Communications Associate
Operations & Development Associate
Google Public Policy Fellowship
Internships

Job Title: Communications Associate
Reports to: Deputy Director
Supervises: Interns
Start Date: March 2012
Location: Washington, DC
Job Posted: January 25, 2012

FMC Mission: Future of Music Coalition is a national non-profit education, research and advocacy organization that identifies, examines, interprets and translates the challenging issues at the intersection of music, law, technology and policy. FMC achieves this through continuous interaction with its primary constituency - musicians - and in collaboration with other creator/citizen groups.

FMC works toward its mission through three program areas: Research, Education and Advocacy. We organize public discussion of issues that impact musicians and the public at large, making sure to include a variety of voices in the conversation. We submit testimony, publish articles and speak on panels to make sure the creators’ experience is heard. We generate original research to more completely illuminate the mechanics of the music industry.

Position Description: FMC seeks a creative, self-directed, web-savvy Communications Associate to work in a fast-paced and exciting environment. With the Deputy Director, this person would craft and execute an ongoing visibility campaign for FMC, including consistent outreach to and contact with journalists, musicians and peer organizations.

Organizational and Program Promotion – 70%

• Works with Deputy and Program Directors to craft effective messages for events and campaigns and determine appropriate outlets.
• Implement an ongoing visibility campaign highlighting FMC’s programs and positions on issues with particular focus on organizational events like the Policy Summit
• Primary organizational contact with journalists. Create press releases, cultivate relationships with reporters, pitch stories, maintain and expand social media visibility.
• Update, maintain and expand media database; oversee migration of media database into civiCRM

Content Creation – 20%

• Work with Deputy Director to determine which projects and issues are currently core for FMC. Find ways to translate this work so it’s easy for the public to engage.
• Research issues and oversee creation of tools to educate public around core issues, such as: internal policy briefs, public fact sheets, interviews, articles, and website content.
• Spearhead development and dissemination of multimedia content

Artist Relations – 10%

• In collaboration with FMC staff, develop and implement internal communications plan for communication with artist network using newsletters, in-person visits and targeted communication
• Develop and maintain internal artist tracking system to facilitate future artist communication and engagement

Qualifications: Excellent communication, writing, organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong copyediting skills required. Communications, marketing and/or journalism background preferred. Music background or familiarity with music industry preferred. Demonstrable knowledge of FMC programs and related issues is helpful but not necessary.

Software: Fluency with Microsoft Word. Experience with blog, basic HTML coding, web proficiency and social networking tools required. Familiarity with video and audio editing software, Powerpoint/Keynote and collaborative software highly preferred. We are a Mac-based office.

Salary: $36,000 per year plus health insurance; For the right candidate and funding permitting, title and compensation increases are possible in 2013. Ideally this position will grow into a Director post.

How to Apply: Send cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample (similar to the type of writing on www.futureofmusic.org) with the Subject heading “Communications Associate” to jobs [at] futureofmusic [dot] org.

Job Title: Operations & Development Associate
Reports to: Executive Director & COO
Supervises: Interns
Start Date: May 2012 though start date is flexible
Location: Washington, DC
Job Posted: January 25, 2012

FMC Mission: Future of Music Coalition is a national non-profit education, research and advocacy organization that identifies, examines, interprets and translates the challenging issues at the intersection of music, law, technology and policy. FMC achieves this through continuous interaction with its primary constituency - musicians - and in collaboration with other creator/citizen groups.

FMC works toward its mission through three program areas: Research, Education and Advocacy. We organize public discussion of issues that impact musicians and the public at large, making sure to include a variety of voices in the conversation. We submit testimony, publish articles and speak on panels to make sure the creators’ experience is heard. We generate original research to more completely illuminate the mechanics of the music industry.

Operations & Development Associate Position Description: FMC seeks a creative, self-directed and super-organized individual to be the glue that keeps our office running smoothly. With the Executive Director and COO, this person would be responsible for managing the office, assisting with bookkeeping as well as developing and implementing a year-round individual giving campaign.

Operations/General Administrative– 60%

• Manage intern program in DC office. Ensure appropriately designed projects and staff involvement.
• Provide clerical, general operational and board relations support to Executive Director.
• Staff benefits administration (health insurance, 403b, leave time, payroll, Metrocheck)
• Maintain board manual and records, take board and committee meeting minutes.
• Serve as office manager duties include: maintaining office supplies, equipment, and FMC archives.
• Organize staff gatherings.
• Coordinate logistical support for general FMC events, as needed.
• Copyediting, as needed.

Finance– 20%

• Assist COO with bookkeeping and liaise with outside bookkeeper and auditor to maintain accurate financial information
• Primary point of contact with vendors
• Assist COO in development, revision and management of organizational and project budgets as well as financial statement preparation.
• Manage registration revenue from events.
• Manage FMC merchandise program.

Individual Giving/Development– 15%

• Set individual giving goals/plan with Executive Director.
• Develop, produce and manage individual giving events with Executive Director.
• Produce solicitation materials, including individual donation requests and proposals as well as related gift-processing communications.
• Formalize and execute relationship management process – including identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donor prospects.
• Develop and maintain contributors database and associated components of FMC website

Constituency Development/External Relations – 5%

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with coalition partners, artists, and other potential partners relevant to FMC’s development efforts & individual giving program.
• Participation at external events and convenings when appropriate.
• Quarterly blog postings/social outreach to FMC constituents specific to FMC individual giving program.

