Distribution & DSP Partnerships Manager

AEI Music Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AEI Music Ltd is seeking a skilled Distribution Manager in Greater London to oversee daily release distribution to DSPs, ensure immaculate metadata and delivery standards, and act as the primary liaison with labels and artists for how music appears on platforms.

The role includes pitching new music to DSP partners, managing rights and conflicts, aligning with AEI product managers, and driving improvements across distribution operations with a data-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the music distribution supply chain and licences.
• Understanding of DSPs, markets and territories.
• Ability to communicate with labels, artists and DSP representatives clearly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee new release distribution to DSPs and ensure metadata and delivery standards are met.
• Enter and check metadata, update assets, and audit DSP profiles and catalogue quality.
• Pitch new music to DSP partners (Spotify, Apple Music, Beatport, Amazon, Deezer) and oversee Ad Credit pitches.
• Manage rights ownership, conflicts and neighbour rights across DSPs.
• Set up new rightsholders in AEI's platform and ensure correct label and artist profiles.

Skills

Highly organised

Process driven

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Data administration

Job description

AEI Music Ltd is seeking a skilled Distribution Manager in Greater London to oversee daily release distribution to DSPs, ensure immaculate metadata and delivery standards, and act as the primary liaison with labels and artists for how music appears on platforms.

The role includes pitching new music to DSP partners, managing rights and conflicts, aligning with AEI product managers, and driving improvements across distribution operations with a data-driven mindset.