THE MUSIC MARKET

Our client, a successful, eclectic indie label are seeking an experienced Label Manager. The ideal candidate will have substantial music industry experience, spanning artist campaign management, artist development, distribution, strategic planning, team leadership and financial oversight, ideally within the independent sector. The successful candidate will be joining a growing business and assume responsibility for managing and optimising the operational structure of the business. Key responsibilities will include: Providing leadership to optimise the operational structure and managing the execution of the Label's vision. Overseeing the full scope of the Label's infrastructure across A&R, Marketing, Distribution, Sync, Content, and Live and Digital strategy. Ensuring smooth execution of campaigns with internal alignment with successful maintenance of internal systems, workflows and calendars. Coordinating cross-functional communication between internal staff, external partners, and artist teams. Overseeing success project execution with elimination of bottlenecks, issue resolution and improving workflows. Collaborating extensively with the Founders with long-term planning, resource allocation, and growth strategies. Producing actionable quarterly and yearly operational roadmaps from high-level strategy. Identifying opportunities for cost efficiency, audience growth, and innovation across the business. Overseeing the execution of all artist release campaigns. Ensuring campaigns are commercially effective, within deadlines, and aligned with artists. Leading weekly campaign reporting, reviewing performance metrics, and adjusting strategy as needed. Supporting artist careers with effective release cycles, collaborations, touring support, and brand-building. Taking responsibility for the Label's budgets, to include forecasting and reporting. Collaborating with finance and accounting teams to track expenditure, optimise spend, and monitor cashflow. Leading negotiations with service providers, freelancers, and vendors. Overseeing daily operations of A&R, Marketing, Digital, Creative, Sync & Partnerships departments. Serving as a senior point of contact for artists, managers, and distributors. Serving the internal team with leadership and mentoring to meet performance targets. Identifying and mitigating risks related to campaigns, contracts, scheduling, artist relationships, or financial decisions. Ensuring that legal, publishing, licencing and data compliance procedures are upheld. Requirements: Senior experience in label management or label services, music industry operations or music start-ups essential. Proven knowledge of the DSP landscape, artist brand development, marketing strategy and the release cycle. Proven history producing successful artist campaigns. Strong experience building and managing multiple teams/external agencies. Strategic and highly organised approach to work. Confident working in a fast-paced environment. Strong project management skills. Able to integrate creativity with business objectives. Familiarity with budget creation, reconciliation, cost efficiency and reporting. Also familiarity with the corresponding tools such as Excel, Xero or similar. Strong interpersonal skills honed within artist relations and working with internal teams. Working knowledge of Project Management tools such as Airtable/Trello/Notion. DSP ecosystems to include Spotify for Artists, Apple Music, Pitching tools. Familiarity with data tools such as Chartmetric, MusicAlly, and Soundcharts. Familiarity with CRM/Email marketing tools such as Openstage, Mailchimp etc. 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.

Our client, a global media and retail company, is seeking a highly competent Writer to provide temporary cover with a daily rate of £261.54. The role involves writing content about the company for external audiences based in Germany. Key responsibilities will include: • Crafting editorial content about the company for external audiences. • Writing and producing a range of evergreen content, news, and original features about the company across an array of topics. • Working closely with the German communication teams to frame and optimise stories. • Attending team meetings and trainings, and working within the wider global team. Requirements: • German writing skills. • Strong communicator in both English and German. • Bachelor's degree in journalism/communications/digital media or similarly relevant field. • Professional journalism experience. • Experience working with data-driven digital content. • Strong news judgement. • Thrives in a collaborative, start-up culture and fast paced working environment. • Understanding of using SEO to guide editorial content strategy. • Experience using CMS tools to produce digital content. 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.

Our client a global dance music group is looking for a well-connected, established Senior A&R to sign and develop new artists. The ideal candidate will have a proven successful track record as an A&R, with both a passion and knowledge for new music and ambitious to break acts on a global scale. You will be responsible for sourcing, signing and developing new talent and possess a natural ability to identify artists and deliver repertoire. You should be adept at building and maintaining relationships with artists, managers and lawyers and contribute to both the global and domestic A&R strategy, mainly in the dance music space. This is an exciting new position with the scope to help shape the future direction of these labels. 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.

