Job Title: Executive Assistant

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Description of Position: Little Empire Music is seeking an Executive Assistant that is highly visible and is in regular contact with internal and external senior executives. Applicants should have minimum 2 years experience working in the music industry at a management company or agency, along with a profound passion for music and the business surrounding it.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

– Serve as first point of contact for the Executive
– Maintain up-to-date awareness of the Executive’s obligations in order to proactively assist and/or anticipate needs
– Answer all incoming calls for executive; take and log messages as needed; ensure that messages are accurate and delivered in a timely fashion
– Maintain appointment schedule; planning, updates, and notifications as necessary
– Arrange all travel plans, including car services and occasional coordination of group travel
– Manage incoming mail and complete correspondence
– Process expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policy
– Process invoices for payment; resolve payment issues
– Create and maintain effective filing system
– Maintain database of Executive contacts
– Ensure departmental resources are aligned to achieve quality, efficiency, and timeliness of results in alignment with vision and goals of LEM
– Schedule appointments, conference calls and meetings
– Compose letters, memorandums, presentation materials, etc from verbal direction or from knowledge of organization policy and procedures in an accurate and efficient fashion
– Set up and maintain files that may contain confidential information
– Performs other related duties as assigned, including some personal requests
– Assist with artist itineraries and show advances

Interested applicants should submit cover letter/resume jobs@littleempiremusic.com

Red Bull Records
Head of Marketing
Job Description & Requirements:

Red Bull Records is a full-service independent record label dedicated to long-term artist development, with a diverse roster across a variety of musical genres. We are seeking a candidate to oversee and drive the marketing activities of the label and our artists. This position will be involved in every step of a marketing campaign from concept through execution.

Duties and Responsibilities:

– Develop overall marketing strategies for our artists, releases, and label brand, coordinating input from our in-house staff, along with the artist and their team.
– Create comprehensive marketing plans that include all necessary information and details to plan and prioritize each release.
– Create weekly marketing updates, and periodic one-sheets
– Manage project budgets, sales goals, and campaign timelines
– Oversee all logistics of the release process, including manufacturing of physical product, label copy, vendor relationships & inventory management, delivery of digital assets, and coordination with our distributor
– Drive the creation of visual assets including album packaging design, photo shoots, promo merch and tools, and advertising materials
– Oversee creation of music videos and other video content from treatment solicitation through shooting, delivery, and distribution
– Book print and TV advertising campaigns, produce the ads, and manage their delivery
– Act as primary liaison with our North American distribution partner, managing the flow of information as well as pitching for retail sales & marketing programs
– Secure promotional opportunities with third party media and marketing partners to expand awareness of our artists and their content

Skills:
– Must thrive in a team environment, but be able to take initiative and work independently
– Excellent oral and written communication skills are a must. Candidate will be collaborating and communicating with a broad audience inside and outside the company every week.
– Candidate must be well organized, detail oriented, and able to multitask and constructively solve problems while working under pressure.
– Awareness and knowledge of current cultural trends and creative & technological innovations

Experience: Minimum 7+ years of marketing experience in the music industry
Some travel is required.
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Competitive salary commensurate with experience; full benefits.

Resumes to: jobs@redbullrecords.com

Compass Records Group (Nashville) is seeking talented candidates for new in-house positions in Publicity, Promotion and Marketing. If you are energetic, experienced, and passionate about the indie label culture (knowledge of roots music a plus), and feel that you could play a meaningful role in an established and growing music company, please send your resume, references and salary history, along with a cover letter, to jobs@compassrecords.com

Interested parties can email resume and cover letter to: Holly.Stewart@bmg.com

Executive Assistant to the CEO for the American Association of Independent Music (A2IM)

Candidate will:
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor CEO’s schedule
• Be the primary point of contact to the CEO
• Manage a complex calendar for the CEO and other staff
• Liaise with the board, committees, and staff
• Edit and publish minutes from key meetings
• File expenses for A2IM staff
• Organize travel for A2IM staff
• Research and draft speeches and presentations
• Manage contacts in CRM and other necessary resources
• Organize RSVPs for all events

