Warner Music Group

Director, Digital Marketing

Warner Music Group • $105K — $120K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • 6+ years in digital/social media marketing, preferably in a Record Label or music management company
  • Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Ability to lead and mentor teams
  • Passionate about fan-focused digital strategies
  • Proficient in interactive communication technologies like TikTok, Facebook, and more
  • Proven leadership experience in team discussions and client meetings

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and execute innovative digital marketing campaigns
  • Monitor and analyze campaign effectiveness in real-time
  • Collaborate with multiple internal teams for cohesive campaigns
  • Develop day-to-day social media and CRM strategies
  • Craft social content strategies that enhance artist brands
  • Maintain an editorial calendar across social platforms
  • Create high-performing short-form content with internal and external creators
  • Execute paid media campaigns in partnership with the VP of Media Strategy
  • Profile online audiences to inform marketing strategies
  • Manage artist marketing budget effectively

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements with at least 4 days in the office
  • Collaboration-focused environment for talent development
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth
  • Creative and dynamic work atmosphere
  • Access to cutting-edge digital marketing tools and technologies
Full Job Description
Job Title: Director, Digital Marketing

A little bit about our team:

The mission of the Warner Records Digital Marketing team is to drive fandom, music consumption, D2C purchases and social conversation/engagement using innovative digital marketing strategies. The team is responsible for all aspects of an artist's digital presence including digital narrative development, digital advertising, social content ideation, influencer campaigns, digital advertising, CRM, social/digital partner activations, content seeding, websites, etc. We work directly with the artists to translate the vision of their music into groundbreaking digital campaigns and provide in-depth creative consulting geared toward growing a highly engaged fanbase.

Your role:

The Director, Digital Marketing will oversee high level digital marketing campaigns at Warner Records. The position will be responsible for developing campaigns that create cultural conversation, build artist social followings and engagement, and drive music consumption. You will be a digital expert as well as know the leading industry standards for digital marketing music.

Here you'll get to:
  • Oversee the development and execution of groundbreaking digital marketing campaigns and build growth strategies for both established and developing artists, leading to follower growth and consumption
  • Monitor campaigns in real-time, making recommendations for continuous improvement. Create post-mortem analyses to quantify the impact of each campaign and measure effectiveness of each tactic
  • Collaborate with internal teams including Commercial Revenue, Marketing, Brand Partnerships, Creative and Publicity, to build cohesive cross-platform campaigns
  • Be responsible for the day-to-day social media strategy, website, and CRM strategies for a designated roster of artists and the Warner Records social accounts with a focus on driving fandom, engagement, and music consumption
  • Use your expert-level knowledge of social platforms and social content strategies when partnering with artists and management to craft a social narrative and content strategy that elevates their brands and drives fandom, cultural conversation and music consumption
  • Work with artist management and internal departments to develop and maintain an editorial calendar across all social platforms
  • Partner with internal creatives and external creators to develop high-performing short-form content for Warner Records artists
  • Partner with the VP of Paid Media Strategy, Operations and Audience Growth to develop and execute paid media campaigns and CRM strategy for each artist
  • Work with our Insights team to profile our online audiences, building digital marketing strategies based on that demographic and psychographic data
  • Build and maintain relationships with social media platform representatives and participate in regular update meetings
  • Manage online marketing budget spend for each artist


About you:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • Minimum of 6+ years professional experience in digital/social media marketing, direct to consumer marketing, and/or related fields preferably at a Record Label or music management company
  • Outstanding organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills, and expertise in social media content strategy
  • Innate ability to lead and mentor
  • Passion for fan-focused digital strategies with a problem-solving attitude to see projects through completion
  • Ability to excel in a fast-paced, tight timeframe, and team-oriented environment
  • Knowledge on how to "move the needle" online, be it driving consumption, engagement, or growth
  • Proven leadership experience in team discussions and client meetings
  • Impeccable follow-up and follow-through
  • A deep professional understanding of interactive technologies and communication tools, including: TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Twitter, YouTube, Snapchat, Discord, Website strategy, Email/CRM strategy


We'd love it if you also had:
  • Photoshop, Illustrator, or other graphic design knowledge
  • Experience using project management software such as Jira and Basecamp
  • Understanding of social media analytics and posting tools such as Falcon and HootSuite
  • Knowledge of web3, NFT's and crypto currency marketing
  • Record Label experience
  • People management skills


This position requires a minimum of 4 days per week in the office. We value in-office collaboration, which is essential for talent development and strong working relationships. #LI-OnsiteAnnual Rate: $105,000 to $120,000 Annually

About Warner Music Group

Warner Music Group is an American multinational entertainment and record label conglomerate. It was founded in 1958 and is currently headquartered in New York City. The company operates in over 70 countries and has a roster of over 3,500 artists. Warner Music Group's labels include Atlantic Records, Elektra Records, and Warner Records, among others. The company also owns music publishing companies and has a significant presence in the music streaming industry. Warner Music Group is committed to diversity and inclusion and has implemented several initiatives to promote these values.
Learn more about Warner Music Group
Size
5,900 employees
Market Cap
$18 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$497 million
Founded
1958
5 Year Trend
+10.6%
Revenue
$4.5 billion
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