17 Music Industry jobs in the United States

Join our vibrant team as a Sales Associate in the music industry! We're looking for passionate individuals who can help us achieve our sales goals while delivering exceptional customer service. If you're a music enthusiast with solid sales skills, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As a Sales Associate, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Exceeding personal sales targets and contributing to the store's overall success.
• Promoting our Music & Arts lesson program to grow our customer base.
• Networking with local teachers, schools, churches, and community organizations to generate new business.
• Building strong relationships with customers and providing engaging sales presentations.
• Delivering outstanding customer service to every visitor and enhancing customer loyalty.
• Engaging in all aspects of store operations, including merchandising and display maintenance.
• Ensuring store security, which includes managing keys and alarm codes.
• Performing any additional duties as assigned by management.

Why should you consider working with us? Here are some of the benefits:

• Competitive pay rate of $16.66 - $17/hr plus commission based on your experience and location.
• Opportunity for gig leave, allowing you to take time off to perform and return to your role.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including a 401K with company match and employee discounts.

By joining Music & Arts, you’ll be part of a legacy that started in 1952, with opportunities for growth within our 200+ retail stores and numerous affiliate locations. Our commitment to equal opportunity means we welcome applicants from all walks of life.

If you are a talented individual with a passion for music and sales, we encourage you to apply now!

Job Description

Transactional Copyright Associate Music Industry

Location: Boston, MA or New York, NY (Hybrid)

Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $245,000 $340,000 base + bonus (lockstep based on 46 years post-JD)

About the Opportunity

Our client, a top-tier AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a Transactional Copyright Associate to join its nationally respected Music Industry Practice. This opportunity is ideal for attorneys with 46 years of experience handling complex intellectual property transactions especially those involving licensing, purchase, or sale of music rights and other IP assets.

The ideal candidate brings a high level of detail orientation, creativity in problem solving, and a collaborative mindset. Youll work with major players across the music and entertainment sectors and help structure deals that shape the future of intellectual property law.

What Youll Do

Negotiate and draft a wide variety of music and IP-related agreements

Advise clients on copyright law, rights transfers, and licensing issues

Lead transactions from strategy to execution with limited oversight

Collaborate with entertainment industry leaders and internal firm stakeholders

Deliver innovative legal solutions for a broad range of music/IP matters

What You Bring

46 years of transactional experience (law firm or in-house)

Deep familiarity with U.S. copyright law and IP licensing frameworks

Experience in music, media, or entertainment industries (preferred)

Strong drafting, negotiation, and client relationship skills

JD from a top-tier law school; active bar admission in NY or MA

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Job Title: Attorney - Music/Entertainment Industry, Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Location: Miami Beach, FL 33139

Duration: 2 Months

Job Summary:

• Our Client is the worlds leading music company, committed to artistry, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
• We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than sixty (60) countries.
• We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and produce, distribute, and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to entertain fans around the world.
• We are currently seeking a highly motivated and bilingual (English/Spanish) attorney.
• This position is responsible for a heavy transaction flow in connection with the negotiation and drafting of various music and entertainment-related agreements, rights clearances, and rendering legal advice with respect to the acquisition of content and the exploitation of recorded product.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide ongoing legal counsel for the above-mentioned transactions
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of legal agreements, including exclusive recording, management, joint venture, profit sharing, production, producer, licensing, distribution, performer, and featured artist agreements, video, photo, remix, and other entertainment and music industry-related agreements.
• File and search documents in the Clients contract data management system.
• Provide input and legal support in connection with the entertainment business strategies and the implementation thereof.
• Support senior attorneys in managing and responding to legal claims and inquiries
• Responsible for the review of data briefs, monitoring of critical dates, and other ongoing rights and obligations set forth in the agreements, and informing appropriate company personnel of such information
• Responsible for clearing legal rights and pre-approving the release of recorded products
• Liaise with Clients central legal department and Clients outside attorneys as needed with respect to litigation matters

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of agreements relating to production, distribution, sales, marketing, financing, recorded music, and video products
• Must be adept at drafting and negotiating recorded content acquisition, marketing, and exploitation agreements
• Strong knowledge of music law, music industry, intellectual property, and record label issues
• Must be able to work under time constraints
• Ability to juggle competing priorities
• Computer experience: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and DocuSign.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and well organized
• Fluent in Spanish as required at a professional level

Experience:

• 2+ years of experience required
• Strong law firm and/or Business & Legal Affairs experience/training required

Education:

• BA/BS degree
• Juris Doctorate
• Licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in Florida

In order to participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must fulfill the following requirements:

• Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
• Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program. Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters.
• Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN).
• Remain in "valid" Visa status as applicable.
• A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester.
• Federal Work Study student may apply.
• In good disciplinary standing.
• Must be located in the U.S.