Must be
• Collegial, collaborative, and personable
• Results-driven
• Creative
• Proactive
• Aligned with A2IM’s mission for independent music

The ideal candidate will have:
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and to act with discretion
• Good judgment in critical situations
• Strong written, verbal, administrative, and organizational skills
• The ability to productively balance multiple priorities
• The ability to work independently from conception to completion
• The ability to work under pressure on a wide variety of activities
• Excellent computer, Microsoft office and Google suite skills

A2IM is an equal opportunity employer and offers an excellent benefits package.
The offices are on the second floor within only walkup access.
Please send cover letter, resume, and salary history to execasst@a2im.org

About A2IM:
• A2IM is a non-profit trade association based on the Lower East Side of New York City http://www.a2im.org
• A2IM helps Independent music labels improve business by promoting access and parity through advocacy, education and connection building with one another and affiliated businesses.
• A2IM is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit trade organization representing a diverse group of over 350 Independently owned American record labels. A2IM’s independent community includes music labels of all sizes and staffing levels across the United States, from Hawaii to Florida, representing musical genres as diverse as our membership, including Bluegrass, Blues, Children’s, Classical, Comedy, Country, Dance/electronic, Gospel, Folk, Hawaiian, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Latin, Metal, New Age, Pop, R&B, Reggae, Roots, Soca/Caribbean, Traditional American, World, and more.
• “Independent” doesn’t refer to a specific genre of music, nor does it mean lesser-known artists. For example, A2IM member labels have issued music releases by artists including Taylor Swift, Mumford & Sons, The Lumineers, Adele, Paul McCartney, Arcade Fire, Run the Jewels, Bon Iver, and many others.
• A2IM supports a key segment of America’s creative class and small business community. As an organization, we are committed to protecting the value of America’s Independent musical contributions and influence.
• A2IM is uniquely positioned to serve as a central voice for a diverse community of Independent labels operating within the United States. The A2IM organization represents Independents’ interests in the marketplace, in the media, on Capitol Hill, and as part of the global music community.

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 Adele and Paul McCartney. A2IM is uniquely positioned to serve 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, on Capitol Hill, and as part of the global music community.

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

Responsibilities: The Marketing Manager will be responsible for developing and executing A2IM’s marketing strategies through all media outlets to elevate the public and industry profile of the organization and its members.

Specific duties include
• Increase A2IM’s business by creating significantly greater awareness of its activities and its members’ achievements among members, prospective members, the music and tech industries, on Capitol Hill, and with artists and consumers
• Develop creative marketing plans aligned with A2IM’s vision and mission
• Research, identify, pursue, and close new revenue generating opportunities
• Market and advance A2IM’s events and ensure that execution meets or exceeds best practices
• Coordinate information flows with all forms of media, outside PR company, lobbyists, board members, staff, and members
• Some travel required
• Other duties as required
Required Skills and Experience
• Strong PR/marketing writing, general written and verbal presentation and interpersonal skills
• Exhaustive knowledge of cutting edge music and association marketing techniques, including SEO
• Comprehensive understanding 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 and Congress
• Strong data management, analytical, and reporting skills
• Highly organized, detailed, and accurate
• Effective prioritization, time and project management skills
• Super geek computer, Internet, social media, Google Analytics, SEO, graphics software, MS Office, and Google suite user
• 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: Please send cover letter, resume, and salary history to marketing@a2im.org

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 Adele and Paul McCartney. A2IM is uniquely positioned to serve 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, on Capitol Hill, and as part of the global music community.

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

Responsibilities: The Member Relations role is responsible for acquiring, servicing, supporting and retaining members for A2IM.

