VP, Artist Development

This is a Full Time Job

It is the mission of every member of the WMG team around the world to create a nurturing environment for artists, songwriters, and the people behind the music – at every stage of their career. We strive to set WMG apart by embracing innovation – an integral part of our company's DNA.


VP, Artist Development

A little bit about our team:

In this role, you will sit inside of the Artist Development team, reporting to the EVP, Artist Development. You will work closely with various internal departments along with artists, managers, and external partners to create, strategize, and maximize opportunities in the marketplace for the entire Warner Music Nashville roster. You will work with an energetic, fast-paced team of people committed to driving awareness and engagement for our artists and their music

Why this could be your next big break:

The VP, Artist Development is focused on creating and maximizing marketing opportunities, developing artists' audiences, and identifying new and innovative ways to connect artists with their fans alongside the various departments inside the team. While the role requires that you develop and nurture relationships with existing partners, it is also responsible for identifying and solidifying partnerships with new, emerging platforms as well. You will create and oversee the marketing plan for the entirety of your assigned roster.

Here you'll get to:
• Develop and execute effective consumer marketing plans to generate awareness and momentum for WMN artists.
• Design, direct and implement effective brand strategies to increase WMN customer loyalty
• Continuously evaluate, measure and monitor effectiveness of marketing strategies
• Develop targeted programs and communication materials for various market segments. Includes leveraging market research to direct and support focus of initiative.
• Successfully manage external media partnerships (Creative, PR and advertising firms).
• Achieve retention and develop revenue targets.
• Develop, implement and maintain communications as well as marketing plans.
• Prepare monthly reports on effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
• Refine and foster strategic partner & alliance relationships.
• Develop and Maintain marketing budgets.

About you:
• You have at least 10 years of marketing experience
• You have experience managing a team of 5+ people
• You are passionate about music
• You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
• You enjoy building and fostering relationships across teams, departments, and with external partners
• You have exemplary written and verbal communication skills
• You are driven to be innovative, think outside the box, and suggest improvements within scope of work



With its broad and diverse roster of new stars and legendary artists, Warner Music Group is home to a collection of the best-known record labels in the music industry including Asylum, Atlantic, East West, Elektra, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics and Warner Chappell Music, one of the world's leading music publishers with a catalogue of more than one million copyrights worldwide.

For more than four decades, WMG has been an industry-leading force in providing a world-class array of services designed to help artists and labels grow their careers and their businesses. Artist & Label Services is the umbrella for WEA (Warner-Elektra-Atlantic) – the pioneering WEA distribution and marketing network – and Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA) – the ground-breaking global distribution company for independent artists and labels.

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