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We’re looking for an experienced Digital Supply Chain Manager to join AWAL’s Global Digital Operations team. Based in our New York office, this role will be responsible for ensuring the quality and success of AWAL’s release deliveries, troubleshooting supply chain issues, managing our operational relationships with key North American partners, and handling rights management at Video/UGC platforms (YouTube, VEVO, Facebook & SoundCloud). This role will also work closely with our Release Management, Label Management and Digital Accounts teams to ensure operational best practice is understood and enacted across the business. Some travel will be required for this role, particularly to our London office as this is the global hub for AWAL’s Operations teams.  BACKGROUND Kobalt has revolutionized the music publishing business by putting the creator at the center of everything we do. We are now taking the same approach and transforming the way recording artists release music through our AWAL services. Whether an artist is looking for the best digital distribution or a truly global campaign, AWAL has become the partner of choice for innovative artists at all stages of their careers. This has created a high-quality path for artists to remain outside of the traditional label system while maintaining ownership of their masters. The leading artists who have already chosen AWAL includes Lauv, Nick Cave, Deadmau5, Die Antwoord, Verite, Tom Misch, Bruno Major and Rex Orange County. Kobalt is currently over 600 people based across 10 offices and we’re continuing to grow. That’s where you come in. If you feel like the fast-paced, rewarding environment of our rapidly growing company is for you - share your story! Apply today and tell us why you are the next best addition to our successful team! WHAT DOES A DIGITAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER AT AWAL DO? Monitor and troubleshoot issues impacting our audio and video supply chain Provide timely resolutions and structured feedback for client-facing teams when issues are reported Manage operational relationships with key North American partners Contribute regularly to departmental documentation. Work with Product/Tech teams to review and optimise supply chain processes with a view to scale Work with cross functional teams to develop and implement appropriate operational tools and resources to support the business WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?   At least 5 years’ experience in a Digital Operations or Supply Chain role Deep expertise with digital supply chain processes and content management systems is required Previous experience working as part of a global team Experience managing operational relationships with digital partners Familiarity with delivery via DDEX ERN Ability to communicate calmly and effectively at all levels when handling complex and time sensitive matters Meticulous attention to detail and advanced analytical skills, particularly with regards to resolution of technical operational issues Expertise with content management systems (two or more of the following: iTunes Connect, Spotify, YouTube, Vevo, Facebook, SoundCloud) Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

AWAL is looking for an experienced and motivated B2B Label Manager to be based in our London headquarters.  In this role, you will be responsible for a roster of high profile relationships for label clients, driving creativity, strategy, operational efficiency, visibility and value. At AWAL we’re doing things differently and are well placed to make the most of the changing face of the industry. Your role managing some of the hottest label properties, in a cutting-edge team will be an exciting challenge. It’s a very exciting time for the company as a whole and particularly within the label management team where we’re really proud to be looking after so many of the best emerging and established artists and labels. At AWAL we’re doing things differently and are well placed to make the most of the changing face of the industry. Your role managing some of the hottest properties, in a cutting-edge team will be an exciting challenge. BACKGROUND Founded in 2004, AWAL is the trusted partner of independent artists and labels globally, from new artists at the beginning of their career to global successes. With local offices across the world, AWAL offers services such as distribution, YouTube monetization, playlist promotion, member support from industry experts, and real-time data analytics through the AWAL Portal and App. Our client roster includes both established and emerging artists such as Moby, Placebo, Chip, Gabrielle Aplin, Todd Terje, Tom Misch, R3hab and Vérité, and labels including Lex, B3SCI, Chrysalis Records, Marathon Artists, Kid Coconut, Independiente and mau5trap. At Kobalt, we’re currently over 600 people based across 13 offices and we’re expecting to grow. That’s where you come in. If you feel like the fast-paced, rewarding environment of our rapidly growing company is for you - share your story! Apply today and tell us why you are the next best addition to our successful team! WHAT DOES A B2B LABEL MANAGER AT KOBALT DO? Reporting to the Senior Director of Label Management in the UK, your main focus will be to represent a core roster or AWAL’s key B2B client partnerships to drive strategy, visibility, revenue and relationships.  