DESCRIPTION:
MBM Digital is developing a digital platform to discover and promote music by Indigenous Canadian
artists. The site will provide a centralized place for aspiring and established Indigenous, First Nations,
Aboriginal, Native, Inuit, and Métis musicians to connect with their fans and the Canadian music
community and industry.
The Content & Community Manager will work with the MBM Digital team to grow our online community of
artists and to produce multimedia content for the site. The Content & Community Manager will be
responsible for writing the site blog, managing social media channels, sourcing audio and site content,
researching and interviewing artists, writing features, editing/uploading audio podcasts, managing/editing
user-generated content and maintaining a national Indigenous music events calendar.
We are looking for a talented, creative, and passionate person who loves all kinds of music and is
inspired to promote Indigenous musicians.
QUALIFICATIONS:
We are looking for a candidate with the following:
• Strong understanding and interest in the lives of Indigenous peoples, communities, music, art,
and social issues
• Proven track record of creativity and passion for music
• Strong research, writing, and curatorial skills
• Experience with blogging and social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Facebook,
Flickr, YouTube, SoundCloud)
• Knowledge of the music blogosphere (HypeMachine, SoundCloud, ReverbNation, BandCamp,
MySpace)
• Good knowledge of the Canadian music industry & digital music marketing
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently, in a fast-paced online environment
• Familiarity with audio editing software (ProTools, Adobe Audition, Audacity, Ableton Live)
• Knowledge of web content management systems (CMS, Drupal)
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Writing, managing, updating blog and site content (daily)
• Source Indigenous and Canadian music industry news
• Update/edit site content and user uploads (daily)
• Manage & update social media channels (daily)
• Produce bi-weekly podcast series with host (including editing & uploading audio)
• Contact & interview artists for Artist Features & Interviews (weekly)
• Maintain Indigenous artist database (ongoing)
TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT
• Be available to work on a flexible schedule in the Vancouver office or remotely
• Own a laptop/personal computer
CONTRACT:
Rate: $25.00 / hour
Status of Employment: Contract (5 months)
Work schedule: Part-Time (20-25 hrs/week)
Preference will be given to Indigenous, First Nations, Inuit, Aboriginal, and Métis candidates.
To apply please send a CV, cover letter, and links to online work to: jarrett@makebelievemedia.com
Deadline to apply: February 18, 2011 by 5pm.
