Marketing & Business Development Manager

Rebolusyon Rekords is an independent music label in the Philippines. We have released two CDs in 2006 namely Memories by Eyescream; and Blueskrieg – a blues compilation featuring Snakecharmer, Dahon, Firebottle, Plug and Kulukati. In our young life as an indie music label, we have produced nationally distributed CDs, staged Metro Manila bar tours, produced music videos, arranged TV appearances and radio interviews for our artists, and obtained radio airplay for our artists’ songs.

We are in need of a marketing and business development guru who will champion our artists and products into new opportunities in the Pinoy music marketplace.

Compared to major labels, we have a limited budget for marketing and promotions - thus the need for a truly innovative individual who will be responsibile for marketing and promotion; with an entrepreneurial spirit - who will develop business opportunities for the label’s artists and releases.

Marketing and Business Development Manager.

This KEY position is responsible for growing and developing the Artists and music releases of Rebolusyon Rekords. We are looking for a person with a balance of creativity and business acumen. A go getter who loves and believes in Original Filipino Music. A total communicator who’s passion is to experience Pinoy music and spread the word to Filipinos in the Philippines and abroad.

Job description:

  1. Creative. Copy writing and Art direction. Have the “taste” and the “vision” for the art as manifested on advertisements, posters, CD covers and packaging, graphics, photography and video/cinematography. Have a flair for words – to describe an artist, their music, a performance, to squeeze stories that will discuss the artists and CD releases.

  2. Business development. Develop and manage budget. Think up projects that relate to artists and CD releases. Match these projects with sponsors, events. From simple shows to bar tours and national tours. You can create media plans, match products, events and artists with appropriate sponsors. You will monitor sales by developing sales materials and coordinating with distributors, record outlets and promo persons.

  3. Artist liaison (possible A&R but not required). You are the person who understands the artists and their music. You will champion their musical cause.

  4. Advertising and PR. Manage and direct advertisements, press releases and other communication items through print, radio, Internet (website, blogs, forums).

  5. Production management. Manage marketing related productions such as concerts and promotional appearances.

Qualifications:

  1. At least 3 years experience in the Philippine music/recording industry.

  2. Dedicated and passionate. Music is the one thing you know truly want to do.

  3. Extensive network in the music industry from writers, event producers, TV and radio personalities.

  4. Articulate in both English and Filipino, in oral and written formats.

  5. Self starter who can plan, manage and execute.

Salary offer will be commensurate to experience. All applications will be treated with full confidentiality. Send covering letter and resume to Gerry@Rebolusyon.com