Label Manager: Music Releases & A&R

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

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