Relationship Manager (Associate Director) - The OrchardLos Angeles, CA

Relationship Manager (Associate Director) - The Orchard

We are searching for a Relationship Manager who will serve as a key liaison between our HipHop, R&B, and Gospel label partners and internal teams. You will be responsible for maintaining strong, productive relationships, ensuring the successful execution of campaigns, and providing support for real-time updates and deliverables. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding and proactive approach to product management in the HipHop, R&B, and Gospel genres.

What You'll Do

Maintain close relationships with label day-to-day teams, ensuring clear communication and timely updates on project deliverables. Weekly visits to key clients.

Ensure all departments are equipped with the necessary tools and support to execute campaign plans effectively.

Share regular updates with both internal and external parties on campaign progress, priority release schedules, and other key initiatives.

Ensure plans and campaigns stay on track, responding quickly to action items and maintaining momentum.

Ensure campaigns are executed to the highest standard, maintaining a high level of service and attention to detail.

Use reports and data to adapt quickly to emerging trends and increased fan activity, adjusting campaigns as needed.

Work with the Relationship Lead to build benchmarks and set campaign goals at the start of each project.

Stay informed on both high-performing and developing artists, identifying opportunities to increase visibility and performance.

Serve as a reliable, knowledgeable source about company processes, ensuring smooth campaign execution.

Help optimize label catalogs, especially around key tentpole moments.

Be prepared to jump in and tackle problems as they arise. Find creative solutions to keep projects moving forward. Demonstrate flexibility and balance in support of label needs.

Regularly prepare high-level performance reports on label, artist, and campaign results for the team.

Who You Are

Minimum of 5 years in project management or campaign coordination. Previous experience product managing directly with labels, third-party agencies, or artist management teams is preferred.

Proficiency in utilizing analytics tools to track and interpret release performance, trends, and metrics.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to serve as a key liaison between artists, labels, internal teams, and external partners.

Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines and resolving challenges quickly.

Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects and priorities simultaneously. A highly organized professional that pays close attention to the details with the ability to multitask and prioritize to tight deadlines.

Ability to be proactive, with a problem-solving mindset and a willingness to take initiative.

Familiarity with digital tools, release management software, and project management platforms is highly desirable. You are also experienced in Microsoft Office Suite & Google Workspace Applications and are adaptable to new programs.

You are passionate about the music business and have a desire to build a career in the industry.

What We Give You

You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day.

A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best.

Opportunities to connect with our valuable resources, such as our Counsel of Equity & Progressive Action (CEPA), a group created by our employees tasked with developing and implementing innovative solutions to advance a globally-shared goal of ensuring fair and inclusive spaces for all.

An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching.

Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans.

Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.

The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next.

Time off for a winter recess.

About The Orchard

The Orchard is a leading full-service music distribution company operating in 48 markets worldwide and servicing top global independent artists and labels. With cutting-edge operations and an unparalleled global team, The Orchard partners with clients to provide full-scale solutions across a variety of verticals. Championed by an exceptional community of music lovers and experts, The Orchard empowers creators to grow and evolve in the dynamic, global industry. The Orchard focuses on providing a comfortable, social, and engaging environment to encourage productivity and creativity.

The Orchard is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership / union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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California Pay Range : $70,000 - $80,000 USD