Distribution Director jobs in Nashville, TN

Digital Distribution Intern

Symphonic Distribution is a fully independent music distribution and marketing company with headquarters in downtown Tampa, FL, and Nashville, TN. It boasts a significant presence in Los Angeles, Miami, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, the Caribbean, and Africa. Our focus is on distributing, promoting, and developing exceptional independent music from artists, record labels, and beyond. We aim to collaborate with not just great and prolific creators but also with individuals who are creative, passionate, positive, and forward-thinking. Could this be you? If so, you might find a fitting opportunity to join Symphonic below.

As a company, we strive to create an environment that is inclusive, diverse, and accepting, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background, race, or sexual orientation, has the opportunity to excel in the music, tech, and marketing industries.

In a Nutshell //

We are looking for a passionate individual who is interested in joining our Client Development team as a Digital Distribution Intern.

What you will learn / do

• Streaming Platform administration and research, Digital Marketing and Social Strategy
• Input new weekly marketing drivers from artists into an operational system
• Analyze popular playlists and features on DSP platforms, and measure success.
• Provide marketing support for team with general platform-based administrative tasks
• Integrate artists’ social and DSP accounts data into platforms to ensure accuracy of terms and conditions with artists

Distribution Operations

• maintain most updated data into a spreadsheet to ensure proper tracking of a roster
• maintain proper organization of calendar events
• how to audit Spotify URI/Apple IDs for new roster additions to make sure their releases are going to the correct profiles and catalogs.

Release A&R and Strategy

• How to research an artist's chartmetrics before and after releases for data points to be presented in meetings with artists, for marketing plans and for strategic discussions. 

What you need to have //

• Current enrollment in a higher education institution seeking a degree in Music, Business or a related subject
• Exceptional organizational, written and communication skills.
• Fan of music with demonstrable knowledge of artists and the basic understanding of music business concepts
• Ability to follow learning objectives and complete them on time
• Must be able to receive college credit from a College or University
• Ambition to excel while also being easy going, with the ability to establish solid relationships within a small office

What will set you apart //

• Having a fun attitude, rabid curiosity,. and an entrepreneurial sprit

Additional Insights //

• This internship will take place in the East Nashville, TN location
• Part time / up to $30

The Small Print //

You will mostly work remotely at your own desk, so you can make yourself at home.  You will work with a computer (monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc.) for a good portion of your day, and you should be able to sit comfortably. Feel free to stretch your legs when you need to, we don’t mind.  

We need you to be able to talk, hear and see well enough to perform all your job tasks.  You will need to use your hands and arms to complete work tasks.  We may occasionally ask you to lift boxes or materials weighing up to 25lbs.  On the rare occasions that you work outside the office, 

You may be exposed to unpleasant weather.  Depending on your role, you may be exposed to night life conditions, including loud music at venues.  If you are concerned about any of these requirements or need assistance with any of these, talk to us so we can make a reasonable accommodation for you.