Head of Label and Artist Relations, Amazon Music Japan
DESCRIPTION
Amazon Music is an immersive audio entertainment service that deepens connections between fans, artists, and creators. From personalized music playlists to exclusive podcasts, concert livestreams to artist merch, Amazon Music is innovating at some of the most exciting intersections of music and culture. We offer experiences that serve all listeners with our different tiers of service: Prime members get access to all the music in shuffle mode, and top ad-free podcasts, included with their membership; customers can upgrade to Amazon Music Unlimited for unlimited, on-demand access to 100 million songs, including millions in HD, Ultra HD, and spatial audio; and anyone can listen for free by downloading the Amazon Music app or via Alexa-enabled devices. Join us for the opportunity to influence how Amazon Music engages fans, artists, and creators on a global scale. Learn more at https://www.amazon.com/music.
Amazon Music Japan is seeking an experienced Label and Artist Relations leader to build and maintain strong relationships with partners in the Japanese music industry. This role requires someone who is experienced, high-performing, collaborative, strategically-minded, and results-oriented. As the Head of Label and Artist Relations, you will shift the organization's focus from a streaming-centric approach to a comprehensive, vertically integrated music business model. You will contribute to developing strong relationships with both labels and artist agencies to drive awareness, engagement, and acquisition for key strategic priorities. Additionally, you will work to diversify revenue streams by leveraging original content, live events, sponsorships, e-commerce, and innovative promotional ideas that benefit artists and Amazon Music customers. If you are looking for a highly strategic role in the music business, this position will offer you an excellent opportunity. The ideal candidate will be well-connected in the Japanese music industry, have an entrepreneurial attitude, and a track record of delivering results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.b
Key job responsibilities
* Cultivate strong relationships with music labels and artist agencies to unlock unique opportunities for comprehensive promotions, delivering high-value customer actions for streaming, commerce monetization, and sponsorship acquisition.
* Serve as Amazon's ambassador among music labels, artist agencies, and the broader artist community. Educate them on our value propositions, while implementing regular feedback loops and open communication channels to better understand their needs and foster trust and collaboration.
* Capitalize on the growing popularity of Asian music genres (K-pop, J-pop, etc.) for global markets by partnering with internal and external stakeholders.
* Enhance the team's operational efficiency by automating repetitive tasks, freeing up time for strategic and high-impact work.
* Transform the team's mindset and mental model based on the organization's strategy and the industry's evolving needs.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of experience in the music industry in a function involving A&R, artist relations, artist marketing, editorial, or account management.
- Business fluency English and Japanese (verbal and written).
- A proven track record of setting and exceeding aggressive goals; evidence of the ability to consistently make good decisions through a combination of analysis, experience, and judgment.
- Proven ability to influence others with external label partners, artist managers and artist agencies.
- Strong organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, time management and meeting deadlines.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Extensive network across the Japanese music industry
- Knowledge of the music landscape in Japan, including music services, business models, and content restrictions.
- Relentlessly high standards and a high attention to detail.