Head of Marketing 0796

THE MUSIC MARKET; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent entertainment business in the UK is seeking a proactive Head of Marketing to lead UK marketing operations. The role involves developing cross-platform marketing campaigns, managing budgets, and mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate will have frontline experience in the music industry, a passion for music, and a track record of delivering successful marketing campaigns. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Frontline experience in the record industry.
• Successful campaign management for domestic artists.
• Experience in leading teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute cross-platform marketing campaigns.
• Manage budgets and optimize spending based on data.
• Mentor junior team members and enhance their growth.

Skills

Campaign management

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Networking

Understanding of music culture

Education

Qualifications in Marketing, Business, or a related field

Tools

Social media platforms

Digital marketing tools

Job description

Our client, a groundbreaking independent entertainment/tech business, is seeking a proactive Head of Marketing to lead UK marketing operations. The ideal candidate will be a driven, digitally minded marketing leader with strong experience in the music industry.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and executing comprehensive cross-platform marketing campaigns to promote artists' music, profiles, and products.
• Working with artists and internal teams to define positioning and build narratives that drive commercial success.
• Using data and analytics to manage budgets and optimise spending.
• Ensuring timely delivery of assets within budget.
• Realising and delivering hero creative visual and written assets.
• Establishing clear workflows with internal and external partners.
• Managing external promotions, artist appearances, special events, and other activations.
• Communicating plans and updates to internal and external teams.
• Mentoring junior team members on campaign delivering and enhancing the growth and development.
• Strengthening company culture and reputation through events, PR, and other initiatives.
• Building relationships to secure strategic marketing placements and partnerships with entertainment and corporate partners.
• Maintaining awareness of industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving marketing strategies.
• Overseeing social content, audience development, and digital advertising in collaboration with audience and social teams.

Requirements:

• Demonstrable relevant, current frontline experience in the record industry
• Showcase recent success in running campaigns for domestic artists.
• Managerial experience with the ability to inspire and lead a team
• Robust understanding of marketing strategies, trends, and best practices within the music industry.
• Communication and negotiation skills.
• Possess good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for music and a clear understanding of the culture and community.
• Proven track record of delivering successful marketing campaigns
• Proficiency with social media platforms, DSPs, and relevant strategies, plus experience with social streaming platforms such as Twitch and marketing platforms like Co:brand.
• Qualifications in Marketing, Business, or a related field desirable.
• Possess wide industry and cultural network spanning at least the UK.
• International marketing experience and/or contacts desirable.
• Second language desirable.
• Experience in other content fields, such as gaming, podcasts, apparel, or film desirable.

Please note that due to the volume of submissions, only successful candidates who meet the exact requirements will be contacted. If you have not heard back within 10 days of submission, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

The Music Market/Arts and Media are an equal opportunities employer who supports diversity in the workplace.