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The Amazon Music Artist Relations team seeks an experienced professional to serve as an Artist Relations Manager within the US creative community-including artists, managers, attorneys, and industry stakeholders across all genres and markets. This role requires someone who can seamlessly step into established relationships while expanding Amazon Music's footprint nationwide. The Artist Relations Manager will cultivate strategic partnerships with Artist Management companies, managing complex artist relationships and delivering mutually beneficial outcomes. This role requires an independent, creative problem-solver with strong business acumen who can manage difficult artist-team relationships, influence strategic plans, and lead multiple projects simultaneously across one of the world's most dynamic and influential music landscapes.
Key job responsibilities
- Build and manage relationships with US-based artists, managers, and industry decision-makers across all genres and emerging music communities
- Strategic Partnership Development: Lead end-to-end pitches and launches for Artist Relations programs, providing strategic input for content campaigns and marketing initiatives tailored to diverse market dynamics and cultural landscapes across the US
- Amazon Music Ambassador: Act as an Amazon Music ambassador within the US creative community, educating artist teams on Amazon Music processes, platform benefits, monetization opportunities, and exclusive programs
- Apply deep knowledge of US music industry trends, regional cultural landscapes, and genre-specific nuances to inform content strategy
- Develop scalable team processes and tools that improve operational efficiency and key metrics, contributing to Amazon Music's broader Artist Relations strategy
- Contribute to Artist Relations programs including Amazon Music Originals, Breakthrough, and market-specific activations across the US
A day in the life
This position offers the opportunity to be a key representative for Amazon Music across the US music landscape, where you'll shape relationships with some of the industry's most influential artists, managers, and decision-makers spanning every genre. You'll have the autonomy to define strategies that leverage the unique strengths of diverse US music markets while building on existing relationships and programs. Success in this role means becoming a trusted advisor to the creative community nationwide while driving meaningful business impact for Amazon Music. You'll be instrumental in executing high-profile projects and artist-led content that positions Amazon Music as the platform of choice for artists and their teams across the country.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or above
- 5+ years of experience in artist relations, label relations, or similar music industry role
- Proven track record in long-term client/account relationship management for media, entertainment, or licensing businesses
- Demonstrated ability to manage difficult artist relationships and influence artist team strategic plans
- Exceptional organizational, strategic, and analytical skills with ability to assess value of artist opportunities and make data-driven recommendations
- Strong understanding of digital music platforms, streaming ecosystem, and artist monetization strategies
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Established relationships and credibility within one or more major US music markets (e.g., Los Angeles, New York, Nashville, Atlanta, Miami) with a deep understanding of regional industry dynamics
- Knowledge of US music industry trends, cultural movements, and key industry events across genres (e.g., SXSW, Coachella, BET Awards, CMA Fest, Grammys, Rolling Loud, Essence Fest, Americana Fest)
- Experience working with management companies, labels, and production partners across multiple genres and markets
- Communication skills with proven ability to influence without authority and represent Amazon Music effectively to external decision-makers and internal senior leaders
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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USA, CA, Culver City - 77,300.00 - 135,300.00 USD annually