Genre Manager, Awards

This is a hybrid position requiring an average of one day a week in the Santa Monica, CA office. Will consider remote from Nashville, TN. WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR Celebrating music through the GRAMMY® Awards, the Recording Academy continues its legacy as the premier membership organization for honoring achievements in the recording arts and supporting and advocating for the music community. Through our affiliate organizations (Latin Recording Academy, Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation, MusiCares, GRAMMY Museum), we offer services focusing on music education, health & human services, and financial support. The Awards Department is seeking a seasoned and dynamic Genre Manager to oversee and advocate for one or more musical genres within the GRAMMY Awards process. You will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of genre-specific Awards activity, conducting year-round education and outreach, building and maintaining strong relationships across the global music industry, and championing for the rights and recognition of music creators. You are a well-connected, knowledgeable, and culturally fluent professional with a passion for music. You have a deep understanding of the music ecosystem and trusted relationships to work closely with a diverse/global group of creators in the music community. WHAT YOU'LL DO Genre Management & Awards Process Serve as the Awards department expert and primary point of contact for assigned genres. These may include, but are not limited to, the following: Global Music, Gospel, Contemporary Christian Music, Children's Music, Comedy, Audio Book, New Age, Ambient, or Chant, and Contemporary Instrumental Music. Oversee the end-to-end genre-specific submission, screening, nomination, and voting processes in the assigned genres and Awards categories, working closely with your supervisor, the VP of Awards and senior members of the Awards team. Learn all procedures and entry systems. 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 (e.g., Membership & Industry Relations, the Songwriters & Composers Wing, the Producers & Engineers Wing, Grammy U, Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, Socials, Editorial, and IT) to ensure genre accuracy and representation across all Awards-related systems and communications. Industry Outreach & Education 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, often working in alignment with the Member Outreach Manager in Membership & Industry Relations. Represent the GRAMMY brand when requested by the Awards senior management team as a trusted and visible ambassador at curated industry events, festivals, and conferences worldwide. Creator Advocacy & Support Actively participate in the Academy's broader mission to support and protect music creators, collaborating with Advocacy, Membership, and other departments on initiatives affecting genre communities. Monitor and communicate to key Academy colleagues regarding the emerging issues affecting music creators in assigned genres, including legal, economic, and technological developments. Advocate for equitable access, inclusion, and representation within the Awards and the broader industry ecosystem. Strategy & Insights Provide seasoned insight and strategic recommendations to department leadership on the evolution of musical genres, cultural shifts, and opportunities for increased impact and relevance. Contribute to cross-departmental strategy sessions on genre categorization, Awards growth, and global expansion. Participate in annual planning, goal-setting, and post-Awards evaluation sessions with the Awards team. Communications & Representation Collaborate with Communications and Digital Media teams as requested to ensure genre-relevant messaging is authentic, timely, and culturally sensitive. Prepare reports, memos, and presentations for Academy executives, trustees, and stakeholders as requested. SKILLS & EXPERIENCEBachelor'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. PHYSICAL DEMANDS FOR CERTAIN ROLES The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time, and work at a computer for long periods of time. SALARY AND BENEFITS The starting salary for this position is $70,304 per year, benchmarked against industry standards. Salaries for positions required to be in specific geographic locations reflect the corresponding labor market. The actual offer extended will depend on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and the role's requirements and will include our comprehensive benefits package (with medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k match, generous paid time off, and more). Click here for an overview of our company benefits. Explore our career opportunities to join a team that values creativity, innovation, and diversity. ABOUT THE RECORDING ACADEMY AND ITS AFFILIATES RECORDING ACADEMY The Recording Academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals. Dedicated to ensuring the recording arts remain a thriving part of our shared cultural heritage, the Academy honors music's history while investing in its future through the GRAMMY Museum, advocates on behalf of music creators, supports music people in times of need through MusiCares, and celebrates artistic excellence through the GRAMMY Awards-music's only peer-recognized accolade and highest achievement. As the world's leading society of music professionals, we work year-round to foster a more inspiring world for creators. LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY The Latin Recording Academy is an international, membership-based organization comprised of Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking recording artists, musicians, songwriters, producers and other creative and technical recording professionals. The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for Latin music and its makers. In addition to producing the Latin GRAMMY Awards to honor excellence in the recorded arts and sciences, The Latin Recording Academy provides educational and outreach programs for the Latin music community either directly or through its Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation. LATIN GRAMMY CULTURAL FOUNDATION The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation is a charitable organization established by the Latin Recording Academy in 2014. The organization is dedicated to creating opportunities for the next generation of Latin music creators through scholarships, educational programs, grants, and access to creators and industry executives. MUSICARES A friend and ally of the music community, MusiCares was established by the Recording Academy to safeguard the health and well-being of all music people. A four-star charity and safety net in times of need, MusiCares offers confidential preventative, recovery, and emergency programs to address financial, medical, and personal health issues. Through the generosity of our donors and volunteer professionals, our dedicated team works across the country to ensure the music community has the resources and support it needs. GRAMMY MUSEUM The GRAMMY Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and exploring music from yesterday and today to inspire the music of tomorrow through music preservation, education, exhibitions, and public programming and aims to create a world in which shared love of music sparks curiosity, creativity, and community. Programs include GRAMMY in the Schools education programs that are offered year-round for students, teachers, and schools throughout the United States. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY The Recording Academy, its affiliates, and the music industry have a strong culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. The Recording Academy makes intentional, courageous, and principled decisions for stronger business outcomes and ensures that all creators and professionals live and work in a fair and safe environment. It is the Recording Academy's policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. The Recording Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race (nor traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Recording Academy will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the Recording Academy. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, access to benefits and training, recruitment, hiring, transfer, and social and recreational programs.

Created: 2026-03-10