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Audio network
BMG Rights Management Services (UK) Ltd
Defected
Empire
Live nation
Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
Superstruct
Universal Music
Warp Records
6 days ago
Finance Manager - Creative Agency
London
£45000.00 - £63000.00 per annum + Generousn Benefits
Permanent
Finance Manager - MediaThe OpportunityWe are looking for a Finance Manager to join a growing media business, reporting to the Finance Director and taking ownership of a broad finance function. This is a hands-on role covering month-end, bookkeeping, project accounting, revenue recognition, media accruals, reporting and forecasting, alongside the management of two Finance Assistants. Ideal for a recently qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant with 3-4 years' relevant experience who is ready to take the next step.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the finance team and manage two Finance Assistants.Manage the month-end close process.Oversee project finances, revenue recognition and media accruals.Produce budgets, forecasts and management reports.Monitor financial performance and provide variance analysis.Review sales invoices and supplier requests.Improve finance processes, systems and controls.Provide financial insight and constructive challenge to the wider business.Support the Finance Director with wider projects.Identify opportunities to use technology and AI to improve efficiency.About YouACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.3-4 years' relevant finance experience.Experience within media, creative, entertainment or service-based businesses.Strong accounting and double-entry knowledge.Advanced Excel/spreadsheet skills.Confident using finance systems and improving processes.Previous experience managing or mentoring junior staff.Organised, proactive and commercially minded.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.The OpportunityA fantastic opportunity for a recently qualified accountant to step into a Finance Manager role within the media sector, with genuine responsibility across finance, team leadership and business partnering. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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6 days ago
Talent Management Operations - Music Distribution
London
Negotiable
Permanent
We're looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Talent Management Operations professional to join an experienced Talent Management team, supporting leading creators and digital channels.This is a hands-on, administration-focused role involving client communication, talent records, workflow coordination, deadlines and day-to-day operational support. You'll work alongside YouTube and digital experts to help deliver an exceptional level of service to clients.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport creators with technical and channel-related issues using platform policiesStay up to date with YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and wider creator trendsBuild strong client relationships through clear and responsive communicationProvide feedback and recommendations to support client growthConduct quarterly channel reviewsManage tasks, deadlines, records and workflows accuratelyProactively communicate with clients and the wider teamAbout YouExperience in a client-facing roleHighly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple prioritiesProactive, reliable and resilientStrong communication skillsPassionate about digital content, creators and social mediaExperience in social media or working with creative talent is desirable but not essentialIf you're passionate about the creator economy and enjoy a fast-paced, varied role, we'd love to hear from you. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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6 days ago
Talent Management Assistant - Music Distribution
London
Negotiable
Permanent
We're looking for a Talent Management Assistant to join an experienced team supporting leading YouTube creators and digital talent.You'll help manage day-to-day client needs, support campaigns, resolve YouTube-related issues and build strong relationships with creators, brands and internal teams. You'll also contribute to channel reviews and research into the fast-moving creator economy.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport creators with YouTube and social media-related queriesAssist with campaign management, timelines and deliverablesBuild strong, responsive relationships with clients and creatorsProvide insights and recommendations to support client growthConduct channel reviews and creator economy researchKeep up to date with trends across YouTube, TikTok and InstagramCommunicate with YouTube when requiredAbout YouExperience in a client-facing roleStrong interest in creators, social media and digital contentExcellent communication and organisational skillsProactive, resilient and detail-orientedExperience with creative talent or social media is desirable but not essentialEnglish required; an additional language is a plusMost importantly, you'll be passionate about digital content, curious about the creator economy and excited to build a career in talent management. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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8 days ago
Product Manager - Record Label
London
Negotiable
Permanent
We're looking for an experienced Product Manager with a passion for Dance & Electronic music to join an inspiring independent record label, with a strong global reputation and an impressive roster of established and emerging artists.Working closely with the marketing team, you'll lead creative, data-driven campaigns across multiple electronic music labels, driving streaming, social growth and artist development.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and deliver innovative marketing campaigns for releases and artistsManage artist relationships and ensure campaigns are delivered effectivelyLead creative briefs and manage internal and external creative teamsManage campaign budgets and optimise marketing spendWork closely with social and brand teams to maximise campaign reachAttend events, shoots and studio sessions to capture campaign contentPresent campaign updates to senior management and the wider teamAbout YouPrevious experience in Music Marketing, ideally within a record labelStrong knowledge and passion for Dance & Electronic musicProven experience delivering successful music marketing campaignsExcellent understanding of Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, X, Threads, Discord and TwitchCreative, organised and highly detail-orientedExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsStrong digital/IT skills, including Google WorkspaceBasic Photoshop, Premiere/Final Cut Pro and Excel skills are desirable Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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8 days ago
Music Catalogue & Royalties Manager - Music
London
£65000.00 - £85000.00 per annum + Generousn Benefits
