MSM Job Description
The MSM is the person primarily responsible for ensuring the smooth day to day running of PBLA in collaboration with the COO and for handling all aspects of PBLA’s student recruitment efforts whilst the company gets up to speed post BPPE licensing process. This is an important and influential role in the PBLA team.
MSM
The role includes facilities management and maintenance, student and career advice services, and contracting for goods and services. The Music School Manager, in conjunction with the COO provides the leadership, management and vision necessary to ensure that the school has the proper operational controls, administrative procedures, and facilities to ensure a high-quality student experience. The MSM is also responsible for helping prospective students enroll in the school by responding to inquiries, conducting interviews over the phone and in person, conducting school tours/Open Houses and walking students through the application and enrollment process.
Role summary:
To ensure the smooth day to day running (operations) of the Los Angeles School;
To uphold the image of Point Blank with special attention to how students perceive the School/our teaching standards/our facilities;
To manage the instructors in conjunction with the CAO & COO;
To recruit and manage assistants as and when necessary;
Communicate course information and answer all inquiries promptly and efficiently
Conduct studio tours and Open Houses for prospective students;
Taking bookings for on-site courses over phone and in person;
Maintain booking records in database;
To handle student complaints and issues, escalate to COO as needed;
To collaborate with Head of Admissions in London on scheduling of courses;
To oversee Health and Safety measures – fire, first aid;
To assist with any inspections as necessary e.g. BPPE;
To monitor student success and pass on details to Marketing department;
To update, suggest and implement new systems as appropriate for better running of the School;
Managing site:
Managing daily tasks g. classroom cleanliness and preparation, security, student and instructor assistance, equipment signing in/out;
Scheduling, organizing coverage as needed;
Enforcing policies;
Dealing with issues – timekeeping, etc;
Training and development.
Instructor Management (in conjunction with the CAO & COO):
Scheduling, organizing coverage as needed;
Enforcing policies and procedures;
Dealing with issues e.g. arising from poor student feedback/timekeeping;
Organizing training;
Monitoring attendance/timekeeping;
Regular catch ups to discuss student progress and ideas for improvements;
Maintaining and auditing faculty files as required of regulatory agencies (e.g. BPPE).
Student Management/issues/support:
Following up any issues with instructors/staff;
Helping to track student success and passing on relevant details to Marketing
Overseeing distribution and collection of student intro forms and end of module feedback forms;
Inform instructors of students who have learning difficulties/health issues which may affect their classroom performance.
Maintenance:
Ensuring equipment, software and facilities are working and up to date;
Planning and organizing maintenance weeks;
Getting quotes for building/decorating works and booking tradesmen;
Ensuring facilities are clean and tidy.
Health and Safety/Security:
Organizing electrical testing, fire training, fire extinguisher maintenance, first aid training;
Checking security measures are up to date and all staff are following
Organizing Open Houses, Masterclasses, other events:
Coordinate with Head of Marketing to organize and ensure smooth running of Open House events, including workshops and masterclasses with PBLA instructors.
Student Admission:
Process applications for courses and maintain records on Point Blank’s database;
Writing letters for students (visa etc);
Ordering students’ software as required
Liaising with CAO to maintain student attendance records;
Acting as point of contact for students throughout their tenure with us.
Out of hours tasks:
Dealing with instructor/staff issues – illness/accidents etc., organizing cover.
General Qualifications
Experience: At least 5 years of experience in a Music Industry and Educational setting.
Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Leadership
Critical thinking
Complex problem solving
Collaboration and analytical skills
Judgment and decision making
Coordination
Time management
Management of personnel resources
Demonstrated innovative and creative leadership, with a commitment to academic excellence and student success, possessing the ability to inspire and motivate faculty and staff to fulfill their responsibility to the maximum extent while providing high quality and accessible programs to students.
Understanding and commitment to the mission and principles of PBLA.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff and students as well as other internal and external stakeholders.
Proven ability to develop successful strategies for enrollment growth, student success and student retention.
Ability to interpret and understand laws, statutes, rules, and regulations and apply them in the best interest of students and PBLA.
