Strap Originals – Junior Project Manager (UK)

Strap Originals is an independent record label co-owned by Peter Doherty of The Libertines.

Strap is looking for highly driven and enthusiastic Junior Project Manager to help deliver world class release campaigns. Working closely with artists, managers, and label teams, the JPM will assist in organisation, promotion, marketing, production, and all aspects of release campaigns.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Organise and coordinate all aspects of effective release campaigns, inspiring campaign teams to work enthusiastically.
  • Coordinate and facilitate digital / physical releases, setting up releases and ensuring logistical release processes run smoothly and effectively including physical manufacturing and distribution and DSP deliveries and pitching.
  • Ensure all campaign deadlines are met including for digital deliveries and DSP pitching and physical manufacturing.
  • Work with the physical sales and distribution teams to set physical formats, appropriate pressing quantities, and ensure physical stock is delivered on time.
  • Ensure campaign assets are procured in a timely fashion, filed correctly and shared with the various teams – from artwork, DSP/press shots, long and short form video content, DSP assets.
  • Create and maintain campaign timelines, briefing teams and sharing release information efficiently.
  • Create detailed campaign updates and reports with easily digestible headlines to ensure that all results are communicated internally, to engaged third parties and to artist management.
  • Create and maintain release info documentation including full label copy and song registration.
  • Support the sales teams to coordinate and confirm a strong DSP plan including writing thorough DSP pitching notes and physical retail including writing sales notes to drive streams, pre-orders, and sales.
  • Coordinate the manufacture of supporting assets including retail posters, stickers, merch etc for retail.
  • Work with the digital teams to plan and implement advertising on our campaigns and analyse advertising and marketing to ensure effectiveness.
  • Analyse data including social media and sales data to best plan and manage campaigns.
  • Look for new, innovative ways to market and promote our artists and releases.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
  • At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role is essential, ideally within a label.
  • Experience of working with artists and artist managers.
  • Experience of working with digital distributors.
  • Strong organisational and project management skills that combine attention to detail with the ability to clearly communicate campaign goals.
  • The ability to juggle multiple projects at different stages of their cycle.
  • Used to working closely with creative teams and able to contribute to the development of creative ideas.
  • Interest in and understanding of digital marketing.
  • Understanding of how artists use current and emerging social media platforms.
  • Great communication skills.

Apply directly to admin@strap-originals.com

Closing date: Wednesday 31st July 2024.

Please send a CV and covering letter.

This is a full-time role, based remotely but with London based meetings.

Competitive salary based on experience.

Strap Originals is an equal opportunities employer.