Role Overview
We are seeking a music-obsessed Account Executive to serve as the critical bridge between our roster of artists, talent managers, and labels and our internal digital operations team. In this role, you will manage day-to-day client communications, translate artist needs into actionable operational tasks, and oversee video and audio distribution workflows, with a heavy emphasis on YouTube platform strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Artist & Client Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for artists and management teams, handling daily requests, asset handoffs, and operational questions with high empathy and professionalism.
- YouTube Operations: Oversee client YouTube channels, including YouTube CMS management, Content ID rules, asset claiming, rights administration, metadata optimization, and platform monetization strategy.
- Distribution Coordination: Track digital release pipelines across YouTube and major DSPs, ensuring audio, video, artwork, and metadata meet delivery timelines and platform requirements.
- Cross-Functional Workflow: Act as the direct link between clients and internal technical/operations teams to resolve copyright claims, distribution bottlenecks, or technical errors quickly.
- Client Reporting: Pull, interpret, and deliver channel performance metrics, content analytics, and royalty insights to artists and managers with actionable optimization tips.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: 2–4 years of experience in account management, partner operations, or client services within the music industry, MCN, or digital media space.
- YouTube Mastery: Deep operational knowledge of YouTube CMS, Content ID, rights management, YouTube Studio analytics, and platform best practices.
- Distribution Understanding: Solid grasp of the digital music supply chain, metadata standards (ISRC/UPC), and digital service provider (DSP) release operations.
- Artist Relations: Proven ability to build trust with artists, managers, and creative stakeholders in a fast-moving, high-touch environment.
- Operational Skill: Exceptional organization skills with the ability to prioritize multiple incoming client requests simultaneously without sacrificing attention to detail.
- Industry Passion: An authentic passion for current music, digital creator culture, and evolving media technology trends.
Skills Required
- 2-4 years of experience in account management, partner operations, or client services within the music industry, MCN, or digital media
- Deep operational knowledge of YouTube CMS, Content ID, rights management, YouTube Studio analytics, and platform best practices
- Understanding of the digital music supply chain, metadata standards including ISRC and UPC, and DSP release operations
- Proven ability to build trust with artists, managers, and creative stakeholders
- Exceptional organization and ability to prioritize multiple simultaneous client requests
- Authentic passion for current music, digital creator culture, and evolving media technology trends
What We Do
Takwene is a media-tech and digital distribution company serving creators, artists, labels, and content owners across MENA and global markets. As a YouTube Certified Partner, it provides music and video distribution, content monetization, copyright protection and digital rights management, audience growth, licensing, marketing, and social-media tools. It also offers dashboards, website design, and mobile applications to help partners grow and monetize content.