Qualifications: Excellent communication, writing, organizational skills and attention to detail. Prior experience with nonprofit accounting, budgeting and general comfort with numbers is a huge plus. Fundraising experience is preferred. Music background or familiarity with music industry preferred. Demonstrable knowledge of FMC programs and related issues is helpful but not necessary.

Software: Knowledge of Quickbooks, Microsoft Word and Excel necessary. Experience with Filemaker preferred. Candidate must be comfortable with web-based collaborative services. We are a Mac based office.

Salary: $36,000 per year plus health insurance

How to Apply: Send cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample (similar to the type of writing on www.futureofmusic.org) with the Subject heading “Operations & Development Associate” to jobs [at] futureofmusic [dot] org.

Job Title: Google Public Policy Fellowship
Reports to: Deputy Director
Start Date: May 2012 though start date is flexible
Deadline to apply: February 3, 2012 midnight PST

To learn more about this opportunity and apply for this paid summer Fellowship, please follow the directions here.

Job Title: Intern
Location: Washington, DC
Dates: Now taking applications for the next two semesters; exact dates are flexible

Deadline to apply for Summer 2012: March 1, 2012
Deadline to apply for Fall 2012: August 12, 2012

What is the Future of Music Coalition?
Future of Music Coalition is a national non-profit education, research and advocacy organization that identifies, examines, interprets and translates the challenging issues at the intersection of music, law, technology and policy. FMC achieves this through continuous interaction with its primary constituency - musicians - and in collaboration with other creator/citizen groups.

FMC works toward its mission through three program areas: Research, Education and Policy. We organize public discussion of issues that impact musicians and the public at large, making sure to include a variety of voices in the conversation. We submit testimony, publish articles and speak on panels to make sure the creators’ experience is heard. We generate original research to more completely illuminate the mechanics of the music industry.

The best way to learn about FMC is to explore our website www.futureofmusic.org

What do interns do at FMC?
We typically offer 2 to 4 internships a semester depending on the candidates skills and our current needs.

Recent Internships Include:

Communications Intern works closely with FMC Communications team (Including Casey Rae-Hunter) to assist in the marketing, promotion and logistics of FMC’s campaigns and events; which often includes copyediting, assisting with the maintenance of social media, light html coding, researching new press avenues and drafting blog posts. Strong writing skills a must. A background or interest in policy or law, particularly as relates to the creative sector, is preffered.

Events Intern works closely with FMC Events team (including Chhaya Kapadia) assisting with the logistics of FMC’s campaigns and events; which often includes editing video and audio for archives/YouTube/special projects, marketing and promotion, assisting with event-related logistics and data management, and researching panelists/sponsors/services.

Policy Intern works closely with FMC Policy shop (Including Casey Rae-Hunter and Michael Bracy) to assist in the open source and legal research involved in thoroughly understanding all sides of current policy issues. The Policy Intern often has the opportunity to discuss these issues in depth with the Policy shop while creating briefs, attending hearings and drafting the occasional blog post.

Intern to the Executive Director works closely with FMC ED Lissa Rosenthal as she oversees many aspects of our work. Ideal candidates will be well organized, personable and very interested not only in the issues that FMC tackles, but also in gaining experience in the field of not for profit management, cause related marketing and fundraising.

Everyone is expected to participate with the basic work that keeps our office going like filing/copying/faxing as needed in addition to his or her specific focus.

FMC is a fast-paced but friendly work environment. Since some of our employees work from different cities, we rely heavily on email, conference calls and meetings to get our work done. Answering your email promptly, following through on assigned tasks to completion and sticking to deadlines will be essential.

What are the specifics?
These positions will work with a member of FMC’s core staff in the FMC headquarters in downtown Washington, DC (Near the Farragut North/Farragut West Metro stations).

The hours are flexible, but we would like you to be in the office at least 15-20 hours per week sometime during 10 am - 6 pm on weekdays.

What are you looking for in an intern?
From music industry majors to working musicians - our most successful interns have been outgoing, vibrant and confident people with some relationship to, and passion for, the music industry. In addition, we look for the usual stuff: excellent reading/writing skills, good email communication skills, attention to detail and working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Internet skills are required. Experience with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, podcasting or webcasting experience, and audio or video editing skills are preferred but not required. Knowledge of current events and/or policy issues that relate to the music industry are helpful, as is any other experience working in a not for profit office environment.

Is there any compensation?
All internships at FMC are unpaid, but opportunities to attend occasional concerts, mixers, meetings, and hearings can occur. College credit is optional, but encouraged.

How do I apply?
Please send the following to internships [at] futureofmusic [dot] org

• cover letter
• resume
• list of software proficiencies
• writing sample

Please make a note of which internship(s) and for what semester you are applying for in your cover letter. Writing samples should be similar to the type of writing found on our website such as the FutureBlog posts or the research papers we have published, and not longer than three pages.  Due to the volume of applicants, incomplete applications will not be considered.

We are constantly accepting applications for the next 2 semesters (dates are flexible). Internships are staffed a semester at a time. Please make a note of your availability in your cover letter. Also, note that for summer internships, preference will be given to those candidates that may be able to extend their internship through our annual Policy Summit (in late fall 2012). You may apply for more than one semester if you are seeking a long term internship.