Director, 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.
 

Under the Capitol Music Group umbrella of UMG, Capitol Christian Music Group is the market leader in the field of recorded music, distribution, and music publishing. Employing over 150 people, Capitol CMG provides a challenging and rewarding work environment characterized by a commitment to our artists and songwriters, one another, our customers and community service.

The Director, Marketing will support and collaborate with the Marketing Team in the timely 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.

How You'll LEAD:

• Oversee and manage all project dates, deadlines, and tasks related to the assigned artist roster.

• Build and execute marketing plans across divisions for all artists in partnership with internal and external stakeholders and outside vendors.  Should meet all deadlines and fully execute plan in all respective areas.

• Help facilitate and optimize the timely delivery of items to Commercial Partnership teams to meet sales, marketing and production deadlines.

• Function as liaison with Creative Department to ensure all marketing deadlines are met, including initiation and creation of all release materials, and marketing elements as needed.

• Assist with the managing of total budget and allocation of funds for each marketing team, and maintain marketing budgets and monthly forecasting for all active projects.

• Coordinate album and single specific promotions with National Promotions team, ensuring all assets are delivered on –time and that promotions reflect album specific objectives

• Ensure on-time delivery of all marketing assets for releases or campaigns by coordinating deadlines, video content and other marketing materials for all projects.

• Support in all areas handling marketing responsibilities including financial reports, sales analysis, presentation decks, legal affairs, etc.

• Assist with all artist and marketing-driven events. May include booking artist travel and communication, securing venues, gear rentals, and coordinating internal meetings

• Regular pulling of data from internal and external industry sources to ensure consistent information flow.

• Create and keep current one-sheets for sales, promotion, etc.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Bring Your VIBE:

Skills/Abilities:

• Very strong organizational skills
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite
• Ability to work with limited supervision and with multiple stakeholders/individuals in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task efficiently
• Proven Project Management Skills
• Ability to successfully write and develop marketing plans
• Ability to develop strong professional relationships, including artist and artist managers
• Must be discreet and professional at all times and maintain absolute confidentiality as this position regularly handles sensitive information.

• Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule

• Travel is a requirement.
 

Experience & Education:

• 5+ years of marketing experience

• Entertainment Marketing a plus

• College degree preferred

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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