
Director of Marketing Strategy
Sony Music
Nashville, TNThis is a Full Time Job
We are seeking an experienced, innovative, and results-driven Marketing Strategist to join our Nashville based team. You will lead best-in-class marketing initiatives for high-profile artist and label partners, owning end-to-end strategy development and execution across campaigns, data initiatives, and audience engagement efforts.
You’ll serve as a trusted advisor internally to stakeholders and externally to artists, managers, and labels using data-driven insights, creative acumen, and global market intelligence to drive measurable impact. You will manage cross-functional partnerships and help drive marketing innovation within the region.
The role reports into SVP, Nashville with functional reporting to Senior Director, Creative Marketing & Strategy (NYC).
Please note:
• This role requires hands-on campaign execution with occasional late night and weekend support to fully support our clients.
• While you will have cross-functional support from across the organization, this position does not have direct reports.
What you'll do:
• Office- first role, in office 4 days a week.
Strategic Marketing
• Lead the development and execution of integrated marketing strategies for priority artists & labels and releases across multiple markets and genres (country, americana, indie, hip-hop, phonk, metal & more).
• Own campaign planning, rollout strategy, campaign execution & measurement - ensuring alignment with audience, platform, market trends and company and client KPI’s.
Client & Partner Management
• Act as the marketing point of contact for assigned label and artist partners.
• Provide strategic counsel and build deep relationships with managers, artists, labels and internal stakeholders to identify growth opportunities and drive long-term value.
Creative & Storytelling
• Oversee the conceptualization and execution of unique, culturally resonant campaigns that break through the noise and resonate globally.
• Drive innovation across content, audience development, digital strategy, creator marketing, D2C/e-commerce and fan engagement within 3rd party communities and owned 1st party data like email and SMS & more.
Performance Analytics & Optimization
• Translate campaign data and audience insights into actionable strategy.
• Monitor performance across platforms, identify key trends, and optimize ongoing and future efforts accordingly.
• Present key results, learnings, and recommendations to senior stakeholders and partners.
Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration
• Work closely with team Relationship Team leads, Paid Media, Creative Services, D2C, PDE, CRM, Channel Strategy, Audience Development teams and more to ensure campaign execution is timely, impactful, and aligned with overarching goals.
• Partner with internal teams to leverage proprietary tools, fan data, and creative assets to drive audience growth and demand generation.
Innovation & Growth
• Stay ahead of emerging marketing trends, platforms, and fan behaviors and integrate new approaches into campaign strategy.
• Seek out and develop new opportunities for fan data acquisition, platform innovation, and monetization in partnership with Marketing Leads.
Leadership & Mentorship
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration, accountability, and creative excellence.
Who you are:
• 10 years of experience in music marketing, brand strategy, or entertainment/media, with a strong track record of managing high-impact campaigns and working within cross-functional teams.
• Deep understanding of the music ecosystem across digital platforms, streaming, social, live events, first party data and fan engagement channels.
• A strategic thinker and creative problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and is comfortable managing a high volume of work.
• Proficient in Audience Development with a focus on first party data like email and SMS, content strategy, performance analysis, and CRM tactics.
• Strong communicator, capable of influencing and inspiring both internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Insightful and globally minded, you understand cultural nuances across markets and can translate them into marketing opportunities.
• Passionate about music, pop culture, and fan behavior with a sharp eye for what's next.
Salary/Benefits
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
• 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, positively disrupt, and create what happens next
• Time off for a winter recess
Additional Information
The Orchard is a leading global music distributor and artist & label services company operating in 50 markets worldwide. The Orchard empowers creators and businesses to grow and adapt in the dynamic global music industry by specializing in artist-focused solutions that blend industry expertise and technology. The company leverages data to drive success and provides streamlined digital and physical distribution solutions. Its comprehensive offerings include marketing, sync licensing, premium video services, transparent data analysis, advertising, rights management, radio promotion, D2C, and more.