Director, Artist Relations & Strategy
Core
Proactively identifying, pitching, and securing new artist partnerships for a global music company's merchandise and e-commerce division.
Role type
Director, Artist Relations & Strategy
Builds
Artist partnerships and commercial strategies for merchandise, physical music, touring, VIP ticketing, retail, and licensing.
Domain
Music industry, e-commerce, and artist management
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Business development, relationship management, strategic planning, industry networking, deal negotiation, trend analysis
Preferred skills
Building artist pitch strategies, signing artists to music properties
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Source and pursue new artist partnerships; Build and maintain relationships with managers, attorneys, and label partners; Identify emerging and established artists; Lead artist pitch conversations; Partner with creative and brand teams to develop strategies; Support deal negotiations and renewals; Track industry trends and competitive activity
Seniority
Director, hands-on IC