Artist Relations Project Manager

The Artist Relations Project Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of releases from label and artist partners, including marketing plan releases, product build, scheduling, and supply chain liaison. It is also responsible for managing the budget, which includes budgetary control of all work submitted to outside suppliers. The role facilitates the timely and economical completion of releases across departments. The role must develop strategies to promote their assigned artists’ growth in music and harness data to measure and drive success.

Key Performance Indicators:  New release streaming results vs goal, and streaming growth, Releases chart ranking and Budget adherence

General Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or advertising.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in a related area. 
• Vast and proven experience in Project Management 
• Experience in budget management 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Excellent interpersonal relations skills. 
• Proficient in computer software and web-based applications, including digital solutions.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.

General Responsibilities Y

• Manage artist new release plans and budgets.
• Manage a roster of priority label clients.
• Oversee new release planning and execution across teams. Key tasks for success include:
• Communicate to internal teams the artist’s vision
• Project manage release tasks and deliverables,
• implement timelines & monitor task completion
• Facilitate interdepartmental coordination and support obtaining required documents & assets
• Support marketing initiatives as needed to ensure timely execution
• Monitor KPIs post-release and compare them to goals and previous releases. 
• The primary owner and key person responsible for carrying out the specific process stage and task completion.
• Lead annual plan creation and proposes artists’ budget for the upcoming year
• Lead the client onboarding process in collaboration with A&R, integrations, and other teams where necessary.
• Lead production activities by coordinating, monitoring, and tracking the budget.
• Responsible for managing releases, across multiple labels and formats in line with the release schedule, on deadline, and budget.
• I will lead meetings with Talent Management and A&R to align on the artist's vision and quantitative goals for the release. Then, I will share the completed new release marketing brief with internal label departments to trigger the new release process.
• Oversees the overall New Release Project Management across teams. 
• For Marketing, carries out initial meetings to discuss marketing brief, guides team in terms of key track opportunities and audience, and supports executing initiatives when needed.
• Responsible for consolidating streaming, marketing, and retail & placement data into a concise report to share with Label Leadership. This will aid in forward-looking decision-making with New Releases.
• Ensure timely delivery of release assets from external partners and internal delivery into digital, physical & video supply chains to meet marketing timelines.
•  Compile release, promo & marketing updates and distribute them to the management team as needed.
• Represent Rimas and support clients by attending live shows and events.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with client teams.
• Collaborate effectively with the Label team, Distribution and Bookings, and other internal divisions, including the Publishing team, Legal Affairs team, and Finance.
• Develop strong relationships with artists, management camps, and licensors to maximize marketing and product capabilities.
• Source and build positive relationships with external PR companies across print, radio & online to maximize campaign potential.
• Other responsibilities according to business needs.