Director, Engineering
Streaming Media Business Unit (SMBU) Mountain View

The Streaming Media Business Unit at Logitech (formerly SlimDevices), is looking for a Director of Software Engineering. This is an opportunity to combine your love of Music, Streaming Media and/or Audio as a hobby with your superior software development and leadership skills at work. The ideal candidate will be a music lover and proven leader in hands on development environments. Come enjoy our unique culture of smart & talented engineers, who are extremely passionate about introducing the coolest digital music technology products for the home.

Position will report to the Director of Engineering for the Streaming Media Business Unit, and will be located in Mountain View, CA.

Check out more information on our products, CES Awards and Career Opportunities at: www.logitech.com !

Responsibilities:

Position will lead a very senior software development team responsible for authoring requirements and functional specifications, coding, integrating and debugging of streaming media software at Logitech. The position requires strong coding skills, communication and leadership skills, and proven previous success influencing at all levels of leadership across all functions (Testing, Mktg, Materials) within a large software organization. Duties will include:

- Coaching/mentoring the development team and designing/maintaining software repositories consistent with project requirements and processes.

- This is a technical manager position which requires good knowledge of software design processes. Position will lead/participate in design reviews, write functional specifications based on requirements from our Product Marketing organization, and work with our Quality Assurance organization.

- Open Source Responsibilities..

- Position will focus on the Squeezebox and Transporter line of network-connected audio players.

Attributes:

* Interest in digital music either as a hobby or in professional experience is a must!
* Can think out-of-the-box and drive creative ideas with regards to innovative software development in an open source/multi-platform software engineering environment.
* Self starter, familiar with agile development environments and able to successfully influence in a team environment.

Position Requirements (continue to full ad and apply!)

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A leading music and entertainment company is seeking an experienced paralegal to work on its global trademark and domain name matters, including the following:

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o Advising on the availability, defensibility and commercial advisability of proposed trademarks and domain names.
o Conducting trademark searches and managing domestic and foreign trademark prosecution and maintenance.
o Fulfilling domain name requests from business units, including domain searches, transfers, registrations and acquisitions. Managing domain disputes and UDRP proceedings.
o Preparing consents and assignments, managing oppositions and cancellation proceedings and supervising outside counsel’s prosecution and defense of infringement proceedings.
o Reviewing advertising, packaging, promotional materials, and web site content for proper usage of intellectual property.
o Preparing and negotiating licenses for trademarks and domain names.
o Assisting with due diligence and intellectual property aspects of acquisitions, divestitures and reorganizations.
o Controlling costs related to the trademark and domain functions.
o Partnering with outside counsel regarding many of the functions listed above

REQUIREMENTS:

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o At least 8+ years experience with trademarks in a law firm or in-house setting. Experience handling domain name matters. In-house experience is a plus.
o Excellent organization and execution skills. Ability to keep track of multiple projects and deadlines.
o Effective verbal and written communication skills.

A team player that enjoys working with a wide variety of people and who can work both independently and in groups

Apply here

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Number of Employees: 1 - 100 Employees
Total Compensation: $100K
- Base Salary: $100K - $120K
Reports to: CEO
Location: Boston, MA; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Intelligent digital music applications for online music companies based on its one-of-a-kind “Musical Brain”. The Musical Brain is a machine learning platform that actually listens to music and reads about music from every corner of the web to radically improve music search, recommendation and interactivity.

Director of Business Development

Responsibilities:

The Director of Business Development will work closely with the CEO to drive revenue and strategic distribution of the company’s unique music intelligence platform, focusing on improving music search, recommendation and interactivity for online music services. The Director of Business Development will be primarily responsible for identifying and closing opportunities with priority sales accounts and strategic partners, while building and managing a top-tier business development team.The ideal candidate:

· 7+ years of successful C-level sales and business development experience in digital media or music technology.

· Excellent grasp of the music search, personalization and interactive music application landscape.

· Deep understanding of digital music business models. Proven track record structuring and negotiating win/win deals in the industry.

