Cool job: Record label utility player Adam MacKinnon

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July 26, 2011

Cool job: Record label utility player Adam MacKinnon

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Adam MacKinnon says one highlight of his job at Barsuk Records in Seattle was working on debut records for Northwest bands such as Pearly Gate Music and The Globes. (Courtesy of Barsuk Records)

What do you do? I’m in charge of shipping/receiving, odd jobs and comic relief for Barsuk Records, an independent Seattle record label that’s worked with Menomena, Death Cab for Cutie, Phantogram, Nada Surf and David Bazan to name a few.

Best part of the job or the best thing that’s happened on the job? Working in music with some of my favorite bands barely feels like work. My “I wish I didn’t have to go to work this morning” attitude is now at an all-time low -- under 2 percent. Not bad.

How long have you been doing that? Almost 4 years.

How did you get that job? I got my foot in the door while working another great music-related job at Sonic Boom Records.

How does someone else get a job like yours? Follow what interests you and keep plenty of luck charms.

What would surprise people about the job? I represented Barsuk in Top Pot Donuts' annual donut-eating contest and came in second!

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My Name on August 1, 2011 7:06 PM | Reply

So basically you work as a shipper, wrapped in a fancy, marketing-like title "Record label utility player". How is that a cool job, again?

Jason Miranda on August 2, 2011 2:54 PM | Reply

He clearly explains in his answers why it's a cool job. Music still excites SOME people. Me, for one. I think his job sounds pretty sweet and I wish I had it! You should learn to comprehend what you read.

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