Specific duties include:
• Increasing A2IM’s membership through personal contacts, research, and networking
• Communicating regularly with current members to ensure their needs are being met and to identify industry issues
• Quantifying A2IM’s value propositions to members and prospective members
• Market and advance A2IM’s events and ensure that execution meets or exceeds best practices
• Coordinate information flows with staff and members
• Some travel required
• Other duties as required
Required Skills and Experience
• An excellent network of independent labels and other music industry professionals
• Tireless sales ability
• A proactive self-starter who is able to work independently yet collaborate and communicate with all stakeholders
• Comprehensive understanding 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, and tech industries CRM, data management, analytical, and reporting skills
• Highly organized, detailed, and accurate
• Effective prioritization, time management, and project management skills
• Comfortable with technology including computers, Internet, social media, graphics software, MS Office, and Google suite
• Innovative thinker

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:
Please send cover letter, resume, and salary history to members@a2im.org.

Senior Marketing Opportunities, Kobalt Label Services

Location:
Los Angeles, CA

Job Summary:
Kobalt Label Services (KLS) is looking for experienced Marketing Leaders to manage the marketing team and oversee marketing campaigns of KLS releases in the US. We are interested in hearing from you if you have specialized in traditional or digital music marketing (or both!). You must be passionate about all genres and enjoy working in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment. You will lead day to day operations of the department, managing the Marketing team, as well as personally managing a select group of marketing campaigns. You will lead and shape campaign strategies for a diverse roster of artists. You will work closely with the US and International marketing teams to build marketing campaigns, direct digital campaign strategies, create and synchronize global marketing campaigns. You will be responsible for department budgeting and will manage cross communication with sales, promotion, marketing, sync, and publicity teams. You will be a primary point of communication working with artists and their managers on devising creative marketing campaigns. You have a deep understanding of all digital and social platforms and best practices, plus relationships across the digital landscape. You are a strategic thinker, problem solver, experienced team leader and an exceptional, creative marketer with the proven ability to multi-task and experience leading and executing artist marketing campaigns.

Title and Salary dependent on experience.

Job Duties:
• Conceiving and implementing creative marketing strategies and campaigns, managing marketing budgets, setting and achieving sales, streaming and revenue targets for KLS releases in the US.
• Manage the marketing team
• Coordinating with external marketing partners and agencies.
• Managing the relationship with the artist clients, including their induction into Kobalt and KLS practices and the day to day management of the relationship, making sure the client is being kept up to date with campaign developments and given the necessary information to make decisions on approvals and running of the campaign.
• Setting targets and coordinating release schedules with US physical distribution and sales team.
• Managing internally the rollout of releases through the Client Services/Production team, the international marketing team and other teams in the KLS organization as necessary.
• Communicate and synchronize campaigns with global marketing teams.
• Relationship Manager for all digital and social platforms
• Identify emerging technologies and communicate best practices across departments.

Desired Skills & Experience:
• 8+ years of marketing experience in music marketing and digital marketing in the US music market, ideally within a successful record label environment.
• 5 years of experience managing a team
• Experienced in overview and co-ordination of both digital and physical record release campaigns. Solid understanding of both physical and digital retail/DSP landscape, as well as digital marketing.
• Good understanding of the music industry, and strong relationships across the industry including media, PR and Promotion, retail, managers and labels
• Strong organizational, project management and analytical skills
• Experience working with artists, and artist management companies across a wide spectrum of genres and levels of success.
• In depth knowledge of digital marketing, social marketing and best practices.
• In depth knowledge of digital revenue accounts.
• Working knowledge and experience with physical retail, retail advertising and lifestyle marketing.
• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please send your cover letter and resume to: ny.jobs@kobaltmusic.com

Position Summary:

The Senior Royalties Manager will manage the process of researching sound recording and music copyrights to facilitate accurate and timely payment of royalties to rights owners.

Duties and Responsibilities:
•Work with our Music Licensing, Programming, Business Intelligence, Broadcast Engineering and Legal teams to analyze and improve existing processes, and/or develop new processes for researching music and sound recording copyrights.
•Ensure the ongoing accuracy of reports of use to rights holders.
•Work with multiple teams as new systems are developed and deployed into production to ensure integrity and accuracy of royalty data.
•Manage and work with a team of copyright researchers to review Sirius XM broadcast library and playlist data, and sound recording and music royalty statements.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
•Will recruit and manage a team comprised of full time researchers, project-based research contractors, and third-party vendors with respect to copyright research and reporting.

