Project Manager
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Location: Remote/Hybrid (Occasional travel for live events or meetings)
Company Overview:
Poolroof Music is an artist-focused music management and distribution company based in Arizona. We are dedicated to nurturing artist autonomy, prioritizing ownership, and disrupting exploitative industry norms. With a mission to redefine industry standards, we operate on an invite-only model to ensure alignment with our values and foster meaningful collaborations.
Role Summary:
As Project Manager at Poolroof Music, you will oversee the end-to-end execution of artist projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget compliance, and high-quality outcomes. You will coordinate with artists, internal teams, and external contractors to bring creative visions to life while maintaining Poolroof’s commitment to transparency and artist ownership.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Oversight:
Manage multiple artist projects, including EPs, albums, and promotional campaigns, adhering to Poolroof's project workflow: Pre-Production → Studio Tracking → Mixing → Mastering → Publishing → Marketing → Post-Release Evaluation.
Ensure each project phase meets deadlines, budgets, and quality standards.
Artist Collaboration:
Act as the primary point of contact for assigned artists, fostering trust and clear communication.
Translate artist visions into actionable project plans with defined timelines and deliverables.
Team Coordination:
Work closely with internal teams (e.g., Marketing, Operations) and external contractors (e.g., mastering engineers, designers) to execute project tasks.
Balance workloads across the team, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
Financial Management:
Monitor project budgets, including service fees, recoupment models, and milestone-based payments.
Provide transparent cost breakdowns to artists and stakeholders.
Quality Assurance:
Conduct regular quality checks at each stage of production to ensure alignment with Poolroof’s high standards.
Address any challenges, such as creative differences or technical issues, with proactive solutions.
Post-Release Activities:
Collaborate with Marketing to plan and execute promotional strategies, such as social media campaigns, live events, and community engagement.
Review and analyze project performance metrics to improve future initiatives.
Qualifications:
Experience:
3–5 years in project management, preferably in the music industry or a creative field.
Experience managing end-to-end projects involving multiple stakeholders.
Skills:
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
Strong interpersonal skills for collaborating with artists and teams.
Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Trello, Asana) and music-specific tools.
Familiarity with financial tracking and budget management.
Knowledge:
Understanding of independent music distribution, copyright law, and the creative production process.
Awareness of current trends in the music industry.
Attributes:
Passionate about artist success and ownership.
Adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
Why Join Poolroof Music?
Be part of a revolutionary company redefining the music industry.
Collaborate with passionate, creative individuals dedicated to artist empowerment.
Opportunity for growth and meaningful contributions to artist success stories.
Compensation:
Commission based salary, with performance-based incentives.
Flexible work environment and opportunities for professional development.