Location: Berlin or Hamburg

Wir suchen kurzfristig einen erfahrenen Finanzbuchhalter

Die Kings Road Merch GmbH ist ein weltweit etablierter Full-Service Anbieter von Merchandise- Produkten und Dienstleistungen.

Als eigenständige deutsche Tochter eines weltweiten Musikkonzerns bieten wir individuelle Webshops für Bands oder Künstler an. Auf ihren Touren betreuen wir das Merchandising an Spielstätten in ganz Europa.

Unsere Services reichen dabei von der Herstellung der Merch-Produkte über die Lagerung und Logistik in unserem Logistikzentrum in Dortmund, die europaweite Tourbetreuung sowie den Betrieb individualisierter Webshops.

Wir suchen dich, wenn du Spaß hast in der Musikindustrie rund um bedruckte Tshirts und Fanartikel zu arbeiten. Nationale europäische Umsatzsteuern, OSS und Quellensteuern schrecken dich nicht ab? Du hast Lust dich in unser ERP-System Netsuite einzuarbeiten und an unsere internationalen Partnern zu reoprten?

Aufgaben

Eigenständige Betreuung der Debitoren- und Kreditorenbuchhaltung

Prüfung von Rechnungen und Abwicklung des Zahlungsverkehrs

Forderungsmanagement

Erstellung der Umsatzsteuermeldungen in allen europäischen Ländern in Zusammenarbeit mit unserem internationalen Compliance Partner

Mitarbeit bei der Erstellung von Monats- und Jahresabschlüssen nach HGB

monatilches Reporting an die US-Muttergesellschaft

Profil

Abgeschlossene kaufmännische Ausbildung, idealerweise als Steuerfachangestellte:r oder Finanzbuchhalter

mehrjährige Erfahrung als Buchhalterin

Sicherheit in der Finanzbuchhaltung nach HGB

Offenheit nach IFRS zu reporten

Erfahrung mit Netsuite oder die Bereitschaft sich einzuarbeiten

gute Englischkenntnisse

Unser Anbgebot

Spannende und abwechslungsreiche Tätigkeiten im Musikbusiness

Sicherheit und Möglichkeiten eines internationalen Konzerns

Modernes, digitalisiertes Accounting im weltweiten Umfeld

Eigenverantwortung und Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten

Flache Hierarchien und kurze Entscheidungswege

Flexible Arbeitszeiten (Mo-Fr) mit der Möglichkeit zum mobilen Arbeiten

Vielfältiges Team

moderne Altersvorsorge

Fahrkostenzuschuss oder Jobrad

English Translation:

Location: Berlin/Hamburg

We are currently seeking a Senior Financial Accountant.

Kings Road Merch GmbH is a globally established full-service provider of merchandise products and services.

As an independent German subsidiary of a global music group, we offer customized online shops for bands and artists. We manage merchandising at venues throughout Europe during their tours.

Our services range from the production of merchandise products to storage and logistics in our logistics center in Dortmund, Europe-wide tour support, and the operation of customized online shops.

We are looking for you if you enjoy working in the music industry with printed T-shirts and merchandise. National European sales taxes, OSS, and withholding taxes don't scare you? Would you like to familiarize yourself with our ERP system Netsuite and report to our international partners?

What you will do:

Independent management of accounts receivable and accounts payable accounting

Invoice review and payment processing

Accounts receivable management

Preparation of VAT returns in all European countries in collaboration with our international compliance partner

Collaboration in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB)

Monthly reporting to the US parent company

Who you are:

Completed commercial training, ideally as a tax clerk or financial accountant

Several years of accounting experience

Confident in financial accounting in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB)

Openness to reporting in accordance with IFRS

Experience with NetSuite or the willingness to learn

Good English skills

What we offer

Exciting and varied activities in the music business

Security and opportunities of an international corporation

Modern, digitalized accounting in a global environment

Personal responsibility and development opportunities

Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes

Flexible working hours (Mon-Fri) with the option of remote working

Diverse team

Modern pension plan

Travel allowance or company bike

The Orchard is a leading full-service music distribution company operating in 48 markets worldwide and servicing top global independent artists and labels. With cutting-edge operations and an unparalleled global team, The Orchard partners with clients to provide full scale solutions across a variety of verticals. Championed by an exceptional community of music lovers and experts, The Orchard empowers creators to grow and evolve in the dynamic, global industry. 

The Orchard focuses on providing a comfortable, social, and engaging environment to encourage productivity and creativity.

The team meet in the offices 4 days per week and work remotely one day per week

About The Orchard

The Orchard is a leading full-service music distribution company operating in 48 markets worldwide and servicing top global independent artists and labels. With cutting-edge operations and an unparalleled global team, The Orchard partners with clients to provide full scale solutions across a variety of verticals. Championed by an exceptional community of music lovers and experts, The Orchard empowers creators to grow and evolve in the dynamic, global industry.

The Orchard focuses on providing a comfortable, social, and engaging environment to encourage productivity and creativity.

Reporting to the SVP, Content, the Associate Director, Content Policy will lead The Orchard’s efforts to identify, investigate, and mitigate catalog‑level risks within our client base. This role focuses on fraud detection, suspicious or non‑compliant client behavior, ambiguous content scenarios, and policy interpretation across DSPs. You will act as a key decision‑maker for borderline or unprecedented cases, ensuring The Orchard’s catalog remains compliant, reputable, and aligned with DSP and industry standards.

This position requires someone who is comfortable using data and pattern‑recognition to surface risks at scale, helping to spot issues early and guide proactive intervention. You will need to have experience with AI agents. Ability to define ambiguous issues and find unambiguous scalable solutions. You will work closely with Legal, Operations, and Relationship Management teams, providing guidance on gray‑area cases, interpreting policies, and navigating sensitive or nuanced escalations. You will also build processes and frameworks to strengthen The Orchard’s proactive risk posture and help shape our approach to emerging catalog‑integrity challenges.

What You'll Do:

Who You Are:

About The Orchard

The Orchard is a leading full-service music distribution company operating in 48 markets worldwide and servicing top global independent artists and labels. With cutting-edge operations and an unparalleled global team, The Orchard partners with clients to provide full scale solutions across a variety of verticals. Championed by an exceptional community of music lovers and experts, The Orchard empowers creators to grow and evolve in the dynamic, global industry. 

The Orchard focuses on providing a comfortable, social, and engaging environment to encourage productivity and creativity.

As Senior Coordinator of Royalties, you will play a key role in ensuring that collaborators working with The Orchard’s high profile artists and labels receive their reporting and payment in an accurate and transparent manner. This role reports to the Manager of Royalties.

What you'll do:

Who you are:

About The Orchard

The Orchard is a leading full-service music distribution company operating in 48 markets worldwide and servicing top global independent artists and labels. With cutting-edge operations and an unparalleled global team, The Orchard partners with clients to provide full scale solutions across a variety of verticals. Championed by an exceptional community of music lovers and experts, The Orchard empowers creators to grow and evolve in the dynamic, global industry.  

The Orchard focuses on providing a comfortable, social, and engaging environment to encourage productivity and creativity. 

