As the first dedicated partnerships hire, you will scale Nero’s creator network beyond its 600K MAU. Working directly with the CEO, you will bridge the gap between music industry relationships and operational rigor, building scalable outreach systems that empower artists to monetize fan engagement through livestreaming and direct creator access.
Head of Artist Relations at Nero — VC-backed creator economy startup
Join Nero as the first Head of Artist Relations and lead the charge in reshaping how creators monetize. With 600K MAU and over $3M already paid out to artists, Nero is a high-growth, seed-stage startup backed by Yamaha Music Innovation Fund. This isn't just a sales role—you'll work directly with the CEO to architect scalable systems, build label partnerships, and expand into new verticals like gaming and sports. If you have deep music industry roots and an obsession with the creator economy, this is your chance to secure a high-impact leadership position with significant equity.
Overview
Why this role stands out
Company
Nero - Seed-stage creator economy platform backed by Yamaha Music Innovation Fund and Antler
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Own the end-to-end creator sales pipeline, maintaining a high-velocity output of 30+ strategic meetings per week to drive network growth.
- Architect and implement automated outreach workflows using tools like Apollo.io and Claude to transform manual business development into a scalable machine.
- Build deep institutional relationships with record labels, talent agencies, and media platforms to secure Nero’s position as the premier monetization layer for artists.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- 3+ years of experience in music tech or the creator economy with a "warm rolodex" of artists, producers, and industry executives.
- Proven ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced startup environment, ideally with founder experience or a background in early-stage ventures.
- Highly proficient in modern sales and automation stacks, including Notion, Apollo.io, and AI tools like Claude or ChatGPT to optimize daily execution.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Join a fast-growing platform where creators have already earned over $3M, with the opportunity to shape the strategy for expansion into gaming, sports, and comedy.
- Work at the unique intersection of music and tech with backing from strategic giants like Yamaha Music Innovation Fund and elite accelerators like Antler.
- High-impact leadership role as the first partnerships hire, offering 0.5–1.0% equity and the chance to build and lead your own team as the company scales.
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