Apr 23, 2019
Full time
MSM Job Description
The MSM is the person primarily responsible for ensuring the smooth day to day running of PBLA in collaboration with the COO and for handling all aspects of PBLA’s student recruitment efforts whilst the company gets up to speed post BPPE licensing process. This is an important and influential role in the PBLA team.
MSM
The role includes facilities management and maintenance, student and career advice services, and contracting for goods and services. The Music School Manager, in conjunction with the COO provides the leadership, management and vision necessary to ensure that the school has the proper operational controls, administrative procedures, and facilities to ensure a high-quality student experience. The MSM is also responsible for helping prospective students enroll in the school by responding to inquiries, conducting interviews over the phone and in person, conducting school tours/Open Houses and walking students through the application and enrollment process.
Role summary:
To ensure the smooth day to day running (operations) of the Los Angeles School;
To uphold the image of Point Blank with special attention to how students perceive the School/our teaching standards/our facilities;
To manage the instructors in conjunction with the CAO & COO;
To recruit and manage assistants as and when necessary;
Communicate course information and answer all inquiries promptly and efficiently
Conduct studio tours and Open Houses for prospective students;
Taking bookings for on-site courses over phone and in person;
Maintain booking records in database;
To handle student complaints and issues, escalate to COO as needed;
To collaborate with Head of Admissions in London on scheduling of courses;
To oversee Health and Safety measures – fire, first aid;
To assist with any inspections as necessary e.g. BPPE;
To monitor student success and pass on details to Marketing department;
To update, suggest and implement new systems as appropriate for better running of the School;
Managing site:
Managing daily tasks g. classroom cleanliness and preparation, security, student and instructor assistance, equipment signing in/out;
Scheduling, organizing coverage as needed;
Enforcing policies;
Dealing with issues – timekeeping, etc;
Training and development.
Instructor Management (in conjunction with the CAO & COO):
Scheduling, organizing coverage as needed;
Enforcing policies and procedures;
Dealing with issues e.g. arising from poor student feedback/timekeeping;
Organizing training;
Monitoring attendance/timekeeping;
Regular catch ups to discuss student progress and ideas for improvements;
Maintaining and auditing faculty files as required of regulatory agencies (e.g. BPPE).
Student Management/issues/support:
Following up any issues with instructors/staff;
Helping to track student success and passing on relevant details to Marketing
Overseeing distribution and collection of student intro forms and end of module feedback forms;
Inform instructors of students who have learning difficulties/health issues which may affect their classroom performance.
Maintenance:
Ensuring equipment, software and facilities are working and up to date;
Planning and organizing maintenance weeks;
Getting quotes for building/decorating works and booking tradesmen;
Ensuring facilities are clean and tidy.
Health and Safety/Security:
Organizing electrical testing, fire training, fire extinguisher maintenance, first aid training;
Checking security measures are up to date and all staff are following
Organizing Open Houses, Masterclasses, other events:
Coordinate with Head of Marketing to organize and ensure smooth running of Open House events, including workshops and masterclasses with PBLA instructors.
Student Admission:
Process applications for courses and maintain records on Point Blank’s database;
Writing letters for students (visa etc);
Ordering students’ software as required
Liaising with CAO to maintain student attendance records;
Acting as point of contact for students throughout their tenure with us.
Out of hours tasks:
Dealing with instructor/staff issues – illness/accidents etc., organizing cover.
General Qualifications
Experience: At least 5 years of experience in a Music Industry and Educational setting.
Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Leadership
Critical thinking
Complex problem solving
Collaboration and analytical skills
Judgment and decision making
Coordination
Time management
Management of personnel resources
Demonstrated innovative and creative leadership, with a commitment to academic excellence and student success, possessing the ability to inspire and motivate faculty and staff to fulfill their responsibility to the maximum extent while providing high quality and accessible programs to students.
Understanding and commitment to the mission and principles of PBLA.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff and students as well as other internal and external stakeholders.
Proven ability to develop successful strategies for enrollment growth, student success and student retention.
Ability to interpret and understand laws, statutes, rules, and regulations and apply them in the best interest of students and PBLA.