Our client, a successful Artist Management company representing iconic indie/pop artists is seeking an adaptable a Day-To-Day Assistant . This role is based around the Artist's working activities and will involve a close working relationship to achieve outcomes. The role offers a flexible work from home option. Key responsibilities will include: Supporting the Artist to enable their working productively. Serving as a main point of contact between the Artist and the wider teams. Reporting to the Artist's primary managers. Handling diary management, meeting scheduling, booking travel, handling expenses and booking recording sessions. Meeting regularly with the Artist in person to elucidate tasks, workflow and diary plans. Maintaining an in-depth understanding of the day' activities and communicate this to the Artist regularly. Keeping communication with the Artist to send reminders of the next meeting or call. Helping the Artist manage time across multiple projects. Requirements: proven experience supporting a successful artist in their day 2-day business activities essential Willing to work remotely or in person and travel abroad occasionally. Highly organised. Strong administrative skills. An authentic interest in film, music, theatre, art is a bonus. Resourceful and adaptable approach to work. Clear communication skills. Driving licence ideal. 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.

Our client, a thriving music booking agency is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager who has experience and understanding of the live music industry. Key responsibilities will include: Managing and overseeing contracts across the agency booking process. Collaborating with colleagues to ensure a seamless execution of contracts. Drafting, reviewing, and issuing Terms of Business to new clients. Negotiating, drafting, and issuing of contracts for domestic and international performances within deadlines. Reviewing Offer Letters for shows and festivals. Summarising rights and advising team of legal obligation for client contracts. Overseeing, managing, and training the Contracts Assistant. Collaborating with the Finance Manager regarding tax management for international shows. Reviewing and updating contract templates annually. Overseeing insurance policies working with senior management. Supporting with the monitoring and development of internal systems and making recommendations of best practice. Maintaining a library of executed agreements. Developing the technical process for contract creation and storage. Requirements: Substantial experience in a contracting role within music essential. Sound knowledge of the live events industry and understanding of commercial/agency contracts. Confident negotiator. Able to work across complicated international and domestic contracts with a range of company sizes. Experience working across split contracts and international tax management is desirable. Meticulous attention to detail. Robust prioritisation skills and problem solving abilities. Capable of working in a fast-paced environment and meeting deadlines. Adaptable approach to work. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, and Adobe. Team collaboration and management experience. Awareness of legal changes and their impact on the industry. 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.

Our client specialises in music products and digital experiences, and with the expansion of the company they are seeking a new Sales Lead . The role involves contributing to projects with global artists and industry-leading partners and ultimately drive UK and European revenues. Key responsibilities will include: Cultivating knowledge about the company's products to benefit clients. Working with colleagues to bring creative product solutions to artist teams. Working with artist teams to apply the most suitable products to their campaigns. Collaborating with the design team to source bespoke or generic applications of products. Managing existing and fostering new relationships with clients. Generating a pipeline of artist campaigns with calls, meetings, presentations and using CRM management. Achieving sales targets with new business development and key account management. Cultivating stakeholder relationships and making industry appearances to enhance the company's profile. Working towards international expansion to European territories. Requirements: Substantial sales/business development B2B experience within the music industry essential. Specific experience developing and selling music products/services to music industry clients is ideal. Proven network of established contacts with artist/managers and labels essential. Strong experience using CRM, pipeline management and revenue forecasting. Robust relationship building skills. Strategic and commercially focused. Proactive, self-starter and well organised. Comfortable with cold outreaching and using initiative to meet clients' needs. Hands on with experience managing a small team ideal. 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.

