OVERVIEW:

The position of Jr. Label Manager will focus on the day-to-day activities for a roster of distributed labels, working alongside label partners to develop artists and promote distributed music and video content. The successful candidate will have a strong interest and knowledge of independent music and culture with a passion for label and artist development.

The role requires a creative strategist who possesses a strong understanding of the opportunities in the digital retail landscape. Preferably, they will have experience with metadata best practices, and have solid understanding of music marketing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day relationships with key label partners in Turkey, acting as the primary point of contact externally to the label and internally representing their labels' interests
• Manage, organise, and oversee label and release presentations
• Manage priority release campaign logistics from inception through to analysis, working with other internal departments as necessary
• Ensure the Global Sales Strategy and Marketing departments have all the assets and drivers necessary to properly solicit and market priority releases and provide appropriate support in the region
• Liaise with all internal departments including sales strategy, marketing, video, operations, insights & analytics, finance and legal to ensure all label partners' business needs are met
• Manage assigned labels’ digital product logistics and operations
• Drive product adoption of Virgin Music Group’ technology platforms and services across the client base
• Be an expert resource and provide account and industry insight and updates to Virgin Music Group and our label partners
Skills/Qualifications:

• 2+ years’ experience within a label, distribution, DSP, or management company working with labels, managers, and artists
• Organised project manager with the ability to adapt to labels’ and artists’ individual needs
• Passionate about music discovery and a fan of independent music
• Strong relationship builder, creative and resourceful at getting to the finish line
• Experience with top digital music services, social media applications, and digital music best practices
• Digital marketing background is a plus
• Experience with digital and physical retail distribution is a plus
• We’re an international team; very good English skills are a huge plus