Senior Director, Artist Marketing - AWAL

About Sony Music Entertainment

At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We’ve played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We’ve nurtured some of music’s most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.

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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At AWAL, we are revolutionizing the recording business through partnering with artists to tell stories that shape culture. By putting the creator at the center of everything we do and transforming the way artists release music, AWAL has become the partner of choice for innovative artists at all stages of their careers. The leading artists who have already chosen AWAL include Laufey, Jungle, Djo, JVKE, Little Simz, The Beaches, JPEGMAFIA and many more.

AWAL is currently over 180 people based across 10 offices, and we’re continuing to grow. That’s where you come in. If you feel like the fast-paced, rewarding environment of our rapidly growing company is for you - share your story! Apply today and tell us why you are the best addition to our successful team.

As Senior Director, Artist Marketing, you will work closely with a diverse roster of artists to set up, execute and deliver industry leading, innovative marketing campaigns. You will liaise with teams in the US, UK and internationally to lead planning and project management, and work with the team to drive global marketing campaigns. Additional responsibilities will include budgeting, data analysis, scheduling and reporting. You will manage cross communication with A&R, commerce, promotion, audience development, synch, brand partnership and publicity teams. You will be a point of contact with artists and management partners. You are a self-motivated strategic thinker; detail oriented and organized project manager; problem solver and a passionate marketer with the proven ability to multitask, who has a desire to grow into a leading marketing role within the music industry. 

What you'll do:

• Maintain a roster of artists as the marketing lead.
• Oversee project management and ideation of creative marketing campaigns for a diverse roster of artists.
• Manage marketing campaign budgets, release scheduling, communication, reporting, invoicing and problem solving.
• Collaborate with A&R, audience development, digital accounts, synch, publicity, commerce, and promotion teams to develop artists and grow existing careers.
• Communicate and synchronize campaigns with global marketing teams.
• Regularly communicate with external parties and maintain a high level of relationship management.
• Manage relationships with external brand and marketing partners.

Who you are:

• 7+ years experience in a music marketing role.
• Previous experience working at a record label is preferred.
• A deep understanding of current and future trends in music, with a network of relationships and a stellar reputation in the music business as well as within artist and industry communities.
• You have strong business acumen skills, and a track record of making competent business decisions through strategic thinking.
• You also have in-depth knowledge of emerging and established streaming and social platforms, as well as digital and social marketing best practices.
• Experience with Music Connect, Mediabase, Chartmetric and other industry information systems.

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

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