOUT THE COMPANY: The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) is a trade group representing independently owned recorded music companies. Independently owned labels comprise all genres of music, and over a third of all recorded music in the United States, including major stars such as Taylor Swift and Radiohead, popular eclectic artists including Alabama Shakes and Angel Olsen, and influential rap artists including Run the Jewels and NxWorries. A2IM serves as a central voice for a diverse community of Independent labels operating within the United States. A2IM represents members’ interests in the marketplace, in the media and tech, on Capitol Hill, and as part of the global music community.

LOCATION: At A2IM’s headquarters offices in New York, NY

Responsibilities: The Analyst & Systems Administrator is the lead resource for all technology, systems, data and analytics needs for A2IM. The A&SA will guide system and tool selection, execute effective integration and streamlining of tools. This person strives to understand the unique needs of each function at A2IM, the needs of the board, and the overall mission and service to member companies, and develops and delivers accurate real time business intelligence to support the core decision making, member services, events and advocacy activities of the organization.

Specific duties include
• Assess the needs of the organization and its current technology stack.
• Drive toward a single entry, secure, scaled system that allows for member transactions to flow directly from member website into the CRM. Leverage APIs to streamline the flow of data between systems such as CRM and accounting.
• Select, configure, update, and refine communications systems that facilitate mass communication with members, including text, email, newsletter and video conferencing for hundreds of member participants at a time.
• Automate and integrate core functions such as invoicing, renewals, event RSVPs and registrations, and basic troubleshooting of these member facing information and communication systems.
• Develop business intelligence dashboards that are streamlined, automated and actionable. These reports should encompass data from traditionally disparate systems such as CRM, accounting, member engagement, social media, media coverage, event attendance, event ticketing systems and surveys. Support the board, the CEO and the staff with reporting and intelligence that supports higher quality more timely decision making.
• Advance the functionality of the A2IM website to support member engagement and new member acquisition.
• Optimize the website for compatibility on all major browsers, mobile and tablet devices. Ensure quality and reliability of web presence.
• Partner with marketing and publicity on SEO and other technical means to support marketing and outreach efforts.
• Ensure data and system security and disaster recovery.
• Manage project management software and oversee all project deadlines ensuring they are met.

Required Skills and Experience

• BS degree in software, computing, data science, computer engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proven hands on system administration and integration skills.
• Experience assessing technology and business intelligence needs for a small organization.
• Track record of making good software, cloud and vendor selections.
• Transparent, collaborative professional who can represent the values and mission of A2IM internally with colleagues and the board, and externally with members and vendors.
• Strong writing, general written and verbal presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and appreciation of music industry and particularly independent labels’ issues.
• The drive to go above and beyond to deliver world-class service for our members.
• Skilled in communicating to all levels of the music, media, tech industries.
• Highly organized, detailed, and accurate.
• Effective prioritization, time and project management skills.
• Innovative thinker.
• Ability to work independently yet collaborate and communicate with all stakeholders.

Job Type: Full-time

A2IM is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Salary and job title commensurate with experience

To apply (or recommend qualified candidates) please send cover letter and resume to: A2IMCareers@gmail.com

One of the fastest growing, forward-thinking, global independent labels is currently looking for experienced Marketer/label manager in their NY office.

As the Marketing Director/Label Manager (position depending on experience) of ELEVEN SEVEN LABEL GROUP, you will be responsible for marketing releases from the beginning of the recording process to delivering an 18 month – 2 year plan.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop a deep understanding of the product, market, and industry
· Must be creative: Find key points of entry and come up with the “Big Idea”
· Must be resourceful: utilize existing relationships while always seeking new partners
• Proactively communicate with users and partners to uncover opportunities and maintain alignment
• Champion the product vision both internally and externally
• Drive product strategy and execution on your product in accordance with company goals and own the results
• Evaluate new opportunities, objectively prioritize features, and steer the product roadmap
• Define user stories and requirements

Qualifications & Experience
• 3+ years’ experience in marketing and product management
• 3-5+ years’ major label experience *Title, position and compensation D.O.E.
• Cataloque marketing experience
• Successfully taken a product from concept to launch
• Entertainment, marketing and/or advertising industry experience a strong plus

Skills
• Creative and analytical problem solver
• Skilled at managing business objectives
• Excel in driving focused, fast-paced execution
· Must be a solution oriented team player

Benefits:
· Competitive salary
· Company matching 401k
· Paid holiday and vacation

Please e-mail your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to jessica@e7lg.com

Anti Records is looking for a Publicist

This person will represent the ANTI- label to digital and print media.
Must have good relationships with journalists from all strata of media and a good working knowledge of the many styles of music that the Anti label represents. Must also have good writing skills and be proficient in modern productivity and communication software.

