Universal Music Group · 2 months ago
Manager, Brand Partnerships
Universal Music Group is the world’s leading music company, committed to artistry, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The Manager of Brand Partnerships will create and manage relationships with brands and agencies, focusing on developing strategic marketing partnerships that benefit both artists and brands, while ensuring optimal program execution.
Audio Recording and ProductionMedia and EntertainmentMusicPublishing
Responsibilities
Develop strategic marketing partnerships that mutually benefit both artist and brand
Responsible for brand relationship development, strategic pitches, and campaign execution
Collaborate with agency partners to define opportunities tailored to each artist opportunity
Develop multi-artist partnership platforms that extend across a prolonged period and multitude of artists
Create program P&L to maximize profitability and measure ROI
Manage efforts between label counterparts and artist management teams to ensure optimal execution of programs
Proactively communicate with brand, agency, property, and media to explore on going opportunities
Qualification
Required
Experience in strategic/partnership marketing pertaining to music (or entertainment) industry
Demonstrated experience in bringing concepts to life through written presentations
Firm understanding in how to drive the new business process from concept, sale, and execution
Experience in media, entertainment, brand and/or agency industries required, music industry experience a plus
Strong organizational and time management skills: ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
Self-starter, will take initiative with new projects, with ability to make cold calls
Professional demeanor in dealing with clients and co-workers
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook with added benefit of Adobe software familiarity
Excellent writing and communications skills
Ability to travel as needed for partner meetings
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:
100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
2-weeks paid Winter Break
10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent
Company
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is a music-based entertainment company that offers music recording, publishing, and merchandising services worldwide. It is a sub-organization of Leviy Publishing.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.65BKey Investors
William AckmanTencent
2023-06-06Post Ipo Debt· $802.31M
2021-09-21IPO
2021-06-21Secondary Market· $4.17B
Leadership Team
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