Minimum Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
•8 or more years of experience in music fields such as record labels, music publishers, digital service provider or other music licensee.
•5 years of team management experience.

Requirements and General Skills:
•Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels, across creative, technical, finance and legal.
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
•Ability to pay close attention to small details and be organized.
•Commitment to “internal client” and customer service principles.
•Ability to handle large volumes of multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, and manage a team that can do the same.
•Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects.
•Strong organizational skills and attention to fine details.
•Strong interest in, and knowledge of music and sound recordings, both the history of recorded music, and the current musical landscape, across multiple genres.
•Frequent Travel to our NY Studios.
•Must have legal right to work in the U.S.

Technical Skills:
•Thorough knowledge of MS-Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
•Experience working with software development teams preferred.
•Experience with web-based workflow management preferred.
•Knowledge of content management and/or broadcast automation systems preferred.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.

Please apply here: https://careers-siriusxm.icims.com/jobs/11308/senior-manager%2c-royalties/job

Position Summary:

Sirius XM is seeking an experienced music executive to focus on our direct license relationships with music and sound recordings rights holders. The Director, Music Licensing will cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with music labels, aggregators, and other rights holders, in support of Sirius XM’s direct licensing initiatives. The Director, Music Licensing will work closely with Programming and Business Development on new services and areas of expansion, taking a primary role in license negotiations, and managing ongoing partnerships. The Director, Music Licensing will manage operational aspects of music royalties including ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of reports and payments. To be successful in this role, this person will have to work cross functionally with our Finance, Programming, Legal, IT, and Engineering groups. The SVP Music Licensing will be a primary contact point for our music industry partners, and should have strong relationships within the music industry, excellent communication skills and executive presence.

Duties and Responsibilities:
•Negotiate agreements for music royalties with music labels and other rights holders.
•Oversee details of current licensing agreements and renegotiate new agreements as they come due.
•Manage relationships with licensors; including ensuring that Sirius XM has complete and accurate metadata for each licensors’ catalog, and facilitating interactions with our programming teams.
•Oversee all operational aspects of payments; work cross functionally with music programming, IT, and Accounting to ensure payments are calculated correctly and delivered on schedule.
•Work cross functionally to develop methods to ensure our systems reflect correct information for our current royalty data and develop better ways to increase accuracy of data capture going forward.
•Keep senior executives informed on all relevant issues and developments related to music licensing and royalty reporting and payments.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
•This position will assist in recruiting and supervise a manager to assist with the above responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
•10+ years of related experience.
•5 plus years supervisory experience.

Requirements and General Skills:
•Pre-existing relationships with music publishers, artist management and record labels.
•Strong negotiation skills.
•Excellent ability to develop relationships across various functions and departments, at all levels, and across a wide range of complex issues.
•Great organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
•Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
•Ability to work independently; a strong self-motivator and proactive contributor.
•Frequent travel to Sirius XM’s New York Studios and other destinations as required, including some international travel.
•Must have legal right to work in the U.S.

Technical Skills:
•Thorough knowledge of MS-Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) Thorough knowledge of MS-Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
•Prior experience working with systems developers to define licensing business requirements preferred.
•Prior experience with content management, rights workflow, and broadcast automation systems preferred.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.

Please apply here: https://careers-siriusxm.icims.com/jobs/11309/director%2c-music-licensing/job

Redeye is currently seeking an experienced and driven individual for the position of Label Strategy Manager. This position is based in our North Carolina headquarters (Durham/Chapel Hill area).

Job Description

Interested parties should send a resume/cv to Jason Taylor, Sales & Label Strategy Director – jason@redeyeworldwide.com.

Retail Sales Position

Matador Direct is looking to fill the position of retail sales-person.

The ideal applicant will have excellent customer service skills, great attention to detail, an ability to work within firm deadlines and a willingness to work as a team with the sales department to provide the best service possible to our stores.

This is a full time position with benefits.

