Music Industry Jobs

Berklee, a High-Priced Music School, Releases a Depressing Report on Music Jobs…

November 27, 2012

If the math on 'regular' college is starting to look suspect, what about the math on music schools and conservatories? Perhaps the Berklee College of Music, a place where the annual cost of attendance can qu... Read More...

I’m a Music Industry CEO. And This Is Why I Tossed Your Resume Into the Trash

Paul Resnikoff

October 3, 2012

The following comes from Lee Parsons, cofounder and CEO of digital distributor Ditto Music. He recently posted this position online, and compiled a list of do's and don'ts for landing an interview (and ultimat... Read More...

Tunecore Fires CEO Jeff Price

Paul Resnikoff

August 15, 2012

Tunecore cofounder Jeff Price has now been relieved of his CEO and President stripes, according to information confirmed by Price himself. We first got the tip earlier this week from an executive at a partner ... Read More...

The 10 Levels of Artist Compensation

Paul Resnikoff

August 6, 2012

Every day, we discuss issues related to artist earnings and compensation. But how would you rate yourself on the compensation scale, and where would you ultimately like to land? Here are ten different levels ... Read More...

You’re Graduating. You Want a Job In Music. You’re Freaking Out

Paul Resnikoff

April 27, 2012

So how do you start a career in one of the most difficult, complex, and disrupted industries in the world? The following comes from Frank Woodworth of online think tank Glacial Concepts (@glacialconcepts), who... Read More...

Roadrunner Is Now Roadkill: “We Are All Out of a Job…”

Paul Resnikoff

April 26, 2012

Thursday was an extremely crappy day for the crew at Roadrunner Records. That's because parent Warner Music Group chose Thursday to slash substantial parts of the sub-label, with complete shutdowns happening i... Read More...

Yahoo Music Is Now Being Dismantled…

Paul Resnikoff

April 6, 2012

As the dust settles on a massive layoff round at Yahoo, there's this: Yahoo Music was a major part of the downsizing, according to sources disclosing information to Digital Music News. Yahoo representatives de... Read More...

Five Quick Tips for Getting a Music Industry Gig

Paul Resnikoff

July 28, 2010

Is music industry job-hunting a waste of time? The flip side of all of this disruption is that many talented people are out of work, and out of possibilities. And, a large number have simply gotten 'real jo... Read More...

Layoffs Confirmed at RIAA, Estimates Approach 30

Paul Resnikoff

February 26, 2009

The RIAA has now reduced a substantial amount of staff, according to information confirmed by the organization to Digital Music News. Earlier this week, sources pointed to "significant" layoffs in the range ... Read More...

Rhapsody Napster Posts Surprising Profit

RealNetworks Cuts 100, Sheds “Redundancies”

Alexandra Osorio

December 10, 2007

The holiday season has been less-than-merry for a number of music industry staffers and executives, particularly those within major labels. But outside of the recording industry, other pre-Christmas cuts are... Read More...

Universal Music Layoff Reports Continue Trickling

Paul Resnikoff

December 9, 2007

Layoff reports continue to trickle out of Universal Music Group, despite corporate claims of a more limited scale-back. Earlier this month, staffers were released from high-profile divisions Island Def Jam a... Read More...

Napster Layoffs Begin, 10 Percent Reduction Reported

Paul Resnikoff

January 25, 2006

Napster has just completed a round of layoffs, according to sources within the organization. The sources pointed to a 10 percent workforce reduction, focused within the programming and marketing divisions. Emp... Read More...

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Berklee, a High-Priced Music School, Releases a Depressing Report on Music Jobs…

I’m a Music Industry CEO. And This Is Why I Tossed Your Resume Into the Trash

Tunecore Fires CEO Jeff Price

The 10 Levels of Artist Compensation

You’re Graduating. You Want a Job In Music. You’re Freaking Out

Roadrunner Is Now Roadkill: “We Are All Out of a Job…”

Yahoo Music Is Now Being Dismantled…

Five Quick Tips for Getting a Music Industry Gig

Layoffs Confirmed at RIAA, Estimates Approach 30

RealNetworks Cuts 100, Sheds “Redundancies”

Universal Music Layoff Reports Continue Trickling

Napster Layoffs Begin, 10 Percent Reduction Reported