Streaming & Playlist Manager
Universal Music Group
Kings Cross, UKThis was removed by the employer on 5/15/2019 7:22:00 AM PST
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Description
Job title: Streaming & Playlist Manager
Responsible to: SVP, USM
Department: Universal Strategic Marketing (USM)
Location of work: Kings Cross
Main purpose of role
Universal Strategic Marketing (USM) is responsible for the companies’ Global catalogue for all our labels excluding Classical, whom we also work closely with. A dynamic, forward thinking team we ensure territories achieve optimum revenue opportunities and deliver support to markets on a Global level. At USM you are expected to be an innovator in your field, flexible in complementing and inputting into areas across the division and the wider business.
You’ll be working with a world-class team who are passionate about what they do - and we expect no less from you. You should have an insatiable appetite for learning new things and improving existing ones. People who meet us tend to comment on our energy, and the passion we have for what we’re doing. We hope it’s infectious! At such a fast moving area you’ll find opportunities rather than boundaries in every single role.
Candidates for the role will need to meet the challenges & opportunities of the playlisting environment across the music & entertainment business. This exciting role will focus on maximising our marketing & commercial reach whilst developing & shaping our agreed playlisting strategies. The role requires a strong focus for growing UMG’s streaming models utilising the many ways we can connect consumers with our vast catalogues.
Your role will include being responsible for content decisions by crunching large data sets, analyzing the results, and gaining insight across Label Relations, Artist Services, Licensing and Content Operations within the group. It is a role that requires strong communication skills across the various central, territory teams at USM as well as other parts of the UMG business.
Key Responsibilities:
• Identifying marketing & commercial opportunities for the creation & marketing of playlists, playlist brands & streaming with a focus of driving UMG market share
• Create and collaborate on Global marketing campaigns across all streaming partners
• Using insights, analytics & consumer insights to inform effective playlisting initiatives, marketing & commercial decisions
• Detailed analysis to understand the complexities of playlist behaviors across all consumer types
• Work closely with USM teams around the world, identifying growth areas and react to analytics & consumer demand
• Manage & allocate ad inventory to maximise effective playlisting opportunities
• Analyse & share the effects of marketing initiatives responding quickly to changes required
• Devise & implement initiatives to grow premium user bases, converting users from ad funded access
• Create basic advertising assets (banners, HPTOs and radio ads) & traffic assets to media partners
• Working closely with digital account leads to maximise opportunities across business partners
• Work with brand partner teams to develop new playlist opportunities
• Develop & integrate robust social strategies to grow playlist engagement & market share
• Liaising with global stakeholder teams, label teams and Artist Management representatives to grow playlisting to set KPI’s
• Identify new ways to market & grow UMG existing & new playlist brands including uDiscover Music & Digster
• Learn & share best practices across USM teams
Person specificationEssential
• A passion for all a wide range of music genres & styles including new release & catalogue
• Solid marketing experience within demonstrable experience of streaming and subscription services
• Proven experience in marketing practices to aid growth & acquire audiences
• Credible worker, able to work with numerous stakeholders.
• Ability to work with a global team understanding local cultural differences
• Self-motivated and conscientious
• Good understanding of consumer insights & segmentation practices
• Comfortable using data & analytics to inform key decisions
• Very good communication skills
Desirable
• Good knowledge of Universal’s catalogue repertoire would be an advantage
• Second European language also advantageous
• Good understanding of A&R & product development
• Experience of using Adobe Creative Suite (CS6)
• Good understanding of metadata & digital supply chain processes
• Advanced Excel user
Diversity and inclusion
Universal Music is an equal opportunities employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to a working environment where no one will be treated less favourably on grounds of their sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or age.
Disclaimer
The company presents this job description as a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable. However, the business operates in an environment that demands change and the jobholder's specific responsibilities and activities will vary and develop. Therefore, the job description should be seen as indicative and not as a permanent, definitive and exhaustive statement