BMG is a new kind of music company.
Our mission is clear; to help artists and songwriters make the very most of their songs and recordings in the digital age.
That’s why we offer the best creative support, provide the best access to platforms and work hard to maximize the value of each and every copyright, ensuring all our clients receive all payments promptly and accurately.
We are not a technology company – though we use the best technology.
We are not just a music publisher or a record label – although we offer both services.
BMG is a company with service, transparency and fairness at its heart and a commitment to being the best international music company for songwriters, artists and everyone who works with us.
Your Mission at BMG
Your mission at BMG is to create, implement and drive multi-phase domestic and international marketing plans for artists in rock, alternative, and pop for the record label (in collaboration with other senior executives).
The ability to manage overall execution of project timelines by setting and adhering to project deadlines is essential in the success of our release campaigns.
Your Profile
You have an interest in marketing at a record label.
You have familiarity with a variety of music genres and digital audio file formats.
You are comfortable working in a team and are a self-starter.
Your time management skills allow you to meet deadlines easily.
You have exceptional attention to detail and the ability to track and follow through on multiple concurrent projects to completion.
What You’ll Be Doing
Create the initial plan and update artist’s team of progress, primary communicator of project information to all departments.
Oversee all aspects of marketing plans including Social Media, Streaming, Publicity, Radio, Advertising, etc..
to ensure project visibility is maximized and marketing plan is fully executed.
Act as primary communication liaison between artists, management, and distributors to coordinate label timelines and objectives in conjunction with artist’s management timelines (touring, album releases, book releases, press hits, etc.) Participation in understanding analytics and how that applies to a successful project.
Ability to create and manage marketing budgets and stay within the approved amounts.
Track and process all project-related invoices.
Find appropriate marketing partners to participate in each release.
Arrange touring ticket requests for artist performances with management and venues.
Provide on-site label support at performances and events, as needed.
Oversee marketing tool creation and delivery of tools in a timely fashion.
Drive collection of assets to supply chain department to ensure production deadlines are met Provide weekly data updates for the artist/managers.
Coordinate communication and asset flow with our Synch Creative team to maximize pitch opportunities.
Work and brainstorm with digital marketing department to drive artists’ creative online strategies.
Must-Haves
7 years marketing experience in entertainment field, preferably in music.
Self-motivated with a strong desire to collaborate.
Music fan with extreme knowledge of the current Alternative/Rock/Pop landscape.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Desire to discover and educate company on new marketing technologies.
Must be organized and able to manage many projects and in real time.
Strong knowledge of Outlook, Photoshop, Keynote, and other marketing software.
Ability to understand the sensitivity of secure, unreleased music.
Understanding of digital and physical music distribution.
What’s In It For You
Robust medical/dental/vision packages Two weeks’ vacation in year one; three weeks’ vacation in year two $500 fitness reimbursement Diverse possibilities of personal and professional development including trainings and access to Lynda.com Dollar for dollar match of up to 6% into 401(k) after your first year with the company A fun and respectful community of people with a passion for music
Here at BMG we are committed to equal employment opportunity and so all applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
BMG will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
BMG is the new model music company founded by Bertelsmann in 2008 as a direct response to the challenges of music’s digital revolution.
Key to its innovative approach is the fact it represents the traditionally separate music publishing and recording rights off the same state-of-the-art platform internationally.
BMG is already the world’s fourth biggest music publisher and the first new global player in the recordings business in decades.
BMG’s pitch is unique – a relentless focus on fairness and transparency and service to its artist and songwriter clients.
BMG’s 14 offices across 12 core music markets now represent over 2,5m songs and recordings, including the catalogues of Chrysalis, Bug, Virgin, Mute, Sanctuary, Primary Wave and Talpa Music, as well as literally thousands of artists and songwriters attracted by its fresh approach.
BMG is owned by international media company Bertelsmann, which also includes the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House, the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr, the service provider Arvato, the Bertelsmann Printing Group, the Bertelsmann Education Group, and Bertelsmann Investments, an international network of funds.
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.
International offices are located in Berlin (HQ), Los Angeles, New York City, Nashville, Paris, Hilversum, London, Madrid, Milan, Stockholm, Sydney, Beijing, Sao Paulo