Senior Distribution

Full-time // 40 hours a week

Reports To

General Manager

ABOUT US

COLORS is a unique aesthetic music platform showcasing exceptional talent from all around the globe, focused on promoting the most distinctive new artists and original sounds. In the context of an increasingly fragmented and saturated scene, we seek to provide clarity and calm, offering a minimalistic stage to shine a spotlight on the artists and give them the opportunity to present their music without distraction.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Senior Distribution & Streaming Manager is responsible for overseeing delivery of new releases and general administration around our content operations. Reporting into the GM EU, the Distribution & Streaming Manager works closely with Artist Relations, Post-Production & Platform Management teams to ensure accurate delivery of digital assets to DSPs and other platforms. They are also responsible for maintaining metadata across our entire catalog to ensure all information is complete and up to date, as well as implementing systems and workflows for music and asset distribution across the business, and promoting 

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

The Senior Distribution & Streaming Manager will support in:

• Manage the distribution of all COLORS new audio and video releases to DSPs while overseeing the complete COLORS catalog administration process - ensuring metadata accuracy, timely updates across all internal and external systems, 
• Develop and strengthen a strong, proactive relationships with DSP partners.
• Maintaining release schedule and pitching materials for outreach 
• Stay up to date on new features and tools across all streaming platforms, and identify how to best leverage them within the context of COLORS's strategy and releases
• Contribute strategic insights and co-create platform-driven, creative marketing initiatives that drive audience growth and strengthen release impact across all key platforms
• Monitoring release performance and listener behavior, and preparing analytics reports for both internal and external use
• Managing physical release projects (e.g. vinyl)
• Overseeing sync licensing opportunities and relationship management with music supervisors and sync agencies
• Supporting finance team with artist royalty processing and payout workflow

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE: 

• A strong understanding of digital distribution supply chain and metadata requirements, and a passionate interest in the contemporary music streaming economy in general
• Can demonstrate excellent organization and communication skills with acute attention to detail and quality control standards
• 3-5+ years music industry experience at a record label, distributor, or artist services company in an administrative / operational role
• Excellent written and spoken English
• A process-driven and continuous improvement mindset, with a flexible and adaptable approach to growing within a team and optimising workflows in an evolving environment
• Experience managing large datasets within Excel/Google Sheets
• Passion for supporting independent music and artist development
• Appreciation and care for the diverse cultures and music represented on the COLORS platform
  
  

WHAT WE OFFER:

• An inspirational and motivational working environment with opportunity to proactively shape a company and build a global brand in music and culture.
• A high degree of responsibility, professional autonomy, and creative freedom of expression.
• Ongoing support from our People & Culture team, who coordinate key benefits and employee initiatives across Berlin, New York, and London.