IDOL is a fully independent Artist & Label Services Company founded in 2006 with offices in Berlin, Paris, London, LA, New York and Johannesburg. Following our highly selective A&R approach, IDOL offers a high level of marketing resources and personalised attention to its partners.

Constantly expanding, the company now counts 70+ people and offers full worldwide digital distribution services to labels such as City Slang, Mexican Summer, Erased Tapes, Glitterbeat, Sorboleto, Gondwana Records, Soundway, as well as artists like Four Tet, Daphni, L’Impératrice, TOKiMONSTA, La Femme, Erick the Architect, Alpha Wann, Jeune Morty and more.

Additionally, IDOL offers a range of other services including Audience Development, Rights Management, International Coordination and Physical Distribution.

In parallel, through its technology subsidiary IDOL Tech, IDOL markets its Labelcamp distribution application. The Labelcamp platform is used by prestigious music companies worldwide, such as [PIAS], Because, ROM, Ditto or Kompakt.

MISSION

This is an opportunity to work with some of the finest labels and artists in the World.

Based in Berlin within a small but growing German based team, this position reports jointly to the GSA General Manager and the Paris-based Head of International – Marketing & Label Services and works closely with our International teams.

Your main role will consist of assisting GSA-based labels with the planning and day to day management and implementation of their release campaigns.

You will be tasked with helping with the logistics of our labels release plans as well as launching creative and innovative campaigns to achieve commercial goals.

Using IDOL’s market leading B2B analytics platform Labelcamp you will also be responsible for analysing results and using data to identify areas of success and possible improvement.

Main tasks:

Liaise closely with our label partners to deliver the highest possible levels of customer service, strategy and market insight
Manage the labels releases using our best in class portal Labelcamp
Plan and strategize successful and creative release campaigns
Analyse campaign results on a regular basis in order to improve results
Coordinate the releases with the rest of the IDOL Distribution team (DSPs relationships, Audience Development, international coordination, Content)
Attend gigs frequently and help introduce new music and develop the team’s network

PROFILE

3 years minimum experience in the music industry (ideally digital background), related to Label Management.

Very good knowledge of the GSA music market including an extensive list of contacts, deep understanding of the DSP landscape and new music consumption usages.

Passionate about music and music culture, extensive knowledge of the independent music scene.

Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

The candidate will be customer service driven, a proven relationship builder, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be challenge-driven.

They will display an ability to work autonomously and be highly organised.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Indefinite Contract

Starting date : ASAP

Salary : D.O.E

Place: Hybrid. Currently split between working from home and our office in Berlin.

To apply, please send CV and covering letter in English to: jobs.gsa@idol.io with email topic as indicated : “IDOL job application – GSA Label Manager”
For us, IDOL is above all a team of humans. Benevolence, respect and openness are at the core of our ethos. We are committed to promote these values.
We are proud of our safe, friendly, and diverse work environment and remain conscious of these aspects on a daily basis.
IDOL being an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination.