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Universal Music Group

Director/Senior Director, Marketing, Project Management - Nashville, 37201

Universal Music Group, Nashville

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Director/Senior Director, Marketing, Project Management - Nashville, 37201, United States of America

How we LEAD: 

The Director/Senior Director, Marketing Project Management will spearhead the creation and execution of marketing plans that align with the overall vision and strategy for assigned releases, maximizing sales and exposure; reflective of strategic goals, release-specific objectives and financial guidelines while leading a team towards greater efficiency and development in their roles.

How you’ll CREATE:

  • 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 (strong project management, organization, and communication skills – oral and written skills are a must)

  • 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 Project Manager and Marketing Coordinator with clear communication of expectations, encourage assertiveness, and help develop growth opportunities within the roles.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Budget management and media planning experience preferred.

  • 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.

  • Must have strong computer knowledge of various music applications and comprehensive knowledge of the internet and social media platforms.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or related field is preferred.