· A strong network and impeccable reputation within the online media / digital music industry.

· Experience managing sales and business development staff in a startup environment.

· Excellent communication and presentation skills.

· Creative thinker and leader who embraces the opportunity to help shape our business.

· Passionate online music fan with a casual vibe and a serious work ethic.

Compensation:

• Generous base salary and commission plan.
• Performance-based equity compensation.
• Excellent benefits and three weeks of vacation per yea

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Austin, Texas

Job Types: Student, Internship/ Fellowship
Categories: Miscellaneous LIS Related Positions

SPRING 2009 TEXAS MUSIC OFFICE INTERNSHIPS
Texas Music Office (TMO)

The internship program of the Texas Music Office (TMO) in the Office of the Governor offers college students the opportunity to develop a working knowledge of the music industry. The TMO seeks students with excellent communication skills who want to learn how the music industry works, and who want to contribute to the TMO’s research, web publishing and marketing efforts.
= TMO internship recipients are required to work at least 10 (and as many as 30) hours each week researching and marketing Texas music businesses, events and talent.
= TMO internships are on a volunteer basis.

Responsibilities include:
- interviewing Texas music businesses owners;
- developing business statements based on these interviews;
- inputting information into the TMO’s Business Referral Network using FileMaker Pro 5.0 software;
- responding to information requests from industry professionals and the general public;
- and researching Texas music on the web.
= Interns also assist TMO staff with administrative duties approximately 35 percent of the time.

The Texas Music Office is the information clearinghouse for the Texas music industry, and is the sister office to the Texas Film Commission. Our website contains 15,089 business, band or event listings totaling 2,744 printed pages and attracts nearly 400,000 unique visitors annually. Internship recipients work closely with TMO staff in compiling and publishing this information, and your work is credited online.

Getting started in the Texas music business isn’t easy. TMO internships are an excellent means to become aware of important professional contacts who make music their business.

TO APPLY:
To apply, email, mail or fax your resume and cover letter by November 15, 2008 to:

Casey Monahan, Director
Texas Music Office, Governor’s Office
P.O. Box 13246
Austin, TX 78711

(512) 463-6666
Fax (512) 463-4114
music@governor.state.tx.us
http://www.governor.state.tx.us/music
http://www.EnjoyTexasMusic.com

TMO internships qualify for college credit with instructor approval.

DEADLINES:
Spring: Jan. 15 - May 3; Deadline: November 15
Summer: June 1 - August 31; Deadline: May 1
Fall: September 1- December 20; Deadline August 15

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Open Auditions
Saturday, November 15, 2008
8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Open auditions for musicians and singers. Musicians who play guitar, mandolin, fiddle, standup bass or banjo, must also possess singing ability. Emphasis is on Bluegrass/Country music. Must project excellent artistic impression, showmanship and stage presence. Instruments and a CD to sing with will be needed for the audition. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or at least 19 years of age. For more information or to schedule an audition time, contact Kim Howe, Human Resources Manager at 865-774-8110. AA/EOE

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Hourly Rate:Negotiable
Location:
New York, New York
Description

