Please read the job description below before applying via the Google Form. We are grateful for all applications and regret we cannot respond to every application individually.

About the Company

Stones Throw Records is an independent record label founded in 1996 by DJ Peanut Butter Wolf with offices in Los Angeles and London. Known for its richly diverse roster, past touchstone releases include albums by Madvillain, J Dilla, Madlib, Mayer Hawthorne, Dam-Funk and Aloe Blacc. The current roster includes artists such as Sudan Archives, Knxwledge, Mndsgn, Benny Sings, NxWorries (Anderson. Paak & Knxwledge), Automatic, Jerry Paper, John Carroll Kirby, Sofie Royer, DJ Harrison, Pearl & the Oysters, and Los Retros.

Position Summary

Stones Throw Records is seeking a full-time Project Manager for 9-12 months maternity cover, based in our London office. The ideal candidate can hit the ground running and is a creative, self-motivated individual with minimum 3-5 years music business experience in marketing or project management. They should have a deep knowledge of the music industry landscape and demonstrable experience in breaking artists. Passion for music and familiarity with the label, our fan base and our artists’ music are essential.

The ability to stay organized, manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize a heavy workload independently in a busy work environment is a must. The ideal candidate should be able to identify the stories behind artists and campaigns and communicate them in a fluent, engaging manner. The candidate should be very familiar with the workings of an independent record label and have deep engagement with the current landscape, relevant and emerging social media networks, trends in the music industry, successful artist and record campaigns, digital platforms, media, and music culture.

Responsibilities

• Work with key staff members to develop, execute and implement ambitious, creative and effective marketing ideas, campaigns and timelines.
• Interface with artists, managers, publicists, digital agencies, booking agents, radio promotion and other 3rd party partners.
• Be the internal and external point of contact for an artist and oversee campaigns from the beginning to end.
• Oversee timelines and marketing budgets for artist campaigns.
• Create regular reports of all marketing work and updates on individual campaigns to be shared with Stones Throw staff and our partners at distribution, DSPs, external agencies and artist management.
• Work closely with rest of marketing team in the US and internationally.
• Create one sheets and sales updates and communicate with distribution to maximize sales.
• Prepare releases for digital and physical production with production manager, designers, and digital staff.
• Liaise with key staff members to tailor digital strategies to individual artists and campaigns.
• Pitch developing artists to booking agents and work closely with live agents and venues to incorporate live strategy into record campaigns.
• Some in-house pitching of artists to press, radio, and tastemakers.
• Develop and maintain contacts in the creative services (e.g. video directors, videographers, photographers, designers, etc.) and oversee creation of creative content including music videos, online campaigns, and other promotional marketing assets.
• Pitch and develop creative ideas for campaigns.
• Develop marketing partnerships to align label and artists with brands and their music programs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with partners outside of the traditional music retail sphere, including new media platforms, tastemakers, brands, and event spaces.
• Copywriting for bios, one sheets, blurbs, etc.
• Pay close attention to detail and ensure all work is done to a high standard.
• Attend label events and artist shows and represent the label in the music community.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a product or project management or marketing role at a record label, music distributor, artist management firm or booking agency.
• Level of experience should be commensurate with hitting the ground running as a Project Manager in a new environment.
• Experience in leading projects through full album cycles for developing as well as established artists.
• Strong communication, project management, budget, creative and pitching skills, honed in the music industry.
• Relationships in music and related industries including press, radio, booking agencies, brands, tastemakers, etc.
• Contacts and relationships in the creative services (e.g. video directors, videographers, photographers, designers, etc.)
• Resourceful at working within independent label budgets.
• High level of integrity, work ethic, and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with and enthusiasm about Stones Throw’s history and current roster.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Some flexibility in working hours
• 2x WFH days per week
• End of year office closure from Dec 24 – Jan 1 in addition to standard paid annual leave (pro rata)

Equal Opportunity and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Stones Throw is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. Further, the company strives to create a diverse, welcoming, equitable and inclusive environment for all applicants, employees and partners.

Application

To apply, please fill out the Google form linked above by 12 September 2026 with your CV and a short presentation, audio or video clip explaining why you’re right for the role.

This is a position with three days a week in our Hackney office. Applicants must be based in London; applications for full-time remote work will not be considered.

This is a 9-12 month maternity cover position with potential to become permanent for the right candidate.