Careers

Position:

Advertising Manager

Reports To:

Advertising Director 

Location:

Los Angeles / Hybrid / Remote

Position Summary

This role will assist the Digital and Advertising departments by managing ad campaigns across various platforms to promote Nettwerk’s roster of artists. The Advertising manager will own ad campaigns from beginning to end - planning, buying, optimizing and reporting. Candidates should be passionate about music and have relevant experience in digital media buying, ad operations, or similar fields. This position reports directly to the Director of Advertising.

About Nettwerk

Nettwerk Music Group is a full-service artist development and music intellectual property brand builder with a history spanning over 35 years. Nettwerk operates a global organization with offices in major cities around the world and an infrastructure to match. At Nettwerk we pride ourselves on our ability to anticipate shifts in consumer behavior and to effectively leverage technology in order to place great music in the hands of fans. We’re looking for inspired, skilled and energetic people to help us deliver on that promise.

We work with over 180 clients across a variety of genres, with an overarching philosophy to help inspiring artists grow their careers and realize their creative vision.

Main Duties

• Plan, build and optimize effective advertising campaigns for Nettwerk’s artists across digital and traditional platforms (Google Adwords, Meta, TikTok, Spotify + more).
• Collaborate with Digital Marketing managers on upcoming projects to determine best platforms, target audience and creative strategies to develop media plans; participate meaningfully in internal brainstorm sessions/strategy meetings
• Identify target audiences and analyze their characteristics, behaviors and media habits.
• Administrate and develop the use of Nettwerk’s audience data and CRM data to give campaigns a competitive advantage.
• Build creative/content and copy and make sure they are positioned for best results
• Monitor and optimize campaigns for performance ensuring campaigns are pacing accordingly, managing spend, troubleshooting issues, and creating insights about performance.
• Analyze data from campaign performance to identify benchmarks, trends and best practices for future and ongoing campaigns.
• Create thorough reports that present key insights and performance recommendations
• Research and record trends, innovations, and changes that affect media buying
• Identify ways to experiment and innovate creatively within different platforms used to advertise; test beta products and help provide feedback to improve advertising services and offerings
• Build and maintain relationships with external vendors and partners.

Role Requirements:

• Passionate music fan
• 2+ years with proven experience in digital advertising or paid media, music marketing, ad operations, or similar fields.
• Familiarity with different advertising platforms like Google Adwords, Facebook Business Manager, TikTok, Spotify Ad Studio and other relevant platforms
• Working knowledge of photoshop and experience in video editing is preferred
• Organizational and multitasking abilities to work with a high volume of campaigns with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to handle heavy workload, mediating many demands and requests with strong problem-solving drive
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 
• Able to build compelling reports detailing campaign successes, ROI, and learnings.

Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@nettwerk.com, with the subject line: Advertising Manager Role. We thank all inquiries, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Nettwerk is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Reports to:

Sr. VP Information Systems

Location:

100% Remote - Candidates who live somewhere in North America or at least willing to have a 4 hours per day overlap with the 9am - 5pm Pacific time zone are preferred. Hybrid working options available for candidates within our home cities.

Position Summary

Nettwerk is looking for someone to help organize and bring best practices to our internally designed databases which store everything from basic metadata about our artist contracts, albums, tracks, etc. to storing a vast array of production and marketing related information.   We are looking for someone to help with both our MySQL based relational databases and our Snowflake based data warehouse which stores and analyzes 100's of millions of lines of data daily.  This position would be responsible for working with our web developers and data analysts to help automate and organize our internal data structures and data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Working with stakeholders and key decision makers, the individual should be developing and implementing best practices for modelling internal data structures and data management based around our operational needs, ensuring a single source of truth.
• Analyzing current data structures and making recommendations on how to improve query performance
• Ensure properly normalized relational databases.
• Working closely with the larger development team in building unified data structures across projects.
• Helping to build out centralized data lakes so that information doesn't remain siloed
• Python scripting to build out our ETL pipelines using tools like Apache Airflow
• Basic familiarity with Tableau and other similar analytics tools

Qualifications:

• 3+ years working with and designing relational databases like MySQL/MariaDB/Postgres/Oracle
•  2+ years working with column store databases like Snowflake/Redshift/BigQuery
•  Experience in the physical and logical design of database architecture for relational databases, data warehouses and data lakes.
•  Strong SQL skills
•  Strong Python scripting skills
•  Experience in data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing.
•  Experience working with unstructured datasets
•  Experience pulling data from JSON or XML based API's programmatically
•  Experience building data pipelines preferably with tools like Apache Airflow
•  Basic familiarity with Tableau and other similar analytics tools
•  Basic familiarity with Amazon AWS and Linux based servers