This is a full time position with excellent benefits. Salary commensurate with experience. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@epitaph.com

We are a small group of independent record labels spanning various genres and are currently seeking a Direct To Fan Sales And Marketing Associate to work full time in our northern NJ Office. We’re looking for someone who is not only passionate about music, but passionate about connecting music to fans and potential fans.

Responsibilities include:
* Managing Direct To Fan sales across various eCommerce platforms.
* Processing all Direct To Fan sales orders.
* Providing customer service to our fan community.
* Implementing sales and catalog initiatives across multiple platforms including our web stores and social media.
* Managing our consumer facing web stores.
* Managing item inventory in our office and storage space.
* Working on forward-thinking ways to develop lines of merchandise and engage the fan bases of our artists.
* Updating company websites with news, reviews, articles, and promotional information.
* Participating in marketing brainstorms and planning meetings.
* Constructing relevant press releases, marketing plans, and artist bios when necessary.
* Researching merch suppliers, vendors, and relevant product or artist information.
* Managing seasonal sales, promotions and giveaways.

We offer on the job training for most of the tasks and responsibilities of this position, however we expect potential candidates to have the following basic qualifications.

Qualifications and Experience:
* A strong passion for music needed.
* Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
* Must be proficient in understanding and working with webs programs, email, and social media websites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, etc.
* Relevant prior job experience in eCommerce or customer service a plus.
* Knowledge of Quickbooks, Photoshop, and WordPress a big plus.

Working for a smaller company allows someone the opportunities to make a bigger difference on the projects that they’re working on. It also allows for a greater level of responsibility and autonomy. The following list of skills are mandatory.

Skills:
* Must be a team player
* Must be self-motivated, highly organized, and have the ability to multitask.
* Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
* Must enjoy interacting with fans and customers.
* Must be able to follow directions.
* Must be able to problem solve and provide creative solutions when needed.

If you have the qualifications and skills necessary to fill this position, please email your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to jobs@okgoodrecords.com

The ideal person for for this job would be able to provide high-level administrative support to the General Manager of Epitaph / ANTI- in overseeing the operation of our Sales and Marketing departments. They would interface with artists/managers, handle information requests, assist in preparation of marketing plans/agendas, and maintain a working knowledge of executives’ duties, so as to be able to effectively schedule appointments and calls. Candidates must possess great follow through and attention to detail.

This is a full time position with excellent benefits. Salary commensurate with experience.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@epitaph.com

Mascot Label Group(MLG) is a 100% independently owned and operated record company that is a market leader in the worlds of Rock, Blues, Metal, Alternative Rock, and Prog. Originally founded in 1989 in The Netherlands, MLG operates offices in New York City, London, Cologne, Paris, Milan and Stockholm, alongside the corporate headquarters in Rotterdam, Holland. Some of our artists include Black Stone Cherry, Shaman’s Harvest, 10 Years, Nine Shrines, Galactic, Flying Colors, Beth Hart, JJ Grey and Mofro, Big Jesus, Eric Johnson, and much more!

MLG is looking for an Administrative intern in our NYC office. Our ideal candidate is a creative music enthusiast who is a: reliable, honest, hardworking, team player, self-starter, who works well under pressure, learns quickly, and a blast to be around.
Some Of The Things You Will Learn:
•How to maintain an online webstore
•How to fulfill Direct To Consumer (D2C) orders
•How to service an album to Radio, Press, and Promoters
•How to keep inventory of products for our D2C sales
•Servicing artist tour dates with promotional items
•Select tour press outreach and generating press reports
•Plenty of additional opportunities in related projects
•How to maintain and order office supplies
•And a slew of other useful skills that will help you propel your Music Business career

What We Require:
•Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
•Proficient in Microsoft Suite Office
•Organized, with an ability to prioritize time-sensitive assignments
•Familiarity with social networking sites a plus, but we will also train
•Creative, flexible and a pleasant demeanor
•Adobe Creative Suite experience is a plus
•Must enjoy all types of music. A plus if you’re familiar and follow some of our artists

We value all of our interns and go the extra mile to make sure you receive a meaningful learning experience. You will learn how to work in a professional environment and have ample opportunity to network with department leaders and other professionals in the music business as well as attend local shows.

