Pros
- It's really cool to learn the ins and outs of music distribution, if you're into that sort of thing - You get to help artists and listen to new music all day - It's fully remote (for now, but that's not guaranteed indefinitely) - A flexible schedule is encouraged (or at least, it was) and it's easy to fit the job around touring and other life stuff
Cons
- The company is owned and controlled by VC firms that don't give a dang about music, understand the digital distribution process, or care about artists' experience using the product - The company is vehemently anti-union and laid off 37 union members right after they unionized, in the name of wanting more profits (they were already seeing massive YOY profit) - Roles are being increasingly outsourced in favor of less experienced/knowledgable BPOs - It's a super niche sector, once you're laid off (which will probably happen, no role is safe) your experience won't be super helpful in finding a new role elsewhere - The company hides behind a thin veil of progressive values; on the inside, they only care about one thing. It's not artists, and it's not their employees. - Boy's Club environment with shady hiring practices, meaning that you'll likely see someone promoted into a role that was never announced or offered to others internally. - No opportunities for advancement due to the reason above.