Manager, Marketing

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: 

We are currently seeking a Marketing Manager who will handle product and marketing campaign strategy for multiple artists and projects. This job requires comprehensive communication and coordination internally and externally in order to keep projects moving forward while maintaining the overall artist message and brand.

How you’ll CREATE:                

• Develop and execute full marketing plans and campaigns for single and album launches

• Coordinate all facets of the label to maintain focus and progress in relation to specific artist’s projects

• Work in conjunction with artists, managers, and marketing team to create, maintain, and evolve artist brands

• Seek out and maintain the knowledge of each artist and their management team’s processes, goals, and overall efforts in order to maintain a cohesive and effective working relationship

• Generate timelines of project needs and key dates/deadlines with all departments and oversee the timely delivery of those needs

• Create and coordinate special events in conjunction with album releases, specific tour dates, and other special events

• Serve as key liaison for artist management and label

• Brainstorm and produce big marketing ideas, identify the best idea options, and execute

• Manage a high volume of communication - phone calls, emails and meetings

• Design and oversee advertising campaigns

• Manage quarterly budgets

• Communicate the status of artists projects routinely with the label staff

• Provide direction to and manage Marketing Coordinator

• Other responsibilities as required

• Project Management experience at a previous music label is preferred (experience working on Global projects is a plus).

• Fully bilingual is a plus (English and Spanish)

• Intimate knowledge of Latin American culture, music, and spheres of influence.

Bring your VIBE:

• Degree in related field preferred

• 4-5 years of marketing experience; Music Industry a plus

• Music industry experience with an emphasis in marketing

• Organize, prioritize, and execute a wide range of tasks with heavy workloads and tight deadlines

• A general knowledge of all departments within a label, including:

• Digital, publicity, A&R, creative, production and promotion

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Creativity and willingness to think outside the box

• Travel required

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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