This position reports to VP, Digital Operations based in NYC

The Director, Digital Operations is responsible for leading and optimizing The Orchard’s global digital supply chain, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence across UGC and fingerprinting services. This role oversees the systems, processes, and standards that ensure sound recordings and metadata are delivered correctly, efficiently, and in alignment with partner requirements and client expectations. Acting as a central operational authority, the Director develops SOPs, authors critical documentation, manages backlog prioritization, and resolves high-impact delivery or ingestion issues.

In addition to overseeing day-to-day supply chain performance, the Director serves as the operational lead for catalog migration initiatives of any scale—defining best practices, establishing cross-functional workflows, and ensuring successful execution across global teams. This role requires deep technical understanding of digital delivery specifications, rights identification, and partner ingestion behavior, combined with the leadership skills to guide internal teams, drive process improvements, and collaborate with product, engineering, and business stakeholders.

What you'll do: 

Who you are:

About The Orchard

The Orchard is a leading full-service music distribution company operating in 48 markets worldwide and servicing top global independent artists and labels. With cutting-edge operations and an unparalleled global team, The Orchard partners with clients to provide full scale solutions across a variety of verticals. Championed by an exceptional community of music lovers and experts, The Orchard empowers creators to grow and evolve in the dynamic, global industry.  

The Orchard focuses on providing a comfortable, social, and engaging environment to encourage productivity and creativity. 

As a paid part‑time employee of The Orchard, you’ll serve as a key advocate for the artists we distribute. Each month, you’ll promote 10–20 artists through a mix of digital and in‑person marketing across your campus and college town. You’ll be a tastemaker in your community, collaborating with student organizations, local businesses, record stores, DJs, promoters, and more to build meaningful visibility for new releases and touring artists across a wide range of genres.

In this role, you’ll lead listening events, organize campus activations, and create social media content that directly supports our artists. You’ll gain hands-on experience in music marketing while staying ahead of the curve on emerging talent and new music, all while shaping how students in your market discover and engage with The Orchard’s roster.

What you'll do:

Who you are:

As a paid part-time employee of The Orchard, you’ll be an advocate for artists that The Orchard distributes. You’ll promote 3-6 artists per month, as well as one-off promotions as they arise, in your college town and on campus by implementing digital and in-person marketing strategies. You’ll be a tastemaker in your market by working with local businesses, record stores, DJs, promoters, campus organizations, etc. You’ll be in charge of hosting listening events, organizing campus activations, and creating digital content for social media that directly supports The Orchard’s artists. Your focus will be on new releases and tour support for artists covering a wide range of genres. You’ll gain first hand music industry experience and be on the forefront of upcoming artists and new music. 

General Location: Tell us why you and your school/city would be a good fit for our College Marketing program. Cover letters in addition to resumes preferred. 

WHAT'LL YOU DO:

• Organically create awareness of The Orchard’s artists by liaising with and building relationships with influencers in your markets such as: your college radio station, DJs, student organizations, college newspaper and local sites to exploit all opportunities for exposure such as reviews, radio plays, and interviews
• Maintain a local social media presence that promotes the artists you’ll be working with, utilizing a mix of digital assets that are supplied to you and creating your own content to support The Orchard’s artists
• Implement in-person marketing initiatives at record stores, lifestyle shops, and on campus*
• Research appropriate online sites, forums, and networks for the key 18-24yr old demographic for each artist
• Research & attend local and campus events that will best facilitate the promotion of our artists*
• Attend our artists' shows to hand out promotional tools and get feedback from fans*
• Submit a detailed report on your marketing successes and initiatives for each campaign you run

WHO YOU ARE:

• You are an Undergraduate Student currently enrolled in a 4 year university with a minimum of 2 years left prior to graduation
• You are able to manage your own hours and be accountable for the work assigned to you
• You have a passion for music, an understanding of how your peers discover and consume music, and a deep interest in music business & marketing
• You have an understanding of social media marketing, you stay current on trends, and you have an active presence creating content on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook
• You have availability of 20 hours per week
• You’re well-written, well-spoken, a team player, and an excellent communicator
• You have transportation methods
• You have a flexible schedule for team conference calls and tour coverage

WHAT WE GIVE YOU:

• You will gain real world music industry experience that will be a great addition to your resume
• You have the opportunity to express your creativity through your locally run social channels, in our team brainstorms, and in your concert/album reviews
• You’ll have access to inside information that will improve your marketing outreach
• You’ll receive free ticket(s) into our artists’ shows & possible meet and greet passes*
• You’ll build valuable relationships within your local music industry + many more!
• This role pays $16 an hour in NYC
• This role pays $17-$18 an hour in California

The anticipated annual base salary does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

About The Orchard

The Orchard is a leading full-service music distribution company operating in 48 markets worldwide and servicing top global independent artists and labels. With cutting-edge operations and an unparalleled global team, The Orchard partners with clients to provide full scale solutions across a variety of verticals. Championed by an exceptional community of music lovers and experts, The Orchard empowers creators to grow and evolve in the dynamic, global industry.  

The Orchard focuses on providing a comfortable, social, and engaging environment to encourage productivity and creativity. 

As a paid part‑time employee of The Orchard, you’ll serve as a key advocate for the artists we distribute. Each month, you’ll promote 10–20 artists through a mix of digital and in‑person marketing across your campus and college town. You’ll be a tastemaker in your community, collaborating with student organizations, local businesses, record stores, DJs, promoters, and more to build meaningful visibility for new releases and touring artists across a wide range of genres.

In this role, you’ll lead listening events, organize campus activations, and create social media content that directly supports our artists. You’ll gain hands-on experience in music marketing while staying ahead of the curve on emerging talent and new music, all while shaping how students in your market discover and engage with The Orchard’s roster.

What you'll do:

Who you are: 

As a paid part-time employee of The Orchard, you’ll be an advocate for artists that The Orchard distributes. You’ll promote 5-10 artists per month, as well as one-off promotions as they arise, in your college town and on campus by implementing digital and in-person marketing strategies. You’ll be a tastemaker in your market by working with local businesses, record stores, DJs, promoters, campus organizations, etc. You’ll be in charge of hosting listening events, organizing campus activations, and creating digital content for social media that directly supports The Orchard’s artists. Your focus will be on new releases and tour support for artists covering a wide range of genres. You’ll gain first hand music industry experience and be on the forefront of upcoming artists and new music. 

Start Date: June/July 2025

WHAT'LL YOU DO:

• Organically create awareness of The Orchard’s artists by liaising with and building relationships with influencers in your markets such as: your college radio station, DJs, student organizations, college newspaper and local sites to exploit all opportunities for exposure such as reviews, radio plays, and interviews
• Maintain a local social media presence that promotes the artists you’ll be working with, utilizing a mix of digital assets that are supplied to you and creating your own content to support The Orchard’s artists
• Implement in-person marketing initiatives at record stores, lifestyle shops, and on campus
• Research appropriate apps, forums, and networks for the key 18-24yr old demographic for each artist
• Research & attend local and campus events that will best facilitate the promotion of our artists
• Attend our artists' shows to hand out promotional tools and get feedback from fans
• Submit a detailed report on your marketing successes and initiatives for each campaign you run

Perks:

• You will gain real world music industry experience that will be a great addition to your resume
• You have the opportunity to express your creativity through your locally run social channels, in our team brainstorms, and in your concert/album reviews
• You’ll have access to inside information that will improve your marketing outreach
• You’ll receive free ticket(s) into our artists’ shows & possible meet and greet passes
• You’ll build valuable relationships within your local music industry
• + many more!

