The Publisher and Songwriter Relations team works with music talent (i.e., songwriters, producers, and artists), music publishers, songwriter trade associations, record labels, performing rights organizations, and non-profit organizations to drive reciprocal value for songwriters and their business intermediaries, and Amazon Music and their customers. This is a cross-functional position that collaborates with other Amazon Music and pan-Amazon stakeholders (i.e., Prime Video, Twitch, Audible, Amazon Games, Studio126, Public Policy). The team is seeking a proactive, creative, detail-oriented, and highly organized Program Manager, who will focus on supporting: (i) partnership campaigns; (ii) content production; (iii) songwriter and producer playlisting; (iv) songwriter development programs; (v) the team’s operational needs; and (vi) music studio activations. The ideal candidate is passionate about songwriters and understands their foundational significance to the sustainability of the music industry.
Key job responsibilities
• Support project management for the team’s priority initiatives to drive growth, engagement, and brand awareness for Amazon Music
• Execute mid-size opportunities independently in support of larger team’s goals
• Coordinate integrated planning, execution, and cross-team support for current programs and new initiatives
• Lead songwriter and producer playlisting and manage the Songwriters and Producers in-app homepage
• Liaise with publishers, managers, and trade associations to strengthen and maintain strong relationships with songwriters and producers
• Support production and marketing for the team’s content programs
• Lead program management for songwriter development programs
• Develop and assist in managing a reporting system that provides metrics to measure business impact
• Assist in scaling the team’s programs globally by launching and operationalizing such in international territories in addition to the US, Canada, and United Kingdom
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 4+ years of experience working directly with music talent
• 4+ years of project or program management
• Demonstrated program or project management success, leading campaigns from start to finish
• Exceptional problem-solving, attention to detail, and ownership skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive drive to deliver results
• Knowledge of the music creation process, understanding of the value chain, and passion for music creators, especially non-artist songwriters and producers
• Experience driving direction and alignment with cross-functional teams, both internally and externally
• Comfortable working across international time zones
• Experience collating and analyzing data generated from marketing campaigns
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Ability to interact with stakeholders across all levels of seniority
• Demonstrated strength using data to inform strategy and secure wider stakeholder support
• Experience working in music talent management and/or music publishing
• Understanding of music publishing and its intersection with music streaming services and music policy
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $69,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $148,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.