Associate Manager (Indie Label Partnerships) [211121]

As a part of the Artist & Label Partnerships team you’ll work with key labels, artists and managers to create and execute impactful initiatives focused on supporting frontline label partners and distributors. You will work closely with the Music Partnerships & Audience team on local strategic initiatives as well as your international counterparts on global campaigns. You will also leverage this relationship to further marketing and partnership initiatives to the mutual benefit of our client and its industry partners. You will support your partner’s technical needs and any daily troubleshooting that may arise.

For the Associate Manager, Indie Label Partnerships role on the Indie Partnerships team, we seek an outstanding candidate and enthusiastic indie music fan with experience maintaining partner relationships who is collaborative, strives for operational excellence, is detail-oriented, a problem-solver, and has the ability to multitask building programs & campaigns while also supporting the larger team.

This position is based in Los Angeles or New York and reports to the Lead, Indie Partnerships & Programs.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is HYBRID requiring 3 days onsite. 

What You’ll Do

• Represent our clients Label Partnerships team externally, attending meetings with frontline label partners and fostering relationships to be an outstanding partner, focusing on mutually beneficial opportunities and service.
• Support the development and execution of net-new artist development programs designed for the mutual benefit of our client and its industry partners.
• Assist senior team members on large marketing campaigns, high-priority initiatives, and daily tasks with organizational and administrative support as needed, across key partners.
• Aid with industry education initiatives focused on supporting the independent sector, including masterclasses and roadshows.
• Support the Indie Partnerships team by organizing inbound requests, release schedules, and information from label and management partners.
• Track, review and help execute inbound requests across a variety of internal and external workstreams.
• Identify and establish opportunities to develop efficient operations for team workload.
• Coordinate and schedule artist and label meetings, artist visits, etc.
• Take organized notes during internal and external meetings.

Who You Are

• You have 2-3+ years of experience supporting partner management, project management, and global marketing campaigns.
• You are a passionate music fan who is in tune to various genres and cultures of music.
• Understanding of the music industry and experience including label and/or management.
• Exhibit a clear understanding of the marketplace, competitors, and current trends and innovations in the industry.
• Understanding of the frontline independent music space, including the key labels, artists and trends.
• You have an exceptional ability to build and maintain relationships.
• You are an open, transparent and a clear communicator.
• You are well organized and strive for operational excellence with the ability to plan and deliver on tight deadlines and pay exceptional attention to detail.
• You are comfortable in very fast paced, intense work environments and thrive on a team that moves quickly.
• An optimistic-minded, self-starter with an entrepreneurial attitude and interest in problem-solving.
• Able to easily adapt and learn new skill sets as circumstances require.
• Willingness to travel and participate in night and weekend events.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $43.00 to $45.00. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

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