Please send a cover letter, code samples and CV to jobs@nettwerk.com, with the subject line: Database Engineer. We thank all inquiries, however, Only short listed candidates will be contacted for 1 - 2 short, informal Zoom calls and one small code test which should take less than an hour or two to complete. Nettwerk is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Position:

Director of Synchronization, UK

Reports To:

Sr VP of Global Sync

Location:

London, UK / Hybrid

Position Summary

The Director of Synchronization works as part of the global sync team providing support and creative input to further increase growth and revenue for Nettwerk Artists, writers, label partners and represented artists through licensing opportunities. This position is based out of our London office and reports to the SVP of Global Sync while also working closely with our UK and European teams to ensure alignment for Nettwerk artists across the territory.

About Nettwerk

Nettwerk Music Group is a full-service artist development and music intellectual property brand builder with a history spanning over 35 years. Nettwerk operates a global organization with offices in major cities around the world and an infrastructure to match. At Nettwerk we pride ourselves on our ability to anticipate shifts in consumer behavior and to effectively leverage technology in order to place great music in the hands of fans. We’re looking for inspired, skilled and energetic people to help us deliver on that promise.

We work with over 180 clients across a variety of genres, with an overarching philosophy to help inspiring artists grow their careers and realize their creative vision.

Responsibilities:

• Actively pitch Nettwerk repertoire for opportunities in advertising, film, TV and video games.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients in both the UK and Europe.
• Respond to client briefs and enquiries in a timely manner.
• Negotiate licence terms and fees.
• Liaise with stakeholders to secure approvals and maximise impact of placements.
• Contribute to global sync team and UK team meetings.
• Devise creative briefs for artists producing sync-specific content.
• Represent the company at gigs and industry events.
• Coordinate artist showcases.
• Seek out external repertoire to represent for sync.

Key Personal Attributes, expertise, and qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in music licensing at a label or publisher in the UK/European market pitching music and negotiating deals
• Experience working with Artists & Songwriters, creating briefs, giving feedback, etc
• Extensive relationships with music supervisor, agency and studio clients
• Positive, enthusiastic and collaborative attitude
• Excellent organizational skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Computer savvy, experience with DISCO a plus

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to jobs@nettwerk.com. We thank all applicants, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Nettwerk is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Reports to:

Sr. VP Information Systems

Location:

100% Remote - Candidates who live somewhere in North America or at least willing to have a 4 hours per day overlap with the 9am - 5pm Pacific time zone are preferred. Hybrid working options available for candidates within our home cities.

Position Summary

Nettwerk is looking for an Intermediate Full Stack Laravel developer to help develop Nettwerk's internal systems including custom databases storing all artist, album, track metadata, artist contracts, and marketing portal data. Custom media streaming services, XML and FTP delivery API’s, royalty system integration tools and other assorted core company applications.

Some experience working with and building apps in Laravel along with experience working in React or Vue on the front end and using either Tailwind CSS or Bootstrap.

Desire to work in a small, agile team of full stack developers, designers and systems people to build solutions that solve real world operational issues.

Responsibilities

• Working with our UX teammate on the front end design of our internal and external web based systems.
• Working together with other programmers to help both architect and build out our internal systems.
• Working together with stakeholders to ensure all software functions as needed.

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of software development experience
• 1+ years experience working with MVC Frameworks
• 1+ years experience working with front end frameworks such as React or Vue.
• 1+ years experience building responsive sites with CSS frameworks such as Bootstrap or Tailwind CSS.
• Experience working in an Agile environment
• Experience using Git in a development environment with multiple team members.
• A passion for building highly scalable and reliable services

Please send a cover letter, code samples and CV to jobs@nettwerk.com, with the subject line: Intermediate Full Stack Software Developer. We thank all inquiries, however, Only short listed candidates will be contacted for 1 - 2 short, informal Zoom calls and one small code test which should take less than an hour or two to complete. Nettwerk is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Position:

Marketing Manager

Reports To:

Marketing Director

Location:

Los Angeles / Hybrid / Remote

Position Summary

Develop and execute long term marketing strategies for assigned projects in collaboration with A&R, Artists/Managers, and the full Nettwerk team. Lead the team in researching, planning, and execution of all marketing efforts, driving artist campaigns forward with creative and impactful ideas.

