Key Skills
Job Description
Are you deeply connected to the global dance music scene and know how to get the right records into the hands of the right DJs? Do you combine a strong international network with a passion for electronic music and the ability to turn great releases into meaningful DJ, radio and tastemaker support? Then you might be the DJ Promotor we’re looking for. Our DJ Promotor will be part of an international Promotion team and report to the Head of Promotions. You will develop and execute global DJ promotion campaigns for Armada Music’s artists and releases, working closely with A&R, A&R Operations and Marketing to maximise support, visibility and impact across the global dance music community. What will you be doing? Develop and execute global DJ promotion campaigns for Armada’s priority releases. Build and maintain relationships with DJs, artist managers, radio programmers, promoters and tastemakers worldwide. Manage weekly DJ servicing campaigns, ensuring promotional assets are delivered accurately and on time. Collaborate with A&R, A&R Operations and Marketing to align promotion strategies with release plans. Drive DJ and radio support by identifying the right contacts and promotional opportunities for each release. Track campaign performance, collect DJ feedback and share actionable insights with internal teams. Expand Armada’s international network and identify emerging tastemakers, trends and new opportunities. Represent Armada at relevant conferences, festivals and industry events. Who are we looking for? You have 3–5 years of experience in DJ promotion, music marketing, artist marketing or a similar role within the music industry. You are passionate about electronic music, understand global DJ culture and have an established network of DJs, managers, radio programmers, promoters and tastemakers. You have experience managing international campaigns and are familiar with DJ promotion platforms, servicing tools and promotional workflows. You combine strong communication and relationship-building skills with commercial awareness and an understanding of how DJ and radio support can drive artist development. You are proactive, organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. You are comfortable analysing campaign results and using data, feedback and industry trends to identify opportunities and improve performance. You are a collaborative team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. You currently live in or near Amsterdam or London and are flexible to work changing hours when required. What will we offer you in return? At Armada Music, you’ll be pursuing your passion on an international scale. Calling an inspiring and musical environment home, you’ll work alongside a young and dynamic team of skilled coworkers, both during office hours and at Thursday afternoon drinks. We’ll pay you a monthly salary befitting your experience and offer favourable secondary working conditions. And one more thing, please keep in mind that this position is at our Amsterdam/London office. Therefore, we prefer applicants who live within those cities or a reasonable travel distance to our offices. ABOUT ARMADA MUSIC: Armada Music is the biggest independent dance music label in the world, founded in 2003 by Armin van Buuren, Maykel Piron and David Lewis (AR-MA-DA). Promoting dance music all over the world from its offices in Amsterdam (HQ) and London, Armada Music represents and cultivates the creative exploits of some of the biggest players in the electronic music game, including Armin van Buuren, Lilly Palmer, D.O.D, Hannah Laing, ARTY, Audien, Giorgia Angiuli, Yulia Niko, Tensnake, Eelke Kleijn, Jan Blomqvist, Joris Voorn, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano and THEMBA.
Core Responsibilities
Develop and manage global DJ promotion campaigns for Armada Music releases, coordinating with A&R and Marketing and ensuring promotional assets are delivered on time. Build international industry relationships, drive DJ and radio support, track campaign results, share insights, and represent Armada at industry events.
Requirements
Candidates should have 3–5 years of experience in DJ promotion, music marketing, artist marketing, or a similar music-industry role, along with an established network in global electronic music. They should be organized, proactive communicators with experience managing international campaigns, using promotion tools, and analyzing campaign performance; they must live in or near Amsterdam or London and communicate excellently in English.
Benefits
- Monthly Salary Based on Experience
- Favorable Secondary Working Conditions
About Armada Music
Industry: Musicians
Company size: 51-200 employees
Armada Music is the biggest independent dance music label in the world. Founded by Armin van Buuren, Maykel Piron (CEO) and David Lewis, the label manages an ever-growing catalog of over 50,000 tracks built up across twenty-plus years of specialized dance music exploitation. Representing artists such as Armin van Buuren, ARTY, D.O.D, Eelke Kleijn, Jan Blomqvist, Joris Voorn, KI/KI, Lilly Palmer, Loud Luxury, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, THEMBA and Yulia Niko, Armada Music amasses more than one billion streams per month, airplay on leading radio outlets such as BBC Radio 1 and Sirius XM, and top positions in the world’s most notable charts. Significant label milestones include Armin van Buuren's Grammy nomination for 'This Is What It Feels Like' and two tracks surpassing one billion streams on Spotify: Loud Luxury and Brando’s ‘Body’ and Lost Frequencies’ ‘Are You With Me’. Across offices in Amsterdam (HQ), New York, London and Laren (NL), Armada Music offers a global appeal to its growing roster. The label has its own club, radio studio and multiple production studios, and hosts various live formats. Producer platform Armada University, which offers educational products and opportunities, shows the label’s sustained effort to nurture the next wave of talent. For more information, visit www.armadamusic.com, @armadamusic on Instagram and @armada on X.