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Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we’re committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.
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OVO Sound is looking for a Marketing Director to join their team. The candidate will assist in spearheading marketing initiatives across the OVO Sound roster and the label itself. The label is made up of a close-knit team of people who are passionate about culture, entertainment, music and most importantly, the artists signed to the label. At times, you may be asked to perform duties that are not within the direct scope provided here. This ensures that your voice on the team is taken into consideration and implemented as we perform daily tasks as a label to help grow our artists.
What you'll do:
Serve as the project manager for the successful execution of marketing plans, as well as support for the day-to-day operations and management of the artist’s rollout
Ensure effective execution across all go-to market plans and experiences that ultimately
generate fan engagement, earned media and incremental revenue throughout the entire
lifecycle of the artist’s projects
Work cross-functionally to ensure projects are completed on time to and to the highest
quality and expectations
Give your own creative input on production and ideation of promotional/marketing ideas
Manage resourcing allocations, workflows and expenses as it relates to overall campaign
Ensure that all aspects of a campaign are signed off on by all necessary parties and delivered to standard and goal
Problem solve, influence and campaign to secure approvals for all aspects of developed strategy
Work closely with the artist and their representation - managers, creative teams, lawyers as the gatekeeper of all approvals throughout execution and that all their needs are met without sacrificing goals set
Maintain and build a network of external partners such as DSP partners, social strategists, marketing agencies, and publicists that you can work with and directly manage on campaigns
Gather results with fellow team members to deliver post-rollout analyses of executed campaigns
Must have at least 5+ years of experience in marketing
Possess a strong work ethic, strong organization skills and focused attention to detail with a sense of urgency
Great communication, oral and written skills are a must
Be proactive, passionate and driven to learn about all aspects of the music industry
Experience using industry tools such as Nielsen Music Connect, Mediabase, etc.
Build relationships with the internal OVO Sound staff by participating in team meetings, discussions, and planning activities
Must be immersed in music and culture
Manage relationships with top-level artists, managers, and other partners as the conversations relate to digital marketing
Lead meetings and presentation relating to marketing and rollout plans for assigned artist
Be accustomed to working under tight deadlines.
What we give you:
You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day
A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best
An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, 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, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next
Time off for a winter recess
Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
The anticipated annual base salary does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
New York Pay Range
$90,000 — $100,000 USD
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing and Sales
Industries
Musicians
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