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Distribution & Rights Manager - Music

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  • Location: London
  • Salary: Negotiable
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted about 7 hours ago

An incredible opportunity for a highly innovative and detail-oriented digital distribution specialist to work for an established electronic dance music record label.

As Distribution & Rights Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the seamless execution and delivery of all music releases by managing operations, timelines and communication across internal teams, artists and distribution partners.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Owning the entire pre-release process and release schedule, coordinating with the A&R team, the Release Coordinator and artists to ensure key milestones like signed contracts, final artwork and audio delivery are met
  • Organising and delivering all release assets and metadata to internal and external partners, maintaining accuracy and clear communication across teams
  • Managing the delivery of all releases to DSPs via our distribution partner, acting as the central point of contact and ensuring smooth, timely distribution
  • Overseeing the standard release contract process using our automated system, ensuring agreements are sent and signed on time, and escalating to legal only if amendments are needed

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have a track record of managing multiple releases to schedule, owning the pre-release calendar and ensures all key milestones are hit
  • Be a clear communicator across artists, teams and partners. Including skilled at managing expectations and resolving issues calmly
  • Be organised and precise with metadata, assets and documentation, maintaining high standards across a busy release slate
  • Understand DSP workflows, editorial timelines and delivery requirements


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