Specialist, Marketing

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.

Capitol Christian Music Group/Capitol Music Group Nashville is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Marketing Specialist to support the Marketing team and the execution of marketing strategy for our artist roster.

The Marketing Specialist will support the planning and execution of marketing plans, helping bring artist projects to life from pre-release through post-launch by assisting with campaign timelines, meetings, events, participating in cross-department collaboration with A&R, digital, publicity, finance, and creative. This position requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and understands the nuances of music marketing, fan engagement, and release rollouts.

The ideal candidate can support team members and is comfortable juggling multiple projects while supporting the strategic vision set by leadership. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, collaborative mindset, a passion for music, culture, and artist development are essential. This role is based in Nashville, TN and reports to the VP of Marketing.

How you'll CREATE

Operations & Executive Support
• Maintain and manage key marketing workflows including timelines, calendars, expense reporting, meeting coordination, and cross-functional communication.
• Process marketing invoices and create Purchase Orders daily, ensuring timely reconciliation/alignment with approved budgets.
• Organize and regularly update the release schedule key dates, keeping internal and external partners aware of forthcoming due dates and release dates.
• Handle VP Marketing calendar management, travel and expense reporting with accuracy and discretion.
• Coordinate and book VP of marketing travel and artist travel (as needed).
• Actively participate in team meetings, discussions, and planning activities.
Reporting & Budgeting
• Pull and distribute reporting from internal dashboards and external platforms (DSPs, social, CRM). Work with Digital and Data teams to apply critical analysis to support marketing strategy, optimization, and decision-making utilizing.
• Track campaign budgets and vendor spends in partnership with Marketing leads, ensuring activations are executed within scope.
Campaigns
• Serve as a trusted, solutions-oriented partner to artists, management, executives, and internal teams - bringing clarity, positivity, and a high standard of execution to every interaction.
• Partner closely with Project Management to ensure campaign assets are organized, approved, and accessible to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with submitting creative & design requests as needed, including submitting design request, routing for approval, etc.
• Assist marketing team in presentation preparation including assembling Key Date Sheets, One Sheets, compiling reports, setting up meetings, etc.
Event Logistics
• Coordinate all comp ticket requests and manage partner guest lists for events.
• Support the Marketing Team in the development and execution of marketing plans across digital, streaming, social, d2c, touring & more.
• Assist onsite at special events and help coordinate planning and execution of special events as needed.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Bring your VIBE
• Working knowledge of ChatGPT, Social Platforms, Canva, Microsoft Outlook, Google docs, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to quickly learn new digital applications for data processing and reporting
• Proven Written and Oral Communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively within a fast-past environment
• Thorough and detail-oriented
• Prior comparable experience required - marketing or entertainment experience a plus
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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.

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