WE ARE FRILLS!
We are an artist agency based in Berlin for electronic music artists. Our primary focus is artist development; we help to shape artist profiles. Our goal is to inspire artists with our creativity, network, and expertise. We combine a high level of knowledge and experience in all fields of the music business but with a strong understanding of the needs of the underground scene. We are enthusiastic about our job; we love to contribute our very best to the world of Techno & House. We have a responsibility toward the culture we are living for. We are real ravers at heart. Our artist roster includes artists such as Kollektiv Turmstrasse, Somewhen, Butch, Parallx, Rikhter and more.
We are looking for someone to join our crew who's like us and has some exceptional skills, excellent knowledge, and experience.
MANAGER RECORDED MUSIC (M/F/D)
That's you:
Mandatory: 2+ years of work experience in a full-time role as a label manager or similar position at a record label, music distributor, or similar and a proven track record of successful work results (please send them with your application). We expect demonstrable knowledge in managing music releases from signing to release, royalty accounting, music licensing, collecting societies (GEMA, GVL, PRS, PPL, etc.), etc.
A deep-rooted passion for House and Techno, a love for the music and culture, strong understanding of the international artist, media, club and festival landscape.
A deep understanding of the music business, in-depth knowledge in managing and administrating digital and physical music releases, expertise in music marketing, music publishing, licensing, mechanical rights management, etc.
Flawlessly structured and strong organisational skills, a hands-on mentality, multi-tasking capability to plan and manage multiple projects under pressure simultaneously with strong attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
A global network of contacts in the electronic music scene (industry, artists, labels, promoters, media, etc.) is helpful.
Experience with office software (Microsoft/Google), project management tools, record label management and royalty accounting software.
Excellent communication in English and fluency in German would be a plus.
You love to work, you know how to party
That's the job:
Responsibility for almost every aspect of the record labels of our artists, including product management, production, administration of the complete release process, marketing & pr, licensing, contracting, budgeting etc.
Plan, coordinate, schedule, administrate and execute music release projects from contracting and receipt of the pre-masters to set-up and delivery of the parts, metadata, and finished product for distribution. Create and oversee release schedules, timelines and budget plans, create licensing contracts, coordinate the manufacturing of physical records, order graphic design assets, royalty accounting, licensing, etc.,
Coordinate the record releases of our artists on third-party labels from contracting to release date. Work closely with our partner labels and be the contact person from the artist management side.
Manage all associated release administration (generating ISRC codes, label copy, metadata, royalty statements, music registration at collecting societies like GEMA, etc.)
Administration of all music-related platforms, such as Spotify, Bandcamp, Soundcloud, Discogs, etc.
Liaise with internal and external colleagues, partners and service providers (marketing, finance, distribution, legal, distribution, publishing, pressing plants, neighbouring rights agencies, graphic designers, photographers, videographers, copywriters, etc.)
Regular contact with our artists, consulting our artists on any recorded music business matters.
Monitor and analyse data from multiple sources, and create reports.
This position offers a multitude of career opportunities in music marketing and artist management. We are a young company with the intention to grow over the next few years. We are building a growing roster of artists across the spectrum of electronic music and are looking for a dedicated and hard-working individual who will become an essential part of the company and share our desire to shape the future of electronic music and culture.
We offer you a desk in our beautiful office in Berlin-Kreuzberg, well equipped with free fruits, sweets, snacks, coffee and beer, and the chance to make a significant contribution as part of a dedicated and growing team. Other subsidised employee benefits include gym memberships, an office lunch service, company bicycles, development of the skills of our crew members through professional training programmes, a company mobile phone and notebook that you can use for private purposes, and more.
Place of work: Berlin-Kreuzberg (no remote work)
Start 1st of September or earlier.
This job is a full-time permanent position, not a freelancer position
If you are interested in this position, send us your complete application documents by uploading them here. Let us know your salary expectations and earliest possible availability, too.
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