The Role
We are currently seeking an assistant to provide support to an executive in the Music Touring Business Affairs department. The position offers a tremendous opportunity to learn about the entertainment/legal affairs business and provides exposure to industry executives and lawyers. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, possessing a desire to pursue a career in the business realm of the entertainment industry.
Responsibilities
General clerical and administrative duties including answering phones, meeting and schedule coordination, preparing expense reports, producing correspondence, and travel coordination.
Maintain an awareness of the Executive’s obligations (internal and external) in order to proactively assist and/or anticipate needs
Effectively communicate and interact with employees at all levels.
Qualifications
Ability to work well under pressure; meet tight deadlines; manage multiple projects and expectations; and maintain a sharp focus while managing competing priorities.
Attention to detail and strong organization skills are a must.
Strong interpersonal skills, while understanding the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
Adept at quickly learning new processes and technology.
Familiarity with or exposure to touring or other entertainment contracts is a plus.
Education
A Bachelor’s degree is required .
Please provide complete and legible information. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment. Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy or any other legally -recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Department if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Apr 12, 2019
Full time
The Role
We are currently seeking an assistant to provide support to an executive in the Music Touring Business Affairs department. The position offers a tremendous opportunity to learn about the entertainment/legal affairs business and provides exposure to industry executives and lawyers. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, possessing a desire to pursue a career in the business realm of the entertainment industry.
Responsibilities
General clerical and administrative duties including answering phones, meeting and schedule coordination, preparing expense reports, producing correspondence, and travel coordination.
Maintain an awareness of the Executive’s obligations (internal and external) in order to proactively assist and/or anticipate needs
Effectively communicate and interact with employees at all levels.
Qualifications
Ability to work well under pressure; meet tight deadlines; manage multiple projects and expectations; and maintain a sharp focus while managing competing priorities.
Attention to detail and strong organization skills are a must.
Strong interpersonal skills, while understanding the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
Adept at quickly learning new processes and technology.
Familiarity with or exposure to touring or other entertainment contracts is a plus.
Education
A Bachelor’s degree is required .
Please provide complete and legible information. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment. Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy or any other legally -recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Department if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
As Associate Director of Digital Marketing for AWAL, you will lead and implement digital marketing campaigns for a diverse roster of artists. You will work closely with the US AWAL Marketing team and direct digital campaign strategies. This role will also be responsible for cross communication with the digital account, sales, promotion, marketing, sync, and publicity teams. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of all digital and social platforms and best practices, plus existing relationships across the digital landscape.
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 AWAL. 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. Our roster of clients includes artists such as Lauv, R3HAB, Timeflies, The Wombats, Betty Who, Rex Orange County, Tom Misch, and Bruno Major.
We’re currently 600 people based across 13 offices and we’re still growing!
WHAT DOES AN ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, DIGITAL MARKETING AT AWAL DO?
Lead digital marketing campaigns and strategy for a roster of AWAL artists
Manage digital advertising campaigns
Direct and provide best practices for artist social media campaigns
Manage digital marketing campaign budgets
Serve as a primary relationship manager for digital and social platforms
Identify emerging technologies and communicate best practices across AWAL departments
Analyze data regularly
WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or relevant field
4+ years’ experience working within music marketing, specifically digital marketing
In depth of digital marketing, social marketing and best practices
An understanding of digital revenue accounts
Working relationships with social media and influential digital platforms
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience managing marketing campaigns from strategy to implementation
Prior experience handling and managing budgets
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.
Apr 12, 2019
Full time
As Associate Director of Digital Marketing for AWAL, you will lead and implement digital marketing campaigns for a diverse roster of artists. You will work closely with the US AWAL Marketing team and direct digital campaign strategies. This role will also be responsible for cross communication with the digital account, sales, promotion, marketing, sync, and publicity teams. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of all digital and social platforms and best practices, plus existing relationships across the digital landscape.
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 AWAL. 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. Our roster of clients includes artists such as Lauv, R3HAB, Timeflies, The Wombats, Betty Who, Rex Orange County, Tom Misch, and Bruno Major.
