Concord

Label Coordinator, Canada

Job Locations US
ID 2024-1797
Category
International Marketing
Type
Regular Full Time

Overview

Concord is the independent, worldwide leader in the development, management and acquisition of sound recordings, music publishing, theatrical performance rights and narrative content.

 

Headquartered in Nashville with additional offices in Los Angeles, New York, London, Berlin, Melbourne and Miami, Concord also has staff in Auckland, Sydney, Tokyo and Toronto. The Company’s catalogue consists of more than 1 million songs, composed works, plays, musicals and active recordings which are licensed in virtually every country and territory worldwide.

 

Concord Label Group is comprised of seven active labels across many musical genres: Concord Records, Fantasy Records, Fearless Records, Loma Vista RecordingsEasy Eye Sound, PULSE and Rounder Records. Concord is also home to the #1 kids’ music brand, KIDZ BOP.   The company’s historical labels are managed by its Craft Recordings team, and include such storied imprints as Fania, Independiente, Milestone, Musart, Nitro, Pablo, Prestige, Riverside, Savoy, Specialty, Stax, Telarc, Varèse Sarabande, Vee-Jay and Wind-up. Concord's master recording portfolio contains more than 12,000 active albums and includes no less than 273 GRAMMY® winners (representing approximately 6.3% of all the GRAMMYs® ever awarded) and over 400 gold, platinum, multi-platinum and diamond RIAA certifications across 215 titles.

 

Concord Label Group Canada are responsible for building the brands of Concord’s labels and roster within the Canadian market. Alongside our label and distribution partners, maximising sales potential, and career development within Canada for Concord Artists. 

 

As the Label Coordinator, you'll be responsible for assisting our Label Manager in developing and executing Canadian marketing and promotional plans for Concord’s recording artists; initiating owned marketing plans; building, analysing, and executing campaign strategy. Works under general supervision with regard to the practices and processes developed by the Label Manager.

 

PLEASE NOTE: This position is based in Toronto. All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

What you’ll do:

  • Assist the Label Manager to conceive, strategize and implement successful and creative release campaigns for Concord artists.
  • Communicate and synchronise campaigns with international and US Label marketing teams.
  • Liaise closely with our label partners and distributor to deliver the highest possible levels of service, strategy, and market insight.
  • Assist the Label Manager with analyses of release campaigns, and preparation of internal performance reports.
  • Assist Label Manager with tracking marketing campaign budgets.
  • Assist Label Manager to set campaign sales targets in collaboration with Concord commercial teams.
  • Assist with managing external promo teams.
  • Prepare weekly DSP new release notes and service new music to radio.
  • Collaborate closely & communicate effectively with internal teams, Digital Marketing, Sync, International, as well as external partners.
  • Assist the Label Manager to build audience growth and social media strategies to grow fanbases and maximise engagement.
  • Oversee setup of physical releases, plan with commercial and sales team for strategic retail offerings.  
  • Assist the Label Manager to implement advertising and partnership opportunities for campaigns. 
  • Assist with the set-up of Canadian grant activities when applicable. 
  • Oversee the certification (Gold, Platinum, etc.) of Concord’s releases in Canada. 
  • Attend gigs & events frequently fostering relationships with managers, artists, and campaign teams.
  • Prioritize workload effectively to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Preparation of industry newsletters and music servicing via Mailchimp
  • Update internal campaign documents.
  • Complete weekly activity reports.
  • Contribute to general administration duties. 

Qualifications

What you’ll need:

 

  • Minimum of 1+ years’ experience in label roles or comparable Canadian music industry roles.
  • Ability to operate in a highly collaborative manner and work well under pressure. 
  • A working knowledge of all facets of the music industry.
  • A creative and innovative approach to problem solving.
  • Ability to work across multiple projects of different sizes and development.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
  • Strong organisational and project management skills.
  • Proficient working with Mailchimp and the Microsoft office suite including Word, Excel, Powerpoint & Outlook.

 

Concord presents this job description as a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable.  However, the business operates in an environment that demands change and the jobholder's specific responsibilities and activities will vary and develop.  Therefore, the job description should be seen as indicative and not as a permanent, definitive, and exhaustive statement. 

 

 

At Concord, we offer a range of employee benefits inclusive of corporate health insurance, generous time off, charity match, paid time off for volunteering, and other fun company perks. We have beautiful new offices, and a culture committed to supporting everyone’s growth and development.

 

Concord is an equal opportunity employer. We employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, religion, colour, national extraction, sex, disability, age, gender identity, and other protected attributes as required by applicable law. We believe that diversity, inclusion and equity is paramount for the creation of music, theatre and film that celebrates and empowers all cultures.

 

 

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