Regional Manager (Northern Europe)

Founded in 2001, Resident Advisor (RA) is one of the world's longest-running music media brands and a cornerstone of the dance, electronic and DJ ecosystem. The site's audience of over 6 million monthly users is drawn in by a combination of news, editorial, club listings and ticketing, RA-branded events at venues and festivals worldwide, original films and a weekly mix series that has run for 18 years.

Purpose of the role:
As the Regional Manager for Northern Europe, you will join the Global Content Network (GCN) Team to expand RA’s presence in the region. You will create and implement the regional strategy, hire and manage City Managers and support the global team in the GCN’s expansion. You will oversee local content, artist and label pages, and event listings to ensure diverse genre and community representation. Additionally, you will support editorial content, RA events, and business development for RA Pro. You will also collaborate on GCN-wide projects with other Regional Managers across the world.

Key responsibilities:

• Initial core regions: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland
• Creating RAs regional strategy for future growth in Northern Europe with the Region’s General Manager
• Management, recruitment and support of City Managers globally
• Management and maintenance of the infrastructure of the Global Content Network 
• Growing RA’s audience and profile in key cities by shaping and delivering on quarterly and annual goals
• Monitoring regional data and providing feedback to the Global Content Network Team and City Managers
• Grow RA’s involvement in local communities in key cities through community projects and partnering with local promoters
• Assist with event listings and RA Picks from major cities in Northern Europe
• Acting as the liaison between our Editorial team and City Managers in the region, assisting with local news and feature ideas
• Help organise and coordinate regional RA events
• Business development; work with the Revenue Team to identify potential clients 

We’re looking for:

• Embedded within the Northern Europe scene with a wide existing network
• A passion for electronic music and an in-depth understanding of the industry
• Proven success in a managerial role 
• Excellent communication, collaboration and delegation skills
• We primarily communicate in English, but fluency in additional languages from the core regions is a plus for this specific role.

What we offer you:

• Generous annual leave policies, including a company-wide closure period at year-end, aimed at promoting work-life balance.
• Flexibility in working arrangements, offering hybrid or remote work options based on role requirements and location. 
• Matching pension schemes and/or 401k.
• Comprehensive staff wellbeing initiatives, featuring regular activities and workplace programmes to support mental and physical health. This includes provisions such as Mental Health Days, subsidized therapy, discounted Classpass memberships, and custom-fitted earplugs.
• Company-led social events, team lunches, and discounts on RA merch.
• Paid annual volunteering allowance, encouraging contributions to community projects and charities you care about.
• Regular company-wide Q&A’s with senior leadership, along with ongoing virtual educational training sessions for all staff.
• A transparent internal company culture committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (see: https://ra.co/about/diversity).
• Active involvement in community projects within the electronic music community (see:  https://ra.co/about/community).

More about RA:

As an independent company run by devoted dance music enthusiasts, our mission is to bring together the world's electronic music communities. Our Global Contributor Network (GCN) and international teams help us establish connections with hyper-niche local scenes. 

We became B-Corp certified earlier this year, which counts us among businesses leading a global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy; and part of a community that meets high social and environmental impact standards.

We especially welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, experiences, gender identities, and sexual orientations. We aim for our team to reflect the communities we engage with. We ensure everyone is valued and respected by actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace.

Our values:

• Electronic music is art.
• We celebrate the progressive values that underpin electronic music.
• We advocate for a more inclusive and equitable electronic music community.
• We honour the past, present and future of electronic music.
• We use innovation to empower the community.
• We choose honesty over gain and purpose over profit.
• We're always front left.

This role is a full-time, permanent position and the expected salary is €32,000 - €35,000. If you have questions about the role, please contact work@ra.co.  

This listing will be open for a minimum of two weeks from Friday 27th September. Please be sure to add work@ra.co to your contacts and check your junk/spam folder for emails from us.