Director - Streaming UK, Apple Music

Bertelsmann
London
GBP 60,000 - 80,000
Job description

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Director, Streaming UK - Apple Music

Join BMG's team and play a pivotal role in nurturing and managing the relationship between BMG UK and Apple Music. Seeking an expert in digital retailer platforms, especially Apple Music, to operate with a deep understanding of the power of music in the digital space. BMG's DSP Sales department is the connection between BMG's artists and our Digital Partners, building opportunities and partnerships that connect their music with fans - old and new.

This is a 12m FTC covering parental leave, starting in Jan 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the lead relationship manager for Apple Music, Amazon Music and Deezer in the UK.
  • Work closely with BMG UK's Recorded Music repertoire owners on priorities, artists and projects.
  • Pitch artists and deliver assets for both playlisting and marketing opportunities.
  • Create weekly placement reports for Product Managers and Artist Managers.
  • Monitor release day placements, playlist adds and daily streaming numbers for priority tracks.
  • Implement best practices for Apple, including: Spatial Audio, Album and Artist Motion, Artist Playlists curation, bio and press images.
  • Collaborate closely with the Global Apple Music team at BMG, driving new business initiatives and developing innovative practices.
  • Partner with other divisions within BMG to align on marketing efforts and opportunities to create revenue.
  • Report key news and industry trends in the streaming space to the BMG UK Recorded Music team.
  • Work closely with the Analytics team on streaming performance and make appropriate recommendations.

Your Profile:

  • Demonstrated experience as a streaming expert in the music industry with a strong background in digital marketing and commerce.
  • Experience in relationship building with accounts, clients, artist managers and internal teams.
  • An exceptional sense of organisation and a goal-oriented mindset.
  • A creative mind with the ability to bring forth new ideas to drive forward targeted marketing campaigns.
  • The ability to take initiative and thrive in a collaborative team environment.
  • Experience or knowledge in DSP API integrations.

Now, what's in it for you?

  • 25 days pro-rated annual leave, plus 3 days between Christmas & New Year and an extra day for your birthday!
  • Flexible working opportunities.
  • Subsidised gym membership.
  • Private Health Insurance.
  • Competitive pension scheme.
  • Annual gig allowance.
  • Artist showcases.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Season Ticket Loan
  • Workplace Nursery Scheme
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Give As You Earn Scheme.
  • A fun and sociable office environment.

Pay Range: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum

The above salary is dependent upon factors such as work experience, qualifications and business needs. In addition to the range above, this role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and applicable benefits as listed above.

Are you interested? Follow the link to apply!

As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we are dedicated to ensuring that candidates with disabilities are given a fair opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. Therefore, we guarantee an interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Please note - there may be exceptional circumstances where the volume of applicants means we cannot interview all eligible candidates.

If you have any questions about the Guaranteed Interview Scheme or would like to confirm your eligibility, please reach out to us at career.uk@bmg.com.

BMG - est. 2008 - is the world's fourth-biggest music company, the first new global player in the music business of the streaming age, and a record label and music publisher in one. BMG's pitch is unique - a relentless focus on fairness and transparency and service to its artist and songwriter clients. BMG's 20 offices across 12 core music markets now represent over three million songs and recordings, including many of the most renowned and successful catalogs in popular music history.

BMG's fresh approach includes production music, films, books, artist management, merchandise, neighboring rights, and live as well as music publishing and recordings off the same service platform. BMG is owned by international media, services and education company Bertelsmann, whose other content businesses include the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House and the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr. With its multi-platform perspective, integrated technology platform and commitment to help artists maximize their income, BMG aims to be the best company in music to do business with.

BMG is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Company: BMG Rights Management Services (UK) Limited

Country: United Kingdom

State/Region: London

City: London

Postal Code: W2 1AS

Job ID: 275753

Date: 27 Nov 2024

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