NTS Recordings – Label Manager
Job description
We’re looking for a label manager to oversee management of NTS Recordings, the record label wing of NTS. Full-time · Dalston, London
NTS is seeking an experienced and versatile candidate for a new role at the company, overseeing our record label set-up. They will be working closely with the NTS Head of Music, reporting to both the NTS Radio CEO and CCO and leading the NTS Recordings team. They will be the point person for our release schedule, steering the label’s growth and taking responsibility for the commercial performance of the label and catalogue – and ensuring we never compromise on quality.
Responsibilities
- Formulating a label vision and strategy, working closely with both the NTS CEO and CCO, alongside the Head of Music
- Development of the label release schedule, working closely with the A&R team, whilst overseeing end-to-end release from production to retail (with a growing emphasis on D2C)
- Working with the NTS marketing team to build and deliver successful release campaigns.
- Creating and managing a budget for NTS Recordings with the Head of Finance, looking after the payment of artist royalties, production houses and distribution network
- Management of all label 3rd party relationships, incoming licensing and sync requests
NTS Recordings runs as an independent record label under the wider NTS umbrella. Its digital and physical releases reflect the diverse music programming that NTS is well-known for. The ideal candidate will be expected to have a wide-reaching musical background, as the label focuses on archive and contemporary compilations that cover everything from amapiano to black metal, cumbiaton and private press folk.
Run by a small team, NTS Recordings is bolstered by additional resources from the broader company and by collaboration with the network of artists and creatives that surround it. The ideal candidate should be versatile across this role, with a positive attitude and creative problem solving. The Label Manager will be asked to work across multiple simultaneous projects, so will need exceptional organisational skills. They will be a sensitive and collaborative team leader, but also a resourceful and independent worker.
Must Have
- At least 5 years experience in the music industry in label management or an adjacent role
- Broad knowledge of catalogue and contemporary independent music
- Proven track record of delivering successful vinyl campaigns, with an understanding of vinyl manufacturing processes
- Experience overseeing and handling physical and digital distribution deals
- A solid understanding of master licensing and acquisition
- Experience managing a team on both full-time and freelance contracts
- Excellent administration skills, with a thorough attention to detail and ability to prioritise
Returns
- Group personal pension scheme
- Generous annual leave policy (23 days holiday + additional days over Christmas)
- Employee perks: discounts and free tickets for gigs and events
- Work from home up to two days a week
This is a permanent, full-time position based in Dalston, London, UK.
NTS is a diverse team, and warmly welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups. If any potential applicants have accessibility needs and would like some assistance completing the application, we are here to help – please email us at support@ntslive.co.uk.
To apply
Please fill out this form by the end of Wednesday 15th November. No agencies or recruiters please.
