THE MUSIC MARKET
Location
Central London | United Kingdom
Job description
Our client, a music management company that specialises in the electronic music industry, is seeking a knowledgeable Label Manager. The role offers WFH on Mondays and Fridays.
Key responsibilities will include:
· Handling relationships with assigned distributed independent labels.
· Working with labels, artists, and internal team to create and execute release development plans and strategies.
· Negotiating deals and set-up contracts with artists, label partners, distribution partners.
· Tracking pre and post release drivers.
· Contributing to the creation of strategies and campaigns to develop the catalogue of assigned label roster.
· Ensuring the labels’ business requirements are met in collaboration with internal managers.
· Adhering to style conventions and content guidelines when verifying audio, metadata, video, and artwork.
· Processing updates needed for the existing catalogue such as deletions, pricing adjustments, territories adjustments, and DSP.
· Scheduling releases and releases announcements.
· Managing digital release set-ups.
· Working with Social Media Managers and Publicists with marketing strategies.
· Using data and analytics tools to make decisions about marketing and sales.
· Handling communication, statements, sales reports, and accounting for digital and physical distribution.
· Compiling requests and sync for licensing.
· Conducting Neighbouring Rights administration.
· Negotiating deals, contracting, and administering of sync requests.
· Administering Royalty/Artist statements.
· Exploiting the back catalogue.
· Registering new catalogue.
· Pitching catalogue to publishing administrators/ music supervisors.
Requirements:
· In-depth electronic music knowledge and dance music culture.
· Awareness of music industry developments and changes.
· Genre expertise in electronic music, such as House and Techno.
· Comprehensive knowledge of the current retail landscape.
· Extensive label operations experience.
· Previous experience with digital and physical music operations experience.
· Experience with metadata best practices.
· Solid communication skills.
· Content to work independently.
· Able to build strong business relationships with key industry partners.
· Comfortable working in a fast-paced commercial environment.
· Good understanding of MS Excel.
· Experience using design software and video creation/editing software is advantageous.
· Organised and strong attention to detail.
Please note that due to the volume of submissions, only successful candidates who meet the exact requirements will be contacted. If you have not heard back within 10 days of submission, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
The Music Market/Arts and Media are an equal opportunities employer who supports diversity in the workplace.
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