The role requires a generalist’s knowledge of key areas such as Digital Marketing, Promotions, Publicity and Sales, but relies on subject matter experts for execution within those disciplines. Further, regular engagement with new platforms and taking the initiative to learn about new marketing ideas and tactics, at a high level, are critical to complete the position’s essential tool-box of marketing ideas and approaches.

About Nettwerk

Nettwerk Music Group is a full-service artist development and music intellectual property brand builder with a history spanning over 35 years. Nettwerk operates a global organization with offices in major cities around the world and an infrastructure to match. At Nettwerk we pride ourselves on our ability to anticipate shifts in consumer behavior and to effectively leverage technology in order to place great music in the hands of fans. We’re looking for inspired, skilled and energetic people to help us deliver on that promise.

We work with over 180 clients across a variety of genres, with an overarching philosophy to help inspiring artists grow their careers and realize their creative vision.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of overall artist development across teams (Publicity, Radio, Sales, Internet Marketing, etc.) to ensure project momentum is maximized and marketing plans are fully executed. 
• Using analytics including DSP & social metrics, continually re-evaluate project and campaign momentum, identifying tent poles and long term goals that guide team efforts.
• Responsible for creating marketing campaigns and value-added initiatives that support the release strategy and momentum.
• Manage multiple budgets for each project to ensure the project remains financially feasible; Conduct retrospectives on marketing initiatives to measure effectiveness such as artist growth across applicable social and retail platforms and overall current and long term profitability.
• Act as primary communication liaison between artist/manager and label staff for each project.
• Identify roadblocks and challenges with each project and engage appropriate internal staff, in particular assigned A&R representatives, to assist in proactively managing issues.

Role Requirements:

• 4+ years of music industry experience
• College degree preferred 
• Strong marketing strategy & development skills; willingness to constantly explore new platforms and opportunities
• Sense of urgency and commitment to meeting deadlines
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written 
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with many different departments/personalities 
• Ability to work well in a team environment 
• Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task in a fast-paced environment 
• Outstanding organizational skills 
• Strong knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access) 
• Tech-savvy 

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to jobs@nettwerk.com. We thank all applicants, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Nettwerk is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Position:

Media Promotions Manager (EU)

Reports To:

Director Nettwerk Music Europe / GM

Location:

Hamburg / Hybrid

Position Summary

The Media Promotions Manager will work alongside the EU team as well as the International publicity team to execute effective media campaigns for Nettwerk Artists and monitor artists' presence within media through high-quality organization and attention to detail. The job requires a highly motivated multitasker with strong writing, research, and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will be organized, ambitious, and a team player with a strong general knowledge of music and entertainment PR. The position requires familiarity and experience working with national publications, online, television, and social media outlets/influencers.

About Nettwerk

Nettwerk Music Group is a full-service artist development and music intellectual property brand builder with a history spanning over 35 years. Nettwerk operates a global organization with offices in major cities around the world and an infrastructure to match. At Nettwerk we pride ourselves on our ability to anticipate shifts in consumer behavior and to effectively leverage technology in order to place great music in the hands of fans. We’re looking for inspired, skilled and energetic people to help us deliver on that promise.

We work with over 180 clients across a variety of genres, with an overarching philosophy to help inspiring artists grow their careers and realize their creative vision.

Role Responsibilities:

• Sourcing suitable 3party media promotion agencies (press, online, radio, TV etc.) for Nettwerk priority artists
• Create (including transfer into German language) and disseminate press releases around major assets (singles, videos, albums, etc.) to media in GSA as well as 3rd party teams across Europe.
• Thorough follow-up in GSA to maximize placement and coverage.
• Gather and maintain artist assets (long- and short-form biographies, press photo)
• Work with label marketing team (marketing, online, radio, sales, and managers) to help create and execute integrated marketing plans
• Track and report artist press coverage (GSA)
• Update and maintain media database (GSA contacts)

Role Requirements:

• 1-3 years music media promotion experience
• Fluent in English
• Extremely strong writing skills with proven experience writing press releases and pitches
• Strong understanding of music media outlets, especially online media
• Strong knowledge of and active user of social media platforms
• Previously established relationships with media and influencers a plus
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Strong time management skills and ability to handle multiple projects at once
• Superb interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team structure
• Adaptable to change and proactive
• Basic computer skills, like Microsoft Office, Google Docs, etc.

