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Runner - Researcher

Contract Type

Full Time

Duration

6 Months

Function(s)

Business / Marketing

Company Name

The Soul of North Staffs Limited (DO NOT CONTACT)

Location

Staffordshire

Start Date

N/A

Salary

£250 per week

Closing Date

11th April 2010

Do you have what it takes to make it big in the music industry? The Soul of North Staffs has an exciting opportunity for a graduate to join the team as a Runner-Researcher. Initially a 6 month placement there could be long term opportunities for the right candidate.

Sons Records is one of the largest Independent record labels in the UK and boasts an International Distribution network - including HMV and Digital Stores in the UK, a state of the art recording studio, a promotions arm attracting over 5000 people to its last 3 events. It has achieved several hits in the UK Independent chart, backed up with radio play on Radio 1, Radio 2, National TV coverage etc.

The main aim of the runner-researcher role will be to provide support to the other team members at Sons Records working across different fields. They will be employed to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of this quickly expanding business. The person who we are looking for will be organized, outgoing and motivated.

Principle duties and responsibilities

The job will revolve around all aspects of the running of a record label on a day-to-day basis; liaising with pressing plants and distributors, administering royalty paperwork and processing stock to helping to book and organize photo-shoots, live events, and helping with PR exercises. They may also be required to help with general administrative and basic bookkeeping tasks when required.

Essential Skills

We are looking for a team player with good social skills, and the key qualities of empathy and affability. They will be willing to go the extra mile to meet a deadline, and be someone who likes to both work hard and play hard!

This position will provide anyone looking to develop a career in the music industry, or the creative industries in general with valuable experience across all fields.

A working knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Word would be viewed as necessary.We are looking for a team player with good social skills, and the key qualities of empathy and affability. They will be willing to go the extra mile to meet a deadline, and be someone who likes to both work hard and play hard!

This position will provide anyone looking to develop a career in the music industry, or the creative industries in general with valuable experience across all fields.

A working knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Word would be viewed as necessary.

Desirable Skills

It would be an advantage if the candidate has some experience of working in a professional environment, especially in the music industry (whether paid or unpaid), and have a passion for music

Additional Company Information

The company is located in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. There are good public transport links.

 

The record label can provide accommodation for the successful applicant.

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