Salary: USD 110000.00 - 140000.00 annually

Category: Artist/Label Services

**Please no recruiting agencies
Title: Director, Music Commerce
Schedule: Monday-Friday,
Work Location: This role is hybrid out of our Los Angeles office, with Tuesdays being in office and the remainder of the days flexible to WFH
Salary Range: $110,000-$140,000

About 88rising
88rising is a pioneering music and media company dedicated to elevating Asian artists and culture to the global stage. Since its founding, 88rising has become one of the most influential platforms in modern music—spanning recorded music, artist management, content production, live events, and brand partnerships. Our mission is to bridge Eastern and Western youth culture and build global careers for the most exciting artists emerging from Asia and the diaspora.

The Role
88rising is a global music and media company dedicated to elevating Asian artists and culture to the world stage. Since its founding, 88rising has built a reputation for breaking boundary-pushing talent, shaping cultural moments, and connecting East and West through music, storytelling, and live experiences.

With a roster of internationally recognized artists and a growing global footprint, we operate at the intersection of music, culture, and innovation, developing impactful campaigns that resonate far beyond traditional genre or geographic lines.

88rising is seeking a Director, Music Commerce to lead our commercial relationships with global streaming and digital retail partners. This role will serve as the primary account lead for key platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, YouTube, and other digital service providers, helping to shape and execute strategies that maximize the commercial success of our releases. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of the streaming ecosystem, strong DSP relationships, and the ability to translate data insights into impactful marketing and commerce strategies.

Key Responsibilities
• Serve as the primary point of contact for 88rising releases across global commercial and streaming partners
• Build and maintain strong relationships with digital retail platforms, editorial teams, and distributor partners
• Develop and execute partner-driven marketing and commerce strategies that support release campaigns and long-term catalog growth
• Collaborate cross-functionally with A&R, marketing, digital, and artist teams to align release plans and commercial priorities
• Analyze consumption data, audience insights, and platform performance to optimize campaign strategy
• Identify and share best practices and new opportunities across DSP partners and global markets
• Support pitching efforts to platform partners to secure editorial, marketing, and promotional opportunities

Qualifications
• 5+ years of experience in music commerce, digital sales, or streaming partnerships at a record label, distributor, or digital platform
• Strong knowledge of the global streaming ecosystem, including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube
• Experience developing and executing commercial and marketing strategies for music releases
• Existing relationships with digital retail and platform editorial teams preferred
• Highly analytical with the ability to translate data and consumption insights into actionable strategy
• Strong communication and relationship-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for music and a strong understanding of global music culture, particularly within the 88rising community
• Bachelor’s degree required

Benefits & Perks
• 100% employer contribution towards Medical/Dental/Vision for Employee only, 50% coverage for dependents
• $600 WFH set-up reimbursement, $50 monthly cell phone stipend
• 10 paid holidays per year + 2 week year end winter shutdown
• PTO + Paid Sick Leave
• 401K

Compensation
The expected base salary range for this role is $110,000 – $140,000. Actual compensation will depend on experience and qualifications.

88rising is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.