Details:
The position will start immediately for the right candidate.
You are expected to work in our office at least 3 days a week.
To apply please submit your application and cover letter to Ryan Morano @ Ryan@mascotlabelgroup.com

Digital Video Coordinator – Stem Disintermedia, Inc. (Full-Time, Los Angeles, CA)

https://stem.is/hiring/digital-video-coordinator/

Are you obsessed with music videos and have a background in digital content? Do you spend hours on YouTube every week?Are you passionate about video’s role in the overall creative landscape? Did you high five yourself after scoring 80 or above on the ContentID test? Do you find that manual claiming is actually somewhat therapeutic (in a nerdy way)? Do other people call you for audits help? Are you detail-oriented & obsessed with data? If so, then you might be a fit for Stem’s Content Operations team.

Stem is looking for an organized, self-motivated, hard working Video Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate for this role has extensive professional experience managing content beyond internships at a video/content centric digital media company and/or marketing agency.

We are a small team of professionals with extensive backgrounds in music and entertainment, and we all fill multi-faceted roles. This role reports directly to Stem’s Director of Content Operations and will have a big impact on how Stem is maximizing its video content across all open platforms.

Candidates must be based in Los Angeles, CA to qualify.

Requirements & Responsibilities:
Bachelor’s degree in media, digital media, marketing and/or communications strongly preferred.
2+ years of professional experience managing content at an agency ormedia company
Meticulous attention to detail; sense of urgency around client content; analytical, technical and inquisitive
Administer YouTube Content ID CMS + relevant internal tooling
Maintain positive working relationships with video platform account reps
Seek out and evaluate untapped opportunities in the online / digital video market
Knowledge of technical video specs (i.e. codecs, bit rates, etc) is required.
YouTube Certified and/or hands-on experience with the YouTube Content ID CMS strongly-preferred.
Experience with DDEX / ERN XML standard strongly preferred.
Bonus Points If You Are:
You have experience and/or self study in programming with languages like JavaScript and Python
Perks:
Tickets to concerts and festivals
Laid-back office atmosphere
Cold brew on tap, snacks and catered lunch on Fridays
Company-wide hikes and team-building activities

About Stem:
Stem is a platform that tracks and organizes artists’ revenue streams, giving a clear picture of earnings at all times. No more juggling earnings statements from different services and not knowing when your next payment is coming. With Stem, you can upload content, create contracts with collaborators, manage distribution, and monetize your work. We even make it easy to split earnings with shareholders.
Think you have what it takes? Apply here: https://stemform.typeform.com/to/zhNDcP

Ninja Tune Los Angeles is seeking a Global Digital Sales Assistant to provide support for the Global Digital Sales Manager. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the top digital storefronts and the digital sales process with a great eye for numbers, an analytical mind, and an excellent understanding of XLS. Previous music industry experience is required, preferably within sales.

Tasks will include: drafting campaign briefings, roll-out plans, and digital store plans; researching and analyzing digital sales reports, playlisting & marketing opportunities; pitching priority tracks & albums to global DSPs and communicating digital sales reports to wider team.

Job description
– Provide support for the Global Digital Sales Manager
– Draft campaign briefings, roll out plans & digital store plans
– Research and analyze playlisting targets and results, featured placements & additional marketing opportunities across all digital storefronts
– Pitch priority tracks and albums to global DSP’s
– Create & analyze relevant digital sales reports including forecasts, specifically within Spotify Analytics and iTunes Connect
– Communicate global digital sales reports internally and externally to managers, artists and other industry partners
– Take and circulate comprehensive minutes during digital sales meetings.

Candidate specification :
– Passionate about music
– Deep understanding of the digital storefronts across all relevant DSP’s and the digital sales process
– Previous music industry experience, preferably within sales
– Excellent understanding of XLS, great eye for numbers and analytic thinking
– IT Literate – good understanding in Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Windows based packages.
– Excellent organizational skills with ability to keep calm under pressure.
– Strong communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to deal with people at all levels.
– Excellent attention to detail.
– Efficient, with excellent time management skills, the ability to prioritize personal workload and a sense of urgency.
– The ability to learn quickly.
– Hard working and enthusiastic.
– Ability to use own initiative in terms of problem solving.
– Any other reasonable duties as required by marketing team.

