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[Jobs Updated 1st July 2010]

Vacancies At EMI Music

We are currently recruiting for the positions below, based at our offices in High Street Kensington, London. To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to ukrecruitment@emimusic.com. We apologise that we are unable to respond to all applicants.

Virgin Promotions Assistant

Brand Partnerships Manager

Financial Controller – D2C

Financial Controller – Merchandise 0610

Product Development & Marketing Manager – Catalogue

For full details, please go to: http://www.emimusic.com/about/careers/uk/

UK Internships At EMI Music

EMI Music offer a limited number of unpaid internships on an ad hoc basis. They are an excellent opportunity to combine your relevant skills with your love of music, in a workplace where being proactive is rewarded. You will gain insight into the music industry and learn how a major record label operates.

We are currently looking for:

Digital Intern

Working for labels including Virgin, Parlophone and Mute, you’d be involved in a wide variety of tasks such as digital advertising, building artist wordpress sites, social media asset development, and other digital tools.

Web development and html skills are essential, and ideally you’ll have some basic CSS, jQuery, Photoshop and Flash skills as well. You’ll need to be organised, an effective communicator and keen to get stuck in. Please be sure to include URLs to examples of your work with your application.

Internships are based in High Street Kensington, London, and you will receive travel and lunch expenses.

Send your CV/cover letter to ukinternships@emimusic.com stating clearly in the title which internship you are applying for. You should include why you are interested in the internship and your availability.

We regret that, due to the large volume, we are unable to respond to all emails. Emails from agencies will not be read.

Promotion Manager, Strictly Rhythm Records

Strictly Rhythm Records, Inc. is looking for a UK-based Promotion and Press Manager responsible for DJ, club, radio, and specialist press promotion for all new releases. The individual will have deep work experience and history within the dance and house music genre and extensive existing relationships with club, specialist radio, tastemaker DJs and press from around the world.

• Implement all club, specialist radio and tastemaker DJ promotion; maintain existing relationships and cultivate new ones; obtain feedback and provide insight to senior management.

• Promote releases to relevant specialist print and online press and work with journalists and editors to secure news pieces, reviews and features for our releases and artists.

• Responsible for maximizing exposure and awareness of new releases across all territories and media; work closely with licensing department to maximize revenues.

• Discover new sites and outlets to promote artists and releases and maintain relationships with existing sites and partners; develop and cultivate new relationships.

Experience in dance music promotion is essential. The successful candidate will have good working knowledge of the UK and international dance music industries and a solid understanding of Strictly Rhythm and the culture within which it operates.

Please apply to jobs@strictly.com

Product & Marketing Manager, Strictly Rhythm Records

Strictly Rhythm Records, Inc. is looking for a UK-based Product/Marketing Manager, responsible for planning and executing new releases and creating and implementing marketing strategies.

We need an energetic, motivated individual who thinks independently, pays attention to detail and delivers projects to demanding deadlines. The ability to manage time and stress is paramount.

• Communicate all release activities (marketing, promotion, advertising, radio, video, online presence and all general marketing) to organization. Primary liaison between A&R and marketing and promotion.

• Create and implement online and offline marketing and promotion strategies for new releases and compilations; must be expert in social networks and internet media.

• Direct liaison with distribution team for all day-to-day duties; manage record label and distribution timelines for release schedule.

• Oversee the process involved in obtaining all elements related to the production of new releases (contracts, masters, artwork, metadata and sales and promotion materials).

• Create physical and digital new release sales and marketing materials and tools with the distribution and promotion departments.

• Maintain P&L per release.

Record label and/or music distribution experience is essential, as is good working knowledge of the UK and international dance music industries and solid understanding of Strictly Rhythm and the culture within which it operates.

Please apply to jobs@strictly.com

Head of Marketing, Warner Bros. Records

Home to many of the greatest names in music, Warner Bros. Records UK is a leading, uniquely dynamic, modern record label. Creativity, innovation and a commitment to building enduring artist careers are at the core of everything we do.

