Promotion Manager

This is a Full Time Job

How we LEAD:

Universal Music Publishing Group is seeking a Promotion Manager to promote the music of composers published by Universal Music Publishing Classics & Screen (UMP C&S) U.S. to North American music markets. This role works closely with the division's Director to create performance opportunities for C&S composers to fulfil short- and long-term growth trajectories for UMP C&S's US classical music publishing business.

The successful candidate will work closely with UMP C&S's curated U.S. roster; organization stakeholders including orchestras, operas, choreographers and dance companies, and artists; as well as UMP C&S's international promotion teams. This is a highly cross-functional role requiring equal comfort in roster-facing and outward-facing client management. We are looking for a promotion manager who is excited by the opportunity to continue building UMP C&S as a market leader in the U.S. classical and contemporary classical publishing business.

The role is based in New York, NY and requires close partnerships with UMP C&S's international offices.

How you'll CREATE:

This is a revenue generating role. Success and growth opportunities are modelled on short- and long-term generated revenues.
• Support North American Promotion work in collaboration with Director to promote and generate performances for UMP C&S composers across all genres, including but not limited to orchestra, opera, dance, and performing arts centers (PACs)/festivals
• Execute composer and promotion strategy for UMP C&S US composers for short- and long-term growth trajectories in North America, including data management, tracking, and upkeep, in collaboration with Director
• Represent the North American territory in the promotion of other ex-US UMP C&S publishing operations
• Source and develop commissions with composers and promotion colleagues in North America and internationally
• Client Management: alongside Director, act as the direct point of contact for composers, organizations, artist managers, creative collaborators, or others as appropriate
• Represent UMP C&S US at select composer performances, industry events, domestically and in North America as required
• Support Director in regular Promotion meetings (monthly or quarterly as appropriate) with UMP C&S US-signed composers
• Set, track, and report promotion goals, supporting Director in generating regular promotion reports for GMs.
• Create and disseminate local (US) eblasts/content and regularly maintain and update email distribution lists
• Database management (travel, performance, editorial, Dynamics, Monday) as required
• Additional work as required

Bring your VIBE:
• 3+ years of experience working in the promotion or performance of classical and/or contemporary classical music
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience influencing stakeholders and leadership
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage different priorities in a dynamic environment
• Established network of industry contacts
• Extensive knowledge of classical and/or contemporary classical music
• Strong Microsoft Office skills

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

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