Some of your responsibilities as a sales-person are:

– Give all accounts excellent customer service by working with the warehouse to make sure all orders are accurate and prompt.
– Be willing to help with specific requests from stores as well as any other issues that might arise such as mis-ships, street dates etc.
– Take and process any store/band/special market and employee orders, returns, and occasionally collections on overdue accounts.
– Open up new accounts so that we are working with as many indie stores as possible.
– Be able to provide account & sales info to other departments as well as invoices and payment history when necessary.
Work with other departments on how best to promote releases at retail stores.
Be willing to help troubleshoot any database or sales-related issues as they arise.

Requirements:
– Comprehensive knowledge of music history

– Deep familiarity with all Beggars Group catalog (4AD, Matador, Rough Trade, XL, Young Turks)

– Obsessive record collecting a plus

– 4+ years sales experience at independent record store and/or
distribution

-Comfort with data entry, databases and point-of-sale systems; experience with Microsoft Office and FileMaker Pro a plus

-Netsuite experience a plus

Please send your resume with cover letter to:

Helen Johnson
E: helen@matadordirect.com

Domino Recording Company is seeking a full time, well-connected Junior Publicist based in our Brooklyn, NY office. This position reports to the Head of Communications & Publicity. We are seeking an individual who has great interpersonal skills, is a self-starter, and has the ability to work in an open and creative group environment. The Junior Publicist position is responsible for the assisting the Head of Communications & Publicity with all publicity campaigns and related activities for our roster of artists. The position requires strong organizational and communication skills; the ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment; strong musical knowledge, and an awareness of the ever-changing music marketplace. At least two years of professional experience with increasing levels of responsibility for campaign management required. Experience in the music business is also required.

Junior Publicist duties include:
Publicity/Social media
• Provide support to the Head of Publicity on all Domino releases
• Pitch online, blog, and tour press for certain Domino releases
• Write, proof, and distribute press releases
• Show invitations and holding media guest lists in all US markets
• Responsible for Domino social media and website posts upon asset launches
Practical
• Cover artist relations and promo duties in tandem with Head of Publicity
• Provide support at Domino shows and events in entertaining media, artists, and brand contacts
Administrative
• Manage press clippings database
• Maintain and expand on current PR databases with particular focus on strengthening tour markets and online lists
• Manage the edit and distribution of press photos
• Facilitate video servicing for TV
• Press reporting in tandem with Head of Publicity

Requirements:
• Minimum of two years experience in the music industry or related field
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have the ability to pay close attention to detail
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Ability to multitask
• Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships
• Your own list of industry contacts

The candidate must be passionate, driven, and a stellar ambassador for the roster of artists on the label. We are looking to hire someone who has a desire to understand the changing landscape of the music business, someone who is engaged with new trends and methods of communication, and someone who finds joy and pride in successes large and small.

Domino Recording Co. was founded in the UK in 1993 by Laurence Bell, who is still the primary creative force of the company. Initially focused on releasing singles and albums by American artists in the UK (Pavement, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Sebadoh), the label has expanded over the past decade to include offices in New York, Berlin, Paris and Sydney and has had considerable worldwide success, both commercial and artistic, with acts as diverse as Arctic Monkeys, Franz Ferdinand, Animal Collective, Dirty Projectors, Real Estate, Julia Holter, The Kills, Blood Orange, and Jon Hopkins to name a few.

Please email your resume to monique@dominorecordco.com

Razor & Tie is seeking an experienced candidate to fill the role of Director of Promotion.

Job Title: Director of Promotion
Reports to: Sr. Director of Promotion
Interfaces with: All departments, primarily Radio, Sales, Marketing and A&R.
Start Date: ASAP
Send Resumes To: cnewman@razorandtie.com

________________________________________________________________________

Position Purpose:

Build the brand of Razor &Tie and create opportunities/avenues of exposure for our bands and artists primarily, but not limited to airplay.

Core Responsibilities:

Secure radio airplay.

Outline of Specific Functions:

1. Implement the radio marketing plan set forth for our bands and artists. Maintain close contact with the head of promotion regarding label priorities, promotion strategies, etc.

