Marketing Coordinator

About the company

EMPIRE is a fast-growing music business known for championing independent artists and supporting their long-term development. It operates as a major independent record label in the U.S. and works across a wide international footprint that includes Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia, North America, and South America. The company handles a broad mix of music services, including original content, marketing, distribution, and recordings.

Built on creativity, innovation, and forward-thinking business practices, EMPIRE emphasizes a culture that values talent across both its artist roster and internal teams. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company continues to scale and is seeking team members who want to grow with it.

Role overview

EMPIRE is hiring a Marketing Coordinator for its downtown San Francisco office. The position reports to the EVP of Marketing and supports the Product Management team on a variety of projects and daily needs. This is a strong opportunity for someone aiming to build a career in music marketing while gaining hands-on experience at a leading independent label.

What you'll do

• Support the marketing team with administrative and day-to-day coordination work.
• Use analytics to prepare weekly updates, research findings, and data reviews.
• Help execute marketing campaigns across different initiatives.
• Coordinate artist promotion calendars, travel arrangements, and growth tracking.
• Oversee the creation and production of promotional items and merchandise.
• Help plan and organize showcases and live events for artists.
• Gather, structure, and share artist materials and assets.
• Build and update artist marketing decks, timelines, and project documents.
• Maintain audio and video release schedules.
• Share marketing talking points and release pitches with digital streaming partners.
• Track and manage quarterly budgets for the roster.
• Send out agendas and capture notes from meetings.
• Prepare and refresh one-sheets, quote sheets, timelines, and related project files.
• Work with project managers and outside partners to support campaign execution.
• Partner with A&R, Finance, Radio, and other internal teams as needed.
• Take on additional responsibilities when required.

What we're looking for

• Familiarity with the music industry.
• Strong administrative and organizational ability.
• Clear interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Comfort with handling confidential information carefully.
• Self-starter attitude with no hesitation to take on smaller tasks.
• Ability to manage several projects at once and follow through completely.
• Willingness to ask questions and learn on the job.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent planning and coordination skills.
• Team-oriented mindset and openness to feedback.
• Ability to work from the San Francisco area or relocate there.

Preferred background

• Prior experience working with high-profile clients.
• Previous experience in the music industry.

Compensation and benefits

The base salary for this role is $65,000 to $70,000 per year, along with benefits, a discretionary bonus, and participation in a profit-sharing program. Final pay may vary based on location, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional details about benefit eligibility will be shared with selected candidates.

Perks and benefits

• Competitive pay package.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Paid time off covering holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Wellness resources.
• Commuter allowance.
• Cell phone allowance.

Additional information

EMPIRE was founded in 2010 by Bay Area native Ghazi and is recognized for its progressive approach to digital music across label, distribution, and publishing. The company has supported the rise of artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Fireboy DML, Yung Bleu, Migos, Asake, XXXTentacion, and Anderson .Paak. Its growth has included expansion into publishing through a partnership with Hit-Boy and Surf Club, as well as the acquisition of Dirtybird Records in 2022 to strengthen its dance music presence.

The company has expanded globally and continues to build its team across Africa, Europe, Asia, North America, and South America. EMPIRE also emphasizes artist-friendly deal structures and provides software for analytics, recoupment, and royalties to its partners for greater transparency.

Employment eligibility is verified through E-Verify for all new hires. In line with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered.

Equal opportunity statement

EMPIRE evaluates applicants and employees based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. Hiring decisions are made without discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.