Creative Publishing Manager

The Creative Publishing Manager will report to the Head of A&R. The Creative Publishing Manager will be responsible for overseeing the development of songs and songwriters alongside the A&R team and in line with the vision of Bethel Music. They will work with the Publishing team to ensure all works are collated and registered with all relevant metadata in a timely manner. They will give direction and input in to the development of all writers, reflecting the vision of Bethel Music as a collective and developing the individual writer expressions within that vision. The Creative Publishing Manager, alongside the VP of Bethel Music and A&R team will help identify potential new writer acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate relationships with all Bethel Music writers
• Work with A&R to find suitable writing collaborations for artists and writers
• Alongside A&R, help setting up writing trips and collaborations
• Understand the Bethel Music catalog and work to find potential outlets for standout songs
• Give feedback on submitted songs directly or through the relevant A&R Director
• Help establish and co-ordinate regular Bethel Music songwriting camps
• Create and establish development plans for writers
• Directly oversee staff writers
• Ensure that all demos and songwriting sessions are uploaded to central database and all necessary metadata including writer splits and date of creation are registered 
• Work with Publishing team to ensure all song data is current and to help gather any missing information
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with other music publishers, labels, writers, Church movements and artists to create opportunities for collaborations
• Establish opportunities for shared song promotions with collaborated publishers

Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – both written and verbal
• Good relationship builder
• An ability to plan effectively but also possess flexibility to handle the unexpected
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Project management
• Administrative
• Problem solving
• Strong understanding of the DNA of Bethel Music
• Occasional out-of-state travel may be required

Benefits

• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) – Take the time you need to rest, recharge, and care for personal matters.
• Unlimited Paid Sick Leave – Provided to support your health and recovery when you’re ill or caring for an immediate family member.
• Generous Paid Holiday Schedule – Additional time off in recognition of major holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave – 8 weeks of fully paid leave to bond with your new child.
• Health Insurance – Choose from three medical plan options. Bethel Music covers 70% of the employee premium and 60% of dependent premiums.
• Dental & Vision Insurance – Comprehensive plans available to help you and your family maintain overall health.
• Life & Accident Insurance – Group Life and AD&D coverage up to $30,000, fully paid by Bethel Music.
• Optional Coverage:
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance – Additional coverage available for you and your dependents.
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability (STD) – Income protection if you’re unable to work due to a qualified injury or illness.
• Teladoc with HealthiestYou – 24/7 virtual healthcare access including general medical, behavioral health, and other specialty services for you and your family.
• 401k Retirement Plan – An optional retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions to support your long-term financial goals.