How to find a job in the music industry
gain an understanding of the industry and a range of opportunities available
The music industry is forever evolving, always be looking for trends and changes that will affect the music industry and take an interest, keep up to date with it.
There are many specialist music websites where you can learn more about the industry and find ads for placements or jobs ,along with the main industry magazine "music week", for the daily insight and news in to the industry . For job ads and opportunities try record of the day and CMU daily.
The music industry is highly competitive ,so it's important you regularly look at the careers sections featured on company websites as well as keeping your eye on social media channels .e.g. Universal music advertises vacancies on its working for us section , lots of them tweet regularly for new internships and job opportunities so follow them on @umusicuk,as well as individual labels on twitter .It's also worth using sites such as linkedin to build your network of industry contacts.
Having a memorable CV
Don't try too hard but you must remember it's a creative business.
Your cv needs to make an instant impression- its what's gonna get your foot in the door for an interview.
You ideally need to demonstrate your passion , and active interests or projects you may have pursued in your own time relating to music.
This will give you more of a chance of being invited in to a face-to-face interview.
Don't forget to include this particular experience you have gained .
A solid understanding of the digital landscape is obviously something they look for in all of there potential employees
Gain voluntary and paid experience
There are plenty of examples of people working in the highest positions who have started as volunteers or on work experience for example for darcus beese , the co-president of island record , he explains how he started of as a T-boy our equivalent of work experience before going on to sign Amy Winehouse & the sugerbabes etc.
Don't narrow your chances by being too specific about which part of the business you are looking to get into . Your aim should be to get your foot in the door and gain experience ,so don't limit yourself.
Try and get as much relevant work and volunteer .
as possible. Internships are often good stepping stones to permanent jobs. Universal music Uk runs a scheme that takes 20 interns a year and gives them a year long permanent placement across the company ,paying the London living wage.
Any music related experience is valuable,whether you've volunteered at a festival, done work experience for a small label,or worked on a blog or website in your own time .It's always good to have more experience than your competition in the business.
Universal music Uk runs a scheme that takes 20 interns a year and gives them a year-long placement across the company ,paying the London living wage.
You should always list any experience you may have if it's working at a festival,working in a small label or ever having a blog that is relevant. These are all things that will set you ahead the crowd so that you have the best chance on getting in .
attend as many conferences,networking events and tech-talks as you can
You must get out and about and meeting people at gigs ,events and general networking ,this is key to moving up in the business. The more people you know and remember you the better opportunities might come up. You never know who you may meet?
Universal music Uk also looks to help anyone interested in a career in the industry with its you talk . There is a series of informal sessions around the Uk to give people interested in working in the media industry a chance to speak to people already working in the jobs they might want in the future and it's a great networking opportunity.
don't forget the 'back room 'jobs
It's also worth pointing out there are opportunities to move into a profession within the music industry.The creative industries also need accountants,lawyers and HR professionals. These can be highly fulfilling careers for those who want to marry the passion with their career.
Universal music Uk runs a scheme that takes 20 interns a year and gives them a year-long placement across the company ,paying the London living wage.
You should always list any experience you may have if it's working at a festival,working in a small label or ever having a blog that is relevant. These are all things that will set you ahead the crowd so that you have the best chance on getting in .
attend as many conferences,networking events and tech-talks as you can
You must get out and about and meeting people at gigs ,events and general networking ,this is key to moving up in the business. The more people you know and remember you the better opportunities might come up. You never know who you may meet?
Universal music Uk also looks to help anyone interested in a career in the industry with its you talk . There is a series of informal sessions around the Uk to give people interested in working in the media industry a chance to speak to people already working in the jobs they might want in the future and it's a great networking opportunity.
don't forget the 'back room 'jobs
It's also worth pointing out there are opportunities to move into a profession within the music industry.The creative industries also need accountants,lawyers and HR professionals. These can be highly fulfilling careers for those who want to marry the passion with their career.
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