# Your tasks Support digital aspects of the Commercial Music’s Business Development Group (Strategic Marketing/Branded Entertainment; Custom Marketing; and Sync Licensing) by strengthening partner relationships through digital channels
# Build and manage digital aspects of Custom and Strategic Marketing product offerings oDetermine project scope and requirements oManage production timelines for all stages of web and digital product development oCommunicate updates on project timelines
# Repurpose marketing tools and offerings originally developed for use with artist marketing campaigns
# Develop new music related content/products to be used in partnerships with brands, advertising agencies, and other corporate partners
# Seek out new business opportunities and create pitches for notable agencies and brands regarding digital music opportunities
# Establish and maintain ongoing relationships with brand and new tech partners; Continually build and manage business relationships to further Sony BMG’s (digital) business oHelp expand the company’s reach to new interactive platforms including next generation mobile, video games, interactive television, home networking devices, etc.
# Project manage and merchandise commerce on all Commercial Music Group web properties/projects
# Plan and manage D2C sales campaigns through artist sites, label sites and brand partners
# Evaluate and implement new technology and product innovations.
# Liaise with a variety of internal stakeholders, most notably, marketing and artist managers oDevelop and maintain relationships with artist managers. oEvaluate and respond to requests for site updates and new functionality, manage expectations, and implement cost-effective solutions oFormulate strategic ideas for new cool, (strategic,) and engaging content for all web properties
# Implement affiliate programs (internal & external)
# Lead and educate the team in the development and use of emerging technologies
# Ensure adherence to established company standards and guidelines where applicable
# Analyze and distribute reports on all D2C commerce campaigns Our requirements
# Strong networking and relationship building skills
# Experience adding and manipulating content in Content Management Systems that incorporate WYSIWYG editors
# Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Photoshop for web image editing
# Experience using Excel for data import and export
# Fundamental knowledge and understanding of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques
# Experience running and exporting reports from web based systems
# Understanding and hands on experience viewing and interpreting user/website and eCommerce based web analytics
# Experience putting together and analyzing email newsletters for direct to consumer sales campaigns
# General knowledge of the music industry and how it relates to online sales
# Experience using web based inventory systems and ordering products
# Experience working with fulfillment partners to ship orders
# Customer service support experience
# Understanding of general marketing principles SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/V. Thank you for your interest in SONY BMG Music Entertainment. Submit application to Please apply via our online application. For more information, please visit our web site at: http://www.sonybmg.com

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Riverside, California

Title: GRAPHIC/NEW MEDIA DESIGNER
Skills: Must have expert design skills in Photoshop, QuarkXPress or InDesign, Illustrator, Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, on a Mac OSX platform.
Date: 10-30-2008
Description: GRAPHIC/NEW MEDIA DESIGNER
Student Affairs Communication
$4,056-$5,889/Month

Notes: A full-time, career position. Schedule of hours is Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Possibility of overtime, travel, and travel outside of normal business hours.

Essential Functions: Work closely with graphic designers, writers, marketing staff and other campus stakeholders to develop, from concept to completion, production and print, original and innovative print and electronic designs to support the branding and marketing direction of more than 33 departments with in the Division of Student Affairs. As part of the marketing communications team, the ideal candidate will be required to layout and produce award-winning designs for print and electronic media that they created or those created by others in the department. The candidate will also have extensive ad agency/studio design experience. The candidate must also be able to coordinate and maintain design and marketing campaign schedules, and work with web and graphic designers and writers as required on a project.

Minimum Requirements:
* Education and/or experience equivalent to Bachelor*s degree in marketing or a related field.
* Demonstrated experience in creative design, combining strong graphic design and conceptual skills with experience to produce exceptionally designed print materials and websites.
* Must have expert design skills in Photoshop, QuarkXPress or InDesign, Illustrator, Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, on a Mac OSX platform.
* Demonstrated skill in providing graphic solutions to design problems/projects appropriate to audience/budget/timeframe requirements. Related ability to apply appropriate marketing concepts to publication development.
* Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
* Thorough knowledge of the printing process and related production activities, including file preparation and output, prepress, and printing.
* Solid knowledge/understanding of branding concepts, combined with an ability to understand and contribute meaningful ideas to marketing activities, programs, and promotions. The highest level of attention to detail a must, as is a strong creative and artistic ability.
* Must have solid working knowledge of product marketing principals.
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with team members, clients, vendors, and in presentation settings.
* Ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting deadlines.
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision to deliver work that is considered innovative and well beyond the standard.
* Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and the ability to monitor work to ensure quality.
* Exhibit objectivity and openness to others* views.
* Hired applicant must successfully pass a background check through the Department of Justice.

