Senior Publishing & Composer Relations Manager

With a roster of internationally recognised composers and a growing catalogue of orchestral works, chamber music and opera, Birdsong Music Publishing is creating the music of the 21st century. Established in 2021, we offer full publishing and management services to our composers, supporting them and helping to develop their careers by connecting them to artists and ensembles of the highest standing and bringing their music to the widest possible audience.

Birdsong Music Publishing is an associated company of the HarrisonParrott Group, a leading arts and management company.

Job Purpose

To provide strategic, commercial and operational leadership for Birdsong Music Publishing, driving the growth of the publishing catalogue, composer roster and revenue streams. The role combines senior publishing management, business development, rights administration and commercial exploitation, whilst acting as the senior representative of Birdsong Publishing with composers, publishing partners and industry stakeholders.

As Birdsong continues to grow, the successful candidate will be expected to take a hands-on approach, balancing strategic leadership with day-to-day publishing administration and operational delivery.

Key Accountabilities

Strategic Development & Business Growth

• Operational management of Birdsong Music Publishing.
• Identify, explore, and develop opportunities for growth across publishing, commissioning, licensing, and catalogue exploitation.
• Research and present potential new composer signings and publishing opportunities (A&R).
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key industry stakeholders, including publishers, promoters, orchestras, commissioning partners, sub-publishers, and licensing partners.
• Work closely with and further develop Birdsong’s relationship with Faber Music and other publishing partners.
• Prepare reports for the Board on Birdsong’s performance, progress, and achievements, including the annual Deep Dive presentation.
• Lead business development initiatives to expand Birdsong's publishing catalogue and client base.
• Identify and pursue new revenue-generating opportunities, including publishing signings, sync opportunities, catalogue acquisitions and commercial collaborations.
• Develop strategic partnerships across the publishing, media, sync and wider music sectors.
• Contribute to the long-term growth strategy of Birdsong Publishing and support the expansion of the business.
• Act as a senior external ambassador for Birdsong Publishing.

Composer Relationship management

• Act as a key point of contact where needed between the Publishing back end and the composer management teams and, in some cases, directly to Composers
• Support composer managers in the strategic development of their Composer careers, including short- and medium-term planning.
• Maintain clear communication regarding commissions, publishing matters, projects, performances, and delivery schedules.
• Advocate for composers' interests while ensuring alignment with Birdsong’s commercial and artistic objectives.

Publishing Operations, Administration & Rights Management

• Oversee the administration of Birdsong’s publishing catalogue and rights portfolio.
• Supervise the accurate registration of works, royalty tracking, income monitoring, and compliance with publishing agreements.
• Manage and resolve complex publishing matters, rights issues, and contractual queries, working with the Synch /Rights manager.
• Ensure publishing data, records, and reporting systems remain accurate and up to date.
• Support the promotion and commercial exploitation of Birdsong&r