2. Develop and nurture relationships with programmers and their staffs to get radio airplay for our roster and find/create avenues of opportunity for our bands/artists.

3. Be able to effectively communicate the developing story of our bands both internally within the company and externally to programmers, tastemakers, indies, trades etc.

4. Travel to meet with radio stations, cover shows and events for our bands/artists.

5. Conceptualize, create and implement effective promotions with our artists and radio.

Requirements:

Knowledge of Mediabase, Soundscan, BDS, research and all the tools associated with radio airplay and sales. Extensive knowledge and a passion for music. Must have excellent communication and people skills.

Razor & Tie an experienced publicist based in NYC to start immediately with at least 5 years experience. Must know rock music press as well as mainstream and alternative/indie leaning press.

Job Title: Director of Publicity
Reports to: President
Supported by: Publicity Coordinator
Interfaces with: Marketing Managers, A&R, Promotions
Start Date: ASAP
Send Resumes to: jrosen@razorandtie.com

________________________________________________________________________

Position Purpose:

To direct and oversee all aspects of publicity for the label.

Core Responsibilities:

Create and implement strategic press campaigns for each artist on the roster.
Pitching appropriate media outlets for opportunities for all artists on the label’s roster. Overseeing press indies hired on specific campaigns.

Outline of Specific Functions:

1. Overseeing all aspects of publicity for the label’s roster
-Creating press campaigns and strategies, overseeing press indies hired, pitching for press opportunities, managing Publicity Coordinator, interfacing with other marketing team members

2. Creating and implementing strategic press campaigns for each artist
-Tailoring press outreach and tactics for each artist on label and creating a strategic press campaign surrounding the album cycle.

3. Overseeing press indies hired
-Ensuring press indies hired for specific campaigns are securing opportunities for artists

4. Pitching media outlets
• Pitching appropriate media outlets for press opportunities for artists surrounding album release, tours, etc.

5. Creation of press assets
-Hiring bio writers, working with project managers on photo shoots for publicity shots, EPKs, and additional press assets

6. Writing and servicing press releases
-Writing and servicing all press releases and media alerts for all artists on roster announcing album news, tours, asset premieres, etc.

7. Acting as on-site publicity / handler
-Being on site for any press opportunities with artists – i.e. interviews, media outlet office visits, TV performances, sessions

Requirements:

Great communication skills, good personality, ability to interact with others very well, must be able to juggle multiple projects at one time, ability to work under pressure, flexibility to work non-office hours, great writing skills, build and cultivate relationships with managers, artists and media

Domino Publishing Company of America, Inc.
http://www.dominopublishingco.com

Licensing/Copyright Coordinator Job Description

Domino Publishing Company is seeking a full time Licensing/Copyright Coordinator based in our Brooklyn, NY office. This position reports to the Licensing Director. We are seeking an individual who has great interpersonal skills, is a self-starter, and has the ability to work in an open group environment. The Licensing/Copyright Coordinator position is responsible for performing rights, mechanical, new media, and synchronization licensing. The position requires strong organizational and communication skills; the ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment; strong musical knowledge, and an awareness of the ever-changing music marketplace. At least two years of professional experience. Experience in the music business is required.

Performing Rights:
• Primary point of contact with the American & Canadian Performing Rights Organizations. Responsibilities include:
o Notifying the appropriate PRO(s) of all new catalog acquisitions
o Occasionally registering new compositions on behalf of our writer/publisher clients
o Manage any issues/disputes/counter claims, in coordination with GM, Director, and UK Administration Dept
• Locating information in connection with the known synchronizations of compositions within our control (e.g., Music cue sheets from various TV and Motion Picture studios and ‘media buy’ information from Ad Agencies/Competitrack)

Mechanical / New Media Licenses:
• Responsible for issuing and tracking mechanical licenses in the US and Canada in coordination with Licensing Director
• Primary point of contact with the major labels/indie labels/HFA/CMRRA for mechanical licensing and related
• Assisting GM/Director with new media/blanket agreements
Synchronization Licenses
• Will be assigned responsibility of certain incoming synchronization license requests by the Licensing Director
• Expected to research and understand all rights that are being requested, and in conjunction with Licensing Director and/or GM – to seek clearance/approval from our clients and to negotiate the terms/fees with licensees (Networks, Production, Film Co, Ad Agencies, etc.) on behalf of our clients
Other administrative duties
• Special projects as assigned
• When appropriate, responsibilities will include registering copyrights with the US Copyright Office, and keeping track of the status of these registrations