WHO YOU ARE:

• You are an Undergraduate Student currently enrolled in a 4 year university in Los Angeles with a minimum of 2 years left prior to graduation
• You are able to manage your own hours and be accountable for the work assigned to you
• You have a passion for music, an understanding of how your peers discover and consume music, and a deep interest in music business & marketing
• You have an understanding of social media marketing, you stay current on trends, and you have an active presence creating content on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook
• You have availability of 20 hours per week
• You’re well-written, well-spoken, a team player, and an excellent communicator
• You have transportation methods and live within 30 minutes of Los Angeles
• You have a flexible schedule for team conference calls and tour coverage

WHAT WE GIVE YOU:

• You will gain real world music industry experience that will be a great addition to your resume
• You have the opportunity to express your creativity through your locally run social channels, in our team brainstorms, and in your concert/album reviews
• You’ll have access to inside information that will improve your marketing outreach
• You’ll receive free ticket(s) into our artists’ shows & possible meet and greet passes*
• You’ll build valuable relationships within your local music industry + many more!

About The Orchard

The Orchard is a leading full-service music distribution company operating in 48 markets worldwide and servicing top global independent artists and labels. With cutting-edge operations and an unparalleled global team, The Orchard partners with clients to provide full scale solutions across a variety of verticals. Championed by an exceptional community of music lovers and experts, The Orchard empowers creators to grow and evolve in the dynamic, global industry.  

The Orchard focuses on providing a comfortable, social, and engaging environment to encourage productivity and creativity. 

As a paid part‑time employee of The Orchard, you’ll serve as a key advocate for the artists we distribute. Each month, you’ll promote 10–20 artists through a mix of digital and in‑person marketing across your campus and college town. You’ll be a tastemaker in your community, collaborating with student organizations, local businesses, record stores, DJs, promoters, and more to build meaningful visibility for new releases and touring artists across a wide range of genres.

In this role, you’ll lead listening events, organize campus activations, and create social media content that directly supports our artists. You’ll gain hands-on experience in music marketing while staying ahead of the curve on emerging talent and new music, all while shaping how students in your market discover and engage with The Orchard’s roster.

What you'll do:

Who you are:

About The Orchard

The Orchard is a leading full-service music distribution company operating in 48 markets worldwide and servicing top global independent artists and labels. With cutting-edge operations and an unparalleled global team, The Orchard partners with clients to provide full scale solutions across a variety of verticals. Championed by an exceptional community of music lovers and experts, The Orchard empowers creators to grow and evolve in the dynamic, global industry.  

The Orchard focuses on providing a comfortable, social, and engaging environment to encourage productivity and creativity. 

As a paid part‑time employee of The Orchard, you’ll serve as a key advocate for the artists we distribute. Each month, you’ll promote 10–20 artists through a mix of digital and in‑person marketing across your campus and college town. You’ll be a tastemaker in your community, collaborating with student organizations, local businesses, record stores, DJs, promoters, and more to build meaningful visibility for new releases and touring artists across a wide range of genres.

In this role, you’ll lead listening events, organize campus activations, and create social media content that directly supports our artists. You’ll gain hands-on experience in music marketing while staying ahead of the curve on emerging talent and new music, all while shaping how students in your market discover and engage with The Orchard’s roster.

What you'll do:

Who you are:

About The Orchard

The Orchard is a leading full-service music distribution company operating in 48 markets worldwide and servicing top global independent artists and labels. With cutting-edge operations and an unparalleled global team, The Orchard partners with clients to provide full scale solutions across a variety of verticals. Championed by an exceptional community of music lovers and experts, The Orchard empowers creators to grow and evolve in the dynamic, global industry.  

The Orchard focuses on providing a comfortable, social, and engaging environment to encourage productivity and creativity. 

The Orchard has an immediate opening for a Corporate Development Analyst.  This (pre-MBA) position supports The Orchard in M&A, the execution of corporate transactions, and the development of strategic growth opportunities. This is an ideal position for someone who is passionate about media & entertainment and who wants to gain a broad understanding of music, technology, and digital networks businesses. Working closely with senior management throughout The Orchard puts the Business Analyst in a unique position to experience high-level strategic decision-making firsthand, and to help drive growth and be empowered to deliver impactful business analysis across the organization.

What You'll Do

Who You Are

About The Orchard

The Orchard is a leading full-service music distribution company operating in 48 markets worldwide and servicing top global independent artists and labels. With cutting-edge operations and an unparalleled global team, The Orchard partners with clients to provide full scale solutions across a variety of verticals. Championed by an exceptional community of music lovers and experts, The Orchard empowers creators to grow and evolve in the dynamic, global industry.  

The Orchard focuses on providing a comfortable, social, and engaging environment to encourage productivity and creativity. 

As a paid part‑time employee of The Orchard, you’ll serve as a key advocate for the artists we distribute. Each month, you’ll promote 10–20 artists through a mix of digital and in‑person marketing across your campus and college town. You’ll be a tastemaker in your community, collaborating with student organizations, local businesses, record stores, DJs, promoters, and more to build meaningful visibility for new releases and touring artists across a wide range of genres.

In this role, you’ll lead listening events, organize campus activations, and create social media content that directly supports our artists. You’ll gain hands-on experience in music marketing while staying ahead of the curve on emerging talent and new music, all while shaping how students in your market discover and engage with The Orchard’s roster.

What you'll do:

Who you are:

About The Orchard

The Orchard is a leading full-service music distribution company operating in 48 markets worldwide and servicing top global independent artists and labels. With cutting-edge operations and an unparalleled global team, The Orchard partners with clients to provide full scale solutions across a variety of verticals. Championed by an exceptional community of music lovers and experts, The Orchard empowers creators to grow and evolve in the dynamic, global industry. 

The Orchard focuses on providing a comfortable, social, and engaging environment to encourage productivity and creativity.

We are seeking a motivated, forward-thinking and dynamic US-based YouTube channel strategist for kids and family content. This position reports to the VP, Content Strategy & Business Development for the Magic Star team (The Orchard’s kids and family division) and will have a dotted line reporting relationship with the Senior Director, Channel Strategy. This role will act as the dedicated manager for The Orchard’s roster of kids and family-themed YouTube Channel partners. The ideal candidate is relationship-driven with a creative and analytical mind, and the ability to work proactively and autonomously. The role requires working across multiple time zones based on business needs, supporting global partners and internal teams.

