Job Description

Universal Music Canada is Canadas leading music company, engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content. Home to the most comprehensive catalogue of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMC is committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship in broadening opportunities for our artists on both the domestic and world stages as well as creating new experiences for fans.
Universal Music Canada is part of Universal Music Group, the world leader in music-based entertainment.
We are searching for creative, innovative and passionate people to join our team. If you love music and got excited just thinking about joining this amazing organization, we would love to meet you!
Label Partnerships Manager
The UMC team works four days a week from our award-winning creative campus located in Liberty Village, Toronto, and one day to work virtually.
Reporting to the Director, Label Partnerships, the Label Partnerships Manager will join the Label Partnerships team and support the companys distribution business. The ideal candidate possesses experience with a distributed label or preferably from a music company.
How Youll Lead:
Oversee all aspects of distribution for specific independent label partners + artists (domestically & globally)
Build strong relationships and effectively disseminate information between internal + external teams
Act as local project lead alongside international marketing teams to develop + execute unique and innovative plans specific to our market for international artists, in a variety of genres
Pitch domestic label artists to global commercial teams for international placement and development, consult on international plans
Analyze data to inform plans for new and catalogue projects and spot opportunities + trends
Help identify additional opportunities for distributed artist projects - marketing, radio, performances, brand partnerships, sync, etc.
Keep informed on current and emerging industry trends, bringing new ideas to the team
Exhibit creativity and willingness to think outside the box
Attend various industry events and shows, often in the evening
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What You Bring:
3-5 years of experience in the music entertainment industry
Experience creating local marketing plans + budgets for international artists and working directly with artists + management teams to execute.
Passion for music, and supporting the development of the independent music community
Post-secondary degree or diploma in music, media and/or entertainment
Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and follow multiple projects to completion, working quickly and efficiently.
Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, responding to issues promptly and with excellent client service skills
Exceptional communication, organizational, planning and priority setting skills
Proficient in industry data & tracking programs and platforms
Strong ability to work within assigned budgets & timelines
Self-starter in creating and maintaining strong relationships
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
What We Offer:
Competitive Compensation Package includes, benefits, Pension Plan, Savings plan with company matching.
2-week paid Winter Break
Summer Fridays
Medical, Dental, Vision and Mental Health Support
Employee Ticket Box
Music Subscription Reimbursement
Universal Music Canada is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and strongly welcomes and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, people of colour, women, persons with disabilities, people who are 2SLGBTQIA+, and people from other diverse communities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Job Category: Marketing, Streaming & Digital Media