About The Role We are looking for a dynamic, proactive and music-focused professional to join the team in a role centred around artist acquisition, music distribution and catalogue opportunities .

The ideal candidate will have prior experience working closely with the music artist community, independent artists, labels, managers, producers or songwriters , preferably through experience in artist management, music distribution, label partnerships, music acquisition or a related domain .

This role requires someone who understands the evolving music ecosystem, has a strong network within the artist community, and is passionate about identifying emerging talent and building long-term relationships with artists and music stakeholders .

Key Responsibilities Artist Discovery & Acquisition

- Identify and discover rising independent artists and emerging musical talent across platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, Spotify and other digital channels.
- Evaluate artists based on their music, audience, growth potential, digital presence and overall commercial opportunity.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with artists, artist managers, producers, songwriters and other music industry professionals.
- Attend artist showcases, music events, industry gatherings and community events to identify new talent and strengthen industry relationships.
- Develop a strong pipeline of potential artists and distribution opportunities.

Artist Distribution & Management
- Sign and onboard suitable artists for music distribution.
- Manage relationships with signed artists and act as a key point of contact throughout the distribution lifecycle.
- Understand artists' requirements and work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth execution of releases.
- Negotiate commercial and contractual terms with artists while ensuring alignment with business objectives.




- Support artists through the release process and maintain strong long-term relationships.

Label & Catalogue Acquisition
- Identify music labels, independent catalogues and other potential acquisition opportunities.
- Research and evaluate catalogues based on their existing performance, revenue potential, content quality and commercial viability.
- Analyse catalogue revenues and relevant performance metrics to assess acquisition opportunities.
- Engage with catalogue owners and labels, negotiate commercial terms and support the closure of acquisition contracts.
- Build a consistent pipeline of potential catalogue and label acquisition opportunities.

Release & Cross-Functional Coordination
- Collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to facilitate successful music releases.
- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely execution of distribution and release activities.
- Track release-related performance and ensure key deliverables are completed effectively.
- Monitor relevant KPIs and performance metrics to understand the success of artists, releases and acquisition initiatives.
- Analyse performance data and identify opportunities for improving artist and catalogue outcomes.

Industry & Relationship Management
- Stay closely connected with the independent music and artist ecosystem.
- Build relationships across the wider music community, including artists, managers, labels, producers and songwriters.




- Keep track of emerging artists, new music trends, platforms and developments within the digital music landscape.
- Represent the organisation at relevant music showcases, networking opportunities and industry events.
- Develop a strong qualified network that can generate future artist, label and catalogue opportunities.

Candidate Profile The Ideal Candidate Should Have

- Prior experience in music, artist management, music distribution, labels, artist acquisition or a related entertainment domain.
- Strong understanding of the Indian music ecosystem, particularly the independent artist and digital music space.
- Existing relationships or familiarity with artists, artist managers, labels, producers and/or songwriters will be an advantage.
- Strong ability to identify and evaluate emerging artists and commercial music opportunities.
- Experience in artist onboarding, negotiations, contracts or business development within the music ecosystem.
- Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-management skills.
- Ability to analyse revenue, performance metrics and KPIs and use insights to evaluate opportunities.
- Strong commercial understanding with the ability to identify opportunities that can create long-term value.
- Passion for music, emerging talent and the evolving digital entertainment landscape.
- Willingness to attend music showcases, artist events and industry networking opportunities.

Key Skills Music Distribution | Artist Acquisition | Artist Management | Independent Music | Label Partnerships | Catalogue Acquisition | Artist Relations | Music Industry Networking | Contract Negotiation | Business Development | Revenue Analysis | KPI Tracking | Digital Music Platforms | Talent Discovery | Stakeholder Management

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