What You'll Do

• Office- first role, in office 4 days a week.
• Manage and oversee an assigned portfolio of global and multi-language kids and family YouTube channels partnered in The Orchard’s YouTube multi-channel network.
• Deliver ongoing, hands-on channel support, including programming, optimization, channel analysis, monthly reporting, content and video strategy, marketing support, and troubleshooting of partner issues across assigned kids/family YouTube channels.
• Conduct detailed channel and video audits, recommending and implementing actionable improvements, with a specific lens to Made for Kids-designated content.
• Track, analyze, and report on channel and children’s category performance using metrics such as CPM, viewership trends, and subscriber demographics.
• Execute strategic post-launch channel initiatives—covering marketing, optimization, and growth activities—to drive maximum reach, user retention, revenue, and overall client satisfaction within a high-touch service model.
• Provide exceptional support for MCN clients and internal teams (Magic Star, Relationship Managers, Rights Management, Operations, etc.) to ensure video-related issues are resolved quickly and effectively.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of and expertise in Made For Kids and children’s genre-specific platform policies, restrictions, opportunities and trends on YouTube.
• Build and maintain relationships with the YouTube Kids programming and partnerships teams, including for managing editorial pitching for featured placement in the Kids app and identifying additional opportunities for collaboration and support.
• Create and provide best practice guides and strategic recommendation documentation for building and growing kids and family channels and content on YouTube.
• Provide basic video and image editing (e.g. creating clips or compilations from existing video content, creating video thumbnails) as needed and work closely with internal Design team or external partners for more complex content creation needs.
• Support internal Ad Sales team in identifying and crafting relevant ad sales service offerings and campaigns specific to Made for Kids channels and kids/family content.
• Collaborate with the Magic Star team along with Relationship Managers, Marketing, and Audience Development to leverage YouTube for key music release campaigns and develop YouTube-specific tentpole initiatives for priority labels and artists/acts.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records across internal systems, YouTube’s CMS, and YouTube.com.
• Identify opportunities to upsell Channel Strategy services to roster clients and support prospecting and pitching efforts to secure new clients and channel partners.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all YouTube-related inquiries from artists, labels, and Relationship Managers across assigned channel roster.

Who You Are

• 3+ years' experience managing, programming and optimizing Made for Kids-designated YouTube channels
• In-depth understanding of rapidly evolving digital landscape with proven ability to harness it in an effort to reach goals (e.g. user generated content, social media), with a specific focus on kids and family content
• Ability to communicate & work effectively with various stakeholders (C level, clients, interns)
• Technologically savvy and comfortable with data
• Excellent software skills and proficiency in YouTube CMS, Microsoft, Google, and Apple applications
• Familiar with Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Premiere, Illustrator, After Effects, Streamlabs, OBS and basic film/image editing
• Strong passion for and deep knowledge of children’s entertainment content
• Knowledge and experience running YouTube livestreams
• Fluency in Spanish is highly preferred
• An expert communicator and relationship builder
• Creative and takes initiative - capacity to engage, willingness to learn and to share ideas, positive attitude
• A skilled presenter
• A proactive and creative problem solver
• Organized, able to multitask, prioritize and maintain deadlines
• Adaptable to evolving workload and working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and clients

What We Give You

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day  
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best 
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching 
• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans 
• Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.  
• The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next  
• Time off for a winter recess

The Orchard is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

About The Orchard

The Orchard is a leading full-service music distribution company operating in 48 markets worldwide and servicing top global independent artists and labels. With cutting-edge operations and an unparalleled global team, The Orchard partners with clients to provide full scale solutions across a variety of verticals. Championed by an exceptional community of music lovers and experts, The Orchard empowers creators to grow and evolve in the dynamic, global industry. 

The Orchard focuses on providing a comfortable, social, and engaging environment to encourage productivity and creativity.

We are seeking a motivated, forward-thinking and dynamic US-based YouTube channel strategist for kids and family content. This position reports to the VP, Content Strategy & Business Development for the Magic Star team (The Orchard’s kids and family division) and will have a dotted line reporting relationship with the Senior Director, Channel Strategy. This role will act as the dedicated manager for The Orchard’s roster of kids and family-themed YouTube Channel partners. The ideal candidate is relationship-driven with a creative and analytical mind, and the ability to work proactively and autonomously. The role requires working across multiple time zones based on business needs, supporting global partners and internal teams.

What You'll Do

• Office- first role, in office 4 days a week.
• Manage and oversee an assigned portfolio of global and multi-language kids and family YouTube channels partnered in The Orchard’s YouTube multi-channel network.
• Deliver ongoing, hands-on channel support, including programming, optimization, channel analysis, monthly reporting, content and video strategy, marketing support, and troubleshooting of partner issues across assigned kids/family YouTube channels.
• Conduct detailed channel and video audits, recommending and implementing actionable improvements, with a specific lens to Made for Kids-designated content.
• Track, analyze, and report on channel and children’s category performance using metrics such as CPM, viewership trends, and subscriber demographics.
• Execute strategic post-launch channel initiatives—covering marketing, optimization, and growth activities—to drive maximum reach, user retention, revenue, and overall client satisfaction within a high-touch service model.
• Provide exceptional support for MCN clients and internal teams (Magic Star, Relationship Managers, Rights Management, Operations, etc.) to ensure video-related issues are resolved quickly and effectively.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of and expertise in Made For Kids and children’s genre-specific platform policies, restrictions, opportunities and trends on YouTube.
• Build and maintain relationships with the YouTube Kids programming and partnerships teams, including for managing editorial pitching for featured placement in the Kids app and identifying additional opportunities for collaboration and support.
• Create and provide best practice guides and strategic recommendation documentation for building and growing kids and family channels and content on YouTube.
• Provide basic video and image editing (e.g. creating clips or compilations from existing video content, creating video thumbnails) as needed and work closely with internal Design team or external partners for more complex content creation needs.
• Support internal Ad Sales team in identifying and crafting relevant ad sales service offerings and campaigns specific to Made for Kids channels and kids/family content.
• Collaborate with the Magic Star team along with Relationship Managers, Marketing, and Audience Development to leverage YouTube for key music release campaigns and develop YouTube-specific tentpole initiatives for priority labels and artists/acts.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records across internal systems, YouTube’s CMS, and YouTube.com.
• Identify opportunities to upsell Channel Strategy services to roster clients and support prospecting and pitching efforts to secure new clients and channel partners.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all YouTube-related inquiries from artists, labels, and Relationship Managers across assigned channel roster.

Who You Are

• 3+ years' experience managing, programming and optimizing Made for Kids-designated YouTube channels
• In-depth understanding of rapidly evolving digital landscape with proven ability to harness it in an effort to reach goals (e.g. user generated content, social media), with a specific focus on kids and family content
• Ability to communicate & work effectively with various stakeholders (C level, clients, interns)
• Technologically savvy and comfortable with data
• Excellent software skills and proficiency in YouTube CMS, Microsoft, Google, and Apple applications
• Familiar with Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Premiere, Illustrator, After Effects, Streamlabs, OBS and basic film/image editing
• Strong passion for and deep knowledge of children’s entertainment content
• Knowledge and experience running YouTube livestreams
• Fluency in Spanish is highly preferred
• An expert communicator and relationship builder
• Creative and takes initiative - capacity to engage, willingness to learn and to share ideas, positive attitude
• A skilled presenter
• A proactive and creative problem solver
• Organized, able to multitask, prioritize and maintain deadlines
• Adaptable to evolving workload and working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and clients

What We Give You

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day  
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best 
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching 
• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans 
• Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.  
• The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next  
• Time off for a winter recess

The Orchard is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

About The Orchard

The Orchard is a leading full-service music distribution company operating in 48 markets worldwide and servicing top global independent artists and labels. With cutting-edge operations and an unparalleled global team, The Orchard partners with clients to provide full scale solutions across a variety of verticals. Championed by an exceptional community of music lovers and experts, The Orchard empowers creators to grow and evolve in the dynamic, global industry. 

