Company Profile

LabelWorx is the world’s leading distributor specialising in Dance & Electronic music, founded in 2007 with a vision to simplify success and amplify Dance music globally. We celebrate the culture and talent of our industry and we are always looking for new ways to grow, innovate and elevate those around us.

The Role

We are seeking a commercially driven and strategically minded Head of Publishing to build, lead, and scale the publishing arm of the business.

This is a foundational role responsible for developing our publishing strategy, infrastructure, partnerships and revenue streams from the ground up. The successful candidate will combine deep expertise in music publishing, rights management, and royalty flows with the ability to operate entrepreneurially within a fast-growing music business.

Who We’re Looking For

This role is ideal for someone currently operating in a mid-level publishing, rights, or music services role who is ready to take the next step in their career. You may not have previously held a “Head of” title, but you have the experience, insight, and ambition to build and lead a function from the ground up.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has strong hands-on experience across publishing, rights, or royalties
• Is commercially aware and eager to take on more strategic responsibility
• Wants the opportunity to shape and own a new division
• Is motivated by building something, not just maintaining it

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Business Development

• Work with senior management to define and execute the overall publishing strategy
• Develop the publishing division & service offering
• Identify and secure new business opportunities
• Drive deal-making across publishing rights, catalogue acquisitions, and administration agreements
• Analyse market trends and identify opportunities for growth across global markets

Rights Management & Operations

• Oversee publishing administration including registrations, royalty collection, and reporting
• Ensure best-in-class processes across copyright, metadata, and rights tracking
• Work closely with internal distribution/data teams to optimise publishing workflows
• Establish relationships with PROs, CMOs, DSPs, and sub-publishers globally
• Ensure compliance with copyright law and industry standards

Commercial & Revenue Growth

• Maximise publishing revenue across sync, mechanical, performance
• Build partnerships with sync agencies, brands, and media companies
• Develop value-added services for clients (creative, pitching, sync opportunities)

Team & Department Development

• Hire, manage, and scale a publishing team over time
• Define processes, systems, and KPIs for the publishing department
• Collaborate cross-functionally with distribution, operations, and client services teams

Essential Skills

• Significant experience in music publishing (label, publisher, PRO, or distributor)
• Strong understanding of rights management, royalties, and global publishing flows
• Proven commercial track record in deal-making and business development
• Established network across publishers, PROs, DSPs, and industry partners
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a build-phase environment
• Proven ability to operate autonomously, taking ownership of initiatives and driving progress in a fast-paced environment without reliance on close supervision

Label Worx Staff Benefits

• Voucher Schemes eg: Cycle to Work, Tech for Work etc.
• Annual leave rewards for length of service
• Annual pay reviews and performance-based bonuses
• Never work your birthday

How to apply: Email your CV and covering letter to jobs@labelworx.com