15 Music Industry Jobs You Can Apply For Right Now

By Rosa Barney

So, you want to work in the music industry? Who doesn’t? The music industry has a cool, sexy appeal and you have to be willing to get your hands dirty if you want to make it in “the biz.” It should not come as a surprise that there are thousands of people scouring the internet for music job listings, so you will have to work hard to make sure you stand out from the crowd. The first thing to remember while attempting to get your career started is that no job in this industry is too small. Yes, in this industry your college degree does make you perfectly qualified to answer phones and make copies-- whether you like it or not. The most important thing is to get your foot in the door; once you are there you can begin plotting your takeover. We decided to compile a list of jobs to help you start your job search.

If you are still in school take advantage of your student status and apply for as many internships as possible. Experience is the currency that will get you a full time job post-graduation and will help put you on the path you want to be on.

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Location: New York City, NY

This job is technically a job in television but since it is for MTV it would be a great place to start making industry contacts as one of their executive assistants. In this role you will assist up to three executives with general administrative duties including: managing travel, organizing meetings and managing contact lists for the executives among other tasks.

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Location: New York City, NY

In this role you will provide administrative support to 2 busy publicists while assisting the publicity department with various departmental needs. As the administrative assistant you will compile and circulate daily and artists press clippings to company, field incoming press requests and hire and negotiate photographer fees for video shoots among other important administrative tasks.

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Location: New York City, NY

Working for a radio station is a great way to make industry contacts that can potentially help you later in your career. In this role you will coordinate sales-promotions efforts, marketing and promotion partnerships and promotional inventory. The Field Promotion Coordinator will also support the marketing director and sales promotion coordinator.

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Location: New York City, NY

The Administrator, Music Services will provide comprehensive music-related services and guidance to a nationally broadcast NBCU television production. In this role you will work with show producers to ensure all music used in production is consistent with studio practices and guidelines for usage in addition to other duties. Additionally you will communicate and maintain relationships with publishers, labels, music libraries and other related vendors which will help you later in your career.

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Location: Santa Monica, CA

Universal Music Group is currently seeking an Administrative Assistant/Receptionist in their Santa Monica, CA office location. As the Administrative Assistant you will help with filing, expense reports and ordering supplies. Your duties as receptionist will include answering phones, greeting and directing visitors and sending new release notices to the creative staff.

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Location: Boston, MA

Radio is a great way to get a grasp of commercial trends if you want to transition to working at a major label. Boston has launched a new contemporary hit radio station, 103.3 AMP Radio, they are looking for an Assistant Programming and Music Director to join their team. 103.3 AMP Radio is a station that is programmed for listeners who love pop, pop rhythm, and dance music. In this role you will maintain the stations’ music libraries and oversee the dubbing of all music content media among other duties.

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Location: Santa Monica, CA

In this role you will report directly to the Vice President of Marketing & Communications and work closely with the Marketing team as well as the Creative and Film & TV Music departments. You will be tasked with managing the company’s day-to-day social media efforts, including creating, monitoring and reporting on social media content. Universal is looking for someone that is already social media savvy and passionate about music.

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Location: London, UK

The role requires a highly organized and motivated applicant with excellent communication skills for efficient administrative & operational support of internationally active artists. An understanding of international touring, marketing, media promotion, recording, merchandising, and social networking will help you get this job.

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Location: Hollywood, CA

The Marketing Assistant is responsible for supporting the marketing executive and team, as well as the marketing initiatives of the department. In this role you will manage and report artist venue sales information and maintain critical department files in addition to other duties for the marketing team.

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Location: Agoura Hills, CA

The Fender Music Foundation is a nonprofit organization created to provide resources for music programs across the country so that kids and adults alike will have an opportunity to experience the joys of music. In this role you will perform administrative tasks, write press releases and help maintain the office.

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Location: New York City, NY

As one of the VH1 Executive Assistants you will support a Talent and Creative Development executive. You will also provide overall support for V.P., Music Talent & Creative Development in all aspects of administrative support to the Vice President in all aspects of talent booking and talent relations in all aspects of talent development.

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Location: New York City, NY

International Creative Management, a major talent and literary agency with offices in NYC, LA, and London, has an opening for an assistant to support one of their music agents. The agent is the Head of the Contemporary Rock in the NYC Concerts/Music department.

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Location: San Francisco, CA

In this position you will provide administrative support to the President of Live Nation and the Talent Buyer for the Northern California Region. Responsibilities include coordinating show conference calls, expense reports, and handling the phones. You will also assist in drafting artist offers for manager review.

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Location: Carrollton, TX

In this role you will create art and perform graphic duties for the Marketing and Production Departments. Additionally you will provide general administrative support to the Marketing Department related to graphic projects. You will also create album cover designs for various music libraries.

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Location: London, UK

Ministry of Sound is expaning and in need of booting their marketing team. They are seeking a dynamic and creative Product Manager to work on campaigns for some of their established acts and exciting new talent in development. You will be expected to independently oversee and manage a variety of artist campaigns and single releases, reporting to Marketing Director.

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