Genre Manager – Awards

Role Overview

• Serve as the Awards department expert and primary point of contact for assigned genres
• Oversee the end-to-end genre-specific submission, screening, nomination, and voting processes in the assigned genres and Awards categories
• Answer helpline calls during online entry process
• Process, screen, and audit Awards entries in accordance with Awards department best practices
• Assist in developing timetables and implementing departmental procedures
• Cultivate and maintain a large array of professional relationships in the recording industry and with the volunteer committees that are a hallmark of the peer-to-peer Awards process
• Assist with the online voting process
• Participate in high-level projects as requested
• Provide data status reports and feedback to management
• Document business requirements and process flows
• Lead and manage annual screening committee meetings in assigned genres to ensure genre integrity and eligibility compliance
• Analyze trends, submissions, and voting data to recommend potential category updates, procedural refinements, or advocacy initiatives
• Promote diverse, equitable, and inclusive community engagement
• Educate current and aspiring members on Academy engagement
• Collaborate with internal teams at the direction of the senior Awards leadership team to ensure genre accuracy and representation across all Awards-related systems and communications.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with global music creators, producers, labels, managers, business professionals, associations, and cultural organizations across assigned genres
• Develop and lead outreach and education initiatives, including presentations, webinars, panel discussions, and one-on-one meetings to promote understanding and engagement in the GRAMMY Awards process
• Identify and engage emerging communities, independent creators, and underrepresented groups to expand participation in the Awards
• Monitor and communicate to key Academy colleagues regarding the emerging issues affecting music creators in assigned genres, including legal, economic, and technological developments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in music, media, or data management
• 7+ years’ experience in the music industry, ideally in roles related to a combination of the following: strong contextual knowledge of music and the recording process, artist relations, A&R, relationships with artists/songwriters/producers, and a strong background in specific music genres
• Deep knowledge of one or more of the following music genres: Global Music, Gospel, Contemporary Christian Music, Children’s Music, Comedy, Audio Book, New Age, Ambient or Chant, and Contemporary Instrumental Music
• Demonstrated familiarity with its history, key players, current trends, and global impact
• Strong relationships within the music community with proven engagement and a trust-building track record.
• Experience with project management, committee facilitation, judicious decision-making, and cross-functional team collaboration
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to connect across cultures and industry sectors
• Strong organization, collaboration, and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple high-stake projects simultaneously
• A passion for music creators’ rights, equity, and inclusion within the industry
• Availability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k match
• generous paid time off
• professional development opportunities