Head of Artist Relations Job at Live Nation in New York

Job Summary :

Title : Head of Artist Relations (Roc Nation Distribution)

Location : New York, NY (Full-Time, On-Site)

THE ROLE :

Roc Nation is looking for a Head of Artist Relations for Equity Distribution (EQ). This position reports to the President of EQ and serves as a key member of the Artist Relations team solely focusing on clients on EQ’s roster. Bilingual proficiency is a mandatory requirement for this position. As the Head of Artist Relations, you will lead Roc Nation’s efforts to attract and develop talent, overseeing the creative process from initial discovery to commercial launch. Your strong network within the U.S. artist, management, and legal communities will be instrumental in identifying and securing top-tier talent.

In this role, you will be responsible for growing and managing the Artist Relations team, identifying opportunities with both established and up-and-coming artists, and ensuring a smooth transition from onboarding to music distribution. You will also collaborate with internal teams to connect artists with Roc Nation’s in-house songwriters and producers.

Additionally, you will play a crucial role in championing artists’ creative visions, working closely with Roc Nation’s global marketing, commerce, and sales teams to ensure cohesive strategies and impactful execution.

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO :

Identify and pitch available established and superstar artists

Manage the Artist Relations team

Manage the administrative and deal-making process

Research, identify and sign emerging talent

Identify catalog and label client prospects

Develop and manage a process to assign the flow of artist referrals to the team

Provide detailed analysis of prospective artist careers and audience engagement

Forecast commercial viability based on data analysis

Work closely with Business Affairs to formulate deal proposals

Work closely with the publishing creative staff to find songs and creative collaboration opportunities with Kobalt published writers and producers

Support and enhance signed artists’ creative vision

Support these clients with distribution, marketing, and release planning advice and best practices working in tandem with marketing and A&R teams, as required on higher-profile campaigns

Support releases across both digital and physical supply chains, as necessary

Liaise with internal departments, from operations and digital marketing to finance, legal and A&R

Manage marketing and promo budgets where required

Onboard new clients in tandem with other teams as necessary

Guide internal A&R admin process to ensure A&R and Content Operations teams are working efficiently

Oversee the recording, production, mastering, sequencing of artist projects

Work with senior management and A&R to regularly review and audit rosters, offering insight to those partners that should be up-streamed for broader services and to streamline workflow to current priorities

Consistently inform and educate clients with current and developing best practices across the industry

Provide in-depth data analysis, marketing strategy, and digital health checks where required

Provide reporting and feedback to clients, line managers, and executives, as required

Represent EQ at artist showcases & gigs, plus relevant industry conferences and events

Continually strive to offer ideas for improvement, development, and entrepreneurship across your own role and that of the team

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING :

Full bilingual working proficiency in Spanish and English is required (verbal and written)

Minimum 10 years of experience in a label, distribution, or product management role within a progressive label or distributor and can demonstrate excellent working knowledge of digital and physical music distribution and supply chain, as well as DSP processes

Knowledgeable about the music industry in the USA

Experience or a working understanding of digital music marketing and promotions

Ability to build and nurture internal and external relationships at all levels and can demonstrate an understanding of the needs of artists and labels for building and maximizing their release campaigns

Flexible, adaptable and a strategic thinker with the ability to remain highly organized and efficiently structure and prioritize your workload

BENEFITS & PERKS

HEALTH : Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family, with access to a health care concierge, and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)

YOURSELF : Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and floating days.

WEALTH : 401(k) program with company match

CAREER : Career and skill development programs with School of Live

Salary

Base salary : $175,000 - $225,000 annually

• Pay is based on several factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events.

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Salary : $175,000 - $225,000