Job openings in music tech this month: Recording studios, music brands, and moreMusicTech’s jobs in April fall across education, marketing, retail, studio management, and more. There is room for hobbyists looking to step into the professional realm for the first time as an in-store product specialist for Roland’s London shop, as well as the most experienced professionals looking to shift towards some of the most prominent tech brands in the world such as L-Acoustics.
Read on to check out MusicTech’s April job openings.
Marketing and Content Manager at GForce Software
GForce Software is the developer behind VSTs of classic synths such as the Novation Bass Station and the Oberheim OB-1. The Marketing and Content Manager role is perfect for synth experts who can discuss the instruments with both general and advanced audiences, and also create videos and other content for social media.
A producer or sound designer with 3 to 5 years of experience in marketing, content creation, community management, or similar would be well-suited here. GForce is looking for a candidate capable of coordinating multiple workflows and with a keen eye for authenticity when building out campaigns. The core GForce team is small but creative and fast-moving; you’ll be working with freelancers and contributors a lot, too, so skills in communicating and collaborating are key here.

Salary: Dependent on Experience
Location: Remote UK
Required qualifications: 3 to 5 years of experience in relevant field
Best for: Synth lovers, bedroom producers, sound design nerds

Credit: Novation/GForce
Studio Manager/Engineer at Helix Records
Helix Records and Payday Publishing, home to such respected artists as Jamie Jones, San Holo, and Snakehips, have opened new studios in Central London. It needs someone to oversee operations as it brings in exciting new artists and songwriters to shape the new generation of electronic music. This job is for someone who knows how to run a studio session end-to-end and ensure there’s everything an artist needs to stay creative..
An experienced sound engineer or studio manager familiar with all manner of equipment, gear, and tech. That could include everything from recording techniques and studio operations to Pro Tools and Logic Pro, to recording consoles and outboard gear. You must be able to troubleshoot issues in real time and support clients. Excellent communication, organisation, and a passion for music are also required.

Salary: £36,000 to £60,000
Location: Central London
Best for: Studio experts. Music retail shop managers. Back-end producers.

Sound Designer – Rocksteady Studios
When it’s time to bring unforgettable characters under the Warner Bros. umbrella to video games, Rocksteady Studios answers the call. The developer behind classics such as Batman Arkham City is looking for a sound designer for a new AAA project. Specifics are sparse at the moment, but the right candidate could build the sound of the Batmobile revving towards the next battle with The Joker.
This role is for someone who has already designed audio for completed interactive media projects. You should know how to create a variety of different sounds, including SFX and environmental sounds, while also assisting with tasks related to field recording, music, and dialogue. Pro Tools is the primary DAW, but Reaper, Ableton, and analogue outboard gear are also used. Being able to identify and address issues and bugs throughout the development process is ideal as well.
Location: London hybrid
Best for: Sound design experts, video game composers
Software Tester – Music Technology at InMusic
InMusic is home to some legendary music tech brands, such as Akai, Moog, and Rane, and more. The Software Tester will get to ensure the upcoming digital products function properly by the time they become available for purchase, and also work out the kinks in any existing products.
Testers must know the deepest ins and outs of digital production products: how they’re made, and what needs to happen before they hit the shelves. They’ll also know how to clearly communicate what works and what doesn’t by developing testing parameters.

Location: Cambridge, UK
Best for: Synth lovers, bedroom producers.

Education Specialist, Americas at L-Acoustics
L-Acoustics supplies live sound for everything from the Olympics to Coachella to the Super Bowl. The Education Specialist will ensure that its global userbase understands how to use its full range of products, including loudspeakers, immersive audio, and staging software. They will teach and ensure education partners have the most up-to-date information and curriculum to pass along through their programs as well.
This is an educational role, so candidates must have an expert understanding of the products and the ability to explain them to audiences of all skill levels. Previous professional experience in teaching is ideal to ensure proficiency in commanding a room and developing education programs across dozens of courses.

Location: Nashville, Hybrid
Best for: Audio experts, production tutors

Marketing Co-ordinator (Permanent) at AlphaTheta
AlphaTheta CDJ-3000X. Image: Simon Vinall for MusicTech
AlphaTheta is an iconic DJ gear brand, but it also manufactures speakers, headphones, production hardware, and more. The Marketing Co-ordinator will have a hand in campaigns across the full line, working closely with the Marketing Director to take care of whatever needs to be done.
This is a multifaceted role that combines product management, influencer and artist seeding for campaigns, social media, public relations, contracts, and budgeting. Working under the Marketing Director, the Co-ordinator will work on all elements of marketing campaigns, so organisational skills and time management are essential. Education in marketing will also help candidates understand the full range of campaigns.

Location: Remote, UK
Required qualifications: Degree in marketing or related discipline
Best for: DJ hobbyists, learned ravers

Roland London Store Product Specialist (Part Time) at Roland
Roland’s Denmark Street location is in one of the busiest districts in London, so these Product Specialists will be talking about Roland gear with all manner of customers. The store sells everything from brand-new synths to MIDI keyboards and electronic drum kits, so widespread expertise and enthusiasm are a must.
This is a customer-facing, retail position, so on top of in-depth product knowledge, a sunny disposition will go a long way. The ability to work with the public is essential as this is a high-traffic location that will see casual browsers and studio professionals come through the door. There will also be events in store that specialists will assist with, and supporting work, such as store maintenance, is part of the purview as well.

Location: Roland Showroom on Denmark Street, London
Best for: Synth experts, bedroom producers

DJ Instructor at Guitar Center
As DJing becomes more and more popular, more and more prospective jockeys are looking for help from experts. That’s where you come in. These are private lessons, so it’s possible you could be training the next DMC champion or the next Glastonbury headliner.
Instructors will teach lessons and also be responsible for increasing the number of students taking lessons. This will require working with the store on outreach and ensuring each student has a positive experience to fuel word-of-mouth recommendations. As such, prior professional teaching experience is ideal, but if you’ve taught your buddies how to DJ, that can be helpful, too. Guitar Center provides the curriculum as well, so you should be able to understand and communicate it to turn beginners into intermediates.

Salary: $16.90/hr – $19.90/hr Non-Teaching Rate and up to $29.70/hr Total Teaching Rate depending on background and experience.
Location: Multiple stores in the US
Best for: DJ enthusiasts

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