Permanent
Music Catalogue & Royalties ManagerWe are looking for an experienced Music Catalogue & Royalties Manager to join a growing investment business focused on music catalogues and royalty-backed assets. This is a highly specialist role sitting at the intersection of music rights, royalties, finance, operations, and investment. You will play a key role in ensuring that music catalogues can be confidently assessed before investment and that, once acquired or funded, the underlying royalty income is collected accurately, efficiently, and consistently. You will become a key operational link between legal, investment, finance, and operational teams, helping to turn complex global royalty ecosystems into reliable and auditable cash flows.Pre-Deal Diligence & Rights MappingAnalyse music catalogues to determine the rights and income streams that can be securely lent against or acquired, including publishing, neighbouring rights and master rights.Map the complete rights and royalty value chain, identifying writers, publishers, administrators, labels, managers, estates and other third-party claim holders.Establish ownership percentages, territorial splits, mandates and control across relevant rights.Navigate global collection societies, PROs, mechanical rights organisations and neighbouring-rights societies.Confirm registrations, mandates and collection pathways and identify any gaps or potential obstacles.Analyse expected royalty cash flows by source, territory and society, assessing the reliability and collectability of projected income.Stress-test royalty flows and highlight any structural, legal or operational risks that could affect recovery.Produce clear pre-deal diligence reports confirming, or qualifying, the ability to intercept and collect the royalty income underpinning an investment.Post-Deal Royalty Management & ReconciliationReceive, reconcile and interpret royalty statements from collection societies, administrators, labels and other payors.Track actual royalty receipts against investment and cash-flow projections.Investigate variances, shortfalls, unexpected deductions and other discrepancies.Identify and resolve royalty leakage, including misallocated income, unregistered works, incorrect ownership shares, suspended payments and competing claims.Work directly with societies, administrators and other third parties to correct registrations, update mandates and recover missing income.Maintain accurate records of statements, collections, reconciliations and outstanding issues.Provide timely escalation of material royalty, ownership or collection issues to legal, investment and finance stakeholders.Continuously improve processes, controls and data tools to increase the speed, accuracy and scalability of royalty statement processing.We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of the music rights and royalty landscape, combined with excellent analytical and operational skills.You may currently be working in music royalties, rights management, music publishing, catalogue administration, royalty audit, music investment or a related specialist area.You'll ideally have:Strong knowledge of music publishing, master rights and/or neighbouring rights.Music Publishing experience is essentialExperience working with royalty statements and complex royalty data.A good understanding of collection societies, PROs and international royalty collection.Experience investigating discrepancies and tracing royalty income through complex payment structures.Strong analytical and reconciliation skills, with excellent attention to detail.The ability to understand and interpret rights ownership, contractual arrangements and royalty flows.Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with internal and external stakeholders.The ability to work across legal, investment, finance and operational teams.A highly organised approach and the ability to manage multiple catalogues, issues and deadlines simultaneously.A proactive mindset, with the confidence to challenge information and investigate issues until the underlying problem is understood.You will have genuine ownership of the royalty and revenue assurance process, from pre-deal rights diligence through to post-deal collection, while working closely with senior stakeholders across investment, legal and finance. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a deep understanding of music royalties who enjoys combining rights, data, finance and problem-solving, this is an opportunity to take that expertise into a highly commercial environment. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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15 days ago
Artist & Label Acquisitions Manager - Music
London
Negotiable
Permanent
We are looking for a highly connected, commercially driven music industry professional to join a leading independent Neighbouring Rights agency.This is not a traditional sales role. We're seeking someone with an established reputation and strong network across artists, managers, labels, distributors, publishers, lawyers and rights holders.You will identify and develop new business opportunities, build strategic partnerships and onboard artists, labels and rights holders. You'll also represent the business at industry events, conferences, showcases and meetings, working closely with internal teams to ensure a seamless client experience. About YouEstablished and respected network across the music industry, with new business successesExperience in business development, A&R, label relations, artist management, Neighbouring Rights or music publishingProven track record of generating opportunities, negotiating partnerships and closing dealsStrong understanding of Neighbouring Rights, royalties, collection societies and the recorded music ecosystemExcellent communication, networking and relationship-building skillsCommercially minded, self-motivated and highly organisedConfident representing a business with senior industry executivesPassionate about music and helping rights holders maximise the value of their catalogues Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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Many of the opportunities we support are confidential, shared with us directly by clients who value discretion and trusted advice.

If you’re beginning to explore what’s next, a quiet conversation is often the best place to start. Share your CV or speak with one of our consultants and we’ll offer honest market insight, sense-check your options, and keep you in mind for roles that align, whether that’s now or in the future.

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Typical Music roles include

Music Marketing | Artist Management | Press PR & Publicity | Label & Product Management | Digital Marketing, Social Media & Audience Development | Executive & Personal Assistants | Account Management & Commercial Partnerships | Artist Relations | Studio Management | A&R | A&R Administration | Music Merchandise & E-Commerce | Creative Synch & Music Licensing. 

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