Candidates without prior music industry experience will not be considered.

Salary
TBD: Competitive, and commensurate to experience.

To apply: job@ninjatune.net

Digital Platform Coordinator – Stem Disintermedia, Inc. (Full-Time, Los Angeles, CA)

Digital Platform Coordinator

Are you fascinated by the world of digital content? Do you know the ins & outs of the style guides for Apple & Spotify? Are you detail-oriented & obsessed with data? Do you want to help get good music heard? Then you might be the next great addition to our growing team at Stem Disintermedia, Inc.

Stem is looking for an organized, self-motivated, hard-working Digital Platform Coordinator to join our team. A knowledge of content management, attention to detail, appreciation for clean data, and the ability to meet deadlines are a must. We are a small team of professionals with extensive backgrounds in music and entertainment, and we all fill multi-faceted roles. You will be reporting directly to Stem’s Director or Content Operations and will be responsible for navigating content delivery to digital service providers, managing communications with key platforms, and helping us to optimize our process for getting content delivered.

Candidates must be based in Los Angeles, CA to qualify.
Requirements:
Digital media experience with an understanding of basic digital operations functions, including but not limited to: working in content management systems, an understanding of & ability to edit XML transport documents and a keen eye for review of descriptive & technical metadata
Excellent communication, organization & time-management skills
Ability to work under pressure in an environment with tight deadlines
Demonstrated attention to detail & organizational skills
Experience with documenting processes/procedures & requirements
Excel skills are greatly preferred
Responsibilities:
Prepare, execute & monitor content deliveries to digital service providers
Communicate regularly with support & engineering teams regarding metadata updates & delivery errors
Perform regular checks of priority releases to ensure all deliveries are accurate & complete
Provide administrative and media management support on integration projects
Document processes & feedback (internal & external) and communicate requirements to the appropriate teams
Bonus Points If You Are:
A whiz at XML and DDEX
Understand the ins and outs of content metadata
Trained in YouTube ContentID
Perks:
Tickets to concerts and festivals
Laid-back office atmosphere
Cold brew on tap, snacks, catered Friday lunches
Company-wide hikes and team-building activities

About Stem:
Stem is a platform that tracks and organizes artists’ revenue streams, giving a clear picture of earnings at all times. No more juggling earnings statements from different services and not knowing when your next payment is coming. With Stem, you can upload content, create contracts with collaborators, manage distribution, and monetize your work. We even make it easy to split earnings with shareholders.
Think you have what it takes? Apply here: https://stemform.typeform.com/to/xYUpHi

Content Relations Internship – Dubset Media Holdings, Inc.

Dubset Media is looking for an intern to join the Content Relations team in our offices here in Downtown San Francisco. You’ll be joining an exciting team that is working hard to change the landscape of DJ culture and the music industry at large.

Dubset Media Holdings, Inc. is a media-tech company delivering innovative rights management and distribution solutions to the music industry. Dubset offers an innovative music marketplace for DJs, artists, labels, publishers, and distributors. Through cutting edge technology, a rights management database, and easy to use dashboards, Dubset is creating new mix & remix distribution and monetization opportunities built on transparency, ownership control, and simplicity. (We Have) It has- successfully signed Sony Music Entertainment, the first major label to use the platform and effectively legalize unofficial remixes and mixes.

What You’ll Do:

Assist with remix acquisition by sourcing top-performing remix content across various platforms. Research relevant rights holders for derivative content.

Help with the onboarding of new users and ingestion of their content by creating accounts, processing metadata, and uploading mixes and remixes as needed.

Update accounts as requested by rights holders; create business rules, add users, and make other changes in MixBANK.

Help with social media and other marketing efforts including scheduling posts, maintaining the company blog, and developing content calendar.

Perform special assignments and assist with research projects as needed; especially with the creation of maintenance of various corporate documents and spreadsheets.

Skills and Qualifications:

Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to communicate clearly and comprehensively.
Ability to learn quickly and follow complex documented processes.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), Google Drive, and WordPress. Some experience with CMS, CRM, and social media platforms.
A passion for any/all of the following is a bonus: DJ culture, hip-hop, electronic music, the music industry, and tech.

