Manager, Marketing

600 UMG Recordings Inc; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 70,304 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Wellbeing reimbursements (fitness, spa

Fertility coverage

401(k) with immediate vesting

Generous PTO & holidays

Summer Fridays

Parental leave

Job summary

Universal Music Group in Santa Monica is seeking a Marketing Manager to lead product and campaign strategies for multiple artists across the IGA Miami roster. You will coordinate with artists, managers and label teams to preserve the artist message and brand.

You will develop and execute full marketing plans for singles and albums, manage timelines, events and cross-department collaboration with streaming, social, digital advertising, PR and international teams.

Qualifications

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.
• 5 years of marketing experience in the music industry.
• Degree in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute full marketing plans and campaigns for single and album launches.
• Build customized marketing strategies reflecting each artist's identity.
• Coordinate all facets of the label group to maintain focus and progress on projects.
• Work with artists, managers and marketing team to create, maintain and evolve artist brands.
• Generate timelines and oversee timely delivery of project needs across departments.
• Create and coordinate events in conjunction with album releases, tours and other events.
• Serve as liaison for artist management and label.

Skills

Bilingual English & Spanish

5 years music marketing

Degree preferred

Education

Degree in related field preferred

Job description

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 across the IGA Miami roster. 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
• Build customized marketing strategies that reflect each artist's unique identity
• Coordinate all facets of the label group 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
• Communicate the status of artists projects routinely with the label staff
• Collaborate on end-to-end campaign strategy across streaming, socials, digital advertising, creator marketing, content, D2C and live moments.
• Develop audience growth strategies using fan insights, consumption data, and cultural trends.
• Partner with Digital Marketing, Audience Development, Commercial Partnerships, Creative, Publicity, A&R, and International teams to maximize campaign impact.
• Analyze campaign performance and translate insights into recommendations that improve future releases.
• Identify emerging marketing opportunities across new platforms, creators, and fan communities.
• Manage artist marketing budgets, forecasts, and campaign reporting.
• Support artist development by building long-term brand strategies in addition to individual release campaigns.
• Provide direction to and manage Marketing Coordinator
• Other responsibilities as required

Bring your VIBE:

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is required.
• Degree in related field preferred
• 5 years of marketing experience in the music industry required
• 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
• Strong relationship management skills with artists, managers
• Passion for music, culture, and emerging trends
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Travel required

Perks Playlist:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
• Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution
• A 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

Disclaimer:

This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an E-Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah. Please note, UMG is not enrolled in E-Verify in California and New York, and cannot support employment of candidates whose employer must enroll in E-Verify, for example candidates on STEM-OPT.

For more information, please click on the following links. E-Verify Participation Poster: English / Spanish E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English | Spanish

Salary Range: $70,304 - $90,000 The 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.

We are Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company. We are the home for music’s greatest artists, innovators and entrepreneurs.