Shape the future of independent music with us

Frontend Developer Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain responsive and user-friendly web applications using React and Next.js
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in JavaScript (ES6+) and CSS.
• Integrate with RESTful APIs to fetch and display data.
• Collaborate closely with designers and product managers to translate UX and usability requirements into beautiful and functional interfaces.
• Ensure the highest standards of clean and robust UI development.
• Debug and troubleshoot UI issues raised by team members.
• Contribute to and understand our deployment pipelines (GitHub).
• Actively participate in code reviews and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Be willing to learn new concepts and libraries as needed.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in React and Next.js (v14/v15).
• Strong command of JavaScript (ES6+) and CSS / Tailwind CSS
• Experience consuming RESTful APIs.
• Demonstrable strong focus on UX and usability.
• Proven ability in clean and robust UI development.
• Understanding of deployment pipelines (GitHub).
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A willingness to learn new concepts and libraries.
• Ability to communicate and translate team feedback into actionable technical implementations.
• Comfortable solving challenges outside their immediate scope.
• A genuine interest in innovation, not just building.
• Availability for significant timezone overlap with UK working hours (e.g., typically 10 AM - 6 PM BST).

Bonus Skills (nice to have):

• 1-2 years of professional development experience.
• A portfolio or examples of previous work that showcase your skills.
• Experience with Next-Auth.
• Familiarity with Node.js.
• Knowledge of animation libraries like Framer Motion.
• Experience with state management libraries such as Zustand (or Redux, Remix).
• Experience with the React-Query/TanStack ecosystem (e.g., TanStack Table, TanStack Query).
• Familiarity with AI tooling/workflows or prompt engineering.
• Experience with Docker, Bash/Shell Scripting, and package management.
• Understanding of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
• Hands-on deployment experience.
• Python experience.

Publishing Assistant Responsibilities:

• Meticulously registering musical works (compositions) with relevant Performing Rights Organisations (PROs), such as PRS for Music (UK), ASCAP/BMI (US) and other collection societies worldwide
• Ensuring accurate and timely submission of all necessary metadata, including song titles, composers, lyricists, IPI/CAE numbers, song splits, and alternative titles
• Managing and updating a comprehensive database of all registered works
• Maintaining precise and up-to-date records of all musical works, associated rights, and agreements
• Auditing existing data for accuracy and resolving any discrepancies or missing information
• Liaising with composers to gather essential information for new registrations and updates
• Serving as a primary point of contact for composers regarding their publishing registrations
• Communicating effectively with PROs and other collection societies to ensure smooth registration processes and resolve any queries
• Assisting in the protection of musical copyrights by ensuring correct and complete registrations
• Monitoring and tracking registration statuses and responding to any enquiries or issues

What we're looking for:

• Exceptional Organisational Skills: you thrive on precision and have a proven ability to manage complex datasets and multiple priorities with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong Administrative Skills: Experience in an administrative role, ideally within a fast-paced environment, demonstrating your ability to handle tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Detail-Oriented Approach: You notice the small things that others might miss, ensuring every piece of information is correct and accounted for.
• Analytical Thinking: The ability to logically approach problems and resolve issues related to data and registrations.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Clear and professional verbal and written communication is essential for liaising with composers and external organisations.
• Computer Proficiency: Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and/or Google Suite (Sheets) is crucial for data management. Experience with music industry-specific databases or rights management software is a bonus.
• Self-Starter Mentality: You are proactive, take initiative, and can work independently to meet deadlines.
• Passion for Music: A genuine interest in the music industry and an understanding of its unique ecosystem, particularly around intellectual property and creator rights, will be a significant advantage.

If you’re obsessed with social media, have an eye for design and an interest in music, this might be the perfect role for you…

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What you’ll be doing:

• Designing branded social media assets for Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn primarily in Figma, including static posts, carousels, Reels graphics and more.
• Writing engaging captions that match our brand voice - direct, music-industry-fluent, never generic.
• Shooting and editing short-form video content (speaking-to-camera footage) using DaVinci Resolve or apps like CapCut or Edits.
• Scheduling and publishing social media content using Buffer (or an alternative scheduling tool).
• Engaging with our online community of independent artists and record labels and managing DMs.
• Managing your own workload and planning content calendars in advance.
• Monitoring basic performance metrics and providing monthly reporting to the Marketing Manager.
• Working alongside the Marketing Manager to develop monthly social media content plans with the goal of growing our online audience and increasing engagement.
• Providing design support to the wider team where necessary, including designing assets/graphics for our website and occasionally creating PDFs or longer-form content for the marketing department.

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What you bring to the role:

• An eye for design and visual aesthetics - you know what looks good.
• Experience creating content for social media, whether in a previous role or through your own accounts.
• Comfortable working with Figma - or a willingness to learn quickly.
• Confident writing engaging captions and matching our brand voice.
• Basic video editing skills for short-form content using DaVince Resolve.
• Able to commute daily to Lamberhurst, Kent using your own vehicle - (public transport to Lamberhurst isn’t reliable!)

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We’d love it if you also bring:

• Experience in or genuine interest in the independent music industry - whether you’re a musician yourself or an avid fan, an understanding of the music industry is beneficial.
• A deep understanding of Instagram and TikTok, knowing what works and what doesn’t and how to identify emerging trends.
• A willingness to learn new things and contribute to other areas of the business where needed - we’re a small-but-growing team, so being flexible is key!
• A can-do, proactive attitude, with a hefty dose of fun - we’re a casual-but-focused team who value in-person relationships. 
• Bonus points if you love coffee, terrible jokes, and don’t mind hearing Tame Impala at least once a day on the office playlist.

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About Identity Music:

Identity Music is an independent music distribution company for ambitious artists and record labels who’ve outgrown DIY platforms. Working with artists and labels across the globe, we do distribution differently by prioritising real, human support, music promotion, publishing administration and digital rights management alongside distribution. We’re a small, close-knit team of people who care about the independent music industry, determined to provide the best possible 

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What we offer you:

• A competitive salary, depending on experience.
• Generous holiday allowance, growing with service.
• Private medical cover and sick pay.
• Flexible working hours between 8am and 6pm (10am-6pm during probationary period).
• Friendly, casual work environment in dog-friendly offices on a vineyard (with a pub 2 minutes' walk away).
• Free on-site parking.
• Real potential for growth - the business is growing fast and our team is regularly expanding.

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