Paid Media D2C Specialist at Universal Music Group

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Music, EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree, preferably with a concentration in advertising, marketing, business administration, or communications
  • 3+ years media-related/agency experience and media planning/buying; traditional media buying (TV, Radio, Print & OOH) and retail or entertainment industry experience a big plus
  • Highly knowledgeable on all digital advertising outlets including paid search, social, programmatic, display, video, mobile as well as emerging media and new technology platforms
  • Experience with retail and direct-to-consumer brands and building full-funnel campaigns with a particular focus on performance marketing
  • Confidence in written and verbal communication skills in client-facing environment
  • Experience buying through Facebook, Google AdWords, TikTok, Twitter, 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, Linkfire, Meltwater, Chart Metric, Social Media Sound Analytics platforms, Big Query, Datorama, etc
  • Experience driving eCommerce revenue growth and online lead generation with paid media
  • Passionate music fan with insight into different music fandoms, how fans engage/interact online, CRM tactics, audience building/lead-gen strategy (huge plus)
  • Experience with a customer data platform considered an asset

Responsibilities

  • Setup and customize full funnel paid media campaigns across a variety of channels (social, google, programmatic etc)
  • Experience building ad reports for various levels of the business, including senior executive stakeholders
  • Identify target audiences and analyze their characteristics, behaviors, and media habits
  • Build custom audiences and data sets for every artist campaign, targeting DSPs, audience growth KPIs, etc
  • Able to think critically and understand trends/customized audience targeting tactics. No cookie-cutter strategy
  • Manage and track approved media budgets for 100+ campaigns every quarter, with 6-7 figure amounts
  • 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”)
  • Implement test initiatives and report findings in clear/concise manner
  • Understand pixel implementation on websites for data collection and conversion tracking, and help build new infrastructure that ties into audience measurement
  • Understand the full marketing/advertising funnel and how to work across all areas

Skills

Paid Search
Social Ads
Programmatic
Display Ads
Video Ads
Mobile Ads
Performance Marketing
Full-Funnel Campaigns
Ad Reporting
Customer Data Platform
DSP Targeting
Audience Analysis
Custom Audiences

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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