Studio Manager

Do you feel right at home in a fully equipped production? Are you able to bring people together and create the perfect conditions for studio magic to happen? Do you love the dance music world and are you always working hard to expand and maintain your network? Then you may just be the chosen one, because we’re currently looking for a…

Full-time · Amsterdam

JOB DESCRIPTION

As our Studio Manager, you will be part of Armada Music’s Publishing team, reporting to the Senior Creative Manager. You will be responsible for everything happening in and around the Armada Production Studios and will proactively maintain and manage them. Supporting Creative Managers and A&R Managers, you will set up studio sessions and take care of all organizational tasks related to the practical aspects. You will also play a proactive role in marketing and promotion the studio activities and the studios themselves.

What will you be doing?

• You will plan and coordinate studio activities from Armada’s own production studios in Amsterdam and Laren and third-party locations;

• You will organize and host recording and writing sessions as well as take care of the practical details such as planning, transportation, hotels, catering, suppliers, hosting, budgeting, etc.;

• You will provide (technical) support to artists and authors during recording and writing sessions;

• Where explicitly desired, you will offer feedback on compositions and recordings to studio users;

• You will manage relationships with the client database - artists, authors, managers, engineers, mixers, etc.;

• You will participate in the marketing and promoting the studio activities;

• You will keep the team informed about newly acquired titles, writing sessions, and performances/recording and do weekly internal announcement of important sessions;

• You will coordinate calendar management;

• You will provide administrative support to Creative and A&R Managers regarding studio activities and manage the budgeting.

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WHO IS THE PERSON WE'RE LOOKING FOR?

• You have completed vocational education (mbo) or equivalent level of education at a music academy or a similar institution;

• You are familiar with the techniques for the production studio, sound engineering, Ableton, etc;

• You understand the inner workings of the music industry and have an affinity for electronic music;

• You promote a positive attitude both internally and externally;

• You are flexible, punctual and organized;

• You hold a valid driver's license (Driver's License Class B);

• You are fluent in English, both spoken and written.

WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN?

At Armada Music, you’ll be pursuing your passion on an international scale. Calling an inspiring and musical environment home, you’ll bump fists with a young and dynamic team of skilled co-workers, both during office hours and at the legendary Friday afternoon drinks in our in-office club. We also offer an appealing pension scheme for when we finally decide to grow up and 25 days off per year to force you to miss us every once in a while. And we’ll pay you. There’s that too, of course.

Please keep in mind that this position is at our offices in Amsterdam and Laren. Therefore we prefer applicants who live in or around these areas with a reasonable travel distance to our offices.

Is this vacancy keeping you up at night? Click on 'Apply now' and send us your résumé and cover letter. We’re looking forward to meeting you!

ABOUT ARMADA MUSIC AND ARMADA PUBLISHING

Armada Music is the biggest independent dance music label in the world, based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands (HQ), London and New York. Founded in 2003, Armada Music represents labels and artists across the electronic music spectrum, including Armin van Buuren, ARTY, Audien, Brando, Cat Dealers, D.O.D, Ferry Corsten, Jan Blomqvist, Loud Luxury, Tensnake and more.

Armada Publishing is the boutique home of a selection of talented and established songwriters and producers, including Kevin Saunderson (Inner City/ e-Dancer), Sander Ketelaars (Sander van Doorn/ Purple Haze), Thomas Ingamells (Tom Staar/ Ango Tamarin), Chris Knight (Kryder), Marco Niemerski (Tensnake/ Gemini Rising), Nick Bracegirdle (Chicane), Youhanna Assaf (AVIRA), Benjamin Lawton (Ben Gold) and more.

WHO WILL YOU BE WORKING WITH?

JAMES

A&R

Here at Armada, I have the complete creative freedom to be able to follow my musical intuition and, most importantly, my gut instinct. Having trust instilled into me from the top down is a key aspect to me being a successful A&R Manager in the dance music industry.

LISANNE

ARTIST BRAND MANAGER

My love for music is the reason I started working at Armada Music, and I feel blessed being able to share our music with the world every day. It’s more than that though. Everyone who’s working at Armada does so because of a passion. It’s in the simple things. Being able to share my enthusiasm about a track, an artist, a small melody in a great tune or to simply enjoy live music together with colleagues is something I value highly and am very grateful for having. If I’m completely honest, there’s not been one day where I didn’t feel like going to work. I just love it! Armada is my home.

NADINE

COO OF BEAT MUSIC FUND

No day is the same. The music industry is hyper dynamic, so the way in which we approach our activities and business model can change from month to month. To meet our ambitions, we need to be flexible, smart and fast. It is an environment where we need to challenge ourselves every day, but the possibilities are endless. If you have a good idea and a solid plan, chances are pretty good you get to bring it to life!

MAYKEL

CEO & CO-FOUNDER

In 2003, I founded Armada Music with Armin van Buuren and David Lewis for one simple reason: because of a genuine love for dance music. Because of the amazing people here, that reason still holds true today. Every day, we connect through a mutual passion and put our heart and soul into everything we do. We inspire ourselves and each other, just so we can give the music the platform it deserves.

MARIE-CECIEL

HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES

The Armada family is defined by a blend of talented creatives, marketing specialists, legal and financial people (and more) with a true passion for music. It is the heart and soul of the company, something you can feel everywhere and in everyone who works here. Being part of such a family inspires me every single day.