Universal Music Group
Manager, Digital Marketing (Urban)
Universal Music Group, Santa Monica, California, United States, 90403
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.
Read all the information about this opportunity carefully, then use the application button below to send your CV and application.
The Digital Marketing Manager role at Def Jam oversees and directs all aspects of an artist’s digital presence, including the creation and execution of digital marketing plans, managing seeding/creator campaign strategies with our influencer marketing team, supervising advertising spends across multiple mediums, and strategizing on the growth of artist audience development (CRM/SMS) and community building.
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’ll CREATE
Manage the development and execution of digital marketing plans for artist releasesMaintain strong relationships with artist management and artists to be viewed as a resource for best practices and implementing digital marketing strategiesDevelop relationships with new marketing avenues to create partnerships and opportunitiesWork cross-departmentally to coordinate online initiatives and promotions for your artistsManage label partner relationships with accounts to maximize artists’ reachOversee influencer campaigns alongside influencer marketing team member, communicating budgets, creative, & results to the management team and internallyAssist with the creation, build, and editing of online properties where applicable (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, Reddit, official website and other sites appropriate to artists and label. i.e. pre-save pages or other bespoke splash page builds)Drive social media growth for all artists through increased engagement, activity, and relevant content postsDevelop targeted strategies for artists’ video channels with the streaming/sales teamsBuild and manage an artist’s owned audience by increasing data capture across all mediums, with specific focus on e-mail and text (SMS) list developmentConceive, budget, and effectively execute digital paid media campaigns with Artist Development teams and Media Planners/BuyersWork as a liaison to with third party marketing companies/vendors when applicableWork with in-house & third-party content creators 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 activitiesAssist in analyzing online promotions and campaign sales impacts, consumer trends, etc.Manage artist budgets and invoicing
Bring Your VIBE
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Google DocsKnowledge of photo editing tools such as Adobe Photoshop or CanvaManage and prioritize multiple tasksExtremely detail oriented and organized and high degree of confidentialityThrive professionally within a fast-paced, creative, deadline-driven environmentDegree in relevant field, and/or equivalent career experienceMusic industry or artist relation experienceMinimum 2 years prior marketing experience required
Perks Playlist
Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spiritComprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:
100% coverage for out-patient mental health servicesWellbeing 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 participantsStudent Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement100% 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 employees3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees2-weeks paid Winter Break10 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.
Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an E-Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.
For more information, please click on the following links.
E-Verify Participation Poster: English / Spanish
E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English | Spanish
Job Category
Marketing, Streaming & Digital Media
Salary Range
$45,022-$86,690
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.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Read all the information about this opportunity carefully, then use the application button below to send your CV and application.
The Digital Marketing Manager role at Def Jam oversees and directs all aspects of an artist’s digital presence, including the creation and execution of digital marketing plans, managing seeding/creator campaign strategies with our influencer marketing team, supervising advertising spends across multiple mediums, and strategizing on the growth of artist audience development (CRM/SMS) and community building.
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’ll CREATE
Manage the development and execution of digital marketing plans for artist releasesMaintain strong relationships with artist management and artists to be viewed as a resource for best practices and implementing digital marketing strategiesDevelop relationships with new marketing avenues to create partnerships and opportunitiesWork cross-departmentally to coordinate online initiatives and promotions for your artistsManage label partner relationships with accounts to maximize artists’ reachOversee influencer campaigns alongside influencer marketing team member, communicating budgets, creative, & results to the management team and internallyAssist with the creation, build, and editing of online properties where applicable (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, Reddit, official website and other sites appropriate to artists and label. i.e. pre-save pages or other bespoke splash page builds)Drive social media growth for all artists through increased engagement, activity, and relevant content postsDevelop targeted strategies for artists’ video channels with the streaming/sales teamsBuild and manage an artist’s owned audience by increasing data capture across all mediums, with specific focus on e-mail and text (SMS) list developmentConceive, budget, and effectively execute digital paid media campaigns with Artist Development teams and Media Planners/BuyersWork as a liaison to with third party marketing companies/vendors when applicableWork with in-house & third-party content creators 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 activitiesAssist in analyzing online promotions and campaign sales impacts, consumer trends, etc.Manage artist budgets and invoicing
Bring Your VIBE
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Google DocsKnowledge of photo editing tools such as Adobe Photoshop or CanvaManage and prioritize multiple tasksExtremely detail oriented and organized and high degree of confidentialityThrive professionally within a fast-paced, creative, deadline-driven environmentDegree in relevant field, and/or equivalent career experienceMusic industry or artist relation experienceMinimum 2 years prior marketing experience required
Perks Playlist
Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spiritComprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:
100% coverage for out-patient mental health servicesWellbeing 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 participantsStudent Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement100% 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 employees3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees2-weeks paid Winter Break10 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.
Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an E-Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.
For more information, please click on the following links.
E-Verify Participation Poster: English / Spanish
E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English | Spanish
Job Category
Marketing, Streaming & Digital Media
Salary Range
$45,022-$86,690
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.#J-18808-Ljbffr