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Description

The Amazon Music Artist Relations team seeks an experienced professional to drive collaboration between Amazon Music and the creative community. As an Artist Relations Coordinator, you will work directly with artists, managers, and industry professionals to develop and maintain strategic partnerships. Your primary responsibilities will include managing artist relations programs, coordinating cross-functional projects, and advocating for customer needs. You will work closely with both external partners and internal Amazon Music teams to deliver impactful results.

The ideal candidate will possess strong business acumen and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects independently while meeting competing deadlines. Excellence in relationship building is essential for success in this role.

Amazon Music is an immersive audio entertainment service that deepens connections between fans, artists, and creators. From personalized music playlists to exclusive podcasts, concert livestreams to artist merch, Amazon Music is innovating at some of the most exciting intersections of music and culture. We offer experiences that serve all listeners with our different tiers of service: Prime members get access to all the music ad-free in shuffle mode, and top ad-free podcasts, included with their membership; customers can upgrade to Amazon Music Unlimited for unlimited, on-demand access to 100 million songs, including millions in HD, Ultra HD, and spatial audio; and anyone can listen for free by downloading the Amazon Music app or via Alexa-enabled devices. Join us for the opportunity to influence how Amazon Music engages fans, artists, and creators on a global scale.

Come innovate with the Amazon Music team!

Key job responsibilities

• Build and maintain strategic relationships within the artist management community through artist meetings, playback sessions, and industry events

• Develop and execute Artist Relations Programs, including the Breakthrough program and Amazon Music Originals, from pitch to launch

• Create and implement data-driven engagement strategies that drive measurable business growth for both artists and Amazon Music

• Represent Amazon Music at key industry events, including festivals and Amazon Music Live, managing artist communications and relationships

• Partner with international teams to identify and pursue growth opportunities

• Showcase Amazon Music's features and benefits through platform demonstrations to artists and managers

• Apply deep knowledge of music culture, trends, and broader industry landscape to inform content strategy

A day in the life

• Navigate multiple priorities across Artist Relations, Amazon Music Originals, Breakthrough and within various teams while managing diverse artist opportunities and partnerships

• Exercise independent judgment to develop and execute innovative solutions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Demonstrate ownership by leading projects from conception to completion, with attention to both strategic planning and tactical execution

• Represent the Artist Relations team internally and externally in key meetings

About the team

The Artist Relations team is the point of contact for Artist Managers within the Music Industry for Amazon Music. We own exclusive audio program, the Breakthrough Artist Program and the relationships with Artists' Managers.

Basic Qualifications

- 2+ years of working in music programming, music supervision, or other related music-centric creative role experience

- Experience managing a large number of account relationships and deals simultaneously, ideally related to media/entertainment

- Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience working with customers with a passion for delivering exceptional service

- Experience working in a fast-paced, team environment

- Ability to communicate effectively and act as both an influencer and an ambassador on behalf of Amazon Music and Amazon.com is a must

- 2+ years of experience building and maintaining relationships with artists, managers, labels, or creative professionals

- Demonstrated experience managing multiple cross-functional projects simultaneously with competing deadlines

- Experience coordinating events, programs, or initiatives within the music or entertainment industry

- Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in the entertainment industry

- Experience working with customers with a passion for delivering exceptional service, or experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities

- Contract Negotiation

- 5+ years of experience in artist relations, A&R, or music industry partnerships with a focus on strategic relationship building

- Experience developing and executing artist engagement programs from concept to launch, achieving measurable growth metrics

- Deep knowledge of current music culture, emerging trends, and the competitive streaming landscape

- Experience representing a brand at major industry events, festivals, or live music activations

- Strong analytical skills with experience using data to inform engagement strategies and demonstrate ROI

- Demonstrated ability to showcase platform features and benefits through compelling presentations and demonstrations

- Advanced proficiency in CRM systems, project management tools, and data analytics platforms

- Established network within the artist management community and broader music industry

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $50,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $107,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.