Katie Leeds
About Katie Leeds
Katie Leeds serves as the Associate Director of Label Management at The Orchard, where she has worked since 2012. She has a background in marketing and media from her time at Sony Music Entertainment and Republic Records, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Child and Family Studies from Syracuse University.
Work at Orchard
Katie Leeds has served as the Associate Director of Label Management at The Orchard since 2012. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various aspects of label management, including processing deletions and takedowns, adjusting pricing, and managing territorial restrictions for music releases. She also performs store compliance checks to ensure accuracy and takes corrective actions when necessary. Additionally, she assists on various special projects within the label management team, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the department.
Previous Experience in Music Industry
Before joining The Orchard, Katie Leeds worked at Sony Music Entertainment as a Marketing and Media Assistant for nine months in 2011-2012. She also gained experience as a Publicity Intern at Republic Records in 2010 for one month. These roles provided her with foundational knowledge and skills in the music industry, which she has built upon in her current position.
Education and Expertise
Katie Leeds holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Child and Family Studies from Syracuse University, which she completed from 2007 to 2011. Prior to that, she graduated from Northern Valley Demarest, where she completed her high school education from 2003 to 2007. Her educational background equips her with a unique perspective on the intersection of psychology and the music industry.
Team Management and Leadership
In her role at The Orchard, Katie Leeds manages a team of interns, providing guidance and oversight on their projects. This leadership responsibility allows her to foster the development of emerging talent in the music industry while ensuring that projects align with the goals of the label management team. Her experience in managing interns contributes to a collaborative work environment.
Project Management and Compliance
Katie Leeds is responsible for maintaining and updating a Google Doc to track various aspects of music releases, including release processing, takedowns, price changes, and title checks. This systematic approach ensures that all relevant information is readily accessible and up-to-date, facilitating effective project management and compliance within the label management team.