The Orchard focuses on providing a comfortable, social, and engaging environment to encourage productivity and creativity.

We are seeking a Manager, Relationship Support candidate to play a key role in the global development of our label and artist roster. Reporting into the Relationship Management Lead based in New York City, this role will work across key markets domestically and  internationally, coordinating and managing tasks for artist and label campaigns, offering vital sales support, and overseeing the evaluation of services. You will also ensure campaign effectiveness by tracking sales and budgets, collecting key assets and materials, and assisting with critical day-to-day responsibilities across the team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of how to work cross-functionally between departments and within diverse systems globally - with a concentration in markets across Asia. They are capable of handling multiple tasks efficiently.

What you'll do:

• Office- first role, in office 4 days a week
• Campaign Tracking: Monitor the progress of ongoing campaigns, alongside the team Relationship Manager, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met.
• Budget Management: Track campaign budgets, ensuring all expenses are accounted for and aligned with the allocated budget.
• Optimization & Audits: Conduct campaign evaluations identifying areas for improvement, ensure services are being optimized, and processes across teams are working effectively.
• Project Management: Drive and develop project plans, key deliverables, KPIs for assigned campaigns and work strategically across teams in the US and key international markets to bring forward opportunities for labels and artists.
• Release Campaign Oversight: Work closely with the Relationship Manager in ensuring critical new releases information is shared to the appropriate teams and in the appropriate formats.
• Campaign Asset Management: Gather and organize key assets and materials for a campaign, such as press materials, images, one-sheets, and lyrics, ensuring everything is current and easily accessible for the teams.
• Campaign Performance Tracking: Keep track of campaign performance across sales and other services deployed to ensure goals and objectives are being met.
• Competitive Analysis: Assist with gathering insights and conducting competitive analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Report Generation: Assist in running reports for internal and or external needs, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Label Onboarding: Provide assistance to the Solutions team with new label training, ensuring a smooth onboarding experience.
• Product Engagement: Lead in driving Clients’ adoption of The Orchard’s products and tools as well as driving adoption of new features contained therein.
• Office Visits & Meetings: Help coordinate office visits and in-person meetings with internal teams and external partners as necessary.

Who you are:

• Minimum of 3 years in the music industry, or a similar field, with previous experience working collaboratively across various teams and departments, pulling reports, and navigating through various systems. A background in music distribution is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Fluent in Korean, Japanese or Spanish language is preferred
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• High attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and handle various operational tasks.
• Familiarity with competitive analysis techniques and marketing strategies is preferred.
• With a passion for working globally and with different cultures, you are happy to work unconventional hours across time zones.
• You are a motivated self-starter who is passionate about the music business and has a desire to build a career in the industry.

What we give you:

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day  
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best 
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching 
• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans 
• Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.  
• The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next  
• Time off for a winter recess

The Orchard is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Location: Berlin or Dortmund

The Managing Director, Kings Road Merch – International is a senior general management and P&L leader responsible for building and scaling Kings Road Merch outside of the United States. As Co–Managing Director alongside the U.S.-based MD, this role has full accountability for international strategy, revenue growth, profitability, and execution across all aspects of the business—including artist relationships, commercial strategy, operations, supply chain coordination, and organizational build-out.

This leader will initially oversee Germany, and build out the UK, and Australia, with expansion into Latin America and Asia as the business scales. The role requires a proven operator who can combine commercial leadership with operational rigor, while working in close partnership with Sony Music’s and The Orchard’s labels and the Sony Music D2C platform.

The Orchard gehört zu den führenden Musikunternehmen im Bereich Label- und Artist Distribution sowie Artist Services. Mit über 47 Büros auf der ganzen Welt bieten wir unseren Labels und Künstler:innen innovative Technologie, transparente Datenanalyse und Expertise, um Fans zu erreichen und ihr Publikum zu vergrößern. Dafür reichen unsere Services über digitalen und physischen Vertrieb als auch Marketing, Advertising, Sync und Brand Partnerships, Rights Management, Video Monetization bis hin zu Lizenzabrechnungen, Publishing Administration und mehr. Das Team aus Musikliebhaber:innen und Expert:innen bei The Orchard GSA begleitet Kreative dabei, sich in der dynamischen lokalen und globalen Musikindustrie zurechtzufinden und nachhaltig zu wachsen.
 
Für unseren Standort in Hamburg bieten wir ab dem 01. August 2026 eine Ausbildungsstelle für Kaufleute für Marketingkommunikation (m/w/d) an.

Wer du bist  

• Du hast deine (Fach-)Hochschulreife abgeschlossen und möchtest in der Musikindustrie durchstarten.
• Du begeisterst dich für aktuelle Musiktrends, Künstler:innen und digitale Entwicklungen im Markt.
• Organisation liegt dir im Blut, du kommunizierst gerne mit unterschiedlichen Partner:innen und behältst auch bei langfristigen Projekten den Überblick.
• Erste Erfahrungen mit Social Media, digitalen Tools oder Content-Erstellung sind von Vorteil.
• Sehr gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse, erste Berührungspunkte mit Google Workplace bzw. MS Office sowie eine ausgeprägte Leidenschaft für Musik runden dein Profil ab.

Was du machst  

• Dich erwartet eine abwechslungsreiche Ausbildung im Bereich Marketingkommunikation. Darüber hinaus erhältst du u.a. Einblicke in die Bereiche Produktmanagement, Audience
• Development sowie digitaler und physischer Vertrieb und Controlling.
• Als Teil eines Teams unterstützt du die Betreuung und Weiterentwicklung von unseren Labels, Artists und Partner:innen und hilfst bei der operativen Umsetzung von digitalen und physischen Musikveröffentlichungen.
• Du wirkst bei der Content-Erstellung mit, planst Social-Media-Kampagnen und entwickelst Strategien zur Weiterentwicklung unserer Kanäle auf allen relevanten Plattformen.
• Außerdem analysierst du relevante KPIs und leitest daraus Maßnahmen zur Optimierung der Content-Strategie ab.
• Du unterstützt bei der Planung und Umsetzung von Marketingkampagnen sowie bei Veröffentlichungen unserer Labels.
• Gemeinsam mit dem Sales Team bereitest du die Pitches der neuen Releases vor, um sie bestmöglich auf den digitalen Streaming Plattformen zu platzieren.
• Ergänzend bist du an der Organisation von Events beteiligt und übernimmst administrative Aufgaben.
• Dabei arbeitest du eng mit nationalen und internationalen Teams sowie externen Dienstleister:innen und unseren Labels zusammen.

 
Wir bieten dir 

• Raum für Vielfalt und Raum für Innovation. 
• Ein Projekt für deine Ideen. Von der Findung bis zur Umsetzung.
  
• Faire Vergütung und ein Streaming-Abo deiner Wahl.
  
• Flexible Arbeitszeiten und Remote Work. 
  
• Events und Konzerte in unserem Headquarter mitten in Berlin Schöneberg. 
  
• Die Chance, dich zu beweisen. Und Herausforderung von Anfang an.

