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Promotion Manager

New York, NY · On-site

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 ...

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$115K - $138K/yr

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Promotion Manager

New York, NY

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Promotion Manager

Promotion Manager

Universal Music Group

New York, NY • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

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Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

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Job description

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world's leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
How we LEAD:
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 fulfil short- and long-term growth trajectories for UMP C&S's US classical music publishing business.
The successful candidate will work closely with UMP C&S's curated U.S. roster; organization stakeholders including orchestras, operas, choreographers and dance companies, and artists; as well as UMP C&S's international promotion teams. This is a highly cross-functional role requiring equal comfort in roster-facing and outward-facing client management. We are looking for a promotion manager who is excited by the opportunity to continue building UMP C&S as a market leader in the U.S. classical and contemporary classical publishing business.
The role is based in New York, NY and requires close partnerships with UMP C&S's international offices.
How you'll CREATE:
This is a revenue generating role. Success and growth opportunities are modelled on short- and long-term generated revenues.
  • Support North American Promotion work in collaboration with 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 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 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 Director in regular Promotion meetings (monthly or quarterly as appropriate) with UMP C&S US-signed composers
  • Set, track, and report promotion goals, supporting 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
  • Additional work as required

Bring your VIBE:
  • 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

Perks Playlist:
Join an entrepreneurial, global organization where authenticity, boldness, creativity, connection, drive, and insight aren't just values-they're how we work every day. Here are some of the ways we support you along the way (and just a few of the benefits we offer):
  • 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
  • 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)
  • Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.
Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.
Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an E-Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.
Please note, UMG is not enrolled in E-Verify in California and New York, and cannot support employment of candidates whose employer must enroll in E-Verify, for example candidates on STEM-OPT.
For more information, please click on the following links.
E-Verify Participation Poster: English / Spanish
E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English | Spanish
Job Category:
Creative, Design & Production
Salary Range:
$63,010 - $75,000
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. All candidates are encouraged to apply.

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