Our client, a successful independent label/management and publishing company based in central London, is seeking a President of Marketing to spearhead marketing campaigns for a dynamic roster of artists across both domestic and international markets. The role offers WHF Fridays and a generous holiday schedule. Key responsibilities will include: Undertaking the expert planning, execution, and control of artist campaigns. Working on frontline album release marketing plans, with a focus on consumer-driven marketing. Ensuring timely delivery of project needs and generate timelines, deadlines, and budgets in conjunction with all departments. Owning project ideation and spearheading creative concepts and initiatives for artists. Providing full coordination and communication across projects within external and internal teams. Overseeing the realisation and delivery of all production elements and tools needed for album releases. Securing strategic marketing placements and opportunities with external corporate and entertainment partners. Cultivating an understanding of artist fan bases. Developing product suites to increase revenue streams. Focussing on contextual market conditions and analysing marketing results. Coordinating artist appearances with all departments and artists, as well as external vendors. This could be across radio, in stores, and publicity activities. Creating and coordinating special events for album releases, key tour dates and other special events. Collaborating across label departments to support label releases. Serving as the primary contact between artist, label, and distributors. Defining the positioning of artist and drawing out the artist's story. Ensuring the overall artist message and brand is maintained in all marketing messaging. Evolving artist brands with productive collaboration between artist, managers, and marketing team. Communicating to the artist and distributors the label's interests. Maintaining an awareness of the artist's needs and plans to the team. Building an effective working relationship with the artist and management, to understand their goals and processes. Broadcasting status updates and issues relating to album releases to department executives. Managing junior staff to develop them for promotion within the company. Requirements: Substantial experience working at a senior level in marketing within a label essential. Demonstrable and recent success with artists marketing campaigns essential. Expert level collaboration skills. Previous experience working with artists and their management. Able to plan, execute, coordinate marketing campaigns. Experience generating creative ideas to market artists. Understanding of the music industry marketing landscape. Experience managing and mentoring junior staff. Excellent communication and organizational skills, able to consistently meet deadlines. Capable of leading plans and activities. Strong leadership abilities. 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.

Our client, a successful pop/dance label, is seeking a Digital Marketing Manager to drive the strategy and implantation of international digital marketing campaigns. This is a key position, and the ideal candidate will be experienced with UK and US digital marketing. The role offers WHF Fridays and a generous holiday schedule, based in Central London. Key responsibilities will include: Overseeing the company's digital marketing strategies from conception to implementation. Applying best practice to each campaign and working closely with the team. Spearheading domestic and international digital marketing campaigns. Planning campaign activity and measure effectiveness in collaboration with the UK and international teams. Managing digital advertising activities with the team; buying and optimising advertising across platforms such as Meta, Google Ads, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube. Working with internal and external designers and developers to brief digital marketing tools across campaign websites, banner advertisements, bespoke social media assets, video ads, banner advertisements etc. Delivering social media campaigns and fan orientated engagement initiatives. Running social media snapshots, engagements reports and reviewing advertising results using digital insights. Cultivating a deeper understanding of the artists' profiles. Maintaining a keen awareness of social media developments, and advising the team on optimised fan engagements, online advertising, digital media, and music/technology partnerships. Nurturing social network partner relationships across TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, Google, and others. Requirements: Experience at management level, and strong delegation skills. Experience in international digital marketing is preferred. Background in marketing strategy is essential. Possess a digital project management practical skill set. Proven expert level digital project management and social media marketing skills. Possess best practice knowledge in advertising processes and results benchmarking. Demonstrable track record with managing multiple projects simultaneously. Proven experience using social media to amplify marketing campaigns. Able to conceive ideas and bring them into fruition. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Meticulous attention to detail. Comfortable working autonomously and collaboratively. Confident to brief internal and external designers. Good collaboration skills. 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.

Our client, an innovative music rights business, is seeking a proactive Administrative Operations Manager . Key responsibilities will include: • Providing executive support to the senior leadership team; managing schedules, invoices, expenses, travel, and preparing meeting materials and PowerPoint presentations. • Handling daily operations of the office, as well as fielding health and safety regulations. • Managing office supplies, and coordinating maintenance, building manager, and cleaning services. • Managing budgets and vendor relationships. • Liaising with ESG agencies, Recruitment/HR and external IT. • Managing staff onboarding/offboarding, and training. • Supporting all departments with staff and recruitment needs. • Managing internal communications as well as liaising with PR agency and digital media partners. • Organising off-sites and events. • Supporting the planning and execution of projects. • Implementing process to improve business efficiency. Requirements: • Previous experience working in a similar role. • Experience with office moves advantageous. • Flexible and adaptable approach to work, able to apply organisational and problem-solving skills. • Diplomatic and able to handle confidential information. • Able to anticipate needs and take the initiative. • A strong multi tasker with proven ability to work independently. • Confident working in a fast-paced environment. • Comfortable learning new technology and advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite and Airtable essential. • Interest in music is desirable. 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.

