With its broad and diverse roster of new stars and legendary artists, Warner Music Group is home to a collection of the best-known record labels in the music industry including Asylum, Atlantic, East West, Elektra, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics and Warner Chappell Music, one of the world’s leading music publishers with a catalogue of more than one million copyrights worldwide.
For more than four decades, WMG has been an industry-leading force in providing a world-class array of services designed to help artists and labels grow their careers and their businesses. Artist & Label Services is the umbrella for WEA (Warner-Elektra-Atlantic) – the pioneering WEA distribution and marketing network – and Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA) – the ground-breaking global distribution company for independent artists and labels.
JOB TITLE: DANCE MARKETING MANAGER, ADA MUSIC UK
A little bit about our team:
ADA is the world’s leading distributor of independent music. From AJ Tracey to Defected, Nafe Smallz to 88 Rising and BMG to Macklemore, we work with labels and artists of all genres, spanning the hottest breaking talent to deeply established leaders in their field. Our award winning UK team are close knit and driven, actively collaborating with ADA’s wider global network from our London HQ.
WHY THIS COULD BE YOUR NEXT BIG BREAK:
As Dance Marketing Manager at ADA you’ll own the Dance lane, collaborating closely with our evolving roster of directly signed Dance artists and label partners such as Defected, Good Company, Perfect Havoc, Dimension, Shy FX and more to deliver cutting edge globally minded campaigns. With the position’s high focus on Dance and Electronic music, we’re seeking an individual with a great passion and knowledge of the space and its many genres, with strong community connections. You’ll be an active player in our dance A&R conversations and represent ADA at the key events on the Dance community’s calendar, whilst continually developing ADA’s Dance offering and strategy. You’ll be dynamic, creative, organized and accountable, with a deep understanding of marketing and consumer behaviour and an excellent grasp of streaming and the DSP landscape.
HERE YOU’LL GET TO:
- Own the Dance lane as the primary relationship holder in the UK for ADA’s evolving roster of Dance label partners and artist signings.
- You’ll collaborate closely with internal and external teams including artists, management, labels, digital accounts, promotions, social, sync and brands to craft groundbreaking campaigns.
- You’ll represent ADA at key events on the Dance community’s calendar and play an active role in our Dance A&R.
- You’ll continue to develop ADA’s Dance offering to ensure we’re providing partners with best in class services across every element of their campaigns.
- You’ll champion your releases with the commercial teams, sharing campaign objectives, delivering powerful updates and participating in the formation of partner marketing strategy.
- Provide leadership, advice and creative planning support to partners in respect of their releases, catalogue and revenue.
- Managing all facets of the release process with a high focus on campaign presentation, commercial objectives and the smooth release of all formats, taking in digital, physical and D2C; collaborating closely with Sales & Digital, Supply Chain, Ops and Finance to achieve this.
- Actively contribute to ADA’s label strategy, bringing your experience and perspective on modern music marketing to both your campaigns and our regular label meetings as a key voice in the Marketing & Label Management team.
ABOUT YOU:
- Proven track record delivering successful artist marketing campaigns, with a particular emphasis on Dance genres.
- Passionate and knowledgeable about Dance and Electronic music and culture.
- Dynamic and outcome oriented, with a keen eye for detail and ability to deliver on ideas and objectives.
- Experience working with commercial teams with a particular focus on digital retail and the intersection between audience, marketing and streaming.
- Strong interest in social media and its power to influence commercial behaviour.
- A team player with a desire to make a difference and contribute to successful outcomes.
- Excellent communication skills, being the primary advocate for your partners and projects.
- Accountable and organized with strong sense of time management.
- Demonstrable experience managing multiple priority projects simultaneously.
IT WOULD BE MUSIC TO OUR EARS IF YOU ALSO HAD:
- 3+ years marketing experience in a label or management company environment.
- A strong network of connections in the industry and wider music community.
- Lateral experience in music, marketing or promotional roles that sets you apart from the competition.
WHY JOIN US?
- Here at Warner Music Group we’re all about our people. We are one global company made up exclusively of knowledgeable, passionate, and creative people.
- It is the mission of every member of the WMG team around the world to create a nurturing environment for artists, songwriters, and the people behind the music – at every stage of their career. We strive to set WMG apart by embracing a philosophy of innovation – it’s part of our company’s DNA.
- Consider a career at WMG and be a part of one of the most influential forces in culture today.
LOVE THIS JOB AND WANT TO APPLY?
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