Qobuz USA is searching for a creative and organized individual to join our team as Music Merchandiser.
This is a full-time position based in New York (currently working remotely and eventually from our Manhattan office), reporting to the Head of US Music Content.
The music merchandiser will help develop, implement and oversee on-site merchandising and editorial to drive customer engagement and commerce opportunities. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a collaborative mindset who possesses a broad and deep musical knowledge. The job will require a large amount of contact and collaboration with the team at the home office in Paris. Writing skills are required.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Helping oversee scheduling and implementation of merchandising and editorial content across our streaming and download platforms.
- Assisting in the management of content and editorial calendars
- Development and execution of editorial and merchandising strategies including playlists, album reviews and artist/label features
- Management of promotions on the Qobuz download store
- Building and maintaining relationships with our content partners
- Close collaboration with the US and Paris teams on marketing and branding projects
QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience and familiarity with the digital music industry
- Strong digital music and/or music journalism background
- Broad and deep knowledge of music across all styles, eras and genres
- Strong writing and editing skills (writing samples are encouraged)
- Experience in demanding, collaborative start-up or similar workplaces
- Proficiency with content management tools, collaborative workflow platforms, and HTML.
- Eligibility to work in the USA
- BA preferred
ABOUT QOBUZ:
Founded in Paris in 2007, Qobuz is the world’s first Hi-Res music streaming service and a pioneer in high-quality sound. Launched in the US market in 2019, and available in 11 other countries worldwide, Qobuz is designed to meet the needs of music connoisseurs and audiophiles. Offering an exceptional range of exclusive editorial content written by a team of experts, in addition to liner notes and a catalog of more than 70 million titles, Qobuz is the undisputed choice for the most discerning music lovers.
We cater to:
- Passionate and sometimes very specialized users that are often experts in the domain themselves
- Lovers of sound quality and Hi-Res audio
- A broader group of demanding music lovers motivated by curiosity and a desire to explore; high quality curation and content management are at the heart of Qobuz’s strategy.
For more information: qobuz.com
To apply please send a cover letter that includes a list of three of your favorite albums and resume to: usajobs@qobuz.com