Our client, an established talent agency, is seeking a detail-orientated Accounts Assistant to provide seamless support to the accounts department. The role offers 2 days WFH per week after probation. Key responsibilities will include: • Using understanding of bookkeeping and accounting to support the accounts department. • Reconciling currency accounts for sterling, US dollar, and Australian dollar. • Allocating bank receipts for all currencies (sterling, US dollar, and Australian dollar) against client invoices. • Maintaining spreadsheets with accuracy. • Checking the accuracy of client royalty statements against contracts. • Preparing client ledger accounts. • Processing client invoices; accounts payable and accounts receivables. • Processing clients' booking with the accounts system and issuing invoices on their behalf. • Handling the daily pay run for GBP clients. Requirements: • Experience working in a similar Accounts Assistant position. • Experience working in a creative industry SME is advantageous. • Good understanding of accounting and bookkeeping. • Proactive approach to work. • Able to prioritise tasks and take the initiative. • Meticulous attention to detail. • Capable of working under pressure. • Advanced use of Microsoft office programs and spreadsheets. 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.

Our client, a successful record label, is seeking temporary cover for a permanent role, Senior Audience Development Manager . This is an exciting opportunity to work with leading artists, partners and the wider label. The successful candidate must be available to start work immediately. Key responsibilities will include: • Crafting innovative digital strategies for a range of artists. • Harnessing social channels, short-form video platforms, community and eCRM platforms to hone artists' positioning. • Providing advice on digital marketing, advertising, and social media strategies to drive engagement. • Creatively identifying and delivering digital opportunities using real-world moments. • Creating audience analyses and insights using in-house tools and data sources. • Monitoring and analysing performance of campaigns using analytics tools. • Setting targets using data sources for audience growth. • Working with external partners, global internal teams, A&R, Audience Development, Global Commercial Partnerships, Sync, Brand Partnerships, International Marketing and Operations teams. • Managing relationships with artist channel management and other digital stakeholders. • Driving best practices. Requirements: • Available to start the role immediately (essential). • Senior level experience in an Audience or Digital role within the music industry (or similarly applicable industry). This is an essential requirement. • Frontline label experience and campaign management experience. • Expertise in delivering fan and partner activations. • Able to identify, segment, and analyse audiences to inform strategies. • Possess current relationships with freelancers, third-party agencies, influencers and content creators. • Experience with short form videos and TikTok is advantageous. • Previous experience growing eCRM and first party databases on behalf of artists. • Possess a good understanding of GDPR and data rights. • Experience using various artist-owned and third-party data sources to create reports. • In depth understanding of digital culture, music, and fan communities. • Interest in creative content, new technologies and creators. • Genuine interest in emerging digital trends and fast-moving cultural shifts. • Data driven approach to strategies. • Highly organised, motivated, and have a diplomatic approach when dealing with people at all levels of the business. • Knowledge of Adobe or Suite or similar is desirable. 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.

Our client, a well-known production music company, is seeking a Royalty Insight Manager to use their in-depth royalties acumen to handle European territories. A speaker of French and German is the ideal candidate.Key responsibilities will include:Acting as central point of knowledge and processes with regards to royalty tracking.Managing existing tracking and claiming processes and procedures.Performing regular tracking and claiming activities.Managing internal systems, processes, and documentation.Providing management analysis of revenues for European territories.Maintaining accurate records.Taking time to understand all distribution policies, timings, and changes.Managing multiple territory requirements in terms of strategy and data.Requirements:Previous experience working within Big Data and Finance.Demonstrable ability to use vlookups, pivot tables and other advanced excel etc.Experience with Alteryx.Proven track record translating raw data to accessible management information.Solid background in Royalties, analysis, tracking, and claiming.Proficiency using tech and systems in a royalties context.Strong communication skills.Working knowledge of Salesforce desirable.Process driven.Strong attention to detail.Experience establishing and maintaining processes.Excellent Microsoft excel skills.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.

