Artist Relations Manager

This is a Full Time Job

NATIVE INSTRUMENTS is the pioneer and market leader in the field of software instruments, and one of the key players in the market of computer-based audio production technology. The company’s mission is to develop outstanding musical tools for all styles and genres. The resulting products regularly push technological boundaries and open up new creative horizons for professionals and amateurs alike.

NATIVE INSTRUMENTS opened up the fascinating world of real-time sound synthesis on standard computers in 1996, and today offers an extensive product range for the Instruments, Guitar and DJ markets, designed and developed by three corresponding divisions within the company. NATIVE INSTRUMENTS currently employs more than 170 people in its two offices in Berlin and Los Angeles, and works closely with more than 40 international distribution partners to ensure its future growth and success.

Job profile:

• Responsible for helping to build and manage the US artist relations team across a wide range of genres for Native Instruments with a focus on the U.S. market
• Develop and maintain endorsement relationships with musicians, producers and DJs across all styles and genres
• Leverage your existing network of high-profile artists to create endorsement opportunities for Native Instruments
• Organize and project manage artist interviews, video shootings, and any events where artists are involved
• Identify and help execute co-marketing programs and opportunities with artists across a variety of marketing channels and coordinate with PR team for placement of artist stories in music industry and broader lifestyle publications
• Facilitate endorsement advertising content for campaigns and work w/ endorsers to help develop quotes that align w/ messaging
• Coordinate and manage freelance help as required
• Set up artist collaborations for events, promotion, product development and sound design
• Write full-length artist interviews and edit quotes
• Close coordination with product management, marketing and tech support


Your profile:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3-5 years of artist relations experience required (musical instrument manufacturer, music Software Company, record label, booking agency, music journalism, etc.)
• Experience in building and managing Artists Relations program for a large company.
• Experience managing and mentoring an Artist Relations team, and project managing programs from start to finish (budgeting, scheduling, video production, legal, sponsorships/endorsements/events).
• Familiar with the various music scenes and culture across a wide range of genres from pop and rock to electronic, hip-hop and film music.
• Established artist network or able to make new contacts with A-list artists
• Experience in music production, DJing, and Native Instruments products a plus
• Strong project-management skills and understanding of PR/marketing aspects
• Friendly, professional, and outgoing personality; strong negotiation skills
• Must be a team player with great verbal and written communication skills
• High level of commitment and motivation
• Travel required