Executive Director of Artist Development Job at Confidential in Franklin

Executive Director of Artist Development

About the Company

Internationally recognized music label

Industry

Music

Type

Non Profit

Founded

1987

Employees

51-200

About the Role

Join our dynamic creative team as the Executive Director of Artist Development. In this pivotal role, you will influence the strategic vision and execution of artist discovery, branding, and development, focusing on a global impact that aligns with our mission. We are looking for a visionary leader with a robust background in A&R, music publishing, or label leadership and a proven track record in discovering and nurturing worship artists.

Your responsibilities will include co-leading the song release strategy, overseeing impactful artist launches, and ensuring that all creative projects uphold the highest standards of quality and innovation. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams such as marketing, publishing, and commercial partnerships to drive long-term creative and commercial success.

To thrive in this role, you should hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess at least 15 years of professional experience, with a substantial amount in the music or entertainment industry. A deep understanding of global markets and cross-cultural ministry contexts is essential, as is your ability to guide teams through organizational change and the evolving music distribution landscape.

In addition, you will champion digital-first strategies, leverage streaming data, and explore innovative release models. We emphasize the importance of cultural awareness, Christ-centered leadership, and fostering inclusion within our teams.

This position is based in Nashville, TN, and requires minimal travel (less than 10%).

Hiring Manager Title

President

Functions

• Operations