All candidates must be able to commute to our office in the financial district of San Francisco 2-3 days per week. This is an unpaid internship.

Sneak Attack Media is currently looking for one new intern to start this month for Tuesdays and Thursdays, possibly more. Sneak Attack is a boutique digital marketing company located in NYC. We maintain a variety of entertainment and lifestyle clients, mostly music, and our services include social media, online PR and creative digital marketing and partnerships.

We’re seeking motivated candidates who wish to make great contacts, and garner experience in marketing, PR and social media. Internet/digital savvy is a must, Photoshop/design skills are a huge bonus; good writing skills will help as well. This is an unpaid internship, but college credit is available. This is a remote internship but interns located in the area will join us once per week to be part our weekly company meetings.

Tasks:
• Helping to set up digital marketing, online PR and social media campaigns
• Assisting with promotions and contests (some design)
• Helping to maintain databases of outlets
• Researching online outlets and marketing opportunities
• Compiling reports
• Assisting with the maintenance of social media profiles for various clients (some design)
• Helping to strategize campaigns and come up with new ideas

Candidates should send a resume, cover letter, availability, and a list of five of their favorite websites/blogs and bands to: hello@sneakattackmedia.com with Subject: SAM INTERNSHIP

Redeye is looking to fill a role of Account Representative. This job consists of duties primarily focused on growing the sales of Redeye’s physical independent retail account base. Our ideal candidate will have both sales and customer service experience, as well as a strong passion for the music and labels we distribute. This is a full time position based in our Hillsborough, North Carolina headquarters.

If you are interested in applying, please email a resume and cover letter to Alex Ashkenes alex@redeyeworldwide.com

The closing date to apply for this position is October, 31 2017.

Significant duties of the Account Representative include, but are not limited to, the following:

In close communication with Sales Manager and Director of Sales & Label Strategy to discuss priorities, goals, and trending sales
Directly reps independent physical retail accounts as assigned by Sales Manager
Responsible for getting orders for relevant accounts by associated due date
Responsible for prospecting new accounts as assigned by the Sales Manager
Facilitates the setup of any value-adds at indie retail accounts
Executes marketing designated by the Marketing and Label Strategy departments
Discuss with Project Managers to coordinate any promotions or marketing
Send promo packs on regular basis to key accounts with outgoing shipments
Ships applicable orders each morning per the shippable orders report
Give outstanding customer service to all accounts – accounting questions, mis-ships, etc.
Achieve set monthly sales goal based on dollars billed
Achieve set number of calls each day to account base
Stays in regular contact with entire account base via phone and email
Set-up Redeye-centric promotions outside of accounts standard marketing opportunities
Stays in regular communication with Sales Admin for any order/returns entry instructions
Represent Redeye & Yep Roc Music Group at industry events functions, shows, and meetups
Check placement and positioning at Digital Service Providers and report results via Cpanel
Any other duties at the request of the Sales Manager and Director of Sales & Label Strategy

Experience requirements:

Some sales experience and a strong passion for music needed. A general knowledge of marketing would be an added benefit.
Basic understanding of web programs, email, social media websites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and Microsoft Word/Excel is mandatory. Knowledge of Redeye’s catalog and systems, such as Netsuite and C-Panel will be needed once trained.

Skills Necessary:

Must be self-motivated, organized, have the ability to multitask and communicate clearly and effectively. Must be able to problem solve and provide conflict resolution when needed.

Redeye is currently accepting applications for the role of Marketing Manager.

The Marketing Manager is responsible for the oversight and management of the Project Manager team. This includes regular communication with each Project Manager to review upcoming release schedules, marketing plans and label initiatives. Responsibilities also include consistent analysis of tools and processes used by the Project Managers with the intended goal to improve efficiency, transparency and reach of Marketing efforts.

If you are interested in applying, please email a resume and cover letter to Hank Stockard at stockardh(at)redeyeworldwide(dot)com.

The closing date to apply for this position is November 15th 2017.

