Strategic Partnerships Specialist

This is a Full Time Job

How we LEAD:

°1824 is seeking a full-time Strategic Partnerships Specialist to support the day-to-day project management for UMG artists, labels, and central business units. Candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining a large database of LA-based lifestyle partners, that influence culture, to source unique collaborative opportunities for our artists. Candidate will support our student staff in coordinating and executing a high-volume of local fan events and experiences on and off campuses across the country. Candidate must be creative, timely with deadlines and comfortable in a fast-paced work environment. Candidate must also possess excellent communication skills and be able to lead meetings and present marketing plans to our label and artist partners.

How You'll CREATE:
• Handle all logistics for LA-based fan events and experiences coordinated by the °1824, venue scouting, vendor negotiation, staffing, event management, budget etc.
• Ideate, write, and pitch marketing plans for artists across all UMG Labels
• Mentor, train, and coordinate projects with the °1824 part-time strategic partnership student representatives (25 nationwide)
• Oversee data capture strategy & recaps for all experiential events nationwide
• Support the NY Strategic Partnerships team with focus group and marketing strategy sessions with label partners, artist management and part-time staff
• Review, organize, and/or log event footage into asset management system (Sony Ci)
• Address feedback to meet label and artist needs
• Actively participate in team meetings, discussions, and planning

Bring Your VIBE:

Skills/Abilities:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with on-site event management (music or entertainment event experience preferred)
• Experience with high-volume project management and team leadership
• Highly creative and collaborative with excellent communication skills
• Experience with client/partner acquisition and retention
• Knowledge of regional music culture and marketing artists at a local level

Experience:
• 2+ years at an agency or similar setting, entertainment industry experience preferred.

Education:
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

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