Publishing Creative Director

Centricity Music; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

FSA

Long & Short-Term disability

401(k) with match

Flexible PTO

8 paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Centricity Music in Franklin, TN is seeking a Creative Director to lead and shape Centricity Publishing's creative strategy. You will cultivate artist relationships, oversee writer development, and drive ministry and revenue opportunities for the roster.

You will collaborate with A&R, producers, and managers across the Christian genre and beyond, guiding vision, feedback, and schedules while represent Centricity Publishing at industry events.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years in Creative Publishing or label A&R.
• Established industry relationships and knowledge of the music business and songwriting.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Professional and able to handle confidential information.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with Centricity's roster of staff and artist writers.
• Provide vision, strategy, encouragement, and support for Centricity songwriters.
• Deliver constructive song feedback and critique to writers.
• Coordinate with A&R teams, producers, and managers for co-writes.
• Attend industry events to support Centricity artists and writers.
• Foster relationships with industry professionals (A&R, publishers, producers, managers, artists).
• Represent Centricity Publishing at PRO Awards, Dove Awards, and panels.
• Plan and execute writing camps and retreats.
• Identify and deliver revenue and ministry opportunities for Centricity Publishing.

Skills

Relationship building

Songwriter & artist development

Industry knowledge

Communication skills

Organization

Tools

Mac OS

iOS

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Centricity is a recording label and publishing company that was founded in 2006 with a commitment to artist development. Based in Franklin TN, our mission is to enable our artists to create life-changing experiences for the world. We operate from the values of being faith-centered, relationship-focused, and support-driven.

Position Summary

The Creative Director will report directly to the Sr. Vice President of Publishing, and will be involved in all the various creative aspects of Centricity’s publishing company. He or she will have proven experience building artist relationships and have a heart for songwriters and artists.You will actively serve our artists through establishing and maintaining strong relationships within the entertainment industry, overseeing writer development and growth, and creating significant ministry and revenue generating opportunities for the roster.

Primary Responsibilities

• Use your demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with Centricity’s entire roster of staff writers and artist writers, establishing customized ongoing communication flow according to the specific needs of the songwriter.
• Consistently and successfully provide vision casting, strategy, encouragement, and support for Centricity songwriters.
• Deliver constructive song feedback and critique to our songwriters as appropriate.
• Work closely with internal and external A&R teams, Producers, and managers, throughout the Christian genre and beyond, to schedule strategic co‑writes for all Centricity songwriters.
• Connect our songwriters with key players within the industry, including A&R, producers, managers
• Attend events to support Centricity Music artists and Centricity Publishing songwriters (e.g., concerts, writer rounds, showcases, award shows, etc.)
• Foster strong relationships within the industry by proactively meeting and spending time with A&R, publishers, producers, managers, artists, songwriters, music supervisors, etc.
• Represent Centricity Publishing at various industry events (PRO Awards, Dove Awards, Panels, Mixers)
• Assist the Publishing Team plan and execute various writing camps, retreats, etc.
• Identify and deliver revenue and ministry opportunities for Centricity Publishing and its songwriters
• Manage songwriter calendars
• Identify and sign new talent
• Interpret basic terms of songwriter agreements
• Analyze songwriter royalty statements
• Perform additional publishing duties as they arise

Qualifications & Skills

• Must have at least 5 years’ experience in either Creative Publishing or label A&R
• Established industry relationships and demonstrated knowledge of the music business and creative process, specifically as it pertains to songwriting
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Professional and able to handle confidential information
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Resourceful, proactive, and adaptable in a fast‑paced environment
• Positive team player with a collaborative spirit
• Proficient with Mac OS, iOS, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, FSA and Long and Short-Term
• disability
• 401(k) with match
• Flexible PTO Policy – employees are encouraged to take the time they need, with scheduling coordinated through their manager and team needs.
• 8 paid holidays, plus paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s
• Comprehensive parental leave policy for all parents