Director, Marketing and Artist Development

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. Other responsibilities as required Bring your VIBE: Must have 5-7+ years of experience in marketing within the music industry, preferably at a major label, including leading a team of 1-2 individuals. Responsibilities • Spearhead the creation and execution of marketing plans that align with the overall vision and strategy for assigned releases, maximizing sales and exposure • Ideate, curate, and execute marketing campaigns for a roster of artists from start to finish • Collaborate with internal departments to shape the narrative for assigned artists and projects • Effectively present ideas, strategies, and data to align and motivate teams towards a common goal • Quantify the success and efficiency of marketing campaigns and strategic initiatives to drive awareness, convert passive fans to superfans, and increase sales & streaming to meet collective goals • Manage and grow relationships with top-level artists, managers, and other partners • Responsible for cultivating a positive work environment and spreading values of respect, clarity, and communication amongst teams and individuals • Drive revenue from recorded music sales, merchandise, ticketing, brand partnerships and sync opportunities • Lead cross-functional teams • Keep up with competitive marketplace and identify new approaches to consumer behavior in an ever-changing world • Problem solve under pressure with consideration of all parties involved • Manage project budgets with oversight across all departments • Build project timelines in collaboration with internal teams based on strategic tentpoles • Serve on the Senior Marketing Core and be responsible for bringing important issues to the room to continually improve processes and initiatives • Lead Marketing Coordinator with clear communication of expectations, encourage assertiveness, and help develop growth opportunities within the roles • Other responsibilities as required Requirements • Must have 5-7+ years of experience in marketing within the music industry, preferably at a major label, including leading a team of 1-2 individuals • Must thrive in a collaborative team environment but be able to take initiative and work independently • Ambitious individual who is a self-starter requiring minimal direction • Must be motivated, creative, innovative, organized, detail-oriented and accustomed to working under tight deadlines • Must have strong computer knowledge of various music applications and comprehensive knowledge of the internet and social media platforms • Must be proficient with using Excel, PowerPoint or Keynote, and comfortable with collaboration and asset management tools like Google Drive, Dropbox, Evernote, Basecamp and the like