The Job
As an Artist Support Specialist, you will work directly with TuneCore artists via email and phone to help them distribute their music online, answer their questions, and resolve any issues they have about their service.
- Answer customer emails and phone calls to help clients distribute their music, and to use other TuneCore services
- Resolve issues and questions customers have about TuneCore products and services
- Work within TuneCore’s administrative system to update and correct account issues; cancel account content as needed
- Product account management
- Provide information on customer and product issues to your team’s Lead Agent o Work with a team on special projects as needed
- Report technical and communication issues to better service TuneCore artists
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
- Work on a flux schedule to provide support for our artists over weekend hours.
Qualifications
- At least two years of experience working in an office and/or customer service preferred
- BA/BS preferred
- Strong communication skills: written, verbal, and interpersonal
- Working knowledge of Mac and the Microsoft Office Suite
- Understand the importance of good customer service in-person, via telephone, and via email
- Manage time effectively and prioritize workload
- Ability to work well independently, and as part of a team
- An understanding of the digital music industry
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Experience with Zendesk a plus
Education:
- BS/BA degree
Additional Information
Our Values:
TuneCore is a team of creators, for creators. Our mission is to support our artists and labels at every stage of their careers. Our driving forces are respect, expertise, fairness, and transparency and our values include collaboration and innovation. As global citizens, we believe that if we build more diverse, equitable and inclusive teams across our company, we will collectively create and offer more innovative solutions and better serve our artists, labels, partners, and employees.
We strive to build a company that reflects the communities we serve and embraces the diversity of the world we live in, where each person’s unique perspective is valued, and where everyone has the same opportunities and is supported in their personal and professional growth. From our hiring practices to the culture we create and nurture, we are committed to listening, learning and evolving. Our goal is to make TuneCore an inspirational place that feels comfortable and familiar no matter how you look, where you call home, who you love, what you believe, or what’s on your playlist.
CSR Strategy: Shaping Music for Good
Our core values are put into action through Shaping Music for Good, Believe and TuneCore’s global corporate social responsibility strategy, integrated at all levels of the company and at the heart of our business model.
We strive to shape the music industry for good by building trusting relationships with artists and partners, investing in the growth and talent development of our local markets, and empowering our community to positively impact society. We work to achieve progress on our core priorities: gender equity, diversity, equity & inclusion, environmental sustainability, and wellness for our employees, artists, and industry partners.
Shapers Program
Employees have the opportunity to join the Shapers Program, a resource group made up of teammates who want to dedicate their time and skills to Shaping Music For Good initiatives. Shapers develop action plans, educate teammates, support the implementation of programs, and inspire action within the organization on causes and issues that align with TuneCore and Believe’s SMFG priorities.
BE THE CHANGE
As part of our commitment to gender equity in the industry, TuneCore and Believe partnered with leading entertainment and media analysis research firm MIDiA Research in 2021 for a groundbreaking study on the underrepresentation of female creators in the music industry.
For the third annual study, BE THE CHANGE: Gender Equality in Music, Believe and TuneCore engaged entertainment data and insights company Luminate to lead the research for the study and expand its scope. With over 1600 respondents from 109 countries, this year’s study includes an increased focus on global reach and adopts an intersectional approach that accounts for respondents’ ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status, parental status, location, and age among other factors.
Our intent for this study is to inspire meaningful change in the industry.
Recognition and Awards:
2023:
- Fast Company’s 10 Most Innovative Companies in Music list (#3, Music Category)
- Billboard Women in Music List: Andreea Gleeson, CEO
- Billboard Indie Power Players List: Andreea Gleeson, CEO
- Billboard’s International Power Players List, Andreea Gleeson, CEO
2022:
- Top 50 Crain’s Best Places to Work in NYC
- Music Week’s International Woman of the Year: Andreea Gleeson, CEO
- Variety’s New York Women’s Impact Report: Andreea Gleeson, CEO
- Billboard Indie Power Players List: Andreea Gleeson, CEO
- Billboard’s International Power Players List, Andreea Gleeson, CEO
2021:
- Billboard 2021 International Power Players List: Andreea Gleeson, CEO
- Billboard 2021 Indie Power Players List: Andreea Gleeson, CEO and Matt Barrington, Chief Financial & Strategy Officer
Benefits & Perks: At TuneCore we’re committed to the well-being of our employees and aim to create a workplace that fosters both personal and professional growth.
- Paid Time Off including vacation, holidays, paid bereavement, and unlimited paid sick days, “Wellness Fridays” year-round (close at 1pm on Fridays), week-long company-wide week off between Christmas and New Years – every employee needs time to take care of themselves and their family.
- Universal Paid Parental Leave for both parents – because we know your newest family member(s) deserve your undivided attention.
- Comprehensive health, vision, dental, FSA and dependent care from day 1 of employment – Your health comes first.
- 401k match – an investment in your future.
- Student loan repayment program
- Company wide events, outings and volunteer days – we have team spirit and know how to have fun!
- Hybrid Work – employees have the option to work predominantly remotely and work from the office 7 days per month on a flexible schedule organized at the department level, in accordance with Company policies.
- Learning and development opportunities and career development trainings – We believe in promoting and growing our leadership from within the company and proactively invest in our people.
- Exclusive employee free distribution subscription – to ensure you experience the magic of releasing music worldwide (and give us valued feedback!).
- Free concert tickets to TuneCore artist’s shows – Giving our teams a front row seat to the music we distribute worldwide and support our incredible artists while we’re at it.
TuneCore and Believe are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.