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to jobs@nettwerk.com. We thank all applicants, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Nettwerk is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Position: Publicist

Reports to: VP Publicity

Location: LA / Hybrid / Remote

Position Summary

The Publicist will work alongside the publicity team to execute effective media campaigns for Nettwerk Artists and monitor artists' presence within media through high-quality organization and attention to detail. The job requires a highly motivated multitasker with strong writing, research, and interpersonal skills. Applicants should be organized, ambitious, and a team player with a strong knowledge of music & entertainment media and proven experience working with national & regional outlets, including online, print, blogs, TV bookers, NPR producers, podcast producers and social media outlets/influencers. 

Main Duties:

• Planning and executing short-term and long-term effective media campaigns across national and regional outlets for Nettwerk artists
• Create and disseminate press releases around major assets (singles, videos, eps, albums, tours etc.) with thorough follow-up to maximize placement and coverage.
• Gather and maintain artist assets (long- and short-form biographies, press photos)
• Work with label marketing team (marketing, online, radio, sales, and managers) to help create and execute integrated marketing plans
• Track and report artist press coverage
• Update and maintain press database

Requirements:

• Qualified candidates for this position must have:
• 3-5 years music publicity experience
• Extremely strong writing skills with proven experience writing press releases and pitches
• Strong understanding of music media outlets, especially online media
• Strong knowledge of and active user of social media platforms
• Previously established relationships with media and influencers a plus
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Strong time management skills and ability to handle multiple projects at once
• Superb interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team structure
• Adaptable to change and proactive
• Basic computer skills, like Microsoft Office, Google Docs, etc.

 Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@nettwerk.com, with the subject line: Publicist Role. We thank all inquiries; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Nettwerk is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Position:

Promotions Coordinator (EU)

Reports To:

Director Nettwerk Music Europe / GM

Location:

Hamburg / Hybrid

Position Summary

The Promotions Coordinator Nettwerk Music Europe will work alongside the other EU team members making sure the daily operations run smoothly and efficiently. The job requires a friendly and highly motivated multitasker with strong research, and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will be organized, ambitious, and a team player with a general knowledge of the music industry.

About Nettwerk

Nettwerk Music Group is a full-service artist development and music intellectual property brand builder with a history spanning over 35 years. Nettwerk operates a global organization with offices in major cities around the world and an infrastructure to match. At Nettwerk we pride ourselves on our ability to anticipate shifts in consumer behavior and to effectively leverage technology in order to place great music in the hands of fans. We’re looking for inspired, skilled and energetic people to help us deliver on that promise.

We work with over 180 clients across a variety of genres, with an overarching philosophy to help inspiring artists grow their careers and realize their creative vision.

Role Responsibilities:

• Assembling & Formatting Infos for DSP Pitching Mail
• • Compiling Streaming Stats, IDs/URIs, Marketing Information from various sources of the Nettwerk System (RMS, Box, Promo Reports) and layouting them into one document once a week, every week (this takes a full day!)
• Handling / Digital Radio Promotion System DE
  • Uploading music and additional info files to Germany’s digital radio promotion system (MPN = Music Promotion Network) as well as Promo Juke Box for 3rd party media companies across Europe as well as the Media Promotion Manager.
• Handling / Airplay Monitoring
  • Upload songs for airplay monitoring (MusicDNA & MusicTrace) upon inhouse request or 3rd party radio pluggers
• Sourcing Promo CDs
  • Ordering CDRs for 3rd party promotion as well as inhouse use and making sure they get delivered on time.
• Clipping/Reports
  • Clipping & updating Nettwerk Music Europe reports with the Indie PRs clips & press + radio reports, sync (source: TuneSat) and DSP playlist updates from EU (sources: Mails/Spot on Track/Reports)
• Artist Tour Sales Orders
  • Point person for artists’ physical orders for merch store & touring. Passing on invoicing details to Finance. (Ideally physical distributor / being worked on)
• Physical Mailings

Role Requirements:

• Basic experience in the music business is helpful, but not mandatory
• Fluent in English
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Strong time management skills and ability to handle multiple projects at once
• Superb interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team structure
• Adaptable to change and proactive
• Basic computer skills, like Microsoft Office, Google Docs, etc.
• Conversation German considered an asset

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to jobs@nettwerk.com. We thank all applicants, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Nettwerk is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.