The document outlines various job roles within record labels. The CEO manages the overall direction of the label including marketing, distribution, and finances. Vice presidents oversee different departments like business affairs, legal, and A&R. Accountants handle finances and royalties. The legal department drafts artist contracts and handles lawsuits. A&R scouts and develops artists. Artist development focuses on building an artist's skills and profile early on. Marketing develops strategies to promote albums. Publicists obtain media coverage of new releases and tours. Salespeople establish distribution channels for album sales.

1. Job roles within record labels.
CEO- Record label CEOs manage their companies with a mix of
business skills and skills particular to the music industry. The CEO
determines the general direction of the marketing, the music
distribution and other matters. The CEO must also master basics like
improving financial performance and communicating with board
members, making executive decisions over the label's artists.
Vice President- There are different vice presidents for each
department at the record label who manage the daily oversight of
their departments. Depending on the size of the label, there may be
up to 10 or more vice presidents for a single record label. Examples
of departments that have vice presidents include business affairs,
legal, art, artist and repertoire, publicity, marketing, sales and
label liaison.
Accounting- They work on behalf of distributors, artists, writers,
copyright societies and record companies. Some Accountants
specialise in copyright, royalties or licensing. They may be
employed by a music or music related company or they may work for a
firm of accounts that specialises in the music industry.
Legal- A record company’s legal department is responsible for all
the contracts that are made between the company and the artist. The
label’s team of attorneys will draft the recording contracts and do
the final negotiations with the artist’s manager or lawyer. Any
legal actions, such as lawsuits between musicians and the label, go
through this department.
A&R- Artists and Repertoire, is the division of a record label that
is responsible for talent scouting and the artistic and commercial
development of the recording artist. It also acts as a liaison
between the artist and the record label.
Artist Development- An artist development is often the first of a
recording artist's contracts with a major record label. In lieu of
high royalties or other desirable rights, the label will promise to
develop the skills and public profile of the artist.
Marketing- Marketing Representative's main responsibility is to
develop strategies and tactics to market and sell the record label's
albums. The Marketing Representative may work locally or regionally.
Publicist- publicity department is responsible for getting the word
out about a new or established artist. Publicists work with the
media, seeking out press opportunities upon an album’s release or
when the band goes out on tour. They pitch interviews, album reviews
and feature stories.
Salesman- A record Label Salesman represents the record label, the
salesperson is responsible for establishing relationships with

2. retail stores, rack jobbers, and online outlets to set up channels
of distribution for album sales.