ROLE: LABEL MANAGER
COMPANY: SPIRITMUSE RECORDS
LOCATION: HYBRID (LONDON AND / OR REMOTE)
SALARY: D.O.E.
TERM: FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME
Spiritmuse Records is a London-based, globally operating independent recording label, unearthing gems from past and future while championing MUSIC FOR THE SPIRIT, from spiritual jazz to ancient field recordings, releasing carefully curated products for a deep listening, spiritual experience. We’re excited about the label’s success and growth, and we’re currently looking for an experienced Label Manager to join our mighty team and take our label to the next level!
THE ROLE
The Label Manager will work to ensure that all label operations run efficiently and effectively, with great knowledge of the Spiritmuse artists, share our values and ethos and have a good understanding of the wider community, the genres and the culture in which we operate. They will work with artists, management, PR teams and associates and smoothly and timely manage our daily label operations, release schedule and planning, release campaign implementation, recording sessions coordinating and planning of relevant events. The Label Manager will be experienced in bringing new systems and value to our operations, proactive, highly organised with great attention to detail, passionate about music and vinyl and take pride in representing Spiritmuse.
The role can be full-time or on a freelance basis part-time (a commitment of 3 days minimum per week is required). The salary is D.O.E. and will be based on time commitment, experience and skills. The role has the advantage of being remote, with weekly visits to Spiritmuse HQ in South London.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Release schedule & timelines: Build and manage our release schedule with consideration to cashflow, workload and artist schedules. The Label Manager will work with our Production Partners and Distribution Partner to make sure they are being regularly communicated with, and that all deadlines are being adhered to. They will be responsible for setting up timelines for each project and making sure that deadlines are being met. This will involve campaigns, production, distribution, PR & marketing.
Budgeting: Responsible for setting up budgets for each project and ensuring there is good communication with the accounts and royalties departments.
Production: Manage the entire production process and be the point fo contact for all our collaborators involving our production process, including pressing plant, mastering, overseeing the creation of metadata, QC checks, label copy formation and proofreading and delivery of final artwork parts.
Stock Management & Sales reporting: Responsible for all stock management for our B2C fulfilment and B2B distribution partners. They will oversee global sales reporting across all platforms
PR, marketing, promotion & Social Media: Responsible for working with our PR partners and overseeing all our press & PR campaigns. Responsible for overseeing marketing activities being run in a timely and cost-effective manner, measuring the effectiveness of marketing activities and feedback. Social Media scheduling and planning. Be part of the creative marketing team continuously exploring interesting ideas to maximise marketing value.
IDEAL PROFILE
- 3 years minimum experience in the music industry (preferably with a strong digital background), related to Label Management.
- Very good knowledge of the UK and US music market including an extensive list of contacts, a deep understanding of the DSP landscape and new music consumption usages
- Articulate with strong communication skills (listening, verbal and written), time management and project management skills, relationship-building and listening skills
- Excellent admin and organisational skills with attention to detail
- Be an active problem solver with a proactive and positive attitude and an ability to work autonomously
- Excellent people management skills, with a confident, enthusiastic, diplomatic and flexible approach
- Great knowledge of Adobe Suite, Google and Social Media management tools
- Passionate about music and music culture, with great knowledge of the genres championed by Spiritmuse
HOW TO APPLY 👇
Please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]
WHAT MATTERS TO US
Spiritmuse Records champions equality, new perspectives and diversity in all its forms. Spiritmuse is committed to helping create a more conscious, spiritual, and equal society through the transforming and healing power of music.
MUSIC FOR THE SPIRIT.