You’ll work closely with teams globally to achieve these goals and drive growth for AWAL and our clients. RESPONSIBILITIES  Manage a roster of priority label clients across both digital and physical supply chains. Work in tandem with international label managers on defined high profile partnerships. Support these clients with distribution, release planning, prioritisation and marketing advice  & best practice working in tandem with internal teams as needed. Onboard new clients in tandem with A&R, BA and integrations. In tandem with management regularly review and audit rosters, offering insight to those partners that should be upstreamed for broader services and to streamline workflow to current priorities. Mentor more junior team members as required and act as a buddy to new staff as the AWAL team expands. Provide reporting and feedback to line managers and executives as required. Represent AWAL 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. REQUIREMENTS  Passionate about music, with minimum 3 years experience as a B2B label manager or in product management within distributor or label services company. Excellent working knowledge of digital music distribution, supply chain and DSP processes. Excellent understanding of the needs of labels in order to schedule and maximise their release campaigns. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels, internally and externally. Flexible, adaptable and strategic thinker, able to communicate effectively with internal & external stakeholders at all levels. Knowledge of international industry landscape is highly desirable. Solid understanding/experience of digital music marketing and promotion would be an advantage. Understanding of physical supply chain and distribution is highly desirable. The role will involve daily working with international based contacts, especially North America – some international travel may be required in the course of this role, as is flexibility for out of hours working. 

We are hiring a Client Manager with strong interpersonal skills to join our market-leading administrative team in New York. You are a confident team-player with strong interpersonal skills and ideally a background in music copyright, publishing and/or collection societies. You are confident in client-facing, account management role, and have a track-record of providing excellent customer service and building long-term relationships. The Client Manager will communicate with Kobalt publishing clients as well as senior colleagues across the business on a regular basis BACKGROUND Kobalt is a music and technology company built for artists, songwriters, publishers and labels as an alternative to the traditional music business model. Kobalt’s commitment to technology, transparency, and creators’ rights has driven tremendous growth year-over-year for the company and its clients. Today, Kobalt’s Music Publishing, Neighbouring Rights, and Recordings/AWAL divisions serve over 25,000 songwriters, 600 publishers, and 20,000 independent artists, including The Chainsmokers, Kelly Clarkson, Miles Davis, Dave Grohl, Lauv, Zayn Malik, Max Martin, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, Pitbull, Elvis Presley, Skrillex, Sam Smith, and many more. Kobalt represents on average over 40% of the top 100 songs and albums in both the US and UK. We’re currently over 500 people based across 10 offices and we’re expecting to grow. That’s where you come in. If you feel like the fast-paced, rewarding environment of our rapidly growing company is for you - share your story! Apply today and tell us why you believe in a better music industry and would be the next best addition to our successful team!  WHAT DOES A CLIENT MANAGER AT KOBALT DO? Act as the primary, administrative point of contact for questions from Kobalt clients and any internal queries relating to those clients Develop and maintain relationships between Kobalt and its publishing clients Process new client agreements and coordinate the ingestion of new compositions and catalogues with Kobalt’s Copyright Department Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of all areas of Kobalt’s internal system and processes, and all areas of Kobalt’s business in order to effectively respond to client queries (including royalties, royalty and product tracking, work registrations, duplicate claims, and legal disputes) Coordinate investigations into the above issues with the relevant members of Kobalt’s global staff Coordinate with Kobalt’s Copyright and IT Departments to manage the quarterly royalty distribution for client accounts WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?  Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field Prior experience working in music publishing and/or with a performing rights society is required Experience in a client-facing, account management role Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Ability to work independently, multi-task, adapt to changing priorities, and manage high intensity situations while maintaining professionalism and poise Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced & evolving environment Sensitivity to confidential information and material Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office