Our client, a global music company, is seeking a eCommerce Business Analyst to provide comprehensive funnel analysis. Key responsibilities will include: Providing commercial, channel, customer, and eCommerce purchase funnel analysis with a view to deliver key learnings and strategic recommendations. Delivering analysis of established market, eCommerce channel and customer analysis to include conversion metrics etc. Communicating trends and performance analysis across the eCommerce market to the wider company. Maintaining cutting edge understanding of eCommerce trends, industry developments and technological innovations and their effects on analyses. Collaborating with eCommerce experts to automate periodical reporting for eCommerce business query data using SQL. Delivering ad hoc project work for senior management regarding business strategy. Supporting analysis requirements such as for campaigns for UK labels. Preparing and delivering presentations internally. Fostering relationships with analysts across the business. Requirements: Commercial degree subject qualified, or equivalent. Authentic passion for music, and industry trends that cover technology and commerce. Previous experience working for eCommerce brands desirable. Strong IT skills and background using SWL to query data and Google Big Query. Substantive commercial acumen and highly numerate, with an understanding of key metric inputs. Excellent analysis skills and problem-solving abilities. Project management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Confident working alone and in teams. Able to confidently present up to large groups of colleagues. 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.

Our client, an international fan based ticketing platform, is seeking a well-connected Senior Partnerships Manager to aid the German expansion by creating and implementing their sales strategy. Based in Berlin, Germany. Key responsibilities will include: Developing long-term relationships with ticketing companies, event organisers and venues. Driving and leading sales strategy for Germany, achieving targets. Aiding the Amsterdam based marketing team to localise communication and marketing strategy for the German market. Identifying main contacts and decision makers. Prospecting new opportunities. Achieving agreed targets. Converting prospects into sales using cold calling and other means. Participating in networking events and conferences. Collaborating with colleagues to improve sales strategy and process. Conducting careful relationship management of existing partners. Travelling to potential clients to close partnerships. Requirements: Fluent German speaker, based in Germany. Possess undergraduate degree. Extensive experience in business development, preferably in ticketing\/live industry. Commercial focus and ambitious approach. Strong attention to detail. Motivated to achieve targets. Strong communicator, excellent verbal, and written communication. Resilient approach to deals. Happy to travel for work. 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.

Our client, successful talent management company, is seeking a Management Accountant to support the finance department. Key responsibilities will include: Preparing monthly management accounts, variance analysis (budget and PY) and associated commentary on key drivers and movements. Understanding internal income drivers and liaising with other management accountants. Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including clear downs and full reconciliations of all GL codes. Performing monthly reconciliation of cos, working with client payment team to understand variances and identify errors. Assisting with preparation of annual budget and re-forecasts. Monitoring cashflow, forecasting, timely payment of recharges, including ensuring sufficient cash for overheads. Overseeing Group companies overhead costs, audit accruals etc. Controlling debt management, drafting Group debtors report monthly and coordinating internal meetings. Acting as main point of contact with auditors, preparing annual financial statements. Acting as main point of contact for queries relating to client income and client cash from key stakeholders and overheads. Posting corporation tax journals and reconciliation of numbers, monthly and quarterly RBS reporting to the bank, and quarterly VAT returns for the group. Authorising payments, credit card administration, and maintaining quarterly Directors Current Account reporting. Managing intercompany recharges and WIP, including timely reconciliation of UK\/US position. Maintaining a robust financial controls environment + regularly reviewing processes and controls to identify improvements and efficiencies. Performing routine brand analysis and ad hoc entity specific project reporting and analysis. Providing line management and support for junior members of the finance team. Requirements: Capable of self-review of work and attention to detail. Time management and prioritisation of workload. Able to manage others expectations. Effective communication and responding to emails promptly. Proactive improver of processes and able to enhance information quality. Good conceptual understanding of this financial function. Excellent communication skills. Proficiency using IT and knowledge of using RBS reporting software is desirable. 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.