Alongside a thriving UK roster that includes Muse, Biffy Clyro, Pendulum, Foals, Enya, Joshua Radin and Katherine Jenkins, the label is in partnership with global superstars such as Michael Bublé, Linkin Park, Green Day, R.E.M., Red Hot Chili Peppers, My Chemical Romance, The Dead Weather and Jason Derülo.

This is a rare opportunity to run WBR’s accomplished marketing team and the chance to work with the industry’s top creative and executive talent.

Reporting into the Vice Chairman of Warner Bros. Records, you will oversee the development of forward-thinking strategy, the implementation of ambitious plans and the delivery of first-rate results within budget.

You must be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of the entertainment culture and an experienced handling of all forms of marketing, from product management and advertising to special events and brand partnerships.

The perfect person will be a skilled leader, well-connected, bright and driven to achieve the extraordinary. You will show the same zeal for success, whether you are breaking new signings or winning new fans for the biggest selling artists in the world.

If you, like us, are determined to be first amongst the competition, get in touch.

Please submit your application to our recruitment partner, Handle.

Contact Dominic Warman, email: warnermusic@handle.co.uk
Handle Recruitment, 4 Gees Court, London, W1U 1JD, 0207 559 9999

Careers At HMV

The UK's leading specialist music retailer has regular vacancies for full-time, part-time and weekend sales assistants. Rock & Pop, Dance & Urban, Singles, Chart, World Music, Metal, Classical, Film or Games - if you really know your stuff about any of these and can offer world class customer service, you could be about to start an exciting career in entertainment retail.

You'll be responsible for merchandising, replenishing stock, customer enquiries and eventually buying products into the store, using your specialist product and market knowledge.

HMV full-time sales assistants work 37.5 hours per week including some weekends and evenings.

We also offer a range of other opportunities at branch warehouse and office level.

Current vacancies: (1st July)

Store                         Vacancy
Oxford                 Fixed term 30 hours (minimum) Stockroom Assistant
Oxford                 Fixed term part time position. 14.5 hour per week
Taunton                  Full Time Loss Prevention Officer
Bristol Cribbs          Full Time Sales Assitant
Basingstoke            Loss Prevention Officer
Guildford                   Loss Prevention Officer
Kingston                   Loss Prevention Officer
Solihull                      Loss Prevention Officer
Merry Hill                       Loss Prevention officer (stores)
Exeter Princesshay   Multi Site Loss Prevention Officer
Hemel Hempstead    Multi Site Loss Prevention Officer
Winchester             Multi-Site Loss Prevention Officer
Aberdeen                   part time Audio sales assistant
Llanelli                    part-time sales assistant (weekends)
Hammersmith           Sales Assistant
Hammersmith           Sales Assistant
FOPP Covent Garden   Full Time Loss Prevention Officer

Head Office Vacancies
Vacancy Title                                  Department                            Location
e-commerce/digital projects manager (fixed term) E-Commerce  Film House, London

For further details, please visit us online by following the links at: www.hmvcareers.co.uk

Sync Supervision Manager, Music Agency

A confident, entrepreneurial and driven individual required to join a full service music agency.

You will be responsible for promoting the catalogue to the Advertising Industry, building new contacts and growing relationships with existing business.

You should have experience of sync with a passion for music and visual arts and will be able to carry out searches for clients, license tracks and take a conceptual approach.

Great opportunity for someone wanting to develop their career in music supervision and licencing. Bonus structures in place offering the opportunity to really maximise on salary potential.

Amanda Bosley, Handle Recruitment, Second Floor, 4 Gees Court, London. W1U 1JD
Ref: 27573

Music Product Development Co-ordinator, Vivat Direct Ltd t/a Readers Digest

Reader’s Digest is entering into a new and exciting phase in its long history. Our highly regarded brand continues under new ownership and a new name, Vivat Direct Limited (trading as Reader’s Digest). Through direct marketing and, increasingly, digital channels, we create and sell Books, Magazines, CDs, DVDs and other products such as wine and vitamins to a loyal and engaged customer base.

