I’m a music industry professional with a track record of supporting A&R teams, artists, producers, and labels through asset coordination, release administration, and creative project support. I thrive in fast-paced environments and excel at managing high-volume deliverables, organizing asset systems, tracking rights and agreements, and smoothing recording and release workflows. My experience spans digital marketing, playlist strategies, licensing, and label operations, with a talent-for-developing artists and securing placements across DSPs, editorial playlists, TV/film, and games. I’m collaborative, detail-oriented, and fluent in modern recording and label processes.

Rob Panchuk

I’m a music industry professional with a track record of supporting A&R teams, artists, producers, and labels through asset coordination, release administration, and creative project support. I thrive in fast-paced environments and excel at managing high-volume deliverables, organizing asset systems, tracking rights and agreements, and smoothing recording and release workflows. My experience spans digital marketing, playlist strategies, licensing, and label operations, with a talent-for-developing artists and securing placements across DSPs, editorial playlists, TV/film, and games. I’m collaborative, detail-oriented, and fluent in modern recording and label processes.

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I’m a music industry professional with a track record of supporting A&R teams, artists, producers, and labels through asset coordination, release administration, and creative project support. I thrive in fast-paced environments and excel at managing high-volume deliverables, organizing asset systems, tracking rights and agreements, and smoothing recording and release workflows.

My experience spans digital marketing, playlist strategies, licensing, and label operations, with a talent-for-developing artists and securing placements across DSPs, editorial playlists, TV/film, and games. I’m collaborative, detail-oriented, and fluent in modern recording and label processes.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Management, Marketing, Licensing at Instigator Music Group
September 1, 2008 - November 2, 2025
Secured placements for producers/songwriter clients with major label artists and on gold selling albums; led digital marketing strategies and publicity campaigns; facilitated distribution deals; secured sync placements on editorial playlists; assisted with billboard features; set up and managed digital ad campaigns; secured airplay on commercial radio; assisted artists with grants for marketing; registered songs with PROs to ensure publishing and royalty administration; built relationships across the music industry.
Label Marketing, Management at Up Top Movement Inc.
April 1, 2020 - November 2, 2025
Assist label owners with day-to-day operations and overall business strategy; create engaging marketing plans for artists and compilation releases; deliver assets for distribution and ensure promo materials; manage playlisting and DSP promotion for singles achieving gold/platinum in Canada; review artist contracts for compliance; manage catalog and rights information to maximize sync opportunities.
Talent Scout, Music Supervisor, Marketing Coordinator at Hungry Eyes Film & Television
November 1, 2013 - November 1, 2013
Responsible for all musical aspects of the mobile game 'The Mu$ic Biz'; negotiate licensing terms, scout and license songs, collaborate with publishers; work with composers on custom music; plan and execute marketing plans for game launch; manage social media to grow followers; process payments and invoices for licensees; work within budget and deadlines.
A&R Manager at GCP Recording Corp
February 1, 2013 - February 1, 2013
Oversee day-to-day label operations and artist roster; schedule recording sessions; conduct marketing tasks; book sessions; sign and negotiate distribution and recording agreements; organize assets for distribution; maintain broad industry contacts to strengthen client success.
Licensing Manager at Instigator Music Group
September 1, 2008 - Present
Coordinated with artists, producers and external partners to ensure timely delivery of creative and administrative materials; tracked agreements, splits and rights information; secured placements; led digital marketing strategies; executed end-to-end release campaigns; contributed to playlist placements and radio airplay; assisted with marketing grants and rights administration; registered songs with PROs.
Label Operations, A&R, Marketing at Up Top Movement Inc.
April 1, 2020 - Present
Supported label leadership with campaign execution, creative asset coordination and release workflow; provided marketing and promotional support; managed distribution assets and metadata; coordinated with distributors to manage marketing budgets and ensure on-time campaign execution; oversaw catalog and songwriter data.
A&R Manager at GCP Recording Corp
December 1, 2009 - February 1, 2013
Oversee day-to-day operations of the label and artist roster; schedule recording sessions, manage marketing tasks, liaise between artists and label owners, book and promote live events, sign and negotiate distribution and recording agreements, scout new artists and producers, organize assets and deliverables for distribution.

Education

Diploma at Metalworks Institute
November 1, 2010 - November 2, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other