Wie du dich bewirbst

Wenn du dich in dem Profil wiederfindest, freuen wir uns auf Deine aussagekräftige Bewerbung inkl. Anschreiben und Lebenslauf an Christina Rosenberg: christina.rosenberg@theorchard.com

Weitere Informationen unter www.theorchard.com

Privacy Policy

Please click here to read our privacy policy for Germany, Austria or Switzerland before beginning the application process as you will need to agree to the terms of the policy before submitting your information.

About The Orchard

The Orchard is a leading full-service music distribution company operating in 48 markets worldwide and servicing top global independent artists and labels. With cutting-edge operations and an unparalleled global team, The Orchard partners with clients to provide full scale solutions across a variety of verticals. Championed by an exceptional community of music lovers and experts, The Orchard empowers creators to grow and evolve in the dynamic, global industry.  

The Orchard focuses on providing a comfortable, social, and engaging environment to encourage productivity and creativity. 

Reports to: VP, Canada - The Orchard

Work Location: Toronto

Salary Grade: 30/31

Salary Range: 60,000 - 80,000 CAD

Job Type: Full time / Permanent 

Work Arrangement: At least four (4) days/week onsite, 37.5 hours a week

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and creative Marketing Manager to lead marketing initiatives for priority artists and releases in Canada. This role is ideal for someone with strong knowledge of the Canadian music landscape, deep understanding of digital platforms and fan engagement, and a passion for building impactful, data-driven marketing campaigns.

You will oversee end-to-end campaign strategy, execution, and performance for artists and label partners—collaborating closely with teams across marketing, audience development, creative, and commercial. You’ll use insights, cultural understanding, and innovative marketing approaches to drive growth, visibility, and engagement across multiple genres and audiences.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role that may occasionally require evening or weekend work to support global releases and time zones.

What You'll Do:

• Strategic Marketing Leadership.
• Lead the development and execution of integrated marketing strategies for priority artists and releases across Canada.
• Own campaign planning, rollout strategies, execution, and measurement—ensuring alignment with audience insights, platform trends, and KPIs.
• Adapt global marketing strategies to local audiences while identifying unique opportunities for growth within the Canadian market.
• Client & Partner Management
• Act as the primary marketing point of contact for assigned artist, label, and management partners.
• Provide strategic counsel and build strong relationships to drive long-term value and campaign success.
• Ensure consistent communication between Canadian teams and global stakeholders.

Creative Direction & Campaign Development

• Conceptualize and execute creative, high-impact marketing campaigns that resonate with Canadian audiences.
• Develop innovative approaches to content, fan engagement, merchandising, influencer partnerships, and digital storytelling.
• Stay connected to cultural trends, audience behavior, and key moments across the Canadian landscape.

Performance Analytics & Optimization

• Track and analyze campaign performance across streaming, social, and digital platforms.
• Present insights, results, and actionable recommendations to partners and internal teams.
• Use data to inform content strategy, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Paid Media, Audience Development, Creative, DSP/Commercial teams, CRM, and others to ensure cohesive and impactful campaigns.
• Leverage proprietary tools, fan data, and creative assets to support audience growth and demand generation.

Innovation & Market Growth

• Stay ahead of emerging platforms, trends, influencers, and fan behaviors within Canada.
• Integrate new approaches in digital marketing, content development, and audience strategy.
• Identify opportunities for partnerships, brand collaborations, and local market expansion.
• Proactively identify potential new artist and label opportunities within the Canadian market and refer them to internal teams as appropriate.

Leadership & Internal Contribution

• Contribute to a culture of collaboration, accountability, and creative excellence

Who You Are:

• 5+ years of experience in music marketing, entertainment marketing, or brand strategy, with a proven track record of managing high-impact campaigns.
• Strong understanding of the Canadian music ecosystem, digital platforms, streaming, social media, and live event marketing.
• A strategic thinker and creative problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Data-literate, with experience using performance analysis to shape strategy.
• Exceptional communicator with the ability to influence internal and external partners.
• Passionate about music, culture, and fan engagement—with a pulse on what’s next.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with multicultural audiences or niche genre communities in Canada.
• Existing industry relationships with artists, influencers, media, promoters, and partners.
•  Familiarity with CRM, email/SMS marketing, fan data management, and digital advertising tools.

What We Give You:

• You join a vibrant global community with the opportunity to channel your passion every day
• A modern office environment designed for you, empowering you to bring your best
• Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community
• The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt and create what happens next
• We give you the platform to champion positive change, with the opportunity to contribute to our social impact, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• We provide an excellent range of benefits like health and dental group insurance, life insurance, short and long-term disability plans, group RRSP pension program, tuition reimbursement, health and lifestyle benefit plan and an EAP program.
• Time off over winter break

The Orchard is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The Orchard gehört zu den führenden Musikunternehmen im Bereich Label- und Artist Distribution sowie Artist Services. Mit über 47 Büros auf der ganzen Welt bieten wir unseren Labels und Künstler:innen innovative Technologie, transparente Datenanalyse und Expertise, um Fans zu erreichen und ihr Publikum zu vergrößern. Dafür reichen unsere Services über digitalen und physischen Vertrieb als auch Marketing, Advertising, Sync und Brand Partnerships, Rights Management, Video Monetization bis hin zu Lizenzabrechnungen, Publishing Administration und mehr. Das Team aus Musikliebhaber:innen und Expert:innen bei The Orchard GSA begleitet Kreative dabei, sich in der dynamischen lokalen und globalen Musikindustrie zurechtzufinden und nachhaltig zu wachsen.
 
Für unseren Standort in Berlin bieten wir ab dem 01. August 2026 zwei Ausbildungsstellen für Kaufleute für audiovisuelle Medien (m/w/d) an.

Wer du bist 

• Du hast deine (Fach-)Hochschulreife abgeschlossen und möchtest in der Musikindustrie durchstarten.
• Du begeisterst dich für aktuelle Musiktrends und interessierst dich für die wirtschaftlichen und organisatorischen Abläufe hinter Musikveröffentlichungen.
• Organisation liegt dir im Blut, du hast Freude an Kommunikation und Zusammenarbeit mit Künstler:innen, Labels und Partner:innen und behältst auch bei langfristigen Projekten den Überblick.
• Sehr gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse, erste Berührungspunkte mit Google Workplace bzw. MS Office sowie eine ausgeprägte Leidenschaft für Musik runden dein Profil ab. 

Was du machst 

• Während deiner abwechslungsreichen Ausbildung erhältst du umfassende Einblicke in die Abläufe eines Musikvertriebs.
• Als Teil eines Teams unterstützt du die Betreuung und Weiterentwicklung von unseren Labels, Artists und Partner:innen und hilfst bei der operativen Umsetzung von digitalen und physischen Musikveröffentlichungen.
• Gemeinsam mit dem Sales Team bereitest du die Pitches der neuen Releases vor, um sie bestmöglich auf den digitalen Streaming Plattformen zu platzieren.
• Darüber hinaus unterstützt du bei der Pflege unserer Social Media Kanäle und erweiterst dein Social Media und Digital Marketing Wissen.
• Du sammelst ebenso praktische Erfahrungen in den Bereichen Produktmanagement, Physical Supply Chain Management und Controlling.
• Ergänzend bist du an der Organisation von Events beteiligt und übernimmst administrative Aufgaben. 
• Dabei arbeitest du eng mit nationalen und internationalen Teams sowie externen Dienstleister:innen und unseren Labels zusammen.