As well as a name change, we will be taking up residence in July in newly refurbished offices in London’s, W2 - a stone’s throw from the West End and Soho.

The company would now like to strengthen its dedicated and committed team with the appointment of a Music Product Development Co-ordinator within the music and video publishing area.

A large portion of this role is dedicated to supporting the product development process, this includes liaising externally with music companies and mastering studios and internally with the production and finance departments. It will require the successful candidate to have strong organisational skills, a good eye for detail and a good ear for music! Previous experience of the music industry in a licensing, product management, or similar capacity is essential in this role.

A self-starter with the ability to manage a diverse and busy workload whilst also being enthusiastic, efficient and effective would be a bonus. You must also have a good understanding of all Microsoft Office packages. An appreciation and knowledge of a wide range of music and an understanding of the concept of licensing repertoire will certainly be looked upon favourably.

This is your opportunity to join the company at an exciting, evolving and significant time. What are you waiting for? If you fit the bill and would like to be part of the new Reader’s Digest, apply now.

If this sounds like your next ideal role, please send your CV to victoria_thomson@readersdigest.co.uk

Royalties Reporting Manager

A fantastic opportunity for a Royalties Reporting Manager has become available in a hugely successful company within the Entertainment Industry.

This value adding position reports directly into the commercial decision makers and will involve:

Support of senior management in all aspects of reporting, including the royalties and implementation and improvement of processes and systems linked to this.

To manage the full royalties function including the team members.

To support the business in new deals including contractual issues.

Ensure all reporting is timely, accurate and appropriately recorded.

Full reporting of financial and non-financial KPI's.

Audit support and full ownership of the outbound audit.

Support and improve the reporting process and the team.

Full budget control.

System implementation and process improvement as well as ad-hoc projects.

The successful candidate must have experience within a royalties function in the music industry. Apply now!

Andrew Stevens, Handle Recruitment, Second Floor, 4 Gees Court, London. W1U 1JD
Ref: 27250          

Music Publishing Administrator / Co-ordinator, Airstate Ltd

Airstate Ltd is an independent music publishing company based in central London, managing both the Airstate and Valentine Music music rights catalogues.

We are looking for an organised, efficient and personable administrator / co-ordinator to join our team.

The Role :

* Copyright and royalty administration for the Valentine Music and Airstate catalogues.

* Timely and accurate processing of new copyright registrations and publishing agreements PRS For Music.

* Adminstering catalogue imports using Counterpoint Music Maestro’s Catalog Shipment module.

* Pro-actively generating and pursuing royalty claims.

* Dealing with duplicate claims and song disputes

* Creation of accurate CWR song batches and management of the CWR process.

* Efficiently dealing with client queries and liaising with other team members.

* Managing requests from our international sub-publishers.

Ideally you will be…

* Extremely detail-orientated, with a rigorous approach to copyright management and royalty analysis.

* Well presented with good inter-personal skills and a professional manner, possessing a positive and flexible attitude to requests.

You will have…

* Excellent organisational and project management skills and the experience of managing an ever-changing workload to meet conflicting deadlines.

* Ability to work as an enthusiastic part of a small team as well as using your own initiative and time management skills.

* Excellent oral and written communications skills with the ability to communicate at all levels using diplomacy and discretion as required.

* Excellent experience gained within a music publishing company.

* A thorough knowledge of music copyright and an understanding of music rights, the activities of Publishers and Record Labels, the role of collection societies, music licensing etc.

* Excellent Excel (e.g. use of Pivot Tables) and, ideally, Counterpoint Music Maestro skills.

Please send your CV, a covering letter and your salary expectations to info@airstate.com

Digital Co-ordinator

Digital Co-ordinator required to work for a major Record Label.

Reporting into the Digital Marketing Manager, you will play a fundamental part in all aspects of their digital marketing in the catalogue and TV marketing division.

Key responsibilities include promoting artists online through social media websites, viral seeding; and blogging through PR channels. You will be helping in the creation of digital products such as multi-artist compilations and interactive album formats like iTunes LP's and mobile applications. You will also be planning and executing Email marketing initiatives for artist releases.

