Director, Marketing & Artist Development

Job Description

Universal Music Group Nashville consists of Capitol Records Nashville, EMI Records Nashville, MCA Nashville and Mercury Nashville. Reading like a ''who's who'' of Music Row, the combined rosters include Alan Jackson, Billy Currington, Boy Named Banjo, Brothers Osborne, Carrie Underwood, Catie Offerman, Caylee Hammack, CB30, Chris Stapleton, Darius Rucker, Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, George Strait, Hootie & The Blowfish, Jon Langston, Jon Pardi, Jordan Davis, Josh Turner, Kacey Musgraves, Kassi Ashton, Keith Urban, Kip Moore, Kylie Morgan, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, Maddie & Tae, Mickey Guyton, Parker McCollum, Sam Hunt, Shania Twain, The War and Treaty, Travis Denning and Vince Gill.

This position serves as the central hub for a quarter of the overall UMG Nashville artist roster. This job requires comprehensive communication and coordination internally and externally in order to keep projects moving forward while maintaining the overall artist message and brand.

How you'll CREATE:
• Develop and execute full marketing plans and campaigns for single, video and album launch
• Coordinate all facets of the label group to maintain focus and progress in relation to specific artist's projects
• Work in conjunction with artists, managers, and marketing team to create, maintain, and evolve artist brands
• Seek out and maintain the knowledge of each artist and their management team's processes, goals, and overall efforts in order to maintain a cohesive and effective working relationship
• Generate timelines of project needs and key dates/deadlines with all departments and oversee the timely delivery of those needs
• Create and coordinate special events in conjunction with album releases, specific tour dates, and other key moments
• Serve as key liaison for artist management and label
• Brainstorm and produce big marketing ideas, identify the best idea options, and execute
• Coordinate with external partners to ideate and execute marketing campaigns to support artists and projects
• Manage a high volume of communication - phone calls, emails and meetings
• Design and oversee advertising campaigns
• Manage quarterly budgets
• Lead and set project planning meetings
• Communicate the status of artists projects routinely with label executives and staff
• Provide direction to and manage Marketing Coordinator
• Other responsibilities as required

Bring your VIBE:
• Music industry experience with an emphasis in marketing
• Organize, prioritize, and execute a wide range of tasks with heavy workloads and tight deadlines
• A general knowledge of all departments within a label, including:
• Digital, publicity, A&R, creative, production and promotion
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Creativity and willingness to think outside the box
• Travel and some evenings/weekends required
• Degree in related field preferred
• Minimum 5 years of marketing experience; Music Industry a plus

Perks Playlist:
• Competitive Compensation Package including Salary, Benefits and Generous 401k Savings Plan with company matching
• Flexible Paid Time Off plus Paid Holidays, 2 week ''Winter Break'' & Wellness Fridays (year-round)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement (after 12 months of service)
• Robust Employee Assistance Program (for you and your loved ones
• Annual Well-Being Allowance which includes Fitness, Travel, Home Enhancements, Nutrition, and Spa Treatment Reimbursements

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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

Perks Playlist:
• Competitive Compensation Package including Salary, Benefits and Generous 401k Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off – Paid Holidays, Two (2) paid weeks for ''Winter Break'' season, Wellness Fridays
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Employee Developmental Support
• Annual Gym Reimbursement Package
• Pet Insurance, plus much more!

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 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

Job Category:
Marketing, Streaming & Digital Media

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d502n1-18-226-222-12-42 in your application.