Wir bieten dir 

• Raum für Vielfalt und Raum für Innovation. 
  
• Ein Projekt für deine Ideen. Von der Findung bis zur Umsetzung.
  
• Faire Vergütung und ein Streaming-Abo deiner Wahl.
  
• Flexible Arbeitszeiten und Remote Work. 
  
• Events und Konzerte in unserem Headquarter mitten in Berlin Schöneberg. 
  
• Die Chance, dich zu beweisen. Und Herausforderung von Anfang an.

Wie du dich bewirbst

Wenn du dich in dem Profil wiederfindest, freuen wir uns auf Deine aussagekräftige Bewerbung inkl. Anschreiben und Lebenslauf an Christina Rosenberg: christina.rosenberg@theorchard.com

Weitere Informationen unter www.theorchard.com

Privacy Policy

Please click here to read our privacy policy for Germany, Austria or Switzerland before beginning the application process as you will need to agree to the terms of the policy before submitting your information.

Description du poste:

Chez The Orchard, nous recherchons un(e) stratège en marketing digital et publicité ainsi qu’un(e) Responsable Services Vidéo, hautement motivé(e) et tourné(e) vers l’avenir, pour rejoindre notre équipe France. Ce poste sera chargé de fournir des services marketing et vidéo de premier plan à notre portefeuille de labels et d’artistes en France.

Le/la candidat(e) idéal(e) sera responsable de la création et de l’exécution de campagnes digitales stratégiques « always-on » visant à générer de la visibilité et de la notoriété. Il/elle aura également pour mission de développer les audiences et de piloter des stratégies CRM efficaces à travers les campagnes, ainsi que d’engager les communautés de fans afin de stimuler les ventes et les revenus pour les nouvelles sorties et les catalogues.

Le/la candidat(e) sera également responsable de la gestion quotidienne du compte Instagram de The Orchard France.

Le/la Responsable Stratégie Marketing & Services Vidéo travaillera en étroite collaboration avec le/la Senior Manager, Marketing Strategy.

Missions:

• Communication avec les labels et les artistes :
  Agir en tant que point de contact marketing pour les labels et artistes assignés, en menant les échanges autour des stratégies marketing digitales, de la planification de campagnes, de la collecte de données, de l’exécution CRM et de l’évaluation continue des performances.

• Créativité :Concevoir et mettre en œuvre des campagnes marketing créatives afin de rester à la pointe de l’innovation en matière de marketing et de développement d’audience.

• Pilotage stratégique:Superviser et gérer les campagnes marketing des sorties prioritaires, avec un focus sur les initiatives artistes et labels. Prendre des décisions éclairées basées sur les données et les indicateurs de performance. Une veille constante des tendances digitales et des outils actuels, ainsi que de leur utilisation dans les campagnes marketing, est attendue.

• Analyse de performance: Analyser l’impact des campagnes et la valeur des différents segments de fans et d’audiences, identifier les tendances, les axes d’amélioration et les opportunités d’optimisation des stratégies avant et après sortie. Utiliser une connaissance approfondie des plateformes et outils pour développer les audiences, engager les communautés de fans et stimuler la demande.

• Audits de chaînes et de vidéos: Réaliser des audits de chaînes et de contenus vidéo, formuler des recommandations actionnables et en assurer l’exécution, suivre, analyser et reporter les performances par chaîne et par catégorie à l’aide de métriques telles que le CPM, l’audience et les données démographiques des abonnés.

• Partenariats internes et externes: Identifier des opportunités de développement pour les artistes et les labels via les ressources internes et des outils ou services externes / agences susceptibles de renforcer l’efficacité des campagnes. Collaborer avec plusieurs équipes et départements afin de déployer des activations marketing innovantes dans le digital et dans le monde réel. Développer des relations avec les communautés de fans afin d’amplifier la portée et l’impact des campagnes.

• Collaboration d’équipe: Travailler avec les équipes locales à l’international afin d’identifier et d’exploiter des leviers culturels favorisant l’acquisition d’audience, l’engagement et l’atteinte des objectifs des labels.

• Résolution de problèmes et agilité: Être proactif(ve) dans l’identification des enjeux et la proposition de solutions pour maintenir les campagnes de sorties sur la bonne trajectoire. Faire preuve de flexibilité tout en répondant aux besoins des labels. Être agile face aux priorités émergentes hors process et savoir agir avec réactivité, sens des priorités et vision stratégique.

Profil recherché:

• Minimum 2 ans d’expérience au sein d’un label ou d’un système de distribution, avec gestion de contenus frontline et catalogue, ainsi que de relations clients
• Solide connaissance des services aux artistes et aux labels, incluant la gestion de campagnes, la gestion budgétaire, etc.
• Excellente maîtrise de l’écosystème digital, incluant la distribution musicale, l’analytique et les réseaux sociaux, avec une capacité à s’adapter à un environnement en constante évolution
• Très fortes compétences organisationnelles, avec la capacité à gérer plusieurs priorités et à respecter des délais serrés
• Excellentes compétences de communication écrite et orale, avec la capacité d’interagir efficacement à tous les niveaux de l’entreprise, en interne comme en externe
• Forte sensibilité et passion pour la musique indépendante, avec une disponibilité pour participer à des événements professionnels et concerts
• Maîtrise courante de l’anglais

Sony Music s’engage à garantir l’égalité des chances en matière d’emploi, sans tenir compte de l’origine, du sexe, des mœurs, de l’orientation sexuelle, du genre, de l’âge, de la situation de famille, de l’état de grossesse, des opinions politiques, des activités syndicales, des convictions religieuses, de l’apparence physique, du nom de famille, du lieu de résidence, de l’état de santé, ou/et du handicap

*English Translation

Marketing Strategy & Video Services Manager, France

At The Orchard, we are looking for a highly motivated, forward thinking Digital Marketing and Advertising Strategist & Video Services Manager to join our France team. This role will be responsible for providing top tier marketing services and video services to our label and artist client roster in France.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating and executing strategic always-on digital marketing campaigns designed to generate publicity and awareness. They will be responsible for building audiences and running effective CRM strategies across their campaigns as well as engaging fanbases to drive sales and revenue for new releases and catalogue titles. 

You will also be responsible for the day-to-day management of The Orchard France Instagram Account.

The Marketing Strategy & Video Services Manager will work in close collaboration with the Senior Manager, Marketing Strategy.