Preferred Qualifications:
* Ad agency and/or consumer brand management.
* Experience in PageMaker design program.
* Dreamweaver and Flash design skills.
* Ability to write creative copy and headlines.
* Familiarity with young adult culture and undeserved populations needs.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package for more information click The Benefits of Belonging (this is a .pdf document). For more information about UCR and the department this position is located see Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.

Visit our web site for a complete list of requirements and apply on-line indicating position #08-07-036DICE to http://hr.ucr.edu/jobs. EOE.

The University of California Riverside invests in your future through employee training and career development, access to resources, living a healthy lifestyle, and over $730 million in new buildings and facilities, all backed by the State of California and funding from Federal, private and corporate sources. UC Riverside earned the prestigious 2007 CASE (Council for Advancement in Support of Education) WealthEngine Award for its record-setting increases in private support.

You can make a difference by working at UC Riverside, which ranked 15th among 242 national universities in the September 2007, Washington Monthly College Guide. The Guide measures the institution*s contributions to society. For example, UC Riverside*s planned School of Medicine will have a transformative impact on Inland Southern California, which is facing a projected physician shortage of 53 percent by 2015.

At UC Riverside we celebrate diversity and are proud of our third-place national diversity ranking (U.S. News & World Report America*s Best Colleges 2007). Become part of a place that fosters success for all its constituents, students, faculty, and staff, and where work/life balance and campus culture are integral to our way of life.

University of California
Riverside
University of California Riverside
1600 University Avenue
Riverside, CA 92521
Phone: (951) 827-3010
Web: http://www.humanresources.ucr.edu/jobs

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The Music Market, London, UK

Description

Based within a major record label, the Marketing Manager will be responsible for coordinating the international TV music market. You be tasked with generating new concepts to maximise revenues on TV, working closely with all TV key markets. Communicating initiatives to all territories, encouraging best practices and delivering innovative tools, your efforts will support the labels releases to secure maximum revenue.

Your duties will include -

- Analyse constantly the whole International TV business.
- Develop and initiate innovative ideas and concepts for international TV Marketing.
- Assist the territories in developing their TV marketing business.
- Working closely with all key TV markets.
- Work closely with Marketing Director to implement strategy and targets.
- Setting budgets up front on projects with Marketing Director
- Assist in development of junior staff in the department.
- Interface with other divisions (labels, ffrontline, catalogue, On-line and Mobile, etc) to maximise opportunities for exploitation of repertoire.
- Put release schedules together and oversee each individual release from inception to delivery including clearances and provide marketing tools and support to all concerned territories.
- As part of the marketing team you will work closely with the other functions in this area, such as Catalogue and Licensing.
- Liaise with Commercial Affairs and Production on release schedules.
- Liaise with 3rd parties (such as other music majors in joint-venture deals) and optimise revenues in TV projects.
- Collect and review sales estimates and follow up.
- Ensure promotional activity around release.
- Generate innovative marketing tools (creative responsibility for delivering and effective products, TV ads, etc).
- Constantly research and evaluate new formats/concepts for new business opportunities in TV Marketing.
- Translate these concepts into actionable plans.
- Co-ordinate marketing activities with other activities such as catalogue, online / mobile in order to promote marketing overall.
- Communicate initiatives to all territories, collect marketing activities from countries where appropriate, and encourage, deliver & drive best practices.
- Deal with any enquiries from territories.

Suitable candidates will display the following skills and experiance -

- A creative approach to TV Marketing.
- Good communicator
- Knowledge of International marketplace preferable.
- Experienced in making TV commercials.
- Experienced in product managing releases.
- A’Can do’ attitude.
- Able to ‘think outside the box’.
- Be flexible and adaptable at all times.
- Versed in the Digital platform.
- Good at working to deadlines.
- Solid financial skills set.
- Good at relationship building
- Sensitive to developing situations.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please forward your CV and covering letter to -

carl@themusicmarket.co.uk

Reference: MARKETTV
Recruiter: The Music Market
Salary: £35,000 + car allowance
Posted: 4/8/2008
Contact:Carl Butler
Phone: 02079 355214

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