• Major Requirement: Must be a declared Music Business/Management (MB/M) or Music Industry Leadership and Innovation (MILI) student for at least one year.
• Academic Requirements:
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Be in compliance with Berklee's satisfactory academic progress (S.A.P.) criteria.
• International Student Requirements: Must have valid visa status and a U.S. Social Security number.

• Organize and maintain the MB/M periodical database.
• Oversee a neat and secure Resource Center (Room 232, 7 Haviland St.).
• Support recordkeeping and progress tracking on key projects.

• General reception duties, including answering phones, photocopying, filing, distributing mail, and updating department records and bulletin boards.
• Assist with email management (non-sensitive content only), document preparation, and other administrative tasks.
• Coordinate calendar and scheduling support for departmental activities.

• Provide promotion and logistical support for departmental events, including creating and distributing flyers, setting up and cleaning up events, and serving as a campus ambassador for guest speakers.
• Contribute basic graphic design work for events, courses, and other non-sensitive projects.

• Engage in frontline communication with students, faculty, staff, prospective students, and guest speakers.
• Prepare class materials, resources, and presentations as needed.
• Offer peer tutoring and advising as applicable, and assist students with applications for major and internship opportunities.
• Provide research support and assist with locating resources for coursework.

• Update databases and track project progress.
• Assist staff in overseeing the Resource Room and support additional tasks in alignment with department goals.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with music industry websites, events, and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).
• Basic graphic design skills in Canva, Photoshop, or InDesign are a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of responsibility, confidentiality, and personability.

• Oversee and execute all aspects of live sound production, including front-of-house (FOH) mixing, monitor mixing, and system setup.
• Lead and manage sound engineering teams, providing technical direction and ensuring optimal performance.
• Conduct pre-production meetings with artists, management, and technical crews to establish sound requirements and expectations.
• Design and implement sound systems, ensuring coverage, clarity, and fidelity for diverse venues and event types.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any audio-related technical issues that arise during live events.
• Maintain and manage inventory of audio equipment, including consoles, microphones, speakers, and effects units.
• Collaborate with lighting, video, and stage production teams to ensure seamless integration of all technical elements.
• Develop and manage sound budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial guidelines.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in audio technology, mixing consoles, digital audio workstations (DAWs), and live sound software.
• Provide technical consultation and support for new venue designs and event planning.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and best practices for live sound engineering.
• Mentor and train junior sound engineers and technicians.
• Engage with artists and performers to ensure their specific audio needs are met.

• Bachelor's degree in Sound Engineering, Audio Production, Music Technology, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in live sound engineering and production, with a significant portion in a senior or leadership role.
• Proven expertise in mixing for various genres and performance styles.
• In-depth knowledge of digital mixing consoles (e.g., Avid Venue, Yamaha CL/QL, DiGiCo), audio networking, and signal flow.
• Proficiency with audio analysis software and acoustic measurement tools.
• Strong understanding of speaker systems, line arrays, and sound reinforcement principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to perform under pressure in live environments.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel as required for various events and projects.
• Experience with major concert tours or festivals is highly desirable.
• A strong ear for detail and commitment to audio excellence.

• Assist producers and engineers during recording sessions, including setting up microphones, instruments, and recording equipment.
• Operate digital audio workstations (DAWs) under supervision for recording, editing, and mixing tasks.
• Manage session files, backups, and project organization.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot audio equipment issues.
• Participate in mixing and mastering sessions, learning techniques and workflows.
• Organize and maintain the studio environment, ensuring equipment is clean and functional.
• Source and manage music assets, including audio files and samples.
• Conduct research on new music production techniques and technologies.
• Assist with the preparation of materials for mastering and distribution.
• Collaborate with artists and musicians during studio sessions.
• Help maintain inventory of studio supplies and equipment.
• Handle administrative tasks related to studio operations as needed.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Audio Engineering, Music Production, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Familiarity with major DAWs such as Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, or Cubase.
• Basic understanding of audio signal flow, microphones, and mixing consoles.
• A strong passion for music and a commitment to developing skills in music production.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate studio schedules.
• A keen ear for detail and sound quality.
• Ability to take direction and work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Must be reliable and punctual.