Overview
Label Manager – London, N1C 4AG, United Kingdom
The A Side: A Day in The Life
Virgin Music Group Label Managers manage the day-to-day activities for our distributed labels, guiding them with strategy, tactics and technical knowledge as they develop artists and monetize their distributed music and video content. A successful candidate will have a solid understanding of the opportunities in the digital music marketplace, exceptional communication and organizational skills, an understanding of the operational aspects of digital music distribution, and passion for music, pop culture and technology and the way they all work together on a global level.
The B Side: Skills & Experience
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Manage the day-to-day relationships with assigned label partners acting as the primary point of contact externally to the label and internally representing their labels’ interests.
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Liaise with all internal departments including commercial, marketing, catalog, video, platform operations, production, physical, analytics, finance and legal to ensure all label partners’ business needs are met.
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Drive partner engagement with VMG’s platforms and services, offering regular feedback, insights, and support.
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Manage label partners’ priority release campaign logistics from inception through to post-release analysis, working with other internal departments as necessary
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Assist labels’ physical and digital product logistics and operations, ensuring content is delivered in a timely manner and to required specifications using the VMG platforms and systems
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Implement Best Practices across all release campaigns and confidently use data and technology to explain results, identify opportunities, and drive music consumption across platforms.
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In collaboration with the Commercial Strategy Team, create and coordinate effective marketing strategies to drive retailer conversations internally and externally.
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Build trusted, productive relationships through proactive, transparent communication
Person Specification
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Experience within a music distribution, label, management, or artist services environment.
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Strong understanding of digital music distribution, marketing, operations, and metadata requirements.
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Experience in the Dance/Electronic space is desirable but not essential.
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Demonstrated confidence working with data, analytics, and technology to inform strategy.
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Active network within the independent music industry and/or digital platforms.
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A proactive problem-solver who thrives under pressure and manages multiple projects with precision.
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Exceptional communicator, capable of crafting and delivering impactful presentations (both written and visual).
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Highly organized, accountable, and detail-oriented.
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Proficiency with leading DSPs, social media platforms, and digital marketing best practices.
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Deep passion for music, artists, culture, and technology — and how they intersect on a global scale.
Bonus Tracks: Your Benefits
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Group Personal Pension Scheme (between 3% and 9%)
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Private Medical Insurance
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25 paid days of annual leave
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Interest Free Season Ticket Loan available
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Holiday Purchase scheme
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Dental and Travel Insurance options
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Salary Sacrifice Cars
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Subsidised Gym Membership
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Employee Discounts (Reward Gateway)
Just So You Know…
The company presents this job description as a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable. However, the business operates in an environment that demands change and the jobholder’s specific responsibilities and activities will vary and develop. Therefore, the job description should be seen as indicative and not as a permanent, definitive and exhaustive statement.
