Beggars

Position Responsibilities:
The Senior Manager Human Resources will report to the President of Beggars Group USA, and work closely with the U.S. Head of Finance. The Senior Manager HR will be the sole HR point of contact for a population of 55 people in New York and California, will architect HR practices, and provide hands-on service in the areas of recruitment, benefits, employment compliance, employee relations and employee development.

Specific Responsibilities
HR Leadership:
• Develop and overall strategy for human resources management and deliver services that benefit
employees and the company as a whole.
• Become a trusted, approachable colleague for people at all levels of the organization.

Employment Compliance:
• Keep the President and Head of Finance aware of upcoming employment laws and trends, and ensure
policy and handbook updates meet or exceed requirements. Keep the company current with all relevent
federal, New York and California employment compliance.
• Maintain proper personnel files.
• Manage and resolve any employee relations or workers compensation matters that might arise.
Compensation & Benefits:
• Manage employee benefits, working closely with the President and the Head of Finance on selection of
plans, lead the open enrollment process, and provide support to employees as they...

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Rough Trade Records seeks Full Time Publicist (NYC based)

Based in New York, the publicist will:

-Lead US press campaigns including tour press, tv bookings, public radio and other opportunities while coordinating closely with UK publicists and staff
-liaise effectively with US and UK label staff on worldwide initiatives
-coordinate the dissemination and creation of press materials including bios, photos, press kits, quote sheets etc.
-accompany artists to in-person press activities where needed
-have 2-3 years experience with a diverse range of musical genres
-possess strong communication skills both written and verbal
-have experience with photoshop
-be familiar with the roster and history of Rough Trade Records and have a love for music

Please send resume and cover letter to melaniesheehan AT roughtraderecords.com

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Beggars Group seeks a U.S. Head of Streaming

Position Responsibilities
The U.S. Head of Streaming is responsible for overseeing Beggars’ holistic streaming strategy and deepening relationships with our counterparts at the biggest streaming and digital music companies. The U.S. Head of Streaming reports to the President of Beggars Group USA and will build and oversee a newly created Beggars streaming team. The U.S. Head of Streaming defines our approach on macro and campaign levels, manages through competing priorities of our streaming partners, delegates within the team to ensure optimal coverage for each streaming partner, and expands data resources and their practical application while leveraging the wisdom, interpretation and input of the streaming team.

Specific Responsibilities
• Identify and synthesize streaming campaign blueprints on a release-by-release basis with input from the labels and the streaming team.
• Develop regular reporting on streaming metrics and analytics and produce concrete conclusions and album strategy recommendations.
• Empower streaming staff where appropriate to manage relationships and dialogue with partners.
• Partner with colleagues to ensure the cohesive execution of international playlist and pitching strategy as well as key reporting on editorial developments and feedback.
• Manage topline strategy and campaign level dialogue with our streaming partners as well...

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