Sr.Manager Streaming

Come As You Are.

As the great Kurt Cobain* once said, “Come as you are.” BMG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and we celebrate diversity in all forms. Equal opportunity runs deep in our core value of fairness and we are determined to create a truly inclusive work environment, where everyone can flourish. If you’re good at what you do, come as you are.

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*BMG is the proud representative of Kurt Cobain’s publishing catalogue, including the 1992 single ‘Come As You Are’.

 

Senior Manager, Streaming

You will serve as BMG’s global point person for conversations with all streaming services this team covers.  You will be responsible for cultivating meaningful relationships with the platforms, communicating stories on our artist & priority releases, as well as crafting & executing successful global streaming strategies.  You will also have the opportunity to oversee a network of BMG streaming team colleagues around the globe that will provide local support in implementing the platform & streaming strategies. This role will be looked to for platform expertise, data analysis, and insights on key market updates that impact our artists and teams. You will also be responsible for communicating & ideating creative streaming initiatives with artist management teams.

 

What You’ll Be Doing.

• Conceptualizing and managing activations & promotional partnerships for BMG artists and working closely with marketing, repertoire, and business development teams on successful execution.
• Monitor release day placements, playlist adds, & daily streaming data for key BMG releases; and communicating these updates across internal teams
• Act as platform expert for BMG & our artists, providing insight into best practices, service updates, and relevant insights & trends
• Liase with global streaming team & repertoire teams on release planning & marketing initiatives
• Develop innovative approaches & playlist initiatives to grow revenue from the developing platforms to contribute to annual goals & KPIs, including for BMG’s catalogue division as well as BMG publishing
• Contribute insights & communicate strategies directly with artist management teams

 

Must-Haves

• Previous extensive experience in account management and/or music industry
• Understanding of licensing deals between labels & streaming services
• Knowledge of metadata & copyrights
• Familiarity with how music publishing works
• Creative thinker with the ability to craft structured & clear strategic proposals from creative ideas
• Proficient in analyzing data & extracting key actionable insights
• An understanding of how artists work and extremely capable in communicating effectively with artists & creative teams
• Ability to effectively communicate, align cross-functional teams, & provide leadership to colleagues in other markets to ensure successful execution of complex global initiatives

 

What’s In It For You.

• Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid setup: 3 days in office, 2 days remote.
• Experience peace of mind knowing that our comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage has got you covered.
• Maximize your savings with our dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match of up to 6% after your first year.
• Say goodbye to accruing vacation days or hitting a cap; take time off when you need it with our flexible time off policy!
• Save money and time with our commuter benefits program.
• Stay healthy and earn financi