Label Manager, Virgin Music Group

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world's leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.Virgin Music Group is the Independent Services division of Universal Music Group, providing a full range of label services and revenue streams for Virgin Music Group's artists, releases, and label associations on a worldwide basis, including Distribution, Marketing, Promotion, Commercial Development, Branding, Synch & Licensing, Lifestyle Marketing, Business Affairs and Finance.Virgin Music Group is currently looking for Label Manager to be based in Manila, Philippines.The position of Label Manager will focus on the day-to-day activities for a roster of distributed labels, working alongside label partners to develop artists and promote distributed music and video content. The successful candidate will have a strong interest and knowledge of independent music and culture with a passion for label and artist development.The role requires a creative strategist who possesses a strong understanding of the opportunities in the digital retail landscape. Preferably, they will have experience with metadata best practices and have solid understanding of music marketing.Key ResponsibilitiesManage the day-to-day relationships with key label partners in The Philippines, acting as the primary point of contact externally to the label and internally representing their labels’ interestsManage, organize, and oversee label and release presentationsManage priority release campaign logistics from inception through to analysis, working with other internal departments as necessaryEnsure the Global Sales Strategy and Marketing departments have all the assets and drivers necessary to properly solicit and market priority releases and provide appropriate support in the regionLiaise with all internal departments including sales strategy, marketing, video, operations, insights & analytics, finance and legal to ensure all label partners’ business needs are metManage assigned labels’ digital product logistics and operationsDrive product adoption of Virgin Music Group’ technology platforms and services across the client baseBe an expert resource and provide account and industry insight and updates to Virgin Music Group and our label partnersDesirable traits:2+ years’ experience within a label, distribution, DSP, or management company working with labels, managers, and artistsOrganized project manager with the ability to adapt to labels’ and artists’ individual needsPassionate about music discovery and a fan of independent musicStrong relationship builder, creative and resourceful at getting to the finish lineExperience with top digital music services, social media applications, and digital music best practicesDigital marketing background is a plusExperience with digital and physical retail distribution is a plusWe're an international team; very good English skills are a huge plusAbout us:Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries.Featuring the most comprehensive catalog of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans.UMG’s catalog is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). UMG also includes Universal Music Publishing Group, one of the industry's premier music publishing operations worldwide and Bravado, the leading provider of consumer, lifestyle and branding services to recording artists and entertainment brands around the world.