What you will do:

• Label & Artist Communication: Serve as the marketing point of contact for assigned labels and artists, leading discussions around marketing strategies within the online space, campaign planning, data collection and CRM execution and ongoing performance evaluation. 
• Creativity: Conceptualize and execute creative marketing campaigns in order to remain at the forefront of marketing and audience development. 
• Strategic Oversight: Oversee and manage marketing campaigns for high-priority releases, with a focus on artist and label initiatives. Drive informed decisions based on data and performance metrics. You will be expected to keep on top of current online trends and tools and how they can be utilised within marketing campaigns.
• Performance Analysis: Analyse the impact of campaigns and the value of various segments of fans and audiences identifying trends, areas for improvement and opportunities to optimize both pre-and post-release strategies. Utilize your in-depth knowledge of platforms and tools to build audiences, engage fanbases and drive demand.
• Perform channel and video audits - advising and executing on actionable items; track, analyse and report on channel and category progress, using metrics like CPM, viewership and subscriber demographics

• Internal & External Partnerships: Seek out opportunities for artist and label development through internal resources and external tools or services / agencies that could enhance campaign efforts. Work with multiple departments and team members to bring innovative marketing activations to life in the digital and real world. Foster fan community relationships to amplify campaign reach and effectiveness
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with local market teams globally to identify and utilize cultural touchpoints for audience acquisition, engagement and other label objectives
• Problem-Solving & Flexibility: Be proactive in identifying challenges and providing solutions to keep release campaigns on track. Demonstrate flexibility and a balance of supporting label needs. Be nimble as priorities arise outside of process, be able to move with importance as well as vision

Who You Are:

• Minimum of 2 years in digital marketing and first experience managing, programming, and optimising YouTube channels within the music industry (Label, Distributor, DSP etc) or a similar field. Proven track record of successful campaign development and execution.
• Fluency in verbal and written English and French
• Strong understanding and knowledge of marketing in France
• You are passionate about the music business and have a desire to build a career in the industry.
• Knowledge of booking digital advertisements across platforms including Meta, Google and TikTok Ads Manager preferred. Knowledge of YouTube CMS
• In-depth understanding of social media platforms and the current platform trends and updates required
• An understanding of digital service provider platforms and how they can be used in digital marketing campaigns to elevate music consumption and discovery
• A strong proficiency in utilizing analytics tools to track and interpret release performance, trends, and metrics.
• Photoshop, Canva, HTML and video editing software experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to serve as a key liaison between artists, labels, internal teams, and external clients
• Familiarity with Google Suite and project management software a plus
• Strong project management skills and the ability to handle multiple campaigns simultaneously. A highly organized professional that pays close attention to the details with the ability to multitask and prioritize to tight deadlines.

What we give you:

• You join a vibrant global community with the opportunity to channel your passion every day 
• A modern office environment designed for you, empowering you to bring your best 
• Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community 
• The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt and create what happens next 
• We give you the platform to champion positive change, with the opportunity to contribute to our social impact, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives 
• We provide an excellent range of benefits like private medical cover, a generous pension scheme, life assurance, income protection, plus loads of music industry perks. There’s also time off over winter break 

About The Orchard

The Orchard is a leading full-service music distribution company operating in 48 markets worldwide and servicing top global independent artists and labels. With cutting-edge operations and an unparalleled global team, The Orchard partners with clients to provide full scale solutions across a variety of verticals. Championed by an exceptional community of music lovers and experts, The Orchard empowers creators to grow and evolve in the dynamic, global industry. 

The Orchard focuses on providing a comfortable, social, and engaging environment to encourage productivity and creativity.

The Orchard is seeking an Associate Director, Paid Media & Growth Strategy (US) to join our Global Paid Media & Growth Strategy team. This role will lead the Strategy vertical within the US team, playing a critical role in shaping and evolving the strategic vision, execution, and ongoing development of our Premium Services. The Associate Director will work closely with other Paid Media & Growth Strategists and Media Buyers, as well as labels, relationship managers, marketing strategists, among others, to create bespoke paid media plans that amplify our top releases and support artist and label goals, while also driving key business outcomes. This position reports directly to the Senior Director, Global Paid Media & Growth Strategy.

What You'll Do

Who You Are

About The Orchard

The Orchard is a leading full-service music distribution company operating in 48 markets worldwide and servicing top global independent artists and labels. With cutting-edge operations and an unparalleled global team, The Orchard partners with clients to provide full scale solutions across a variety of verticals. Championed by an exceptional community of music lovers and experts, The Orchard empowers creators to grow and evolve in the dynamic, global industry.  

The Orchard focuses on providing a comfortable, social, and engaging environment to encourage productivity and creativity. 

The Orchard is looking for a dynamic and collaborative Associate Director, Finance & Accounting to join our Finance team. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and natural team player who thrives in a fast paced, ever evolving environment with at least 6 years of accounting experience. Month end close at a global, publicly traded organization and Big Four experience are preferred. A hands on leadership style and the agility to pivot quickly as business needs change. This role will report into the Senior Director, Finance & Accounting and will be based in our New York City office. The Associate Director will play a key role in mentoring junior team members, partnering cross-functionally and driving continuous process improvement across our finance operations.

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The Orchard is a leading full-service music distribution company operating in 48 markets worldwide and servicing top global independent artists and labels.

With cutting-edge operations and an unparalleled global team, The Orchard partners with clients to provide full scale solutions across a variety of verticals.

Championed by an exceptional community of music lovers and experts, we empower creators to grow and evolve in the dynamic, global industry. 

What you'll do:

• Act as the primary point of contact at The Orchard, maintaining positive and productive relationships with labels.
• As a physical distribution specialist, oversee all aspects of local and international physical distribution.
• Manage approvals and updates for digital and physical releases.
• Provide guidance and support to labels on digital and physical release best practices and metadata requirements.
• Collaborate with labels and internal departments to develop, communicate, and execute new release and catalog strategies.
• Work closely with finance, marketing, legal, and other internal teams to meet all label business needs.
• Distribute key assets to global retail and marketing teams, ensuring all stakeholders are fully aligned and equipped to support label release initiatives.
• Partner with various teams at The Orchard to ensure audio and video products are properly delivered, claimed, and monetized.
• Utilize internal marketing and data analytics tools to drive label engagement and support strategic decisions for marketing and sales goals.
• Continuously analyze data and propose solutions and optimizations to help labels and artists remain competitive in the music industry.

Who you are:

• Minimum 6 years of experience in music distribution (both digital and physical).
• Fluent in English.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Strong passion for music and deep knowledge of the music industry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with artists, labels, and key partners.

What we give you:

• Join an inclusive, collaborative, and global community where you’ll have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey.
• A modern office environment designed to inspire productivity, creativity, and teamwork.
• We are committed to investing in your professional growth and development.

Equal Opportunities

As an active part of a culturally and socially diverse society, Sony Music’s aim is that our workforce is diverse and inclusive. Sony Music is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.

We employ, retain, promote and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants according to their merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We apply this policy without regard to any individual’s sex, race, religion, origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition or disability.

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About The Orchard

The Orchard is a leading full-service music distribution company operating in 48 markets worldwide and servicing top global independent artists and labels. With cutting-edge operations and an unparalleled global team, The Orchard partners with clients to provide full scale solutions across a variety of verticals. Championed by an exceptional community of music lovers and experts, The Orchard empowers creators to grow and evolve in the dynamic, global industry.  

The Orchard focuses on providing a comfortable, social, and engaging environment to encourage productivity and creativity. 

About Kings Road

Kings Road Merchandise is a full-service entertainment merchandising company, proudly supporting iconic artists and labels across a wide range of genres. We partner closely with our clients on every aspect of merchandise creation—from design and production to global logistics – whether it’s online, at live events, or in retail stores. Kings Road is a dynamic, fast-paced, and rapidly growing company built on a culture that celebrates music, creativity, and independence. Built on a foundation of collaboration, precision, and passion – our team has fueled Kings Road’s continued expansion and industry success.

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We are seeking a motivated and reliable Warehouse employee to join our team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in maintaining accurate inventory, fulfilling orders efficiently, and keeping our warehouse organized and safe.

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