Label Manager

Australian Broadcasting Corporation; Sydney; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Commercial division is seeking a Label Manager to lead triple j and contemporary releases, including the Like A Version catalogue and back catalogue. You will set revenue, gross profit, and net profit targets and oversee licensing, A&R, production, budgeting and release management across a diverse artist roster.

This nine-month, Jan 2027 start, based in Ultimo, offers the chance to work with Indigenous artists and partner networks while expanding

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Australian and international music industry.
• Advanced experience in physical and digital music marketing.
• Demonstrated experience in A&R.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting and monitoring P&L.
• Strong partner relationship management and communication skills.
• Experience working with First Nations artists and communities; culturally aware.
• Desirable: experience with alternative music, children’s music and back catalogue.

Responsibilities

• Manage the licensing and contracting of artist releases and projects.
• Handle A&R for the roster and manage relationships with potential new signings.
• Manage production, project management, marketing and brand management of each release.
• Manage release budgets.
• Build and maintain relationships with artists, managers, distributors and partners.
• Create and manage content for digital exploitation.

Skills

Music industry knowledge

Marketing strategy

A&R experience

Budget management

Forecasting & P&L

Relationship management

Communication skills

Cross-cultural awareness

Job description

• Ultimo location
• Base salary $115k - $126k (pro rata)
• Contract for approximately 9 months, commencing January 2027

The Role

The ABC is looking for a Label Manager. Sitting within ABC Commercial, you’ll continually set and achieve gross revenue, gross profit and net profit targets for triple j and contemporary releases, including back catalogue. You’ll have the opportunity to work across triple j’s commercial music releases including the Like A Version catalogue, alongside the alternative/contemporary roster including Playlunch, Emily Wurramara, Lottie McLeod, Flynn Gurry and other miscellaneous artists and projects.

In this role, you will:

• Manage the licensing and contracting of their artist releases and projects
• Handle A&R for existing artist roster & manage relationships with pre-existing potential new signings
• Manage the production, project management, marketing and brand management of each release
• Manage release budgets
• Build and maintain strong relationships with our artists, managers, distributor and other partners
• Create and manage content with the explicit intention of digital exploitation

Position Description: 50024452 TRIPLE J ADULT CONTEMPORARY LABEL MGR .pdf

About You

You’re a music industry professional who can combine commercial thinking with strong marketing and relationship skills and a true passion for music.

You’ll have:

• Current, thorough knowledge of the Australian and international music industry
• Advanced experience in physical and digital music marketing, including putting strategy into action
• Demonstrated experience in A&R
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, forecasting and monitoring P&L
• Highly advanced partner relationship management skills, with excellent written and verbal communication
• Proven experience collaborating with First Nations artists and communities, underpinned by cultural awareness, respect and an understanding of appropriate protocols.
• Demonstrated experience working with alternative music, children’s music and back catalogue (desirable)

More info:

In line with our focus on diversity and inclusion, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.

To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or if you have accessibility requirements please contact [e-mail]

If you want to know more, please contact Michelle Challans, Recruitment Lead via [e-mail]

For more information on working at the ABC visit abc.net.au/careers

Applications Close: 11:55pm, Wednesday 4 November