Artist Relations Project Manager (Sonar)

Job Description

Job Description

Sonar LLC is currently seeking candidates for the following position :

JOB DETAILS

Title

Artist Relations Project Manager

Classification

Exempt

Department

Artist Relations

Reports to

Artist Relations Lead

YOU ARE ACCOUNTABLE

The Artist Relations Project Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of releases from label & artist partners including marketing plan releases, product build, scheduling, and supply chain liaison. It is responsible for managing the budget, this includes budgetary control of all work submitted to outside suppliers. The role facilitates the timely and economic completion of releases across departments. The role must develop strategies to promote their assigned artists’ growth in music and harness data to measure and drive success.

Key Performance Indicators : New release streaming results vs goal, and streaming growth, Releases chart ranking and Budget adherence

YOUR IMPACT TO OUR BUSINESS

Manage artist new release plans and budgets.

Manage a roster of priority label clients.

Oversee new release planning and execution across teams. Key tasks for success include :

Communicate to internal teams the artist’s vision

Project manage release tasks and deliverables,

implement timelines & monitor task completion

Facilitate interdepartmental coordination and support obtaining required documents & assets

Support marketing initiatives as needed to ensure timely execution

Monitor KPIs post-release, and compare to goal and previous releases.

Primary owner and key responsible person for carrying out the specific process stage and task completion.

Lead annual plan creation and proposes artists’ budget for the upcoming year

Lead the client onboarding process in collaboration with A&R, integrations, and other teams where necessary.

Lead production activities by coordinating, monitoring, and tracking the budget.

Responsible for managing releases, across multiple labels and formats in line with the release schedule, on deadline, and on budget.

Lead meetings with Talent Management and A&R to align on artist vision and quantitative goals for the release; then share the completed new release marketing brief with internal label departments to trigger the new release process.

Oversees the overall New Release Project Management across teams.

For Marketing, carries out initial meetings to discuss marketing brief, guides team in terms of key track opportunities and audience, and supports executing initiatives when needed

Responsible for consolidating streaming, marketing, and retail & placement data into a concise report to share with Label Leadership. This will aid in forward-looking decision-making with New Releases.

Ensure timely delivery of release assets from external partners, and internal delivery into digital, physical & video supply chains, such that marketing timelines are met.

Compile release, promo & marketing updates and distribute them as necessary to the management team.

Represent Rimas and support clients by attending live shows and events.

Build and maintain excellent relationships with client teams.

Collaborate and work effectively with the Label team, Distribution and Bookings, and other internal divisions including the Publishing team, Legal Affairs team, and Finance.

Develop strong relationships with artists, management camps, and licensors to maximize marketing and product capabilities.

Source and build positive relationships with external PR companies across print, radio & online to maximize campaign potential.

Other responsibilities according to business needs.

General responsibilities :

Fulfill the job's responsibilities and obligations, by the company's rules.

Comply with the safety and health measures established by the company.

Refrain from engaging in improper, disorderly, criminal, or immoral conduct that reasonably may affect the company's best interests.

Comply with the orders and instructions of the company in the regular exercise of its executive powers and managerial discretion.

Abstain from competing in the company's business activities.

Contribute to increase the productivity and competitiveness of the company.

Satisfactorily fulfill all those duties that derive from the contract of employment and with the rules and procedures established by the company.

MUSIC TO RIMAS

Your passion

Passionate about music and entertainment.

Experience understanding client needs and providing an innovative solution approach.

A high degree of self-motivation.

Your creativity

Ability to create new standards and ways of doing things with an innovative and hacker attitude.

Proven ability to process high volumes of data with speed and accuracy.

Innovative thinking and the ability to generate creative marketing ideas.

Your knowledge and experience

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, or advertising.

Minimum three (3) years of experience in a related area.

Vast and proven experience in Project Management

Experience in budget management

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.

Excellent interpersonal relations skills.

Proficient in computer software and web-based applications including digital solutions.

Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.

Your attitude

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.

Ability to work independently, multi-task, adapt to changing priorities, and manage complex situations and problem-solving while maintaining professionalism and poise.

Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with colleagues and external partners.

PPT approach.

WAY OF BUSINESS

You are part of a one-stop 360 organization that focuses on the new generation of Latinx artists with a multi-platform entertainment format.

You are part of an expert creative music label to create opportunities that are relevant to our artists.

You are part of the underdogs who are unafraid of their creative vision, differentiation, and own voice.

You shape, connect, and move Nuestra Cultura with our artist music and entertainment approach.

YOUR ENVIRONMENT, AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS

Your Environment

Work office environment with a fast pace and constant creative changing approach.

Constant music environment.

Long hours of entertaining work sessions including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Your Physical Efforts

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

GENERAL NOTES

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. The statements are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The employer reserves the right to modify, change, add, or eliminate each section according to business and operational needs.