
Director of Artist Marketing
Sony Music
Los Angeles, CAThis is a Full Time Job
As Director, Artist Marketing, you will work closely with a diverse roster of artists to ideate, execute and deliver industry leading, innovative marketing campaigns. You will collaborate with internal and external teams across the US, UK and internationally to drive audience growth via innovative global marketing campaigns. You will manage cross communication with A&R, commerce, promotion, audience development, synch, brand partnership and publicity teams. You will be the direct point of contact with artists and their management teams and responsible for the communication of all campaign aspects including set up, objectives, approvals, reporting and analysis. Additional responsibilities will include campaign management, budgeting, scheduling, social and streaming data analysis and reporting. You are a self-motivated strategic thinker; detail oriented problem solver and a passionate creative marketer with the proven ability to deliver measurable results in the current music industry landscape.
What you'll do:
• Lead global marketing campaigns for a roster of developing and established artists.
• Ideate and execute creative, digital-first marketing campaigns with measurable results focused on audience growth.
• Consider artist proposition, audience segments, fan communities, narrative pillars and content distribution outlets for every aspect of the campaign.
• Continually develop artists and grow existing careers regardless of release cycle.
• Collaborate and communicate with all internal teams (including A&R, audience development, commerce, synch, publicity, brand partnership, and promotion) to deliver impactful, cross-platform campaigns for each artist.
• Communicate and prioritize campaigns with marketing teams in local offices around the world.
• Regularly communicate with external parties and maintain a high level of relationship management including artist teams.
• Manage marketing campaign budgets, release scheduling, communication, reporting, invoicing and problem solving.
• Maintain and develop relationships with external industry partners.
Who you are:
• 6 years experience in a music marketing role.
• Prior experience working on pop and alternative music campaigns.
• Previous experience working at a record label is preferred.
• A deep understanding of current and future trends in music, with a network of relationships and a stellar reputation in the music business as well as within artist and industry communities.
• You have strong business acumen skills, and a track record of making competent business decisions through strategic thinking.
• You also have in-depth knowledge of emerging and established streaming and social platforms, as well as digital and social marketing best practices.
• Experience with Music Connect, Mediabase, Chartmetric, Cobrand and other industry information systems.
Salary/Benefits
$100,000.00
- 120,000.00
per year
$100,000 - $120,000 /year USD
The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors.
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) employer matching
• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection
• Resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources
• Industry-leading fertility coverage
• Fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding
• Fully paid leave for caregivers
• Programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity
• Subsidized back-up child and elder care
• Reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
Perks
• Inclusive, collaborative and global community
• Modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
• Investment in professional growth and development
• Space to accelerate progress and positively disrupt
• Time off for a winter recess
Additional Information
AWAL is a global music distribution and services company that empowers artists to take control of their careers by providing innovative tools and services to help them grow their audience and achieve their goals.