The successful candidate will have a related degree in marketing or digital, experience in all the above areas of digital marketing and of course be passionate about music! This is a fantastic opportunity to work for one of the leading record labels.

Angela Haines, Handle Recruitment, Second Floor, 4 Gees Court, London. W1U 1JD
Ref: 27134

Product Managers, Career Moves

If you're keen to capitalise on your previous music marketing experience and work for the UK's leading independent & major labels, we want to hear from you!

Email CVs to richard.watson@careermovesgroup.co.uk

Vacancies at Sony Music

Do you have a passion for music and want to work within a challenging and dynamic company? Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. is one of the UK's leading music companies. Our roster includes such acts as Destiny's Child, G4, Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Kasabian and Lemar. we are one of the largest media companies in the world and are therefore able to offer a range of exciting and diverse career opportunities.

Because we strongly encourage internal career development, we often have entry-level vacancies within our Music and Commercial Divisions, our Futures Department and also across our Support functions, as well as roles which require 2+ years' experience.

To work in our Music, Commercial or Futures Divisions, music must be an important part of your life. You'll spend much of your time in record shops, going to gigs and reading the music press. However, you'll also need to demonstrate that you have been actively involved in music and have commercial knowledge of what is happening in the industry. For example, you may be a DJ or a member of the University Ents. Committee; you may promote bands/clubs in your spare time, or you may have already worked in the music industry.

To work in one of the support functions (e.g. sales, finance, IT, Human Resources) previous experience within the music or media industry, whilst an advantage, is not essential. However, we would expect you to have a strong interest in music and to have researched the industry and the key players within it.

To check out and apply for our currently available positions, please go to: www.sonybmgmusic.co.uk/texts/jobs/ and download the job specs.

Internship - SONY Academy

Entry-Level, Contract - Full-time, Administrative/Clerical.

The Sony Music Academy is our newly created intern scheme. Work experience or intern schemes have always been a successful route to bringing talent into our company. Traditionally, interns in the company work on an unpaid basis to gain some entry-level experience in the music and entertainment industry.

The Academy consists of four schemes which run alongside each other:

1) Sony Music Scholarship. Collaborative relationship with Music4Good/Livity - two candidates on a nine month basis.

2) University affiliated interns. We are working together with various universities to introduce interns to practical experience which complements their studies - part time throughout the academic year.

3) Sandwich/Placement year. Potentially better suited to the support functions; in particular, Finance and IT where industry placements are part of the degree course.

4) Ad hoc placement of up to three months duration to offer candidates a practical insight into the music and entertainment business.

Job requirements will vary. However, we do encourage those to apply who are prepared to work hard, have good IT skills, strong interpersonal and team skills and an enthusiasm for music.

Apply online at: http://www.sonymusic.co.uk/texts/jobs/

Copyright, Licensing & Royalties Administrators

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London - Central

Media Moves Music Team are always looking for experienced Copyright, Licensing and Royalties Administrators. If you wish to make your next career move and want to work with London's leading labels and music publishers, email your CV to us now.

Ref: J111223

Email your cv to: Richard Watson richard.watson@careermovesgroup.co.uk

Opportunities with MetParties, London

Club Promoters. Part/full time promoters needed for top west end venues, such as Attica, NYT and Click. You must be familiar with these venues and have a large network of contacts who love attending top parties. Must have some experience of Word and Excel, have some experience of promoting events and most importantly be sociable. Please email: val@metparties.com

Hosts. Glamorous events hosts required for future events. Must be friendly, funny, possess networking skills and a crowd who would regularly attend our events. Please email pics to: val@metparties.com

Sub-Promoters. Become a part of the MetParties team and work on some of the hottest parties around. If you love to party and earn money at the same time, become a MetParties sub-promoter. Contact us if you can regularly bring and entertain a crowd at one of our nights on a regular basis. Please email: emily@metparties.com

Percussion & Sax Players. Ability to play in time with different genres of music and keep a crowd entertained. Please email: emily@metparties.com

Photographers. Do you possess a good eye for a shot? Love the party environment? Have your own professional camera? If so, email us with your contact details. val@metparties.com

MetParties, 40 Gerrard Street, London. W1D 5QE Tel. 0870 750 6374

London-Based Bands - Criminal Records

Criminal Records is searching for London based bands to play at our London based gigs and events.