We’re currently 600 people based across 13 offices and we’re still growing!
WHAT DOES AN ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, DIGITAL MARKETING AT AWAL DO?
Lead digital marketing campaigns and strategy for a roster of AWAL artists
Manage digital advertising campaigns
Direct and provide best practices for artist social media campaigns
Manage digital marketing campaign budgets
Serve as a primary relationship manager for digital and social platforms
Identify emerging technologies and communicate best practices across AWAL departments
Analyze data regularly
WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or relevant field
4+ years’ experience working within music marketing, specifically digital marketing
In depth of digital marketing, social marketing and best practices
An understanding of digital revenue accounts
Working relationships with social media and influential digital platforms
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience managing marketing campaigns from strategy to implementation
Prior experience handling and managing budgets
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.
We are hiring an Associate of Strategy & Business Analytics to join AWAL’s Strategy & Business Development team in LA. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to drive strategic analysis and provide insight for key business decisions by AWAL’s senior management team and other stakeholders. The Associate will focus on research and analysis for a variety of exciting business initiatives, value a combination of artist, label and strategic partnership deals, and provide general support for strategy and operational projects across AWAL.
Our ideal candidate will need to be comfortable with ambiguity and handling complexity in a fast-paced environment. He/she should be highly proficient with data analytics and possess the ability to analyze large, complex datasets with excellent modelling skills. He/she should also be strong at project management and proactively driving one’s own projects.
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 AWAL. 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. Our roster of clients includes artists such as Lauv, Rex Orange County, Tom Misch, Steve Lacy, The Wombats, Gus Dapperton, Little Simz and more.
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 are the next best addition to our successful team!
WHAT DOES AN ASSOCIATE OF STRATEGY & BUSINESS ANALYTICS DO AT KOBALT?
Deep quantitative and qualitative analysis to deliver insights
Internal analyses to deliver insights on our businesses and support growth & improvement initiatives
Ownership over core end-to-end data analysis (understand data, query, clean, structure, analyze, model, present)
Run financial analysis of artists and label deals
Assist with financial due diligence of partnership and M&A opportunities
Support various BU strategy & operational projects
Develop & deliver high-quality presentations for senior stakeholders on key opportunities, challenges, etc.
WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university, preferably with a quantitative background
2+ years of research and analysis experience, with affinity for problem-solving
Strong ability to structure and conduct quantitative & qualitative analyses
Strong business sense and ability to identify implications
Strong organizational skills
Strong communication skills – written & verbal
Excellent skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SQL preferred
Ability to efficiently manage multiple projects, data inputs and stakeholders within tight deadlines
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.
Apr 12, 2019
Full time
We are hiring an Associate of Strategy & Business Analytics to join AWAL’s Strategy & Business Development team in LA. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to drive strategic analysis and provide insight for key business decisions by AWAL’s senior management team and other stakeholders. The Associate will focus on research and analysis for a variety of exciting business initiatives, value a combination of artist, label and strategic partnership deals, and provide general support for strategy and operational projects across AWAL.
Our ideal candidate will need to be comfortable with ambiguity and handling complexity in a fast-paced environment. He/she should be highly proficient with data analytics and possess the ability to analyze large, complex datasets with excellent modelling skills. He/she should also be strong at project management and proactively driving one’s own projects.
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 AWAL. 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. Our roster of clients includes artists such as Lauv, Rex Orange County, Tom Misch, Steve Lacy, The Wombats, Gus Dapperton, Little Simz and more.
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 are the next best addition to our successful team!
WHAT DOES AN ASSOCIATE OF STRATEGY & BUSINESS ANALYTICS DO AT KOBALT?
Deep quantitative and qualitative analysis to deliver insights
Internal analyses to deliver insights on our businesses and support growth & improvement initiatives
Ownership over core end-to-end data analysis (understand data, query, clean, structure, analyze, model, present)
Run financial analysis of artists and label deals
Assist with financial due diligence of partnership and M&A opportunities
Support various BU strategy & operational projects
Develop & deliver high-quality presentations for senior stakeholders on key opportunities, challenges, etc.
WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university, preferably with a quantitative background
2+ years of research and analysis experience, with affinity for problem-solving
Strong ability to structure and conduct quantitative & qualitative analyses
Strong business sense and ability to identify implications
Strong organizational skills
Strong communication skills – written & verbal
Excellent skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SQL preferred
Ability to efficiently manage multiple projects, data inputs and stakeholders within tight deadlines
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.
We are hiring a Junior Manager of Digital Accounts in our Los Angeles office. Reporting to the Senior Director, Digital Accounts North America, the Junior Manager will support the North American account management team with their day to day responsibilities.
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 AWAL. 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. Our roster of clients includes artists such as Lauv, R3HAB, Timeflies, The Wombats, Betty Who, Rex Orange County, Tom Misch, and Bruno Major.
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 are the next best addition to our successful team!
WHAT DOES A JUNIOR MANAGER, DIGITAL ACCOUNTS AT AWAL DO?
Prepare and distribute pitch submission forms to streaming partners
Prepare DSP newsletter and artist updates
Coordinate the delivery of assets to external partners
Create sales and streaming reports for key campaigns
Liaise with global account managers and provide support
Maintain the DSP contact database, ensuring information is correct and up to date
Assist with the creation of account presentations for stakeholders and internal teams
Forecast sales and streams across all digital and streaming partners
Monitor streaming activity and identify opportunities
Effectively summarize, analyze, explore, and communicate data to AWAL organization
WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Bachelor’s Degree in Music, Marketing and/or relevant fielld
2+ years’ working experience in the music industry, ideally within digital sales or marketing
An understanding of the current music industry landscape
Familiarity with major digital download and streaming platforms
Excellent communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Proactive self-starter who is both reliable and willing to take responsibility
Ability to set and consistently meet deadlines
Apr 12, 2019
Full time
We are hiring a Junior Manager of Digital Accounts in our Los Angeles office. Reporting to the Senior Director, Digital Accounts North America, the Junior Manager will support the North American account management team with their day to day responsibilities.
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 AWAL. 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. Our roster of clients includes artists such as Lauv, R3HAB, Timeflies, The Wombats, Betty Who, Rex Orange County, Tom Misch, and Bruno Major.
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 are the next best addition to our successful team!
WHAT DOES A JUNIOR MANAGER, DIGITAL ACCOUNTS AT AWAL DO?
Prepare and distribute pitch submission forms to streaming partners
Prepare DSP newsletter and artist updates
Coordinate the delivery of assets to external partners
Create sales and streaming reports for key campaigns
Liaise with global account managers and provide support
Maintain the DSP contact database, ensuring information is correct and up to date
Assist with the creation of account presentations for stakeholders and internal teams
Forecast sales and streams across all digital and streaming partners
Monitor streaming activity and identify opportunities
Effectively summarize, analyze, explore, and communicate data to AWAL organization
WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Bachelor’s Degree in Music, Marketing and/or relevant fielld
2+ years’ working experience in the music industry, ideally within digital sales or marketing
An understanding of the current music industry landscape
Familiarity with major digital download and streaming platforms
Excellent communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Proactive self-starter who is both reliable and willing to take responsibility
Ability to set and consistently meet deadlines
We are hiring a Label Manager to join AWAL in Los Angeles. The Label Manager will focus on North America based projects, and serve as a label manager for a roster of clients, delivering best practice advice, day to day communications and support with artist and label teams, heading to gigs and flagging projects to the wider AWAL team. The clients encompass a range of artists, labels, managers and producers with distribution and digital services deals through AWAL. The role works closely with the SVP in North America and the Label Management team across LA, London and New York, to represent clients globally and help shape tools that serve the AWAL community. It’s a very exciting time for the company as a whole and particularly within the label management team which supports a significant base of emerging and established artists and some of the hottest records being released.
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 LABEL MANAGER AT AWAL DO?