REQUIRMENTS:
• Minimum of 2 – 3 year experience in Licensing and/or Administration in Music Publishing or related industry
• Basic knowledge of music publishing and licensing (synchronization, mechanical, print, arrangement, performance, etc.) are must
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team as well as with other departments/clients
• Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Experience with Music Maestro and YouTube CMS is a plus

Domino Publishing Company that shares ownership and offices with the highly respected Domino Recording Company. We are currently the worldwide publisher or administrative for a diverse roster of writers and publishers, (roster found at our website). We are a fast growing company, and this is a tremendous opportunity for an individual who has great organizational skills, is a self-starter, and has the ability to work in an open and creative environment.

For more information, contact:
Jeff Pachman – General Manager, N.A., Domino Publishing Co.
Seigo Takeshima – Licensing Director, Domino Publishing Co.
AssistantPosition@dominopublishingco.com – e-mail

Captured Tracks/Omnian Music Group is looking for an experienced publicist based in NYC with approximately 5 years experience to start immediately. Must know indie music press with potential for “breakout” type artists and have a good feel for reissues/catalog as well as promoting the companies’ brands.

Reports to: Owner
Supported by: Publicity Intern(s) with possible Junior P/R rep. in the future.
Interfaces with: Project Managers, A&R, Sales/Marketing, Artists/Managers, Radio and Tour. Sometimes assisting Third Party P/R Reps.
Start Date: ASAP
Send Resumes to: mike@capturedtracks.com, jacky@omnianmusicgroup.com, pam@omnianmusicgroup.com, adam@omnianmusicgroup.com

________________________________________________________________________

Position Purpose:

To direct and oversee all aspects of publicity for the Label Group. Not just Captured Tracks, but Sinderlyn, 2MR, etc.

Core Responsibilities:

Create and implement strategic press campaigns for each artist and release.
Pitching appropriate media outlets for opportunities for all artists. Overseeing press indies hired on specific campaigns.

Outline of Specific Functions:

– Creating press campaigns and strategies, overseeing press indies hired, pitching for press opportunities, interfacing with other marketing team members
– Tailoring press outreach and tactics for each artist on each label and creating a strategic press campaign surrounding the album cycle.
Ensuring press indies hired for specific campaigns are securing opportunities for artists
– Pitching appropriate media outlets for press opportunities for artists surrounding album release, tours, etc.
– Hiring bio writers, working with project managers on photo shoots for publicity shots and additional press assets
– Writing and servicing all press releases and media alerts for all artists on roster announcing album news, tours, asset premieres, etc.
Being on site for any press opportunities with artists – i.e. interviews, media outlet office visits, TV performances, sessions

Requirements:

Great communication skills, good personality, ability to interact with others very well, must be able to juggle multiple projects at one time, ability to work under pressure, flexibility to work non-office hours, great writing skills, ability to build and cultivate relationships with managers, artists and media.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities:

Domino Recording Company is seeking a full time Digital Marketing Manager based in our Brooklyn, NY office. This position reports to the Director of Marketing.
We are seeking an individual to be our central conduit for all digital marketing and advertising initiatives. The position will work closely with our Project Managers and marketing department to develop comprehensive marketing plans and timelines. The individual will live and breathe digital culture and be savvy to the latest marketing tools and strategies to enable top-level campaigns. We are seeking a candidate who has great interpersonal skills, is a self-starter and has the ability to work in an open and creative group environment. Two years experience working in a record company environment is preferable. Alternatively outstanding candidates from the field of film, media or TV will be considered. A strong analytical mindset will be required to develop best practices, including advanced segmentation and retargeting practices.

