The Creative Publishing Manager will report to the Head of A&R. The Creative Publishing Manager will be responsible for overseeing the development of songs and songwriters alongside the A&R team and in line with the vision of Bethel Music. They will work with the Publishing team to ensure all works are collated and registered with all relevant metadata in a timely manner. They will give direction and input in to the development of all writers, reflecting the vision of Bethel Music as a collective and developing the individual writer expressions within that vision. The Creative Publishing Manager, alongside the VP of Bethel Music and A&R team will help identify potential new writer acquisitions.
Responsibilities
- Cultivate relationships with all Bethel Music writers
- Work with A&R to find suitable writing collaborations for artists and writers
- Alongside A&R, help setting up writing trips and collaborations
- Understand the Bethel Music catalog and work to find potential outlets for standout songs
- Give feedback on submitted songs directly or through the relevant A&R Director
- Help establish and co-ordinate regular Bethel Music songwriting camps
- Create and establish development plans for writers
- Directly oversee staff writers
- Ensure that all demos and songwriting sessions are uploaded to central database and all necessary metadata including writer splits and date of creation are registered
- Work with Publishing team to ensure all song data is current and to help gather any missing information
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with other music publishers, labels, writers, Church movements and artists to create opportunities for collaborations
- Establish opportunities for shared song promotions with collaborated publishers
Requirements
Strong communication and interpersonal skills – both written and verbalGood relationship builderAn ability to plan effectively but also possess flexibility to handle the unexpectedTime managementAttention to detailProject managementAdministrativeProblem solvingStrong understanding of the DNA of Bethel MusicOccasional out-of-state travel may be requiredBenefits
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) – Take the time you need to rest, recharge, and care for personal matters.Unlimited Paid Sick Leave – Provided to support your health and recovery when you’re ill or caring for an immediate family member.Generous Paid Holiday Schedule – Additional time off in recognition of major holidays.Paid Parental Leave – 8 weeks of fully paid leave to bond with your new child.Health Insurance – Choose from three medical plan options. Bethel Music covers 70% of the employee premium and 60% of dependent premiums.Dental & Vision Insurance – Comprehensive plans available to help you and your family maintain overall health.Life & Accident Insurance – Group Life and AD&D coverage up to $30,000, fully paid by Bethel Music.Optional Coverage :Voluntary Term Life Insurance – Additional coverage available for you and your dependents.Voluntary Short-Term Disability (STD) – Income protection if you’re unable to work due to a qualified injury or illness.Teladoc with HealthiestYou – 24 / 7 virtual healthcare access including general medical, behavioral health, and other specialty services for you and your family.401k Retirement Plan – An optional retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions to support your long-term financial goals.