Music Distribution Content Ops Lead

JR United Kingdom; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An international music distribution company is looking for a Music Distribution Content Ops Lead with experience in African music to streamline processes and enhance artist support. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid setting, focusing on collaboration across departments while ensuring successful release campaigns across major digital platforms.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of music operational experience in a reputable label or distributor.
• Deep knowledge of African music genres.
• Experience with digital distribution tools and metadata.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on artist onboarding and release campaigns.
• Manage timelines and document processes.
• Coordinate with marketing teams on release plans.

Skills

Operational Experience

Collaboration Skills

Project Management

Technical Proficiency

Attention to Detail

Tools

Fuga

Excel

Tableau

Job description

Music Distribution Content Ops Lead, Norwich

Seeking an experienced Music Content Operations Lead / Music Distribution Specialist with expertise in African Music and global distribution. Based in London with hybrid work (3 days in-office). Contract: 12 months initially.

Working for an international record label / music label / artist services / distribution company, you will define and execute distribution, rights management, and artist support, providing technical expertise in distribution workflows to promote music on major digital platforms.

This role requires a proactive approach with strategic planning to streamline processes. You will collaborate closely with artists, technical, marketing, and legal teams to plan releases and ensure seamless execution.

Ideal candidates will have entrepreneurial drive, experience with African music content, and attention to detail.

Key Experience & Qualifications

• 5-7 years of music operational experience in a reputable label or distributor, with African music distribution experience.
• Deep knowledge of African music genres, Hip-Hop, Pop, Soul/R&B.
• Project management skills, capable of handling multiple international projects.
• Technical proficiency with digital distribution tools like Fuga, understanding metadata, workflows.
• Strong collaboration, documentation, and process improvement skills.
• Knowledge of Apple, Spotify, TikTok, Meta, YouTube, including metadata specifications; YouTube Certification is a plus.
• Experience working with product and engineering teams on requirements and QA.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage expectations, work under pressure, and analyze data with tools like Excel, Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on artist onboarding and ensure successful release campaigns.
• Manage timelines, processes, and documentation to minimize risk.
• Coordinate with music and marketing teams on release plans.
• Oversee metadata and content delivery to DSPs and licensors.
• Handle operational relationships with distribution partners.
• Support artists, manage rights, and handle UGC claims on platforms.
• Work with legal, tax, and support teams on new features.
• Optimize platform use in collaboration with Product & Business teams.
• Test and review new platform features, pursue continuous improvement.