Latest Music Industry Hires: Downtown, Splash, OTM, Gateway, iHeartMedia, Universal Music Japan, More

In one of mid-November’s music industry hires and promotions, Emmy Feldman (pictured) joined OTM Music as U.S. A&R head. Photo Credit: Noah Kentis

Here’s a recap of recent music industry hires and in-house promotions as of November 15th, 2024.If you have a job shuffle to share, we’re all ears. Send us a note to [email protected]. If you’d like to post a job on our Job Board, just send us a request to [email protected]. And, keep track of all the latest music industry hires here.

DowntownDowntown Music Publishing’s Jedd Katrancha has shifted from chief commercial officer to chief creative officer.

Splash MusicApple vet Michael Temkin has joined Splash Music as chief product officer.

OTM MusicOTM has brought on former Atlantic Records and Heavy Duty A&R exec Emmy Feldman as U.S. A&R head.

GatewayMatt Zahn, previously with StagePilot, has signed on as Gateway Studios & Production Services’ marketing director.

iHeartMediaiHeartMedia Wilmington has boosted Katie Ewell, formerly sales VP for iHeart Salisbury, to market president.

Meanwhile, Los Angeles’ KFI 640 has parted with the majority of its news team (about 17 positions overall) amid nationwide layoffs at its iHeart parent.

Universal Music JapanWarner Music Japan senior executive producer Shintaro Aki has come aboard Universal Music Japan as MD of EMI Records Japan.

MosaicCAA agent Josh Pearl has joined Mosaic as a manager.

emPawa AfricaemPawa Africa co-founder Ikenna Nwagboso has confirmed a January exit from his role as global head of label services and partnerships.