THE JOB

King Creative Group (KCG) is looking for a seasoned Record Label Manager based in Atlanta to lead creative and business operations for artists on a fast growing hip hop record label. The Label Manager’s day-to-day includes working creatively, strategically, analytically and operationally to ensure all releases on the label are managed successfully.

What You’ll Do:

  • Manage the day-to-day activities of the record label and artist operations and activities.

  • Work with Marketing team to develop release and marketing strategies for label artists and for the label at large.

  • Responsible for the overall continuity of the label operations as they relate to the company at large and interface with the public.

  • Manage interactions and communication with artist managers, artists, agents, distributors, manufacturers and producers.

  • Responsible for releases from production to release to promotion.

  • Work with the Label executive team to plan and execute the overall A&R, production and creative marketing strategy for individual releases and to assure budgets, logistics and processes are in place and followed.

  • Oversee and follow-up marketing strategies including production, digital, sales, promotions, radio, and online marketing.

  • Coordinate and attend special projects/events for the department as necessary, including press junkets, concerts, release parties, etc.

  • Ensure project success through direct engagement with artists from set up, release and post release follow-up.

  • Follow- up post-album release status, promotions, campaigns, local visits.

  • Coordinate album releases and promotions for artists

  • Identify new promotional opportunities for the artist including social media, touring, etc.

ABOUT YOU

Who You Are:

  • 5-10 years of experience managing artists or large scale, high stakes creative projects

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

  • You are a hardworking music fan who is in tune to hip hop music and culture.

  • Understanding of the music industry and experience including label and/or management.

  • Exhibit a clear understanding of the marketplace, competitors, and current trends and innovations with strong relationships throughout the industry.

  • Exhibit a thorough understanding of the independent label sector and key players in the industry, with the ability to identify growth areas and difficulties across this space.

  • You have an exceptional ability to build and manage relationships.

  • You are an open, visible and clear communicator.

  • You are well organized and strive for operational excellence with the ability to plan and deliver on tight deadlines and pay exceptional attention to detail.

  • You are comfortable in very fast paced, driven work environments and grow with a team that moves quickly.

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