Ryan Newman
London,Beaconsfield
Summary
A results-driven professional with expertise in subscription & revenue growth, management fundamentals, team leadership and influencing skills. Demonstrates proficiency in leading creative sessions, executives development and ensuring the safe management of working practices. Skilled in the music industry with effective networking and fostering multicultural sensitivity to drive collaboration and innovation. Adept at leveraging leadership proficiency to achieve organisational goals while maintaining a focus on professional growth and impactful contributions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Music Editorial & Major Label MBP
Apple Music UK/IE
London
12.2022 - Current
- Focus on business planning strategy and partner management with record labels.
- Devise strategic partnerships with the Apple teams, creating plans to drive engagement and increase the subscription funnel with the aim for driving growth & revenue.
- Work cross-functionally and liaise with all elements of Apple to identify, develop and execute on key artist and content opportunities. This includes editorial, radio, marketing, PR, production, legal, design, brand experience (original content & events) and international.
- Identify long-term audience and content priorities in parallel with the Apple Music Editorial team.
- Leading the UK & IE editorial team and supporting them to deliver extraordinary work
- Provide exemplary leadership to the UK/IE business,
- Articulate our editorial voice to artists, managers, partners and other stakeholders
- Competent at combining analytical skills with an ability to translate data into insights and actions
Head of Music Editorial
Apple Music UK/IE
London
06.2020 - 12.2022
- Leading the UK & IE editorial team and supporting them to deliver extraordinary work
- Managing deadlines and working effectively with cross-functional teams from BeatsByDre, Shazam, Platoon and Apple services
- Provide exemplary leadership to the UK/IE editorial team, working on complex, often global, large-scale, and time-critical projects
- Articulate our editorial voice to artists, managers, partners and other stakeholders
- Highly competent at combining analytical skills with an ability to translate data into insights and actions
- Extensive experience in the music subscription space
Head of Artist Relations
Apple Music UK/IE
London
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Manage relationships with UK & IE artist and industry representatives organisations and artists management companies
- Work cross functionally with wider business team developing and communicating strategies, initiatives and partnerships
- Assist with high profile artist bookings and communications for Apple Music globally
- Develop opportunities and empower partners with insights in order to reach their business objectives
- Plan, organise and project manage events with attention to detail
Music Manager
Apple Music UK/IE
London
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Be the first point of contact and maintain day-to-day relationships for a varied portfolio of artists, labels and management companies
- Develop and inform the music strategy for Apple Music radio station Beats1
- Work alongside Beats1 programme producers, provide an editorial infrastructure to integration their content into the wider content plan within Apple Music
- Consistently inform and educate labels with current and developing best practice across all business areas
Music Editor
BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra
London
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Develop and inform the music strategy of both Radio 1 & 1Xtra as they transform for the digital era
- Manage the process and delivery of the weekly R1 and 1X Playlists
- To lead and manage the R1/1X music team, giving effective feedback and developing skills to enhance the networks' music propositions
- Work alongside the stations' programme Editors taking an editorial lead on music policy and music-focussed creative projects and their integration into wider content output
- To work with the Heads of Programmes, Visual Radio and Live Events in the development of the longer term music strategy across popular music radio
- To deliver high-level forward-planning, delivery of music content and event artist line-ups including Radio 1's Big Weekend, 1Xtra Live and Radio 1's Teen Awards
Music Producer
BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra
London
01.2013 - 07.2016
- Researching, planning and implementing the most appealing and competitive music schedules that will resonate with the BBC Radio 1Xtra target audience
- To work with the Head of Music, BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 1Xtra, setting and leading 1Xtra's music policy including the creative process that results in the 1Xtra playlist
- To work with Editors to ensure that the station's DJs deliver the music policy with authenticity, accuracy and enthusiasm
- To work closely with the Popular Music Live Music & Events team to develop events and opportunities for live music across the station and to play a lead role in delivering live music projects to air
- To spot changing trends within the contemporary music scenes and ensure that music policy reflects these as appropriate
- To forge great links between 1Xtra and the music industry: record companies, artists and artist management, particularly in the UK
Assistant Producer
BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra
London
05.2010 - 01.2013
- To assist the team in the provision of the musical output of the network, with particular emphasis on mainstream programming
- Work with the team to ensure mainstream programmes meet the requirements of Radio 1's music and editorial policies including harm and offense
- Use Powergold music scheduling software to create music scripts in consultation with Producers and Assistant Producers
- To undertake all technical aspects required including the use of the VCS dira! playout system and relevant music reporting systems
- To research and analyse data including audience-based music research and comparative analysis of Radio 1's output with key competitors
- Plan and produce content on multiple platforms, in accordance with BBC and external legislation and guidelines and under the editorial guidance of a more senior editorial figure
Education
BTEC National Diploma - Multimedia
West Thames College
Hounslow, Middlesex 09.2001 - 7 2003
GNVQ Intermediate - Business
Bishop Ramsey C of E School
Ruislip, Middlesex 09.1998 - 7 2000
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Management Fundamentals
- Influencing Skills
- Development & Pitching
- Leading Creative Sessions
- Safe Management of Radio Production
- Effective networking
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Leadership proficiency
Timeline
Head of Music Editorial & Major Label MBP
Apple Music UK/IE
12.2022 - Current
Head of Music Editorial
Apple Music UK/IE
06.2020 - 12.2022
Head of Artist Relations
Apple Music UK/IE
08.2019 - 06.2020
Music Manager
Apple Music UK/IE
06.2018 - 08.2019
Music Editor
BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra
08.2016 - 05.2018
Music Producer
BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra
01.2013 - 07.2016
Assistant Producer
BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra
05.2010 - 01.2013
BTEC National Diploma - Multimedia
West Thames College
09.2001 - 7 2003
GNVQ Intermediate - Business
Bishop Ramsey C of E School
09.1998 - 7 2000
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