Marketing Director

Title: Director, Marketing

Department: Company 

Reports to: VP of Marketing 

Company and Position Summary: 

Mass Appeal is an entertainment company dedicated to telling stories from the perspective of those who shape and shift culture. Since 1996, we have documented the emerging movements that influence popular ideas. Today, Mass Appeal is the elevated voice of Hip Hop and its ever-expanding sphere of influence. Integrated offerings in content, music and creative services stoke Mass Appeal’s ability to maximize the impact of our output. Our diverse school of thought separates us from friends and foes alike.

The Director, Marketing for Mass Appeal is primarily responsible for marketing efforts for the music division and its artist roster, as well as assisting in marketing strategies for Mass Appeal across all of its divisions. The Director of Marketing will work closely with the VP of Marketing on creating strategies for music releases and for the overall Mass Appeal brand.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with artists and their representatives to define marketing objectives and oversee campaign execution.
• Collaborate with and drive marketing efforts from all label teams including social, radio, press, commerce, production, A&R, and international efforts.
• Manage the conception, communication, and execution of marketing campaigns including but not limited to audience growth campaigns, and all digital and physical/OOH initiatives.
• Plan, and account for project and campaign marketing budgets, deliverables, and timelines with the VP of Marketing.
• Manage/update necessary marketing materials including artist decks, bio, video descriptions and more.
• Assist with the direction of creative assets and marketing collateral to ensure visual communication and brand standards are met.
• Handle campaign execution with a focus on domestic and international audience engagement and growth.
• Manage team shared drive to ensure all assets are uploaded in appropriate folders.
• Develop relationships and secure opportunities with marketing partners, agencies, and DSPs.
• Work alongside the Director of Label Production for the delivery of all assets to various distribution partners and be actively involved in sales pitches, while managing and adhering to delivery deadlines.
• Contribute digital strategies for the company, label and artist releases. Consult and provide promotional drivers, and marketing ideas when applicable.
• Identify KPIs for each project 
• Provide marketing support across Mass Appeal Media divisions.

Qualifications:

To perform this job to the standards of Mass Appeal, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty successfully. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.

Education:

College Degree in a related field; one year of relevant career experience may be substituted for each year of college.

Experience:

• 6+ years professional marketing experience
• Music industry experience with an emphasis in marketing
• Knowledge and experience in the ever changing music industry
• Organize, prioritize, and execute a wide range of tasks with heavy workloads and tight deadlines
• Management experience with internal and external stakeholders 
• Creativity and willingness to think outside the box
• Strong teamwork skills and communication abilities with the ability to write and convey marketing plans/efforts to artist teams and senior executives 
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, including adaptability, personal effectiveness, and the ability to establish quick rapport
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including: PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Word
• Degree qualified or equivalent

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