Artist Relations Manager, Artist Relations

Amazon • Tennessee Ridge, TN

18d

About The Position

The Amazon Music Artist Relations team seeks an experienced professional to
serve as Amazon Music's primary representative within Nashville's creative
community—including artists, managers, attorneys, and industry stakeholders.

This role requires someone who can seamlessly step into established Nashville
relationships while expanding Amazon Music's footprint in Music City. Based in
Nashville, the Artist Relations Manager will cultivate strategic partnerships
with the Nashville music communities, managing complex artist relationships and
delivering mutually beneficial outcomes.

This role also requires an independent, creative problem-solver with strong
business acumen who can manage difficult artist-team relationships, influence
strategic plans, and lead multiple projects simultaneously in one of music's
most dynamic and influential markets.

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 ad-free 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.

Come innovate with the Amazon Music team!

A day in the life
This position offers the opportunity to be Amazon Music's primary representative
in Nashville—Music City USA—where you'll shape relationships with some of the
industry's most influential artists, managers, and decision-makers. You'll have
the autonomy to define strategies that leverage Nashville's unique position in
the music industry while building on existing relationships and programs.
Success in this role means becoming a trusted advisor to Nashville's creative
community while driving meaningful business impact for Amazon Music. You'll be
instrumental in executing high-profile projects cand artist-led content that
positions Amazon Music as the choice for Nashville's creative community.

Requirements

• Experience managing a large number of account relationships and deals simultaneously, ideally related to media/entertainment
• Experience working at a record label, artist management company, artist talent agency, or similar field within the music industry
• Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
• Knowledge of digital music services and business models and the music publishing landscape
• 5+ years of entertainment deal making, representing or working for a major scripted production company, studio, network, record label, or music publisher experience
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to establish strong partnerships with demonstrable results
• Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred) or equivalent professional experience
• Experience leading end-to-end project execution from pitch through launch, including cross-functional coordination
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence senior-level decision-makers

Nice To Haves

• Experience building scalable programs and repeatable scalable processes, levering various tools and methods to create scale and efficiency
• Established relationships and credibility within the Nashville music community with deep understanding of Music Row dynamics
• Deep knowledge of Nashville's cultural trends, industry landscape, and unique market dynamics including key events (CMA Fest, CMA Awards, Americana Fest, Country Radio Seminar)
• Professional experience working with Nashville-based management companies, labels and production partners
• 6+ years of experience in artist relations, label relations, or artist services within the music streaming or digital music industry
• Track record of identifying and capitalizing on cultural trends to inform content strategy and drive business growth
• Demonstrated success launching artist-led content programs, exclusive releases, or platform-specific artist initiatives that generated significant engagement and revenue impact
• Experience working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments where you've had to define strategy and build programs from the ground up
• Deep knowledge of music rights, licensing, and the commercial mechanics of the music industry

Responsibilities

• Nashville Market Leadership: Build and manage relationships with Nashville-based artists, managers, and industry decision-makers across Pop, Rock, Alternative, country, Americana, Christian, and emerging genre communities, serving as Amazon Music's primary liaison in Music City
• Strategic Partnership Development: Lead end-to-end pitches and launches for Artist Relations programs, providing strategic input for content campaigns and marketing initiatives tailored to Nashville's unique market dynamics and cultural landscape
• Amazon Music Ambassador: Act as Amazon Music ambassador within Nashville's creative community, educating artist teams on multiple Amazon Music processes, platform benefits, monetization opportunities, and exclusive programs
• Cultural Trend Application: Apply deep knowledge of Nashville's cultural trends, music industry landscape, and genre-specific nuances to inform content strategy recommendations for senior leadership
• Process Development: Develop scalable team processes and tools that improve operational efficiency and key metrics, contributing to Amazon Music's broader Artist Relations strategy
• Team Development: Participate in recruiting and mentor team members, contributing to the growth of Amazon Music's presence in Nashville and the broader Artist Relations organization
• Program Execution: Contribute to Artist Relations programs including Amazon Music Originals, Breakthrough and Nashville-specific activations

Benefits

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level