IDOL // UK Label Manager [EXPIRED]

Published: 10 Oct 2023

IDOL is a fully independent Artist & Label Services Company founded in 2006 with offices in London, Paris, Berlin, Johannesburg, Nashville, LA & New York.

Following our highly selective A&R approach, IDOL offers a high level of marketing resources and personalised attention to its partners. 

Constantly expanding, the company now counts 65+ people across its International offices and offers full worldwide digital distribution services to artists such as Afro B, Erick The Architect, Lord Apex & L’impératrice and labels such as Erased Tapes, Bingo Bass (DJ Zinc), Infiné, Local Action, Soundway, Fire Records, SRD (Four Tet, V Recordings), Gondwana and many more.
 
Additionally, IDOL offers a range of other services including digital marketing and International physical distribution through a network of trusted partners.

In parallel, IDOL also operates as a technology provider for 3rd party record labels and digital distributors, such as PIAS, Republic Of Music, Because Music, Concord Music Group, Ditto Music, Kompakt, Wagram Music and more.  

Mission

This is an opportunity to work with some of the finest labels and artists in the World. This role works closely with our International teams but is based in the London office.  Your main role will consist of assisting UK-based labels with the planning and day to day management and implementation of their release campaigns. 

You will be tasked with helping with the logistics of our labels release plans as well as launching creative and innovative campaigns to achieve commercial goals. 

Using IDOL’s market leading B2B analytics platform Labelcamp you will also be responsible for analysing results and using data to identify areas of success and possible improvement. 

Main tasks

• Liaise closely with our label partners to deliver the highest possible levels of customer service, strategy and market insight
• Manage the labels releases using our best in class portal Labelcamp
• Plan and strategize successful and creative release campaigns
• Analyse campaign results on a regular basis in order to improve results
• Coordinate the releases with the rest of the IDOL Distribution team (DSPs relationships, Audience Development, international coordination, Content)
• Attend gigs frequently and help introduce new music and contacts to the rest of the team

Profile

• 5 years minimum experience in the music industry (ideally digital background), related to Label Management.
• Very good knowledge of the UK music market including an extensive list of contacts, deep understanding of the DSP landscape and new music consumption usages.
• Passionate about music and music culture, extensive knowledge of the independent music scene.
• The candidate will be customer service driven, a proven relationship builder, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be challenge-driven.
• They will display an ability to work autonomously and be highly organised.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Indefinite Contract
Starting date: ASAP
Salary: D.O.E
Place: Hybrid - currently split between home and our office in London.

For us, IDOL is above all a team of people. Benevolence, respect, engagement and openness are at the core of our ethos. We are committed to promote these values. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.