Amazon Music is one of the destination services in digital and streaming music; it is changing the way fans enjoy music and creating new ways for them to interact with their favorite songs. The Label Relations team is responsible for managing strong relationships with our external Music partners and for representing those partners to stakeholder teams across the wider Amazon business. This particular role combines the core responsibilities of Label Relations with specific industry expertise, knowledge and passion for UK Black Music. If this sounds like a good fit for you then please read on.

As a Snr Label Relations Manager, you will be a key point of contact for our labels and provide the best music experience for our listeners. You will also demonstrate thought leadership on behalf of the Label Relations team and influence strategy at a cross-functional and multi-territory level, in our quest to connect customers through music, culture and community. In addition to your broader functional responsibilities, you will directly support Amazon Music's Black Music strategy, working with our strategic lead to provide industry expertise and deep cultural knowledge of UK rap, grime, drill, hip-hop, R&B, afro and other related genres on behalf of the Label Relations team.

Label Relations own the existing music relationships with labels and distributors and drive collaborative efforts internally and externally around content launches, events, and cross-category promotions. Label Relations Managers work closely with Marketing, Content Acquisition, Operations, and International teams, often acting as the primary owners of Music projects.

The Snr Label Relations Manager will be responsible for the following:
· Directly manage select music record labels
· Project-manage; be the central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders as we devise and execute global marketing campaigns in tandem with other countries and our label partners, project managing these activities to a very high standard.
· Support new release planning and launch
· Directly contribute to Amazon Music projects and initiatives designed to support our Black Music strategy on behalf of the Label Relations team
· Working closely with our UK Black Music strategic lead, establish and develop best practice across the Label Relations team
· Drive delivery of complex projects or strategic initiatives on behalf of the Amazon Music business
· Evangelise innovative new ways for labels and artists to reach their fans, driving innovation and industry education along the way.
Are you up for the challenge? Our environment is very fast-paced, and requires someone who is flexible, detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working with multiple teams and management as well as external partners.

If you have a passion for music, for working directly with music labels, and for providing music fans a great experience - please apply!

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· Several years experience in project management, marketing or account management, specifically within the music industry
· Passion for music
· Excellent data analysis and quantitative skills; proficient with MS Excel and other office programmes.
· Excellent communication and organizational skills
· Experience in a fast moving team-oriented work environment
· Sound work ethic with strong attention to detail

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Several years experience working in the music industry, possibly for a record label or in a label-facing role; ideally working on projects related to Black Music genres such as rap, grime, drill, afro, hip hop or R&B.
· Demonstrable expertise and deep knowledge of UK Black Music culture.