Music Coordinator, Creative Marketing

Job Description 

This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.  

What Will You Be Doing? 

• Supporting the co-branded music content strategy by assisting in crafting the soundtracks to our brands; sourcing music and reviewing vendor submitted playlists, with a focus on discovery and trend
• Intaking, tracking, and executing requests from all aspects of the business as it pertains to music and audio
• Managing communication between the music team and our internal and external partners including industry outreach, scheduling, documentation as it pertains to social, influencers, and artists.
• Researching song ownership and executing basic payment and invoicing
• Diving into the interests and preferences of our customers by attending music events/festivals, conferences, and immersing in generational taste
• Working closely with the Video and Social Team, you will help support by sourcing and presenting music selects and producing finished pieces of weekly and seasonal content
• Identifying music trends in the market by monitoring editorial, social media, streaming platforms, music festivals/concerts, and building new relationships in the music industry
• Working closely with cross functional partners, you will support events including The Challenge, any brand activations and partnerships, and any Home Office and Corporate services

What Do You Need To Bring? 

• A Bachelor's degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, or related experience
• 1-2 years of internship or employment at a brand, creative agency, record label, streaming service, radio station, or university
• Basic understanding of music and video production and content creation
• A willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced global fashion brand
• Passion for music, social media, and music discovery, and the Abercrombie & Fitch Co. portfolio of brands
• A developing eye and ear for reviewing talent and music in the brand lens
• A basic understanding of the history and trend of both music and pop-culture
• Strong organizational and communication skills with a proficiency in Excel
• Willingness to travel domestically as needed by the department
• A basic understanding of Pro Tools, Avid, Final Cut, Premiere, and/or Ableton
• A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brand

Our Company 

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global retailer of five iconic, omnichannel lifestyle brands catering to the kid through millennial customer: Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister, Gilly Hicks and Social Tourist. At A&F Co., we’re here for our associates, customers and communities on the journey to being and becoming who they are – and because no journey is the same, we strive to create an inclusive culture, where everyone is free to share ideas.  

Our Values 

We lead with purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work™ Certification, as well as being a 2021 recipient of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Retail, and named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign for 16 consecutive years. We’re proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.  

What You'll Get

As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:  

• Incentive bonus program
• 401(K) savings plan with company match
• Annual companywide review process
• Flexible spending accounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Associate assistance program
• Paid parental and adoption leave
• Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
• Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Mobile Stipend
• Paid time off & one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
• Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles & six work from anywhere weeks per year)
• Seven associate wellness half days per year
• Onsite fitness center
• Merchandise discount on all of our brands
• Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
• Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
• Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER