Head Of Music Partner Solutions

Summary

We are looking for a senior leader with deep music knowledge to lead Music Partner Solutions at Apple Music. In this role, you will spearhead a global program for music partners.

Music Partner Solutions is part of the Insights and Strategic Project Development group. The team develops new ideas and guides new initiatives to market. We also inform content strategies, programs, and partnerships with analysis and insights. This is a highly visible team within the Apple Music organization.

Come work with us and use your passion for technology and people to help shape the future of music!

Key Qualifications

7+ years of experience in partner facing business development or account management roles
Deep understanding of the recorded music business and the application of data to it
Experience marketing and integrating digital music analytics products and similar tools with partners
Comfort working in and through ambiguity; cross-functional experience is a must
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral—you can convey complex ideas simply
Strong prioritization skills and ability to find creative solutions when roadmaps are full
Self-starter and results-oriented, upbeat and focused with a strong passion to learn
Critical and curious thinker with the ability to focus on both the details and big picture

Description

Apple Music provides many innovative products and tools for the music industry. These include Apple Music for Artists, the Music Analytics API, and MusicKit.

As Head of Partner Solutions, you are responsible for adoption of Apple Music tools by record labels. You’re passionate about developing both existing and new relationships with partners. You understand what partners need, and create and put in place plans to solve those needs. You are an advocate for them in internal product and engineering discussions. In this role, you will develop and mobilize strategies to build awareness and excitement in the industry, and ultimately adoption.

Additionally, you will build relationships with key internal stakeholders, understanding their objectives and needs. You should be at ease prioritizing individual needs against larger organizational goals. You should also be comfortable encouraging collaboration and working in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities include:

Develop ongoing program strategy and marketing materials to increase partner participation with input from across the business
Meet with labels on a regular basis and develop relationships with a diverse set of label functions, including Marketing and A&R
Understand individual label pain points and proactively create and present to partners solutions plans to solve those needs
Serve as a primary first point of contact for labels and work cross-functionally to manage strategic relationships
Help labels succeed with Apple Music tools by working with cross-functional teams to deliver hands-on, in-person demos and engagement

Education & Experience

BA/BS degree in Business or related subject

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $125,000 and $218,000, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Role Number: 200479382