Serve as main point of contact with artist and label clients that the creative team has brought in, or that have developed through the AWAL community
Manage client on-boarding process and guide clients on best practices with release planning and scheduling, and submission of pitch materials and updates
Build and maintain excellent relationship with client teams and serve with Kobalt’s core values including transparency and flexibility
Liaise with the Digital Account Management team for representation and submission of priority projects to the digital music services for playlisting and placements
Educate clients on using the various best-in-class industry tools we provide for them to run their business such as the AWAL App, Streaming Analytics and other tools in the AWAL Portal, the AWAL blog and client knowledge base
Collaborate and work effectively with the global Label Management team, Recordings Client Admin and Operations, and other internal divisions including the AWAL Recordings Marketing team, Kobalt Marketing, AWAL Product, Synch and Finance
Analyze engagement data with client base to pinpoint new opportunities to position content, and flag bubbling up projects and opportunities to the Creative/A&R teams
Contribute to testing of tools and provide input to client communications such as the AWAL newsletter and blog.
Represent AWAL and support clients by attending live shows and events.
WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
2+ years’ experience in a client/label management role working with label clients with multiple repertoire
Excellent understanding of digital supply chain
An organized self-starter with the capacity to manage a varied and often intense workload, as every project being supported in the role is important
Prior experience working with label owners and representatives and internal music industry pros is the day to day work - being professional, positive and progressive on email, phone communications and in person meeting settings is essential
Ability to work independently, multi-task, adapt to changing priorities, and manage complex situations and problem solving while maintaining professionalism and poise
Sensitivity to confidential information and material
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.
Apr 12, 2019
Full time
We are hiring a Label Manager to join AWAL in Los Angeles. The Label Manager will focus on North America based projects, and serve as a label manager for a roster of clients, delivering best practice advice, day to day communications and support with artist and label teams, heading to gigs and flagging projects to the wider AWAL team. The clients encompass a range of artists, labels, managers and producers with distribution and digital services deals through AWAL. The role works closely with the SVP in North America and the Label Management team across LA, London and New York, to represent clients globally and help shape tools that serve the AWAL community. It’s a very exciting time for the company as a whole and particularly within the label management team which supports a significant base of emerging and established artists and some of the hottest records being released.
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 LABEL MANAGER AT AWAL DO?
Serve as main point of contact with artist and label clients that the creative team has brought in, or that have developed through the AWAL community
Manage client on-boarding process and guide clients on best practices with release planning and scheduling, and submission of pitch materials and updates
Build and maintain excellent relationship with client teams and serve with Kobalt’s core values including transparency and flexibility
Liaise with the Digital Account Management team for representation and submission of priority projects to the digital music services for playlisting and placements
Educate clients on using the various best-in-class industry tools we provide for them to run their business such as the AWAL App, Streaming Analytics and other tools in the AWAL Portal, the AWAL blog and client knowledge base
Collaborate and work effectively with the global Label Management team, Recordings Client Admin and Operations, and other internal divisions including the AWAL Recordings Marketing team, Kobalt Marketing, AWAL Product, Synch and Finance
Analyze engagement data with client base to pinpoint new opportunities to position content, and flag bubbling up projects and opportunities to the Creative/A&R teams
Contribute to testing of tools and provide input to client communications such as the AWAL newsletter and blog.
Represent AWAL and support clients by attending live shows and events.
WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
2+ years’ experience in a client/label management role working with label clients with multiple repertoire
Excellent understanding of digital supply chain
An organized self-starter with the capacity to manage a varied and often intense workload, as every project being supported in the role is important
Prior experience working with label owners and representatives and internal music industry pros is the day to day work - being professional, positive and progressive on email, phone communications and in person meeting settings is essential
Ability to work independently, multi-task, adapt to changing priorities, and manage complex situations and problem solving while maintaining professionalism and poise
Sensitivity to confidential information and material
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.
We are hiring a Client Manager with strong interpersonal skills to join our market-leading administrative team in Los Angeles. This position will heavily support our Latin American client roster. 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
Apr 05, 2019
Full time
We are hiring a Client Manager with strong interpersonal skills to join our market-leading administrative team in Los Angeles. This position will heavily support our Latin American client roster. 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
