Director, Artist Relations & Strategy
About The Position
Homemade / WMX is Warner Music Group’s merchandise and e-commerce services division, focused on helping artists connect with fans through merchandise, physical music, touring, VIP ticketing, retail, licensing and direct-to-consumer experiences. We work at the intersection of creativity and commerce, partnering with artists, managers, and label teams to build thoughtful, high-quality products and experiences that fans care about, and marketing them to drive revenue and add value to our clients business. From artist stores and limited-edition vinyl to tour merchandise and global retail programs, we treat merch and physical products as meaningful extensions of an artist’s creative vision. Homemade / WMX combines the global scale of Warner Music Group with an entrepreneurial, hands-on approach. We value collaboration, ownership, and curiosity, and we’re building a forward-thinking team that’s excited to evolve how artists reach and engage their audiences.
Requirements
- 3 to 6 years' experience in a related role
- Highly networked within the music and entertainment industry
- Comfortable initiating conversations and building relationships organically
- Can speak fluently to both creative vision and commercial strategy
- Understand what artists and managers value in long-term partnerships
- Persuasive, credible, and collaborative
Nice To Haves
- Experience building artist pitch strategies and decks
- Experience signing artists to music properties (label, publishing or otherwise)
Responsibilities
- Proactively source and pursue new artist partnerships across music, culture, and adjacent spaces
- Build and maintain strong relationships with managers, attorneys, and key industry stakeholders, including WMG A&R label partners
- Identify emerging and established artists that align with WMX’s strengths and growth goals
- Lead artist pitch conversations, presenting WMX’s capabilities across D2C, touring, retail, licensing, vip and special projects
- Partner with creative and brand teams to develop artist-specific strategies and pitch materials
- Support deal negotiations, renewals, and re-signings in collaboration with legal and finance teams
- Track industry trends, competitive activity, and new opportunities to inform outreach strategy
Benefits
- Salary Range: $90,000 to $120,000 Annually
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