Indie / Pop / Alternative / Rock / Grunge / Electro

Please drop us an email via our site.
You must have a following of 30+ that will attend your events for regular bookings.

In your email please include:
a link to your myspace / website
your contact number
& the area of London you and your supporters are based.

If we can offer you a gig we will contact you with available dates.

We hold regular events at Enterprise (Our Club Criminal Weekender), The Purple Turtle, Barfly, 12 Bar, Tommy Flynn's, Zen Club / Peter Parkers, Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes, Blag Club Notting Hill and Blag Club Ladbroke Grove. We also hold London's most talked about Japanese themed event - Harajuku.

If you are an acoustic act or part of one, we also have dedicated acoustic nights in West London for those with a fanbase of 20+

If you would like more info on us or would like to keep updated on our gigs and events, bands and releases visit our website at http://www.criminalrecords.cc and sign up for a free membership.

** Criminal Records is the lovechild of a talented group of nutters who work tirelessly to seek and represent the best live and recording acts. Visit our website and sign up for a free membership to keep updated on all the latest gigs, bands, releases and label news. **

Product Managers

We are always seeking experienced Product Managers to work with our clients, across London. If you're keen to capitalise on your previous music marketing experience and work for the UK's leading independent & major labels, we want to hear from you.

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London - Central

Ref: J111222

Email your cv to: Richard Watson richard.watson@careermovesgroup.co.uk

Temps needed, Music Companies

We are looking for experienced music PAs and experienced music receptionists for various temp roles available now. Career Moves, First Floor, 1-2 Berners Street, London W1T 3LA. tel. 0207 908 7900.

Contact email: kate@cmoves.co.uk

 
Work Placement Opportunities, EMI Music

EMI Music invite applications for work placement appointments.

Placements last 1 or 2 weeks and we cover travel and lunch expenses however the work experience is unpaid. We only offer placements to people over 16 years old.

To stand out amongst other applications you should enclose a letter detailing what area of our business you'd like to get experience in, what time of year you can make and why you should be one of the lucky ones we offer a placement to.

Applications can be made by email to hr@emimusic.co.uk or by post to the HR Department, EMI Music UK, 43 Brook Green, London, W6 7EF.

Disc Jockeys, Worldwide

Professional male and female Club/Lounge DJs required for placements in 5-star hotels around the world. You must be outgoing, over 21, with previous working experience and have a genuine desire for travel and dealing with a variety of people and musical genres.

Accommodation, travel, food allowance and competitive fees offered. To apply, please email or post your CV, photograph and demo CD to: Sarah Franklin, Juliana's Leisure Services Ltd., 15 Broadway, London W13 9DA Tel. 0208 567 6765 sarah@julianas.com  www.julianas.com

DJs and Bands, Hotel Posts Abroad

We require Lounge Chillout DJs and Personality Fun Pub DJs, plus Chart/Top 40 6-8 piece Bands for resident work in international five star hotels and bars in Dubai and South East Asia.

Flights, board and accommodation, along with competitive fees are provided. Candidates must have previous experience and have worked overseas before.

Please apply with full CV, demo and photo to: Simon Brown, Brown's Leisure International Ltd., PO Box 354, TW1 9DP. Alternatively, email: simon@brownsleisure.com

Pop Duos - Hi Tech Covers, Prima Artists

Prima Artists agency is currently looking to add new acts to the schedule of this lively south London music venue on every friday and saturday in 2007. We require professional hi-tech pop covers, two piece bands. Photo, playlist and demo required.

