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Did you know that orchestras rent music from publishers and return it after the concert? Theodore Presser Company is seeking a Concert Music Library Associate for our Rental department. The ideal candidate is intelligent, dynamic, and familiar with classical music. This is either a full-time or part-time position based in our Malvern, PA office.

Join our Rental Department.

The Rental Department manages music in genres ranging from large orchestral works, operas and ballets, to chamber music for small ensembles. Our rental team services the performance needs of ensembles including professional and amateur orchestras, college and school ensembles, churches and individual performers worldwide. In conjunction with providing printed music for performance, we are positioned to meet increasing demand for digital delivery of music as ensembles embrace the use of technology for performance.

Responsibilities Include:

• Processing customer orders by entering them into order management software

• Preparing sheet music and ensuring that it is complete and in good condition for performance

• Packaging and shipping prepared sheet music

• Processing returned sets by checking its condition and returning it to the shelf

• Preparing and delivering music materials digitally

• Coordinating with print shop to produce new scores and parts

• Responding to customer quote inquiries

• Preparing and processing customer invoices

• Maintaining an organized library

• Assisting with special projects

• Delivering effective customer service

• Scanning orchestral scores and parts

• Assisting with organizing and manipulating PDFs for print

• Assisting with print and assembly of orchestral scores and parts

• Physical Requirements: Must be able to safely climb step ladders to access some inventory; routine handling packages of music, and occasional handling of heavy boxes

• Reports to Rental Manager

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years experience in customer service or related fields

• BA/BS degree preferred, major/minor in music related fields a plus

• 3-5 years professional administrative work experience

• Knowledge/background in classical music a must

• Digitally savvy: is very comfortable with technology, and with learning and using new systems and applications.

• Organized and detail-oriented

• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently when necessary

• Extraordinary customer service commitment

• Effective communication skills: professional, cheerful and courteous demeanor

• Comfortable in a changing environment, and with learning new processes

• Familiarity with engraving software programs a plus

Compensation will depend upon prior experience. Excellent benefits package offered after 3 months of employment.

To apply, send a current resume and cover letter which should include your knowledge of/background in music – to: jobs@presser.com

Work with our Administration and Accounting Departments

If you’ve ever been interested in music or the publishing world, this role is your chance to work with super smart people and learn what it takes to manage the back of house operations. The Administration and Accounting Departments serve many important functions of a music publishing house to keep it operating smoothly. You will get to see the inner workings of a music publishing company by working with many of the administrative as well as all income and expense related activities.

Responsibilities may include:

• Performing administrative tasks to help various departments
• Processing invoices from various suppliers
• Organizing files for accounting and royalty documents
• Assembling daily cash and credit card receipts
• Creating monthly customer statements
• Performing monthly bank reconciliations
• Reports to the Office Manager and the Controller

What we look for in the perfect candidate:

• At least 2 years experience in administrative and accounting related positions
• Experience in Accounting
• Degree in Accounting a plus but not necessary
• General knowledge of accounts payable and cash receipts applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail for data entry
• Ability to take direction and learn new skills quickly
• Strong organizational and follow up skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Familiarity with databases/ERPs a plus
• Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment
• General knowledge about (classical) music and music publishing industry is a plus but not necessary

We offer an attractive benefits package, which includes health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, short term disability and a 401-K plan as well as paid vacation, personal and sick days. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@presser.com.

If you’ve ever been interested in music or the publishing world, this role is your chance to work with super smart people and learn what it takes to manage the back of house operations. We are looking for a highly motivated, dedicated, self-starter to serve as a full time Accounting and Royalties Assistant.

Responsibilities may include:

• Keeping track of income from the sales, licensing, and rental of music
• Processing invoices from various suppliers
• Organizing files for accounting and royalty documents
• Generating annual/quarterly royalty statements
• Assembling daily cash and credit card receipts
• Creating monthly customer statements
• Performing monthly bank reconciliations
• Reports to the royalty manager and the controller

What we look for in the perfect candidate:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Relevant experience a plus, ideally in an accounting position
• Experience and ability to do bank reconciliations
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and Word
• Ability to prioritize work with strong multi-tasking, organizational and project-management skills
• Ability to work independently and efficiently under tight deadlines
• Ability to work well with managers and staff alike
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Knowledge of classical music and music publishing a plus but not required

Compensation will depend upon prior experience. The position offers an attractive benefits package, which includes health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, short term disability and a 401-K plan as well as paid time off. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@presser.com including your salary requirements/history. In your cover letter, please describe your accounting and/or royalty experience (if any) and why you are interested in this role.

Theodore Presser Company is looking for an intern who is a recent graduate or graduate student and has time to work 3-4 days per week on projects in various departments (Promotion, Production, Rental and Royalties). This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on knowledge and real work experience in the music publishing industry.

About the Company

Theodore Presser Company is one of America's oldest and most prestigious music publishers serving the music community worldwide. Our catalog contains a large and diverse selection of music literature from the educational field to concert music. In addition we maintain an extensive rental library which makes available chamber, opera, ballet, and symphonic music material of outstanding quality to professional and educational performing organizations.

A little about our team

Based in Malvern, PA, our agile team is large enough to be a leader in the industry yet small enough for each employee to make a difference. Still growing with a tight-knit team and a pleasant working environment, we are looking for motivated individuals with high energy and positive attitudes and also offer long-term growth opportunities for high performing individuals.

Projects may include (depending on department):

• Proofread music and written material
• Sort archival scores
• Digitize sheet music and manuscript masters
• Reorganize orchestra music library
• Data entry and clean-up
• Entering customer orders in ERP system
• Adding and maintaining products to online retailers’ websites
• Organizing, filing, photocopying, miscellaneous administrative tasks
• Various support functions for different departments as needed

Requirements:

• BA/BS degree, preferably in music or business
• Strong music background is essential
• Experience with music notation software a plus
• Strong analytical skills and advanced skills in MS Excel
• Familiarity with databases or ERP systems a plus
• Familiarity with e-mail marketing clients, WordPress and iMovie a plus
• Knowledge of Adobe Suite a plus
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Proactive and creative problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Writing and proofreading skills
• Comfortable with multitasking and with learning new systems and processes
• Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment

This is a paid internship. A successful internship may lead to a full-time position if an opening becomes available. Many of our former interns have joined us as full-time employees.

To apply, send a current resume and cover letter – in which you should refer to your knowledge of/background in music – to: jobs@presser.com.