At a Glance
- Tasks: Support our jazz department by managing product info and creating engaging content.
- Company: Join Presto Music, a vibrant hub for music lovers and industry enthusiasts.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a chance to grow in the music industry.
- Other info: Perfect for those eager to kickstart their career in the recorded music industry.
- Why this job: Dive into the world of jazz and help shape how music is presented online.
- Qualifications: Passion for jazz and music, strong communication skills, and attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 28000 £ per year.
Presto Music is looking for an enthusiastic music fan to join our team as a Jazz Product Coordinator. The role will support the day-to-day running and development of our online jazz department, helping to ensure that new releases across CD, vinyl, downloads and streaming are presented accurately and attractively on our website and in our apps. You will work with product information, images, descriptions, track listings and genre classifications, as well as creating and publishing our weekly jazz newsletter and refreshing promotional content across the department. You will also liaise with labels, suppliers, PR agencies and artists to gather information and assets for new releases. Our jazz department also covers blues, folk, global music and related genres including soul, funk, hip-hop and electronica, so an interest in a broad range of music would be beneficial. You will also have opportunities to contribute to our editorial coverage, including new-release features and our Recording of the Week reviews. Previous professional writing experience is not essential, as support and guidance will be provided. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to take their first steps into the recorded music industry and learn more about how music is brought to market behind the scenes.
Key responsibilities
- Product and catalogue management
- Sourcing correct, high-resolution album cover images
- Adding artist details to our database
- Adding and checking track listings
- Adding product descriptions
- Assigning the correct genres and subgenres
- Linking digital products to their physical equivalents
- Collating review snippets and award citations and adding to albums
- Ensuring new releases are presented accurately and consistently across the website
- Monitoring supplier and label communications to identify relevant new releases, emerging artists and potential opportunities for promotion or editorial coverage
- Newsletter and website merchandising
- Creating and publishing the weekly jazz newsletter using our email marketing platform
- Helping to select products, offers and features for the newsletter
- Refreshing banners and promotional content across the jazz department
- Responsible for the presentation of new releases and catalogue titles
- Supporting the presentation of promotions on the website
- Editorial content
- Responsible for jazz articles and new-release features, including Recording of the Week reviews, with support from the editorial team
- Helping to identify suitable albums, artists and subjects for editorial coverage
- Helping to arrange and support artist interviews
- Industry liaison
- Communicating with suppliers, record labels, PR agencies and artists about new releases
- Gathering product information, images and other promotional assets
- Developing positive working relationships with music-industry contacts
- Wider product support
- Assisting with Classical and Sheet Music product management when required
About you
We are looking for someone who has:
- A genuine enthusiasm for jazz and recorded music, with the curiosity to explore unfamiliar artists and styles
- An active interest in new releases and the wider music scene, including blues, folk, global music, soul, funk, hip-hop and electronica
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence using computers and learning new systems
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, including Docs and Sheets
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage several tasks at once
Role details
Salary: £28,000
Days and hours: Five days per week, Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.30pm
Location: Presto Music 23–25 Regent Grove Leamington Spa Warwickshire CV32 4NN
We welcome applications from people living locally or further afield, with the option of hybrid working.
How to apply
Please send your CV and a covering email explaining your interest in the role to Matt Groom at matt.groom@prestomusic.com
Jazz Product Coordinator employer: Presto Music
Presto Music is an excellent employer for music enthusiasts, offering a vibrant work culture that celebrates creativity and collaboration. As a Jazz Product Coordinator, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of jazz and related genres while contributing to exciting projects like our weekly newsletter and editorial features. With a supportive team and opportunities for professional growth, this role is perfect for those looking to kickstart their career in the recorded music industry in the charming town of Leamington Spa.