Significant duties of the Redeye Marketing Manager include, but are not limited to, the following:

*Provide day-to-day support and oversight of the Project Manager team
*Assign and manage label rosters for each Project Manager with specific focus on balanced workloads and optimal alignment for label needs and goals
*Utilize feedback from Project Managers along with label provided marketing detail to determine, monitor and assign priority status for physical and digital releases
*Review Marketing Plans for priority releases and provide feedback to Project Managers for both physical and digital releases
*Conduct weekly meetings with all Project Managers, Director of Marketing, Sales Manager and other meetings as assigned
*Utilize available reporting details to perform analysis on new releases and catalog to identify potential opportunities for marketing
*Maintain direct relationship with key label partners for discussions regarding priority releases, best practice compliance and utilization of Redeye marketing services
*Maintain direct relationship with key reps at Digital Service Providers to ensure updates on new marketing opportunities and a clear line for feedback
*Regular communication with Sales Manager and International Sale Manager to evaluate marketing activities and interdepartmental information flow
*Deliver monthly updates containing priority campaign notes, PM team initiatives and other news to the Director team
*Oversee recurring DSP marketing opportunities and create processes for implementation of any future initiatives
*Evaluate marketing efforts on an ongoing basis and provides recommendations and education to Project Managers and senior staff
*Provide suggestions to Marketing Director regarding new marketing strategy and technology to be implemented to improve workflow and efficiency of the Project Manager team
*Ensure all Project Managers receive and maintain adequate levels of training on Redeye internal processes and provide additional education based on new marketing activities and initiatives
*Attend local shows by Redeye artists and labels
*Represent company at other industry functions as assigned. Occasional travel may be required.
*Assist in the organization of the annual Redeye Label Hang as assigned by the Director of Sales & Label Strategy

Minimum Education & Skills
*BA or BS college diploma
*Above average interpersonal communication skills
*Ability to work in a collaborative environment
*Ability to multi-task, troubleshoot and prioritize work as required
*Focus on meeting deadlines and keeping employees engaged on a daily basis
*Strong focus on creative strategy and unique marketing concepts

Experience Requirements
*2 years of management experience or comparable work experience
*Strong background in project and process management
*Working knowledge of the Physical and Digital music marketplace
*Basic computer skills regarding email, Excel, report analysis, etc.

Redeye is currently accepting applications for the role of Inventory Control Manager.

The Inventory Control Manager oversees all aspects of Redeye’s inventory. The focus of this position is managing all aspects of physical stock to ensure best possible fill on orders, including stock ordering for new releases and catalog, receiving, stock placement and organization, and refurbishment of returns.

If you are interested in applying, please email a resume and cover letter to Aaron Freeman aaron(at)redeyeworldwide(dot)com.

The closing date to apply for this position is November 15th 2017.

Significant duties of the Inventory Control Manager include, but are not limited to, the following:

*Daily monitoring and PO creation for:
*Best selling titles
*Recent new releases
*Backordered titles
Weekly monitoring and PO creation for:
*Full Redeye catalog
*Priority Redeye labels

*Ongoing communication with Project Managers and Sales Reps about stock, fill, and marketing conditions that affect ordering
*Ongoing monitoring of possible out of print titles, communication regarding suspension or deletion of titles
*Oversees all receiving of product in the company, this includes:
*Ensuring receipt of all product as quickly as possible, ideally same day
*Ensuring all product arriving at Redeye HQ is identified, sorted, checked for required packaging, and placed in an appropriate bin based on stock movement.
*Ensuring all packages received meet Redeye expectations; communicating to labels that don’t meet these requirements.
*Oversees returns department, which includes:
*Ensuring all returns processed with 30 days
*Ensures all refurb request for damaged product completed in a timely fashion
*Ensures organization, accuracy, and cleanliness of returns area
*Oversees all storage of product within Redeye’s warehouse to ensure order picking is as efficient as possible. This includes bin management, racking setup, overstock management, and pick path configuration.
*Oversees ongoing cycle counts and other recurring inventory counts to ensure inventory is always as accurate as possible.
*Oversees the research of all inventory discrepancies as well as their resolution.
*Working with IT, oversees creation of all inventory management tools related to ordering stock, communication with labels, stock receiving, and inventory management.
*Works closely with the Shipping and Warehouse Manager to ensure timely shipment of all orders and other warehouse related tasks.
*Attends all company events and encouraged to attend shows from distributed artists and labels.
*All other tasks as assigned by COO

Minimum education and skills:
*High school graduate or equivalent.
*Must be Microsoft Windows/Office & internet proficient.
*Must be excellent at communicating, organization, and highly motivated.
*Must be able to focus on many different projects in a fast-paced environment.