For more info, contact Sarah on 08707 493093 email:enquiries@prima-artists.com

Prima Artists, 3 Sovereign House, West Hill Road, St. Leonards, East Sussex TN38 0NH www.prima-artists.com

DJs and Bands, Arts Theatre Club

We are always looking to book acts, such as comedians, bands and cabaret artists for early evening slots up to 11 pm. Also various nights available from 11pm to 3am for Disc Jockeys. Please see our website for the style of music required.

Please apply with CV and/or promotional material to: Richard Hart, Entertainments Manager, Arts Theatre Club, 50 Frith Street, London W1D 4SQ or email: richard@theartstheatreclub.com

Vacancies at Ministry of Sound, London

Freelance Digital Designers. We are always on the lookout for freelance digital designers to assist our internet team. Two years experience essential. Please send your details to: swilson-beales@ministryofsound.com

Work Experience. We're offering you the chance to gain work experience with the Ministry of Sound marketing team. The successful candidate will be dedicated and passionate about dance music and available 5 days a week for a minimun period of three months. Expenses paid. To apply, email: nvariava@ministryofsound.com

For more details of these positions, please refer to our website: www.ministryofsound.com/misc/jobs

Ministry of Sound, 103 Gaunt Street, London SE1 6DP Tel. 0870 060 0010

Performers 16-34, The Original Songwriters 

See it! Hear it! Sign it! - London's premier showcase. Are you between 16-34 years, a singer/songwriter/performer - pop, rock, soul r&b? Would you like to work with top session musicians? Are you an up and coming hot band? Or perhaps unplugged/acoustic? We have the platform and House Band for you. Video and CD facilities available.

Every Monday night 8.30pm - midnight. Venue address: The Orange Club, corner North End Road and North End Crescent, London W14 (tube: West Kensington). The Original Songwriters. Send your original two-song demo (no mini-disc, no covers) to: T.O.S., 91 Iverson Road, London NW6 2QY. More info: Pam 0207 625 6957 Mobile:07956 533481 Email: lisa@showcaselondon.co.uk  pam@showcaselondon.co.uk 

Website: www.showcaselondon.co.uk

Musicians Needed, Cruise Ships

Oceanbound Entertainment, an international referral agency for cruise ship entertainers, require experienced musicians/performers.

All musicians must possess excellent technical, sightreading and musicianship skills in order to qualify. Orchestra musicians must pass an audition; bands and ensembles must submit a video demo. Location: Worldwide. Salary: $1800-3000 per month. Please email for more details. chantal@oceanbound.ca  www.oceanbound.ca

Bands, Duos, Trios, Soloists, Music Company/Booking Agency

Newly formed bands, duos etc required for work outside of UK.

You will require photo and video of a recent performance. We may be able to assist you with these if you do not already have them.

For more details, please contact: Big Tree Music, 94 Carfax Avenue, Tongham, Surrey GU10 1BB or email: paul@bigtreemusic.co.uk  www.bigtreemusic.co.uk  www.bandbookersinternational.co.uk

Cruise Staff/DJs

Dance partner..conversationalist..quiz host..MC..agony aunt..deck sports organiser..competition judge..as one of our Cruise Staff team, you'll have to be all of these things, and more. You need to be a social chameleon who can get on with anyone and everyone. It takes a special kind of fun-loving but also hard-working personality. And, in return, it gives you the chance to travel the world, doing a job you'll love, with a fantastic crew of people.

To apply, you'll need to be over 21 years of age. Send your CV to Princess Cruises, UK Recruiting Agents(TQ3), Terminus Terrace, Southampton SO14 3PN.

Email: princess.recruitment(at)pocruises.com

Jobs for Musicians, UK, Europe, Middle East, Cruiselines

We require all musicians, pianists, piano/vocalists, guitar/vocalists, lounge duos/trios, bands, singers for short and long-term contracts at hotels, clubs, ferries and cruiselines.

Key Signature, 103 Vigo Road, Andover, Hants. SP10 1HW. Tel. 01264 335344 email: piano(at)keysignature.co.uk

For full jobs list, go to www.keysignature.co.uk/jobs.htm