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James Mason

Potters Bar

Summary

A highly motivated and experienced creative music professional with skills in team management, organization, communication, and a passion for the industry. Proven track record of negotiating brand partnerships, scouting emerging artists, sourcing music for major brands, and managing tours and merchandise.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Music Manager

Syndicate MGMT
01.2021 - Current
  • Brand Partnerships: Successfully negotiated brand partnerships, adverts, and live events for clients, including Nike, eBay, Adidas, Manchester United, and Size?
  • PR Management: Executed successful campaigns to enhance the artist's image and visibility. Built strong relationships with journalists and influencers for maximum exposure.
  • Artist Career Planning and Strategy: Developed career plans and strategic roadmaps for artists, covering brand development, marketing, and media relations.
  • Social Media Management and Growth: Utilised social media to establish clients' presence building 30K followers.
  • Tour and Festival Planning: Effectively scheduled support, headline tours, and festival appearances to build a dedicated fanbase. Designed tour strategies for increased popularity in the music community.

Music Licensing

Freelance
02.2020 - 12.2023
  • Music Licensing: Successfully sourced music for adverts and creative content for prominent brands like Gymshark, Size?, New Balance, and Major League Baseball. Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness in finding music that aligns with briefs and budget constraints.
  • Contract Management: Led negotiations with clients to secure favorable terms and payments for music licensing deals. Effectively managed contracts to ensure compliance and smooth execution of licensing agreements.
  • Rights Clearance: Ensured proper rights clearance for all licensed music, adhering to copyright laws and intellectual property regulations. Maintained a comprehensive understanding of licensing rights and music industry standards.

Tour Manager

Freelance
03.2017 - 01.2023
  • Logistics Coordination: Effectively coordinated accommodations for the crew and facilitated tour transportation between destinations. Implemented efficient travel arrangements, optimising tour schedules and logistics.
  • Talent and Crew Recruitment: Spearheaded the recruitment and selection process for support workers, stagehands, and tour talent. Ensured the assembly of a skilled and cohesive team to deliver seamless performances and productions.
  • Budget Control: Implemented cost-saving strategies to control overhead costs and logistical expenses, effectively meeting tour budget goals while maintaining high-quality productions.

A&R Manager

Polarface Records
10.2017 - 10.2020
  • Talent Scouting: Proactively scouted emerging artists through live events, creative searches, and online analytics. Demonstrated a keen eye for identifying promising talents to enhance the label's roster.
  • Artist Development: Prioritised artist development by nurturing talent and providing guidance to improve their craft and skills. Focused on fostering growth and preparing artists for sustainable careers in the music industry.
  • Performance Monitoring and Analysis: Diligently monitored and analysed key performance metrics while using data-driven insights to make informed decisions and refine marketing strategies for optimal results.

Music Teacher

Junior Jam
01.2024 - Current


  • Enhanced students' understanding of music theory through engaging activities and exercises in some of London's poorest areas.
  • Joining and working alongside multiple teams within five separate East London Schools, amassing to teaching over 700 students a week.
  • Improved student musicianship by incorporating a variety of teaching methods and techniques.
  • Implemented effective classroom management strategies, creating an inclusive environment conducive to learning.

Drum Teacher

State and Private Schools
01.2017 - 12.2023
  • Mentored struggling students with individualised approach to enhance learning.
  • Tailored instruction to meet individual student needs and cultivated inclusive learning environment.
  • Taught curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate students about fundamentals and history of music.
  • Created detailed and precise lesson plans for individual levels of students across primary and secondary education.

Education

A Levels -

Chancellors
Brookmans Park
07.2013

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Team management
  • Excellent communication
  • Branding and marketing
  • Brand partnerships
  • Negotiating
  • Tour management
  • Artist Development

Timeline

Music Teacher

Junior Jam
01.2024 - Current

Music Manager

Syndicate MGMT
01.2021 - Current

Music Licensing

Freelance
02.2020 - 12.2023

A&R Manager

Polarface Records
10.2017 - 10.2020

Tour Manager

Freelance
03.2017 - 01.2023

Drum Teacher

State and Private Schools
01.2017 - 12.2023

A Levels -

Chancellors

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