Artist Relations Manager, Artist Relations

Overview

The Amazon Music Artist Relations team seeks an experienced professional to serve as Amazon Music's primary representative within Nashville's creative community—including artists, managers, attorneys, and industry stakeholders. The role based in Nashville requires someone who can seamlessly step into established Nashville relationships while expanding Amazon Music's footprint in Music City. The Artist Relations Manager will cultivate strategic partnerships with the Nashville music communities, manage complex artist relationships, and deliver mutually beneficial outcomes.

The role also requires an independent, creative problem-solver with strong business acumen who can manage difficult artist-team relationships, influence strategic plans, and lead multiple projects simultaneously in one of music's most dynamic and influential markets.

Amazon Music is an immersive audio entertainment service that deepens connections between fans, artists, and creators. We offer experiences that serve all listeners with our different tiers of service, including Prime members, Amazon Music Unlimited, and a free listening option via the Amazon Music app or Alexa-enabled devices. Join us for the opportunity to influence how Amazon Music engages fans, artists, and creators on a global scale.

• Nashville Market Leadership:
  Build and manage relationships with Nashville-based artists, managers, and industry decision-makers across Pop, Rock, Alternative, country, Americana, Christian, and emerging genre communities, serving as Amazon Music's primary liaison in Music City.
• Strategic Partnership Development:
  Lead end-to-end pitches and launches for Artist Relations programs, providing strategic input for content campaigns and marketing initiatives tailored to Nashville's market dynamics and cultural landscape.
• Amazon Music Ambassador:
  Act as Amazon Music ambassador within Nashville's creative community, educating artist teams on processes, platform benefits, monetization opportunities, and exclusive programs.
• Cultural Trend Application:
  Apply knowledge of Nashville's cultural trends, music industry landscape, and genre-specific nuances to inform content strategy recommendations for senior leadership.
• Process Development:
  Develop scalable team processes and tools that improve operational efficiency and key metrics, contributing to Amazon Music's broader Artist Relations strategy.
• Team Development:
  Participate in recruiting and mentoring team members, contributing to the growth of Amazon Music's presence in Nashville and the broader Artist Relations organization.
• Program Execution:
  Contribute to Artist Relations programs including Amazon Music Originals, Breakthrough and Nashville-specific activations.

• Experience managing a large number of account relationships and deals simultaneously, ideally related to media/entertainment.
• Experience working at a record label, artist management company, artist talent agency, or similar field within the music industry.
• Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities.
• Knowledge of digital music services and business models and the music publishing landscape.
• 5+ years of entertainment deal making, representing or working for a major scripted production company, studio, network, label, or music publisher experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to establish strong partnerships with demonstrable results.
• Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred) or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience leading end-to-end project execution from pitch through launch, including cross-functional coordination.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence senior-level decision-makers.

• Experience building scalable programs and repeatable scalable processes, leveraging various tools and methods to create scale and efficiency.
• Established relationships and credibility within the Nashville music community with deep understanding of Music Row dynamics.
• Deep knowledge of Nashville's cultural trends, industry landscape, and unique market dynamics including key events (CMA Fest, CMA Awards, Americana Fest, Country Radio Seminar).
• Professional experience working with Nashville-based management companies, labels and production partners.
• 6+ years of experience in artist relations, label relations, or artist services within the music streaming or digital music industry.
• Track record of identifying and capitalizing on cultural trends to inform content strategy and drive business growth.
• Demonstrated success launching artist-led content programs, exclusive releases, or platform-specific artist initiatives that generated engagement and revenue impact.
• Experience working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments where you have defined strategy and built programs from the ground up.
• Deep knowledge of music rights, licensing, and the commercial mechanics of the music industry.

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