Promotion Manager

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About the role

Universal Music Publishing Group is seeking a Promotion Manager to promote the music of composers published by Universal Music Publishing Classics & Screen (UMP C&S) U.S. to North American music markets. This role works closely with the division’s Director to create performance opportunities for C&S composers to fulfill short- and long-term growth trajectories for UMP C&S's US classical music publishing business.

Responsibilities

• Create North American Promotion work in collaboration with the Director to promote and generate performances for UMP C&S composers across all genres, including but not limited to orchestra, opera, dance, and performing arts centers (PACs)/festivals.
• Execute composer and promotion strategy for UMP C&S US composers for short- and long-term growth trajectories in North America, including data management, tracking, and upkeep, in collaboration with the Director.
• Represent the North American territory in the promotion of other ex-US UMP C&S publishing operations.
• Source and develop commissions with composers and promotion colleagues in North America and internationally.
• Client Management: alongside the Director, act as the direct point of contact for composers, organizations, artist managers, creative collaborators, or others as appropriate.
• Represent UMP C&S US at select composer performances, industry events, domestically and in North America as required.
• Support the Director in regular Promotion meetings (monthly or quarterly as appropriate) with UMP C&S US-signed composers.
• Set, track, and report promotion goals, supporting the Director in generating regular promotion reports for GMs.
• Create and disseminate local (US) eblasts/content and regularly maintain and update email distribution lists.
• Database management (travel, performance, editorial, Dynamics, Monday) as required.

Requirements

3+ years of experience working in the promotion or performance of classical and/or contemporary classical music.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience influencing stakeholders and leadership.

Excellent organizational and project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage different priorities in a dynamic environment.

Established network of industry contacts.

Extensive knowledge of classical and/or contemporary classical music.

Strong Microsoft Office skills, Mailchimp and Monday.com required.

Qualifications

Perks Playlist

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services.
• Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants.
• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year).
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement.
• A 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution.
• A variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including: 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).

Benefits

All candidates are encouraged to apply.