Executive Vice President/General Manager, UMG Nashville (Contract)

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world's leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.

How we LEAD:

In order to help drive the business forward, UMGN is seeking an EVP/GM who will be a strategic and operational superstar responsible for providing the strategic vision and direction for the label and who can develop and implement a vision, and lead, develop and mentor staff.

How You'll CREATE:

• Work closely with the Executive Team and various department heads to set and execute Business Strategy for the label
• Work closely with the Executive Team and PIC on Staff Planning, which includes, headcount analysis, promotions, employee development, talent planning, employee career discussions and employment related issues

• Advising artist management in their strategic planning
• Act as primary liaison between artist and label, maintaining awareness of communication any artist issues, plans, sensitivities, etc. to the team while also diplomatically representing the label's interests to the artist

• Consistently analyze results of marketing efforts as well as any other appropriate contextual market conditions; identify key opportunities and communicate these to the team
• Understand the demographics that comprise artists' fan bases and increase revenue streams
• Direct the development and evolution of marketing strategies for the launch of artist projects

• Constant communication between artist management, and international affiliates to regularly update them on development on their projects.

Bring Your VIBE:

• This position requires an extremely capable individual with a proven leadership track record who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, is tactful, a team builder, detail--oriented and possesses strong analytical, management, organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to prioritize based evolving workload

• Strong communication abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Strong teamwork skills, including adaptability, personal effectiveness, and the ability to establish quick rapport

• Strong organizational and time management skills, including prioritization and follow through

• Must be able to initiate and carry projects from concept to completion

• Travel required.
• Extensive music industry experience as an executive.
• Experience breaking new artists with a keen understanding of current market conditions, trends etc. and how they converge to influence and emerging practices
• A demonstrated leader with an entrepreneurial, risk - taking mind- set, who is also able to effectively manage a team of highly motivated creative professionals

Perks Playlist:

• Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:
  
  • 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
  • Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
  • A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
  • 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation

• Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
  
  • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
  • 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
  • 2-weeks paid Winter Break
  • 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
  • Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
  • Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

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Job Category:
Business Strategy & Operations