Universal Music Group

Director, Marketing

Universal Music Group$70K — $145K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years in marketing with a focus on director or product management roles.
  • Experience with record companies and artist management.
  • Strong project management and execution skills.
  • Creative thinker with a knack for innovative marketing ideas.
  • Deep understanding of DSP trends and streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.
  • Proficient in social media management and data analysis.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills across functions.
  • Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement marketing strategies for artists' music and related products.
  • Collaborate with A&R, Retail, Digital, and Artist Management teams on priority projects.
  • Guide artist branding and creative materials for marketing campaigns.
  • Communicate project goals and analyses internally and with artist management.
  • Interface with artists on commercial release plans and marketing strategies.
  • Analyze streaming, sales, and social data to refine strategies.
  • Implement innovative digital marketing initiatives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 100% coverage for in-network mental health services.
  • Fertility coverage for eligible participants.
  • Wellbeing reimbursements (up to $720/year) for various personal expenses.
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement.
  • 401(k) with immediate vesting and additional contributions.
  • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees and 3-weeks for non-exempt.
  • 2-weeks paid Winter Break and 10 Company Holidays, including diverse observances.
  • Generous paid parental leave for all types of parents.
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking an experienced Director, Marketing for our Urban Marketing team who will handle product and marketing campaign strategy for multiple artists and projects across the IGA roster. This person will work closely with the Department Head and all other departments within IGA: A&R, Revenue, Creative, Digital, PR, Radio to develop and execute fully integrated, progressive and innovative marketing strategies for a range of artists - from new signings to global superstars. This person should have a strong understanding of artist development; streaming, digital and traditional retail/revenue business; live touring, events and festivals; creative and content strategy; long-term budget and P+L management; artist relations and the ability to collaborate with artists and music executives daily in and out of the office.

How you'll CREATE:
  • Develop and execute marketing strategy for artists' music and music-related products across the IGA roster. These include but are not limited to: single / EP /albums, music videos and video content, merchandise and direct-to-consumer business.
  • Collaborate with key internal stakeholders across A&R, Retail + Revenue, Product Development, Digital, TV & Film Licensing, and Artist Management to support priority projects, artists, and brands.
  • Help guide and execute artist branding, creative materials and original content specific to each campaign.
  • Proactively communicate goals and project analysis with all departments inside the company, and to artist management and agents.
  • Regularly interface with artists and management on all aspects of commercial release plan and marketing strategy to ensure the success of the project.
  • Understand and analyze the constant flow of streaming, sales, radio and social data and adjust marketing strategies accordingly.
  • Understand and implement innovative digital marketing


Bring your VIBE:
  • 6+ Years' Experience, Marketing Director / Product Manager
  • Experience working with record companies, artist management, talent agencies
  • Strong ability to successfully define and drive project management and execution
  • Creative thinker with ability to generate innovative marketing ideas
  • Strong understanding of DSP trends and emerging streaming business (Spotify, Apple, Soundcloud, YouTube)
  • Social media savvy, with experience on platforms and understanding of associated data
  • Strong skills in communication, presentation, writing, and able to work well cross-functionally
  • Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Nielson statistics analysis (Soundscan, Mediabase)
  • Bachelor's Degree


Perks Playlist:

Join an entrepreneurial, global organization where authenticity, boldness, creativity, connection, drive, and insight aren't just values-they're how we work every day. Here are some of the ways we support you along the way (and just a few of the benefits we offer):

  • 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


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.

Job Category:
Marketing, Streaming & Digital Media

Salary Range:
$70,304 - $145,000

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. All candidates are encouraged to apply.

About Universal Music Group

Universal Music Group (UMG) is a global music corporation that is a subsidiary of the French media conglomerate Vivendi. The company was founded in 1934 as Decca Records and has since grown to become the largest music company in the world, with a market share of over 30%. UMG owns and operates a wide range of record labels, including Capitol Records, Def Jam Recordings, and Island Records, and has a roster of over 4,000 artists. In addition to music production and distribution, UMG also operates several other businesses, including music publishing, merchandising, and film and television production.
Learn more about Universal Music Group
Size
7,000 employees
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Founded
1934

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