Manager, Creative

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:

Capitol Christian Music Group is looking to hire a Creative Manager! This role will include increasing revenue and generating activity for Publishing by effectively managing a roster of writers. Giving constructive feedback on songs, pitching songs to artists, servicing and expanding key relationships, and interacting on a marketing level to support copyright growth. 

How You'll CREATE:

• Manage a roster of writers with scheduling, coordinating co-writes, song delivery, and the flow of communication to writers.

• Identify and cultivate relationships with emerging talent in the songwriting industry and secure new writer deals for the company, particularly focusing on CCM, Worship and sync genres.

• Work collaboratively to organize writing camps and other company events.

• Represent Publishing’s interest maintaining key industry contacts and establish new relationships - including record label A&R staff, artist managers, record producers, artists, writers and other music industry professionals. 

• Secure single song deals when applicable for outside writers.

• Track industry activity pertaining to record and single releases, new signings and various company appointments.

• Attend industry events, concerts, and other occasions that support job function. 

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Bring Your VIBE:

• Ideal candidate will have experience in CCM, Worship, Country or Country music.

• Strong relationship and networking skills

• Ability to multitask and manage details.

• Working with others in a highly collaborative team setting

• Goal and results driven.

• Strong presentation skills

• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.

• Understanding and willingness to learn genres outside of Christian music industry.

• Good song sense

Education and Experience:

• College degree

• 3-5 years of music work experience

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:Creative, Design & Production