Product Manager, Music Content and Catalogue

About the role

You will own the song catalogue for Skoove's piano learning apps, managing the end-to-end lifecycle of music licensing, commercial modelling, and content strategy. Working alongside the didactics lead and content producer, you will represent the company in negotiations with music publishers and labels while leveraging AI tools to drive product decisions. This role requires a blend of commercial acumen, rights management, and a deep understanding of the learner's journey.

Responsibilities

• Own the song catalogue strategy, including additions and retirements.
• Co-own song selection with the didactics lead, balancing pedagogy with rights and commercial viability.
• Manage commercial modelling, including licence costs, revenue share, and conversion impact.
• Oversee the rights picture, ensuring all repertoire is cleared and terms are documented.
• Represent the company in negotiations with publishers and labels.
• Ensure timely contractual reporting, payments, and audit compliance.
• Manage the content unit's backlog and collaborate with engineers to drive progress.

Required skills

• Product Management
• Music Licensing
• Commercial Modelling
• Stakeholder Management
• Data Analysis
• AI tools
• Piano

Nice to have

• Music Rights
• Publishing
• Royalties
• Product Discovery
• Financial Modelling
• German language

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant professional experience
• European work permit

Benefits

• Learning budget
• Yearly offsites
• 28 vacation days

About the Company

Skoove is a profitable, growing music-tech company with lean hierarchies and an international team based in Berlin-Friedrichshain.