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Promotions Assistant- Music Department: Promotions Reporting To: Portland Promotions Director Employment Type: Part Time Location(s): Portland Work Arrangement: On-Site Overview: Audacy Portland is ...

Promotions Assistant- Music Department: Promotions Reporting To: Portland Promotions Director Employment Type: Part Time Location(s): Portland Work Arrangement: On-Site Overview: Audacy Portland is ...

Promotions Assistant- Music Department: Promotions Reporting To: Portland Promotions Director Employment Type: Part Time Location(s): Portland Work Arrangement: On-Site Overview: Audacy Portland is ...

Early Childhood Music Instructor

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$16 - $21.50/hr

... * Assist at B2R events, help promote the B2R school and curriculum at events we host and help ... Focus on Fun with a high comfort level in directing 3-8 children to meet musical goals. * Must feel ...

... assistants, coordinators, and transportation drivers) to ensure all program expectations are in ... Create and lead arts, crafts, music, drama, educational, and exercise activities. * Using your ...

... assistants, coordinators, and transportation drivers) to ensure all program expectations are in ... Create and lead arts, crafts, music, drama, educational, and exercise activities. * Using your ...

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How much do assistant music director jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant music director in Oregon is $76,093.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,000.00 and $94,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an assistant music director?

Assistant Music Directors help oversee the musical aspects of performances, broadcasts, or productions. They often support the Music Director by organizing rehearsals, assisting with music selection, and coordinating with musicians, singers, and production staff. Their responsibilities can also include managing sheet music, communicating scheduling details, and sometimes conducting rehearsals or performances. This role requires strong musical knowledge, leadership skills, and attention to detail.

How does an assistant music director typically collaborate with other departments during a production?

As an Assistant Music Director, you’ll frequently work alongside the main Music Director, stage directors, choreographers, and technical staff to ensure musical elements are seamlessly integrated with other aspects of the production. This often includes attending rehearsals, coordinating with the sound team to balance audio, and communicating cues to performers. Effective collaboration and clear communication are essential, as you’ll help translate the creative vision into practice while supporting both the artistic and logistical needs of the music department.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant music director, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Music Director, you need a solid background in music theory, conducting, and arranging, usually supported by a degree in music or related field. Familiarity with music notation software, digital audio workstations, and sound equipment is typically required. Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills help coordinate rehearsals and collaborate with performers and staff. These skills are crucial for ensuring high-quality musical productions and effective support of the music director’s vision.

What is the difference between Assistant Music Director vs Music Director?

AspectAssistant Music DirectorMusic Director
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in music or related field, with experience in conducting or music productionRequires advanced music education, extensive conducting experience, and often a master's degree or higher
Work EnvironmentSupports the Music Director in rehearsals, planning, and administrative tasks within orchestras, theaters, or broadcast settingsLeads musical performances, makes artistic decisions, and oversees the entire music department
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed in orchestras, theater productions, and broadcast companies as a supporting roleFound in similar settings as the primary leader responsible for musical direction

The Assistant Music Director assists the Music Director with rehearsals, planning, and administrative duties, often stepping in for the Music Director when needed. The Music Director holds the primary leadership role, making artistic decisions and leading performances. Both roles require strong musical credentials, but the Music Director typically has more experience and authority in the organization.

What are popular job titles related to Assistant Music Director jobs in Oregon?

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What cities in Oregon are hiring for Assistant Music Director jobs?

Cities in Oregon with the most Assistant Music Director job openings:

Infographic showing various Assistant Music Director job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, and 31% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $76,093 per year, or $36.6 per hour.

Marketing Assistant - Music Publishing

Oregon Catholic Press

Lake Oswego, OR

$60K - $64K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Manages and updates content on ocpmusicpub.com, including the catalog, profiles, and licensing request flow.

  • Supports and grows the social channels for OCP Music Publishing and OCP Worship, focusing on content strategy and audience engagement.

  • Builds and executes email marketing campaigns targeting licensing prospects and industry contacts, and reports on their performance.


Job description

Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE

This role exists to aid the marketing efforts of the Music Publishing vertical. Its main objective is to continue to grow and execute marketing content for the vertical via the OCP Worship and OCP Music Publishing channels. The Marketing Assistant will execute the day-to-day brand, marketing, and content management related to OCP Worship and OCP Music Publishing, and work under the supervision of the Manager of Music Publishing and Labels Marketing. 

WHO WE ARE

OCP is a self-supporting, non-profit Catholic publishing company striving to help people encounter God and His love through music and liturgical resources. At OCP, we value Empathy, Humility, and Passion in our teammates. We also support our employees with great benefits and opportunities for growth. We think it's a great place to be a part of, and we think you will, too. If you are interested in joining our team and have the experiences described below, we would love to hear from you.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manages and updates content on ocpmusicpub.com, including the searchable catalog, composer/songwriter profiles, and licensing request flow.
  • Supports and grows OCP Music Publishing's social channels from a limited existing base - builds a real content strategy and posting cadence, not just maintenance, with the goal of materially growing followers, engagement, and reach around the catalog's licensing viability.
  • Supports and grows the OCP Worship site and its social channels on the same basis - same growth mandate, distinct audience and content voice (worship-leader resources, CCLI/PraiseCharts/MultiTracks funnel). 
  • Builds and executes email marketing campaigns aimed at licensing prospects and industry contacts; tracks performance and reports results.
  • Develops promotional materials and catalog presentations to support Manager of Music Publishing & Labels Marketing's direct relationship and business-development conversations with publishers, music supervisors, and licensing partners.
  • Conducts market research and competitive analysis on how comparable publishers and worship platforms market and grow their audiences, and brings recommendations back to leadership.
  • Coordinates with Licensing, Labels, and Creative teams to identify priority songs and catalog segments for promotional focus.
  • Tracks and reports key marketing metrics - follower/engagement growth, site traffic, license inquiries generated, email performance - against licensing revenue goals.
  • Contribute to OCP's organizational health by consistently exhibiting behaviors that exemplify our Core Values of humility, empathy, and passion

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Collaborates with product and label verticals as needed
  • Works with label group to align on release dates and co-promotional opportunities (i.e. Echo Harbor and OCP Worship) 
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE 

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing or a closely related field. 
  • 3+ years of demonstrated experience in developing, executing and reporting on integrated multi-channel marketing and advertising strategies.
  • Experience in marketing execution - content management, social media, email campaigns, basic reporting/analytics.
  • Comfortable managing a website/CMS and a content calendar independently.
  • Strong organizational skills; able to support a senior relationship-building function without owning the relationships directly.
  • Demonstrated experience growing a social audience from a small base - not just managing an established one.
  • Content strategy and execution both required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE 

  • Experience working for a music publisher or music industry entity in a marketing role
  • Familiarity with music publishing, licensing, or copyright administration

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Estimated starting pay range between $60,200 - $64,600 per year depending on qualifications and experience.


OCP has an outstanding benefits package to care for our employees and their families, including:


o Medical insurance with a zero deductible and 90 percent premium coverage for employees and eligible dependents

o Dental, vision, flexible spending, and life/long-term disability plans

o 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions

o Generous paid time off accruals and 12-14 paid holidays annually


OCP is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks a diverse workforce from all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any category protected by law. Inquiries are encouraged from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our organization.