A New Music Company for Mexico
BMG is opening a new Latin America hub in Mexico and we’re looking to build our team. As the first new international music company of the streaming age, we do things a little differently – putting the interests of artists and songwriters at the heart of all we do.
Representing the work of music legends including Tina Turner, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, Mötley Crüe, Roger Waters, Bryan Adams and Carlos Santana as well as DJ Khaled, Juice WRLD and thousands of others, we aim to offer the most modern, efficient, fair and transparent service to artists and songwriters.
We are seeking
Senior Director, Marketing
The Senior Director of Marketing at BMG Mexico is responsible for creating campaigns that drive maximum exposure to a targeted consumer base that results in maximizing growth for our artists’ fan bases and their repertoire. The desired candidate will have extensive experience leading the marketing department in the music industry and have knowledge of marketing tools to breakthrough an artist in this ever-changing industry through traditional marketing, digital and social media platforms.
This position reports directly to the CCO and will co-lead the marketing efforts of the region for both Latin and Anglo repertoire.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Create and drive brand strategy for each artist on the roster
- Design short and long-term marketing plans for artists in terms of overall brand awareness, releases, touring, merchandising and brand partnerships, etc.
- Co-Lead marketing team along-side VP Repertoire & Marketing in strategy development, planning meetings and consumer acquisition
- Direct and oversee day-to-day functions of marketing support staff while providing leadership and guidance to increase productivity
- Direct the strategic and cost-efficient use of marketing budgets with strong ROI
- Lead creative process and marketing opportunities to help support each artist’s individual brand
- Steer brainstorming, strategic, and tactical planning meetings to provide cross-functional synergy
- Analyze market conditions and marketing plan effectiveness on an ongoing basis, adjusting in real time as necessary
- Develop strong professional working relationships across A&R, operations, finance, senior management, artists, artist managers and touring booking agents
- Effectively manage all third-party partners including marketing consultants, PR consultants, video production companies, photographers, etc.
- Coordinate appearances and live performances for artists
Must-Haves
- Expertise in global marketing strategies, digital marketing tools and social media platforms.
- Vast experience in the music industry, including Latin and international Marketing.
- Strong connections in Latin artist development community including both social media and traditional media outlets.
- Ability to understand of diverse data sets and capacity to translate them into actionable marketing plans that drive awareness, fan engagement and ultimately revenue growth.
- Experience managing a team.
- Strong relationship with digital partners.
- Fully bilingual in Spanish and English.
Plus, not a must: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant field.
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.
All applicants to BMG 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 is the proud representative of Kurt Cobain’s publishing catalogue, including the 1992 single ‘Come As You Are’.
**Please note, we request that applications are submitted in English. Applications submitted in any other language will not be considered.**
BMG – est. 2008 – is the world’s fourth-biggest music company, the first new global player in the music business of the streaming age, and a record label and music publisher in one. Named in 2020 one of the world’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company, BMG’s pitch is unique – a relentless focus on fairness and transparency and service to its artist and songwriter clients. BMG’s 20 offices across 12 core music markets now represent over three million songs and recordings, including many of the most renowned and successful catalogs in popular music history.
BMG’s fresh approach includes production music, films, books, artist management, merchandise, neighboring rights, and live as well as music publishing and recordings off the same service platform. BMG is owned by international media, services and education company Bertelsmann, whose other content businesses include the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House and the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr. 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. www.bmg.com
