Promotion Manager

Universal Music Group•New York, NY

3d•$63,010 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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
Extensive knowledge of classical and/or contemporary classical music
Strong Microsoft Office skills

Nice To Haves

Established network of industry contacts

Responsibilities

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
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

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
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
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