Director, Label Services

TL;DR

Director, Label Services: Drive label services growth by building label partnerships, negotiating deal structures, and onboarding independent record labels with an accent on revenue impact, deal frameworks, and cross-functional execution across Music, Legal, and Product/Engineering. Focus on managing label projects, understanding deal points (advances, overhead, distribution fees), and securing commercial success for label partners.

Location: Brooklyn, New York (4 days in-office, 1 day remote)

Salary: $150,000 - $175,000

Company

hirify.global builds a marketplace connecting artists, brands, and fans, including a music distribution service that prioritizes artists’ ownership and royalties.

What you will do

• Partner with the VP of Label Services and the current Label Relations Director to shape BD strategy and improve label services frameworks.
• Drive revenue growth by discovering, negotiating, and onboarding independent record labels to increase gross revenue in 2025.
• Identify labels for ventures and distribution and inform deal frameworks and deal structures.
• Develop and maintain relationships with industry professionals (managers, agents, attorneys) to support label success.
• Own deal point understanding (advances, overhead, distribution fees) and coordinate with Music and Legal teams to secure agreements.
• Manage label projects within budget, schedule, and timeline while collaborating with Marketing, Sync, Brand Partnerships, Customer Operations, Legal, Finance, Product, and Engineering.

Requirements

• 7+ years of music industry experience with a strong network of independent labels, executives, managers, and artists, plus a track record of driving revenue growth.
• Experience in high-touch label services and distribution.
• Ability to influence, negotiate, and close deals while representing hirify.global and aligning parties to amicable outcomes.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to independently set priorities, proactively identify and solve problems, and make sound business decisions under pressure.
• Located in, or willing to locate to, New York.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid schedule: 4 days in-office and 1 day remote.
• Flexible hours with availability expected on nights/weekends as required.
• Compensation includes a salary range plus potential additional rewards such as bonus, stock options, and 401(k) match.
• Fast-paced environment with emphasis on positive, inclusive, and engaging culture.

Hiring process

• Interviews to assess deal leadership, label services/distribution experience, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Discussion of role expectations, availability for travel/client meetings, and alignment with New York location requirement.