Artist Relations Manager, Artist Relations

Amazon • Culver City, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Amazon Music Artist Relations team seeks an experienced professional to serve as an Artist Relations Manager within the US creative community—including artists, managers, attorneys, and industry stakeholders across all genres and markets. This role requires someone who can seamlessly step into established relationships while expanding Amazon Music's footprint nationwide. The Artist Relations Manager will cultivate strategic partnerships with Artist Management companies, managing complex artist relationships and delivering mutually beneficial outcomes. This role 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 across one of the world's most dynamic and influential music landscapes. This position offers the opportunity to be a key representative for Amazon Music across the US music landscape, where you'll shape relationships with some of the industry's most influential artists, managers, and decision-makers spanning every genre. You'll have the autonomy to define strategies that leverage the unique strengths of diverse US music markets while building on existing relationships and programs. Success in this role means becoming a trusted advisor to the creative community nationwide while driving meaningful business impact for Amazon Music. You'll be instrumental in executing high-profile projects and artist-led content that positions Amazon Music as the platform of choice for artists and their teams across the country.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above
• 5+ years of experience in artist relations, label relations, or similar music industry role
• Proven track record in long-term client/account relationship management for media, entertainment, or licensing businesses
• Demonstrated ability to manage difficult artist relationships and influence artist team strategic plans
• Exceptional organizational, strategic, and analytical skills with ability to assess value of artist opportunities and make data-driven recommendations
• Strong understanding of digital music platforms, streaming ecosystem, and artist monetization strategies

Nice To Haves

• Established relationships and credibility within one or more major US music markets (e.g., Los Angeles, New York, Nashville, Atlanta, Miami) with a deep understanding of regional industry dynamics
• Knowledge of US music industry trends, cultural movements, and key industry events across genres (e.g., SXSW, Coachella, BET Awards, CMA Fest, Grammys, Rolling Loud, Essence Fest, Americana Fest)
• Experience working with management companies, labels, and production partners across multiple genres and markets
• Communication skills with proven ability to influence without authority and represent Amazon Music effectively to external decision-makers and internal senior leaders

Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with US-based artists, managers, and industry decision-makers across all genres and emerging music communities
• Lead end-to-end pitches and launches for Artist Relations programs, providing strategic input for content campaigns and marketing initiatives tailored to diverse market dynamics and cultural landscapes across the US
• Act as an Amazon Music ambassador within the US creative community, educating artist teams on Amazon Music processes, platform benefits, monetization opportunities, and exclusive programs
• Apply deep knowledge of US music industry trends, regional cultural landscapes, and genre-specific nuances to inform content strategy
• Develop scalable team processes and tools that improve operational efficiency and key metrics, contributing to Amazon Music's broader Artist Relations strategy
• Contribute to Artist Relations programs including Amazon Music Originals, Breakthrough, and market-specific activations across the US

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
• sign-on payments
• restricted stock units (RSUs)

What This Job Offers

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