Experience requirements:
*Experience with music and/or consumer packaged goods preferred.
*At least three years of purchasing and/or stock management experience.
*At least three years management experience.
*At least three years warehouse experience.

Product Manager Beggars US

Beggars Group US is looking for a Product Manager to be based in our NYC office. The Product Manager is the point person for the day-to-day of release campaigns from inception to completion and serves as the labels’ point person for the recording artist and their team (management, publicist, booking agent, etc.). The main duty of a product manager is the oversight of the logistics of a given project. This includes ensuring that departments are executing the marketing plan, general communication, and facilitating the flow of information to and from staff. The ability to stay organized in a hectic environment, handle multiple projects at once, prioritize a heavy workload, and work effectively in a group is desirable. Candidate should have a strong working knowledge of music and a familiarity with our artists’ work.

Responsibilities include:
-Responsible for making sure each department has all necessary assets and information to do their job.
-Constant communication and maintaining relationships with artists’ managers, booking agents, and publicists.
-Being the accessible “point person” for the projects day-to-day concerns.
-Working with the label heads to organize efforts in a productive manner.
-Coordinating schedules/timelines for the overall campaign & the nuanced parts within each campaign (ex. promo / press trips).

Skills and Experience:
– 3-5+ years music industry experience.
-Specific experience in product management is a plus.
-A love and knowledge of music; specifically knowledge of artists on each label in The Beggars Group.
-Must be able to develop and maintain relationships with artists and artist management.
-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
-Outstanding attention to detail and follow-through.
-Exceptional organizational skills, with a strong ability to balance multiple priorities.
-A passion-driven self-starter, with a pro-active approach.

Applicants should email their resume and cover letter to pmjobs@beggars.com

A&R ADMINISTRATION COORDINATOR:

Matador Records seeks a motivated, highly organized, literate, tech-savvy character for an administration / jr. A&R position working out of the label’s lower Manhattan offices. Knowledge & curiosity about the current musical landscape is a must, as is familiarity with the label roster. Good attention to detail is essential, basic understanding of recording and mastering processes a plus. Send resumes & compelling testimonials to jobs@matadorrecords.com. No phone calls, please. DON’T NAG US, WE’LL NAG YOU

COMPANY
Ghostly International – Founded in 1999, Ghostly has grown from a boutique music label known for its experimental-pop and techno acumen to an internationally recognized platform for the work of the world’s best visual artists, designers, technologists, and musicians. The Company operates three verticals as music label, publisher, and retailer. Through these divisions, Ghostly functions as a multi-platform cultural curator of events, art, clothing, merchandise, technology, licensed products and recorded music. The company is based in Brooklyn, NY, its music can be heard at live venues and on major streaming services all over the world, and its unique merchandise is available in the Ghostly Store. For more information visit ghostly.com and theghostlystore.com.

POSITION OVERVIEW
Play an integral role in leading the operations of an important brand in music, art and events. Guide and contribute to the advancement of a company that punches above its weight in multiple genres and entertainment and cultural platforms. Report directly to the Founder & CEO and oversee multiple functions including finance, operations, IT, real estate and people & culture, and play a key role in new business development.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Finance
• Oversee relationships with third party accounting, banking, insurance and other partners.
• Directly manage Royalties staff.
• Ensure effective and compliant use of Quickbooks, SR1 and other financial systems.
• Provide P&L insight and support to the business unit directors.
• Conduct forward looking analysis and business intelligence to support executive decision making.
People & Culture
• Partner with the Founder & CEO on people strategy, and lead the execution of the annual performance, compensation and profit sharing programs at Ghostly.
• Make recommendations for staff development, and serve as a mentor and peer mentor.
• Manage payroll and benefits.
• Be a role model for all staff: engender the vibe of a small elite high performing organization that delivers the highest levels of artistry and business achievement.
• Provide planning and thought leadership for annual company summit.
Operations
• Ensure a smooth running work environment for all Ghostly staff and partners.
• Maintain cost effective and comfortable real estate needs of the organization.
• Keep up Ghostly’s access and use of secure, cutting edge Information Technology to support effective creative and business processes.
Marketing
• Shepherd initiatives and partnerships that impact the collective brand for Ghostly and its artists.
• Work closely with the Founder & CEO in executing enterprise-wide marketing and branding initiatives.
• Provide process and tools that bring efficiency to the marketing activities in the three divisions. Identify best practices that can be shared across the divisions.

