Manager, Digital Marketing

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.

The digital marketing manager role oversees and directs all aspects of an artist's digital presence, including the creation and execution of digital marketing and promotional plans and partner relations.. Prime candidates have knowledge and experience working with all digital technologies and platforms, can effectively communicate with artists, artist management teams, label executives/digital partners, and are comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative, team environment.

How you CREATE:

Manage the development and execution of digital marketing plans for artist releases

Maintain strong relationships with artist management and artists to be viewed as a resource for best practices and implementing digital marketing strategies

Develop relationships with new marketing avenues to create partnerships and opportunities

Work cross-departmentally to coordinate online initiatives and promotions for your artists

Manage label partner relationships with accounts to maximize artists reach

Assist with the creation, build, and editing of online properties where applicable (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, official website and other sites appropriate to artists and label)

Drive social media growth for all artists through increased engagement, activity, and relevant content posts

Develop targeted strategies for artists' video channels with the streaming/sales teams

Build and manage an artist's owned audience by increasing data capture across all mediums

Work as a liaison to with third party marketing companies when applicable

Work with in-house & third-party content to conceptualize & complete lyric videos, portraits & live photos, 3D animations, short form content for social media, video series, etc.

Actively participate in team meetings, discussions and planning activities

Assist in analyzing online promotions and campaign sales impacts, consumer trends, etc. Bring your VIBE:

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Google Docs

Knowledge of photo editing tools such as Adobe Photoshop or Canva

Manage and prioritize multiple tasks

Extremely detail oriented and organized and high degree of confidentiality

Thrive professionally within a fast-paced, creative, deadline-driven environment

Able to read and react to trends in the social and online space.

Demonstrated ability to develop content for online use.

Expert, native user of social media platforms.

Degree in relevant field, and/or equivalent career experience

Minimum 2 years prior marketing experience required

3-4+ years experience working in the music or entertainment fields. Advanced understanding of how to utilize digital platforms for music releases. Perks Playlist:

Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:

100% coverage for out-patient mental health services

Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)

A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants

Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation

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.

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Job Category:

Marketing, Streaming & Digital Media

Salary Range:

$45,000-$80,000

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.