Sub Pop Publishing is seeking a full-time Music Licensing Manager based in Los Angeles. We are looking for an individual who has great interpersonal skills, is a self-starter, is detail-oriented, and has the ability to work in an open group environment. 

Sub Pop Publishing was founded in 2011 and is the publishing division of Sub Pop Records, an independent record company founded in 1988. We work with Sub Pop Records artists such as Bully, Shabazz Palaces, clipping., Guerilla Toss, Mudhoney, La Luz and Frankie Cosmos, and our writers have contributed to songs by A$AP Rocky, Joey Bada$$, Christine and the Queens, SYML, Olafur Arnalds, SZA, KayCyy and others.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Working to place the Sub Pop Publishing catalog in advertisements, TV, film, video games, web-videos, social media, podcasts and more by soliciting and responding to music searches and licensing requests

• Actively pitching our catalog in a manner tailored to the taste and project requirements of individual music supervisors, editors, filmmakers, and producers

• Listening to and quickly learning a large catalog of material and applying that knowledge to searches/requests for material

• Ingesting, organizing and maintaining the audio storage system

• Managing outstanding invoices and licenses

• Logging all licensing activity and preparing reports on such activity as requested

• Seeking out, developing and maintaining relationships directly with music supervisors, ad agencies, filmmakers and other potential licensing contacts

• Organizing and attending artist functions for music supervisors, ad agencies and others when appropriate

• Sending out email blasts, playlists, show invites and other forms of promotion

• Quoting, clearing, negotiating and preparing synchronization licenses 

• Some travel may be necessary

Qualifications include: 

• Minimum 3 years experience working in a similar role within a label, publisher or licensing company

• Knowledge and passion for music in general is a must, as is familiarity with the Sub Pop Publishing catalog 

• Interest in music licensing, film and advertising 

• Competent computer skills 

• Ability to work independently and take initiative

• Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple projects 

• Positive attitude, great communication skills and an enthusiastic team spirit

Supervisor: Director of Publishing

Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to jobapplicants@subpop.com.

We are accepting resumes through the position closing date of July 29th, 2024.

Description of Benefits: PTO (Paid time off including sick time) beginning at 15 days per year, 14 paid holiday days, 401k plan with partial employer match, medical/dental/vision insurance paid for employees and partially paid for their family, transportation benefits, discounted merchandise. Sub Pop Records is an equal-opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran or disability status. Sub Pop Records will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Sub Pop is currently accepting resumes from energetic, responsible, detail-oriented, and dependable candidates for a Part-time sales clerk, nights and weekends (temp) at our terribly impressive store at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. This guy. 

Responsibilities include:

 • Greeting and assisting customers in a friendly manner. 
 • Full compliance with Sea-Tac operation rules and strict TSA regulations and restrictions. 
 • Efficient handling of cash and credit card transactions. 
 • Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively. 
 • Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. 
 • Assisting in organizing and restocking the store. 
 • Maintaining the general appearance of the store. 
 • Contributing to the team retail effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed. 

Qualified candidates will have: 

 • Previous experience in the retail environment. 
 • Knowledge of the Sub Pop catalog, Pacific Northwest music, the Seattle music community, and the City of Seattle.
 • A friendly and enthusiastic disposition with customers and staff. 
 • Strong and clear communication skills. 
 • A general understanding of retail Point of Sale systems. 
 • Flexibility in schedule and willingness to work early or late hours. 

Store hours 7am-9 pm everyday / 6 am-9 pm

Salary: $20.00 an hour

Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible scheduling, paid time off, holiday pay, store discount, growth opportunities, and more!

Please send your resume to airportstore@subpop.com.

Temporary Part-Time Digital Operations Coordinator

Sub Pop Records is seeking a temporary part-time Digital Operations Coordinator to join the Digital Operations team. This is a fully remote or hybrid remote/on-site role exclusively available to applicants located in California and Washington. Days and hours are flexible but must be performed during west coast business hours 3-5 days per week for a total of 20 hours per week. Position to start as soon as possible and end January 31, 2025.

About the Team

The Digital Operations team oversees the delivery and management of the company’s digital assets and digital catalog and manages the company’s physical product archive.

About the Position

The Digital Operations Coordinator will assist the Digital Operations team with various tasks and projects. An ideal candidate for this role will have excellent attention to detail (we can’t stress this enough), strong communication skills, and be able to learn and adapt quickly to new systems and processes.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to jobapplicants@subpop.com

We are accepting resumes through the position closing date of July 12, 2024.

Primary Responsibilities

• Update databases with asset and release metadata

• Proofread album lyrics and video captions

• Create smartlinks

• Copyright registrations

• Copyright infringement searches and audits

• Create mp3s and add music to promotional tools

• Data and asset cleanup projects

• Update playlists on DSPs

• Physical product archiving (hybrid employees only)

• Other projects as needed

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Ability to follow a schedule and meet deadlines

• Knowledge of the music industry and the Sub Pop and Hardly Art repertoires

• General understanding of metadata and its uses

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in Mac, MS Office, Google Workspace

• Relevant college degree or related experience

Special consideration will be given to candidates with any of the following:

• Knowledge of audio, image, and video formats

• YouTube CMS experience

• Intermediate Photoshop skills

Supervisor:

VP of Digital Operations

Compensation:

$25.00 per hour

Sub Pop Records is an equal-opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran or disability status. Sub Pop Records will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to jobapplicants@subpop.com no later than 12:00am July 12, 2024.