Business Development
• Lead the stewardship of business goals that connect across business units, and major company goals outside of the business units.
• Play an active role in connecting and supporting the direction of the Label, Publishing and Store business units.
• Identify, negotiate and activate partnerships, collaborations, brand partnerships, events and other initiatives that drive Ghostly’s growth and cultural impact.
• Provide coordination, process leadership and structure to the division heads in support of larger deals and projects that exist across

REQUIREMENTS
Skills and Experience
• Experience as a general manager in the music business, with demonstrated expertise cross functionally in operations, finance and human resources.
• Strong financial and business acumen.
• Passion for independent music.
• Strong industry relationships, connections and reputation, with the ability to network to open doors toward stated business objectives.
• Deal sourcing, structuring and negotiation skills.
Attributes
• High integrity, experienced professional who commands respect.
• Excellent communicator.
• Patient, supportive, service oriented and reliable.
• Inclusive team champion with demonstrated maturity.

CONTACT
To apply to the GM & COO opportunity, or to recommend a qualified candidate, contact Ghostly’s exclusive recruiting partner at Careers@EnterGain.com and include GM & COO in the subject line.

NON-COMM / COLLEGE RADIO

You will be responsible for securing radio airplay for a wide variety of artists on the Beggars Group roster for a select group of stations. Must be comfortable on the phones, (the job is 75% phone based) and in large meetings. Experience in the indie sector a must, programming history at a good college radio or AAA radio a huge plus (still), generally an omnivorous and deep knowledge and understanding of all music but especially underground, alternative and indie label releases of the past 30 years in all genres, from punk rock to hip hop to electronic and all associated genres. This is a promotions job but it requires you to be able to “sell” our artists for airplay on various types of stations, but primarily Non-Comm & College radio (i.e. WFUV/New York, WXPN/Philadelphia, KCRW/Los Angeles, KEXP/Seattle)

Attention to detail is a must, and you must be an extraordinary multi-tasker. Please dont say that you are be prepared to show me HOW you are this person. Also will be required to travel the US for various radio meetings, coordinate meet and greets, plan sessions at radio stations and plan promo trips for artists in the markets where your radio stations are.

You are: passionate about music, remarkably organized and knows how to handle stressful situations without panic, a natural trouble shooter and a born negotiator, friendly, easy to get along with, extremly smart, and a quick learner, a GOOD LISTENER, also loves going to shows.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

– Designing and implementing promotional campaigns of all Beggars artists to non-commercial and college radio panels.
– Seeking out and arranging promotional activities for artists on tour (sessions, interviews, DJ sets)
– Establishing promotions in tour markets (giveaways, “presents”, etc)
– Gathering and analyzing spin/chart data, as well as feedback from Music/Program Directors for weekly updates
– Presenting information in weekly marketing meetings
– Seeking out new opportunities such as online/internet radio, promotions with radio-associated blogs

QUALIFICATIONS:

– MUST HAVE Experience and familiarity with record label operations, timelines and projects
– Understanding of college radio and non-commercial radio panels.
– MUST HAVE A minimum of 2-3 years experience in radio promotions

I encourage all applicants but please do not waste your time, if you know you do not have the qualifications/background, no matter how passionate, this job is ONLY for qualifited and experienced applicants.

please send resume to beggarsradioapplications@gmail.com

Sound Performance is a specialist supplier to the Music Industry. Working with many leading Independent Record Labels we project manage the concept, production and manufacturing of physical products including box sets, special packaging, Vinyl pressing and CD replication.

Reporting to the General Manager your time will be split between the office and off-site meetings establishing and developing new accounts.

Duties will involve identifying new business opportunities, project managing, growing and developing existing accounts, meeting regularly with clients, preparing estimates along with maximising sales margins and attending relevant industry functions to network with potential new clients, and to keep in touch with existing customers.

The role is ideal for a music lover at the start of their career, you will need to be ambitious, self-motivated, friendly and outgoing with the ability to build enduring relationships with customers. A proven sales ability, relevant industry experience and an existing network of potential customers will all be highly attractive advantages.

Salary based upon experience. There will be an initial 3 month trial period.

Please e-mail cover letter and resume to dina@soundperformance.us