We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
How We LEAD:
Virgin Music is looking for a coordinator of the Commercial Marketing team whose primary responsibilities are to assist the Head of Commercial Marketing and coordinate the Commercial Marketing department with account relations support and day-to-day workflow. Additionally, this role will work with our labels/managers/artists to develop and execute campaigns and processes to navigate the best course to market for their releases. The coordinator will report directly to the Head of Commercial Marketing and will be across all facets of the Commercial Marketing team and department.
How You’ll CREATE:
Administrative Support: Assist the Head of Commercial Marketing with various administrative tasks including:
Calendar management
Expense reporting
Travel arrangement
Label and Artist Relations:
Working directly with Virgin Music labels and artists on identifying opportunities for their release schedule, organizing calls + agendas, taking meeting minutes, and ensuring goals are being met via reporting and Virgin team communications
Regularly respond to emails sharing new release information and updates
Liaise directly with managers and artists during specific promo events to ensure execution runs smoothly
Meeting Management, Webinars & Conference Presentations:
Soliciting and distributing agendas, keeping meetings to time, distributing call notes/meeting minutes, and maintaining pace on action items and follow-ups
Running/Hosting webinars, including the coordination of registrants, flyer design, and working with the team on presentation building
Commercial Team Support - Various Support Functions Include:
Writing and distributing release one-sheets/project overviews
Copywriting and coordinating approvals for new releases and commercial newsletter updates
Coordinating video IDs and scripts from artist team promoting new releases
Coordinating artist and label playbacks with key DSP/retail partners
Monitoring DSP and retail Social Media properties and documenting/communicating when featured
Obtain necessary internal approvals on a needed basis with the finance and legal departments
Asset solicitations internally and externally
Distributing mailouts to partners
Reporting:
Pull, compile, analyze, and maintain regular daily/weekly reports including chart placements, sales performance, and shipment analysis
Conduct research and communicate findings
Weekly visibility recaps of release placement across DSP/Retail stores
Weekly consumption recaps of priority projects
Bring Your VIBE:
Strong work ethic and an excellent communicator with the ability to anticipate needs and follow up’s ahead of being asked
Strong administrative and organizational skills
Ability to work under high pressure and speed
Impeccable attention to detail
Must be process orientated and can create processes to streamline efficiencies and create solutions
Ability to interact comfortably and effectively with internal and external partners
Must Be flexible, able to multitask, and manage time effectively
Minimum 1 year of executive assistant and/or coordinator experience
Extensive experience with MS Office applications, Photoshop a bonus
Prior experience with industry consumption dashboards and tools
Music Industry experience preferred
Perks Playlist:
Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:
100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation
Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
2-weeks paid Winter Break
10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent
Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.
Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.
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Salary Range:
37,459 -53,100The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.