Project Manager

About the Company

Founded in 2015, Create Music Group is a major player in music and entertainment, operating as a record label, distribution business, and entertainment network. The company delivers more than 15 billion music streams each month across DSPs and has been recognized as the #2 company on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growth Companies in America in 2020. By combining owned IP with media and technology capabilities, it has expanded rapidly while working with major artists, independent labels, and global media brands.

The organization also includes Label Engine, a major independent music distribution platform serving over 75,000 artists and 5,000 label clients, and Flighthouse, a Gen Z-focused digital entertainment brand with more than 300 million social followers. Create Music Group is headquartered in Hollywood, California and has a worldwide team of 400 employees.

Role Summary

The Project Manager serves as the central contact for assigned artists and is responsible for making sure each release and campaign is carried through accurately from kickoff to completion. This role requires fast decision-making, strong communication, organization, and the ability to adapt quickly when priorities change. The position works closely with clients, managers, and internal teams to keep deliverables, timelines, and marketing initiatives on track.

Responsibilities

• Handle client and catalog onboarding, including onboarding digital rights assets for YouTube or starting back-catalog transfers.
• Serve as the main administrative contact for artists by arranging travel and lodging, managing schedules, and keeping daily communication clear and organized.
• Collect deliverables and coordinate with artists and management on submissions and deadlines.
• Partner with accounting on royalty payouts and payments tied to marketing services.
• Manage multiple artist projects across channels, including timelines, budgets, task tracking, and next-step ownership.
• Build album marketing plans and artist development strategies, including audience targeting, activations, budget oversight, impact analysis, narrative building, and brand development.
• Oversee digital marketing activity such as audience growth across social platforms, securing premiere placements, and coordinating content assets.
• Gather and route assets among all involved departments, including A&R, radio, press, sync, licensing, executive, distribution, and management teams.
• Keep internal departments aligned so each team has the materials and direction needed to execute effectively.
• Maintain and update artist calendars, especially when management is not handling scheduling.
• Support direct-to-consumer marketing and merchandising brainstorming and execution when needed.
• Continuously look for new opportunities and value-adds for artists, such as sessions, brand collaborations, and DSP opportunities.
• Coordinate video and photo production, including director selection, treatment review, budget review, on-site execution, contract/buy-out handling, and final cut approvals.
• Help coordinate music clearances for releases where applicable and assist with music licensing opportunities.
• Take on additional duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or Music Industry.
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in music or entertainment.
• Strong working knowledge of digital platforms.
• Advanced, everyday fluency with social media platforms and familiarity with social listening tools.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this role is USD 70,304 to 80,000. Final compensation will depend on the candidate’s experience, skills, and overall fit.

Fair Chance Policy

In line with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered. Hiring decisions will be based on qualifications and on how any offense relates to the responsibilities of this position.