Artist & Label Relations Manager

SoundCloud empowers artists, tastemakers, and fans to connect and share through music. Founded in 2007, SoundCloud is a creator-first platform helping artists build and grow their careers by providing them with the most advanced tools, services, and resources. With over 4x the music catalog of every other major streaming platform, spanning 40+ million artists across 190+ countries, SoundCloud is where emerging artists find their sound, hidden gems are discovered, and music culture is shaped in real time. SoundCloud is looking for an Artist & Label Relations Manager to be our ambassador across the European music ecosystem (ex-UK), building relationships with artists, managers, labels, and distributors while helping shape our electronic music strategy from our Berlin office. Key Responsibilities: Act as the primary ambassador for SoundCloud across the European music ecosystem (ex-UK), building and nurturing relationships with artists, managers, labels, and distributors Educate partners on platform best practices and provide day-to-day technical and operational support Collaborate with artists & labels to create strategic plans for music content releases that increase platform engagement, monthly active usage (MAU) and subscriptions Host artist visits & performances from the Berlin office Play a pivotal role in the development and execution of SoundCloud’s electronic music strategy Collaborate cross-functionally with teams including music marketing, content operations, product, and data science/analytics Experience and Background: Minimum of 1-2 years of artist/label relations, A&R, or partnership management within a record label, distributor, management company, or DSP Interest across music genres, with a particular expertise in European electronic music Effective communicator and comfortable in front of a camera Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment across various time zones Results-driven, proactive, and resourceful team player with a talent for identifying opportunities, developing creative plans, and driving them to completion Fluent in English About us: We are a multinational company with offices in the US (New York and Los Angeles), Germany (Berlin), and the UK (London) We provide a flexible work culture that offers the opportunity to collaborate and connect in person at our offices as well as accommodating work from home We are deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels of our organization and fostering a community where everyone’s voice, perspective and experience is respected and heard. We believe a strong team is made by investing in employees through mentorship, workshops and enrichment opportunities Benefits: Interested in a gym membership, photography course or book? We have a Creativity and Wellness benefit! Employee Equity Plan Generous professional development allowance Flexible vacation and public holiday policy where you can take up to 35 days of PTO annually Various snacks, goodies, and 2 free lunches weekly when at the office Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at SoundCloud SoundCloud is for everyone. Diversity and open expression are fundamental to our organization; they help us lead what’s next in music by understanding and empowering our creators and fans, no matter their identity. We acknowledge the challenges in the music industry, and strive to influence an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute respectfully and thrive, especially the historically marginalized communities that many of our creators, fans and SoundClouders identify with. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment at SoundCloud for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, migration background, national origin, age, disability status, or care-giver status. At SoundCloud you can find your community or elevate your allyship by joining a Diversity Resource Group. Diversity Resource Groups are employee-organized groups focused on supporting and promoting the interests of a particular underrepresented community in order to build a more inclusive culture at SoundCloud. Anyone can join, whether you share the identity or strive to be an ally.