Universal Music Group

Manager, Marketing

Universal Music Group$70K — $90K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in a related field preferred
  • 5 years of marketing experience in the music industry required
  • Excellent organizational skills to manage heavy workloads and tight deadlines
  • General knowledge of various departments within a label
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Creative with a willingness to think outside the box
  • Strong relationship management skills with artists and managers

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute comprehensive marketing plans for artists
  • Build customized marketing strategies that reflect each artist's identity
  • Coordinate all aspects of projects to maintain focus and progress
  • Collaborate with artists, managers, and marketing teams to evolve brand identity
  • Create and oversee timelines for project needs and deadlines
  • Brainstorm and produce impactful marketing ideas
  • Analyze campaign performance and provide actionable insights to improve future campaigns

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
  • Fertility coverage for eligible plan participants
  • Wellbeing reimbursements up to $720/year
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of contributions
  • Flexible Paid Time Off for exempt employees
  • Generous paid parental leave for all types of parents
  • 2-weeks paid Winter Break and Summer Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day
Full Job Description
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:
  • 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:

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 - $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. 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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