Label Relations Director - Remote

Overview

UnitedMasters is building a marketplace that connects artists, brands and fans - empowering artists to earn and grow. UnitedMasters has taken the bold step of building a music distribution service that, radically, puts artists first - disrupting the legacy music business by letting up-and-coming artists distribute their music directly to fans through streaming services while maintaining ownership of their master recording rights and up to 100% of royalties. Through the combination of UnitedMasters’ music distribution platform and its deep ties to brands, UnitedMasters enables independent artists and change-makers to grow and earn unlike any other platform.

In Short

• Partner with VPs of Music to develop strategy, goals and frameworks for UnitedMasters’ label services, label partnerships, acquisitions, and deal structures.
• Drive revenue growth by discovering, negotiating and onboarding a roster of successful independent record labels that partner with UnitedMasters to drive $1.5M in gross revenue in 2025.
• Identify prospective labels for ventures and distribution with UnitedMasters.
• Inform strategy for deal frameworks with independent label partnerships and deal varieties.
• Develop and maintain relationships with industry professionals, including managers, agents, attorneys, etc.
• Understand deal points (advances, overhead, distribution fees) and market rates for labels.
• Manage label projects within agreed budget, schedule, and timeline.
• Work closely with all necessary departments to ensure label partners have the highest chance of commercial success.
• Champion customer needs and collaborate internally with Product and Engineering teams.

Requirements

• 7+ years music industry experience with a strong rolodex of independent labels, executives, managers, and artists.
• Experience in high touch label services and distribution.
• Ability to influence, negotiate and close deals.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Must be well organized and highly detail-oriented.
• Ability to navigate uncertainty and work under high pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Stock options.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse team of professionals.
• Engaging and inclusive company culture.