Label Manager

confidential; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Digital builds the music distribution and catalog protection platform for independent labels. We are seeking a Label Manager who understands how indie labels operate and who can work with the best of them.

This fully remote role is open to candidates based anywhere in the European Union. You will manage partner labels, guide release planning, coordinate editorial pitches, and translate catalog analytics into clear, actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in label management, music distribution, or label operations.
• Deep knowledge of the DSP ecosystem (Spotify, Apple Music, Beatport, etc.)
• Command of metadata standards (ISRC, UPC, DDEX) and rights management.
• Excellent English communication; French is a strong plus.
• Rigorous organization across multiple releases with strong data literacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of partner labels, from onboarding to long-term growth.
• Guide labels through release planning, metadata quality and delivery to major platforms.
• Coordinate DSP editorial pitches and promotional campaigns for priority releases.
• Turn catalog analytics into actionable recommendations.
• Support labels on contracts, splits, royalty statements and artist payouts.
• Bring label feedback to the product team.

Skills

Label management

Music distribution

Data literacy

English communication

Job description

Forward Digital builds the music distribution and catalog protection platform for independent labels. Distribution, analytics, contracts, payouts, promotion and anti-piracy protection, in one platform. We are looking for a Label Manager who understands how independent labels operate and expects to work with the best of them. This is a fully remote position open to candidates based anywhere in the European Union.

The role

• Manage a portfolio of partner labels, from onboarding to long-term growth
• Guide labels through release planning, metadata quality and delivery to every major platform
• Coordinate DSP editorial pitching and promotional campaigns for priority releases
• Turn catalog analytics into clear, actionable recommendations
• Support labels on contracts, splits, royalty statements and artist payouts
• Bring label feedback to the product team

What we expect

• 3+ years in label management, music distribution or label operations
• Deep knowledge of the DSP ecosystem: Spotify, Apple Music, Beatport and beyond
• Command of metadata standards (ISRC, UPC, DDEX) and rights management
• Exceptional client communication in English; French is a strong plus
• Rigorous organization across many parallel releases, with strong data literacy

Distinguishing experience

• An established network among independent labels in Europe
• A track record of successful DSP editorial pitches
• Familiarity with anti-piracy, Content ID or AI music detection workflows

Why Forward Digital

• A complete label platform, built and owned end to end in-house
• A product suite that covers the full life of a catalog: Distro, authio, Shield, PromoLedger and LabelLedger
• Catalog protection built into distribution from day one
• Partner labels that grow with tools designed for how they actually work