Manager, Visual Content

Job Description

A division of Universal Music Group, the world's leading music company, Republic Records is home to an all-star roster of multi-platinum, award-winning legends and superstar artists such as Ariana Grande, Black Thought, Drake, Florence + the Machine, Greta Van Fleet, Hailee Steinfeld, Jack Johnson, James Blake, James Bay, Jessie J, John Mellencamp, Jonas Brothers, Julia Michaels, Kid Cudi, Lil Wayne, Lorde, Metro Boomin, NAV, Nicki Minaj, Of Monsters and Men, Pearl Jam, Post Malone, Seth MacFarlane, Stevie Wonder, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd and more.

Founded by brothers and chief executives Monte and Avery Lipman, it is also comprised of innovative business ventures, including American Recordings, Boominati Worldwide, Brushfire, Casablanca Records, Cash Money, Lava Records, XO, Young Money, among others. Republic also maintains a long-standing strategic alliance with Universal Music Latin Entertainment (J Balvin and Karol G). 

• Solicit digital social content daily for music releases including but not limited to, release assets, video cutdowns, Spotify canvas, giphy stickers, visualizers, lyric videos, compilation videos, liner cutdowns, pseudo videos, etc.
• Oversee digital social content ideation, production, budgets and delivery
• Work closely with label executives, label staff, managers, artists and production teams on visual content plans for review by artists, management, and label team
• Deliver successful and meaningful content at any budget and production level
• Liaise with creators, reps and production companies during solicitation and creation
• Maintain creator database, project management platform and payment grids
• Oversee short form content agreements
• Instruct the video and marketing teams on all matters relating to digital content
• Serve as a creative liaison between the artist and production
• Maintain a strong relationship with the artist, artist management or creative director as it pertains to creative vision
• Research new and current digital creators
• Oversee and maintain consistency on production of creative deliverables
• Act as a project manager and team coordinator to help conceptualize and execute the digital visual elements of an artist campaign
• Assist in the management of multiple projects to meet deadlines and stay within designated budget
• Additional duties as assigned

How you'll CREATE:
• Travel and attend shoots as necessary
• Ability to manage numerous projects in different stages simultaneously
• Extensive network of production resources
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of budgets and ability to examine
• Excellent communication skills
• Capacity to maintain composure in a high pressure environment
• Ability to work with all music genres and lyrical content
• Dedicated team player
• Expert knowledge of the digital content production process
• Experience managing timelines, teams and budgets in order to deliver outstanding content at all levels
• Extensive experience with fast-paced work environments and long hours
• Resume and portfolio that demonstrates expertise in content creation and execution across many levels
• Broad network of partners in all areas of production, must include digital creators, animators, motion graphic artists, editors, etc.
• Proven negotiation skills in dealing with business partners, creative partners and internal teams
• High attention to detail with regard to aesthetics, as well as production planning
• Creating and maintaining professional internal and external relationships
• Participate in artist brainstorms with artist/management and key teams internally

Bring your VIBE:
• A minimum of 3-5 years' experience in digital content and content creation
• A passion for a career in music and visual content
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite and Video Editing
• Live, photo and/or video production experience a plus
• Strong knowledge of photographers, directors, content creators

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 Paid Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
• Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
• Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

All UMG employees are currently required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide proof of a negative PCR or Antigen test before entering any Company offices unless they have been approved for an exemption or unless prohibited by applicable law.

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an E-Verify employer.

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Job Category:
Creative, Design & Production

Salary Range:
$58,500-$94,187.50

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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gqzjzz-3-141-164-253-42 in your application.