Duties include:

• Oversee digital marketing campaigns and marketing timelines in conjunction with project managers and the marketing department.
• Plan and execute creative advertising campaigns that are aligned with overall marketing, retail and streaming objectives, and effectively allocate advertising budgets. With experience that includes, but not limited to, Google Adwords, retargeting, Facebook/Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and paid placements.
• Compile comprehensive demographic and engagement reports on advertising campaigns, social media use, YouTube/VEVO and more.
• Assist in the distribution and creation of digital marketing tools in collaboration with internal and external designers including: campaign websites, banner advertisements, music videos, social media creative assets, pre-roll video ads and more.
• Stay abreast of and advise the marketing team on the latest developments in online advertising, digital media and website design/functionally.
• Run social media campaigns and fan targeting / engagement initiatives. Help develop social media strategies and best practices.
• Build and maintain relationships in the digital marketing realm, with a particular focus around social network partners including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and more.

Requirements:
• Minimum of two years’ digital campaign experience in the music industry or related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Regular user of Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and experience using social media to effectively enhance marketing campaigns
• Knowledge of Photoshop & Basic HTML preferred
• Attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Ability to multitask
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred

Domino Recording Co. was founded in the UK in 1993 by Laurence Bell, who is still the primary creative force of the company. Initially focused on releasing singles and albums by American artists in the UK (Pavement, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Sebadoh), the label has expanded over the past decade to include offices in New York, Berlin, Paris and Sydney and has had considerable worldwide success, both commercial and artistic, with acts as diverse as Arctic Monkeys, Franz Ferdinand, Animal Collective, Blood Orange, Dirty Projectors, Real Estate, The Kills, and Jon Hopkins to name a few.

Mom+Pop is growing!

Mom + Pop Music, a leading independent record label based in NYC, is hiring a Senior Marketing Director, to be based in our New York office. We’re looking for someone hungry, passionate, with a love for music.

If you wish to be considered, please write a cover letter that tells us more about you- that speaks to your work and life experience and passion for music, and hopefully how that passion would intersect with the Mom+Pop culture and roster of artists. We hope to get a sense of what drives you, both as a personal and in your career.

This cover letter is very important to us in evaluating applicants.

Marketing staff at Mom+Pop help to create and implement Marketing and Sales plans for each Artist on the label, working closely with the A&R/Creative executives, artist management, and our label’s Digital, Radio and Sales teams.

Potential applicants should be energetic, dynamic, and creative personalities, should be organized and detail-oriented, have excellent people and communication skills, and able to self-manage their priorities and workflow, while also functioning as part of a larger team.

Several years’ prior experience working at a record label, management company, promoter, PR firm or booking agency is expected.

Please send your cover letter and a resume to marketing@momandpopmusic.com

Mack Avenue Records is seeking an imaginative marketer to fill a R&B/Gospel Product Marketing position in our Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of marketing in the R&B and Gospel genres, have experience creating and executing marketing campaigns, and possess a strong team mentality. The position reports to the SVP of Sales and Marketing. Learn more about us at http://www.mackavenue.com. Email your resume and cover letter to jobs@mackavenue.com. No phone calls, please.

POSITION PURPOSE: To maximize our marketing efforts in the R&B and Gospel genres, ensuring that each project has the best chance for commercial success.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Generate and implement thorough and innovative marketing plans
Coordinate the various aspects of a release with our internal staff and external vendors including radio, PR, sales, production, digital staff, photographers, videographers, artist and management
Create marketing copy and work with internal creative services personnel on packaging and marketing materials
This is not a Radio Promotion position but relationships with the appropriate stations and a comprehensive understanding of R&B and Gospel radio is helpful
Manage and track budgets
Communicate with release stakeholders as needed or directed

REQUIREMENTS
3+ years of experience in the same or related capacity in the entertainment industry
Ability to handle multiple, deadline driven projects simultaneously
Fundamental understanding of digital marketing strategies
Core knowledge of R&B and Gospel music
Budget accountability
Self-starter with solid organizational and time management skills
Good communicator with superb written and oral communication skills
Appropriate computer software skills
Ability to travel as needed