Manager, Performance Marketing (REPUBLIC Collective) at Universal Music Group

New York, New York, United States

Universal Music Group Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Music, Entertainment, MarketingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree, preferably with a concentration in advertising, marketing, business administration, or communications
  • 3+ years of experience in performance marketing, driving revenue growth and online lead generation, preferably in eCommerce, D2C, or retail
  • Extensive knowledge of all digital advertising channels, including paid search, social, programmatic, display, video, mobile, emerging media, and new technology platforms
  • Experience with media planning and buying through Meta, Google AdWords, TikTok, X, Snapchat, and other DSPs
  • Understanding of Google Merchant Center, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Catalog Manager, TikTok Catalog Manager, and Shopify
  • Proficiency in Keynote, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Canva with ability to build compelling reports detailing campaign successes, ROI, and learnings
  • Experience with DoubleClick, Google Analytics, Looker Studio, Big Query, Datorama, Domo, etc
  • Ability to communicate strategy effectively and simply, think well on their feet, and manage a heavy workload
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic setting, managing multiple workstreams and communications simultaneously while maintaining strong organization and attention to detail
  • Natural storyteller, able to distill complex data into clear, actionable insights for both marketing and executive audiences
  • Able to think critically and understand trends/customized audience targeting tactics (no cookie-cutter strategy)

Responsibilities

  • Own always-on campaign strategy for frontline artist stores, driving traffic, conversions, and revenue through paid social, search, and programmatic channels
  • Manage and track approved media budgets for 100+ campaigns every quarter, with 6-7 figure amounts
  • Support and partner closely with the Director of Advertising Strategy to plan, prioritize, and report on paid media performance
  • Collaborate with CRM, Analytics, and eCommerce teams to develop audience segmentation and lifecycle marketing frameworks that scale customer acquisition and retention
  • Build and maintain executive-level revenue reports, highlighting paid media’s contribution to overall eCommerce performance
  • Understand pixel implementation on websites for data collection and conversion tracking and help build new infrastructure that ties into audience measurement
  • Lead testing roadmaps for audience targeting, creative assets, and bidding strategies
  • Research trends, innovations, and changes that affect media buying, while always staying in “beta mode” to constantly evolve and test new tactics (aka “R&D”)
  • Partner closely with the Campaign Manager to translate strategy into tactical execution and ensure campaigns are performing at or above benchmark

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Performance MarketingPaid SearchSocial AdvertisingProgrammaticDisplay AdvertisingVideo AdvertisingMobile AdvertisingFull-Funnel CampaignsD2C MarketingCampaign StrategyData Analysis

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This role is based out of our New York offices and requires being deeply embedded into REPUBLIC’s operations there.

What digital advertising channels should I have experience with?

Extensive knowledge is required of all digital advertising channels, including paid search, social, programmatic, display, video, mobile as well as emerging media and new technology platforms.

What salary or compensation is offered for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the team structure and work environment like?

This is a permanent, full-time position working in a cross-functional team of D2C & digital marketing experts in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.

What experience makes a strong candidate for this position?

Ideal candidates have experience with retail and direct-to-consumer brands, building full-funnel campaigns with a focus on performance marketing, and the ability to communicate strategy effectively while thriving in fast-paced environments.

Universal Music Group

Global music recording, publishing, and distribution

About Universal Music Group

Universal Music Group (UMG) operates as a major player in the global music industry, engaging in recording, publishing, and distribution across over 60 countries. The company works with a wide range of clients, from famous artists like Elton John and Taylor Swift to new and independent musicians. UMG's operations include selling physical and digital music, streaming services, licensing music for various media, and organizing live performances. The company signs artists to contracts, produces their music, and manages their publishing rights, while also offering marketing and promotional services to help artists expand their reach. UMG generates revenue through multiple channels, including music sales, streaming subscriptions, licensing fees, live performances, and merchandise. This diverse approach allows UMG to maintain its leadership position in the music market by providing comprehensive support to artists and capitalizing on various revenue opportunities.

Santa Monica, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1934Year Founded
$3,890.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Goods, EntertainmentIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Competitive Salary
401k
Flexible PTO
Medical, dental, visiion insurance
Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
Well-Being Allowance

Risks

Legal battle with Drake over 'pay-for-play' could harm UMG's reputation.
Downtown Music acquisition may face regulatory scrutiny, delaying expansion plans.
AI partnership with Amazon may not fully address evolving AI content challenges.

Differentiation

UMG leads the music industry with a diverse global presence in 60+ countries.
UMG's artist-centric streaming model enhances engagement and revenue for musicians.
UMG's strategic partnerships, like with Amazon, bolster innovation and content protection.

Upsides

UMG's acquisition of Downtown Music boosts its independent music sector presence.
Partnership with KLAY Vision positions UMG as a leader in AI-driven music innovation.
Collaboration with WPP enhances UMG's marketing capabilities and global reach.

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