
Junior Manager, US Editorial and Marketing
Warner Music Group
New York, NYThis is a Full Time Job
Job Title: Junior Manager, US Editorial and Marketing
A little bit about our team:
Topsify, a Warner Music Group sub-brand, is the premier destination for exceptional music playlists, content, and streaming innovations spanning global hits to new releases across all genres. We build data-driven playlist strategies to bridge the gap between artist marketing and streaming revenue, driving global fan engagement and enabling discovery for WMG artists. By seamlessly integrating dynamic and fixed playlists into global campaigns, we ensure consistent streaming success, growth, and revenue for our roster.
Your role:
Reporting into the Manager, Global Playlist Strategy, you will manage Warner Music's Topsify US playlist strategies across all major streaming platforms. Operating in a fast-paced, cross-functional role, you will manage the curation of our US and Global playlist suite while developing cross-platform marketing strategies to amplify our properties. A critical component of this role involves identifying cultural trends, monitoring performance analytics, and collaborating with US labels, social media, and commercial teams.
This is an exciting role at the center of the business and forefront of streaming strategy and playlist marketing. You will have opportunities to collaborate with diverse talent from across the business. This position at the cutting edge of digital marketing, AI workflow integration and brand innovation in music
Here you'll get to:
• Drive Strategy & Curation: Help create and curate a full suite of playlists while continuously refining innovative playlist strategies across all genres, moods, and seasonal spaces.
• Measurable Impact: You will be responsible for contributing to US streaming and revenue goals.
• Champion the Brand: Represent the Topsify team in internal and external meetings, driving the US playlist strategy and guiding key stakeholders on execution.
• Playlist Marketing: Produce creative, engaging marketing and advertising campaigns that elevate the value of our playlist brands above competitors.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with DSP Account Management, US label streaming and marketing teams, and external tastemakers to develop artist development goals.
• Analyse & Optimise: Work with the Research & Analysis teams to review streaming data into actionable analytics reports, continually optimizing track and playlist performance and strategies.
• Innovate with Tech & AI: Collaborate closely with internal technical and data science teams to conceptualise, test, and deploy machine learning-driven playlist automation and SEO optimizations.
• Build Automated Workflows: Develop and maintain automated curation pipelines using scripting languages (e.g., Python) and generative AI models (e.g., Google Gemini). Basic programming or scripting knowledge is not required but a strong advantage.
About you:
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in music editorial or playlisting, and 2+ years of experience in US consumer, lifestyle, or music marketing.
• Platform Expertise: Deep knowledge of the digital content landscape and all major streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, Deezer, etc.), as well as a strong pulse on current music styles, genres, and audience trends.
• Analytical Outlook: Proficient with streaming analytics tools, possessing the ability to blend data insights with editorial intuition to drive curation and marketing strategies.
• Technical Literacy: An understanding of the digital advertising ecosystem, audience development, and emerging tech tools within the music space. Experience with creative tools (Photoshop, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and generative AI models is a plus but not required.
• Communication: Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively both autonomously and as part of a wider cross-functional team.
• Agility: Ability to thrive under pressure, react quickly to tight deadlines, and adapt to a rapidly shifting digital landscape.
We're taking our time to review all resumes, and to find the best people for WMG.
This position requires a minimum of 4 days per week in the office. We value in-office collaboration, which is essential for talent development and strong working relationships.
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Salary/Benefits
$66,300 - $70,000 /year USD
The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience and business needs.
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance
• 401(k)
Additional Information
At Warner Music Group, we are a global collective of music makers, tech innovators, and passionate team members dedicated to turning dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. Guided by our core values of curiosity, collaboration, and commitment, we immerse ourselves in culture, amplify originality through teamwork, and pursue excellence for our artists and talent. WMG is home to a diverse range of artists, musicians, and songwriters, and we strive to create a work environment that values and respects everyone. Our portfolio includes renowned labels such as 10K Projects, Asylum, Atlantic Music Group, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, and Warner Classics, alongside Warner Chappell Music, which represents over one million copyrights worldwide. Additionally, we support the independent community through ADA and offer artist services via WMX, while Warner Music Entertainment enhances our storytelling capabilities in film and television. Together, we embody the spirit of independent minds and major sound.