Director, Content Creation

Job Description

UMe is presently seeking a Director, Content Creation reporting to the Vice President of Creative Strategy & Content. Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) is the global catalog and special markets division of Universal Music Group. Working closely in concert with UMG's record labels, territories and operating companies, UMe provides a frontline approach to catalog management, an emphasis on strategic marketing initiatives and creating in new technologies. The Director, Content Creation will oversee the production of artist-branded and short-form content, ensuring the seamless execution of creative projects from concept to completion. This role will involve strategic oversight, creative direction, and management of all video production efforts.

How you'll CREATE:
• Creative Video Production
• Lead the production of original music videos, visualizers, series, and short-form videos for artists and thematic projects that stand out in a crowded digital landscape.
• Develop tasteful video concepts and pitch them to artist management teams, ensuring they are compelling, innovative, and strategic.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to manage all aspects of content production, including pre-production, production, and post-production.
• This includes communicating with finance and legal, scheduling shoots, liaising with creative agencies, animators, videographers, and editors, and creative asset hosting and sharing.
• Produce engaging derivative content for artists, such as video ads, Spotify Canvas, YouTube thumbnails, and additional assets as needed.
• Adapt creative strategies to fit the unique demands of video across social platforms, leveraging data insights and trends to inform content development.
• Ensure all projects are executed efficiently, on time, and within budget, while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Creative Strategy and Innovation:
• Research and identify key trends in design, video, and content creation to inspire and inform the team's work.
• Support the VP of Creative Strategy & Content in identifying innovative content companies and potential partnerships to enhance the music catalog.
• Develop and maintain relationships with third-party creative vendors.

Bring your VIBE:
• Extensive experience in creative video production, with a strong portfolio of work produced.
• Proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant video production tools.
• Knowledge of animation techniques a plus.
• Passion for in music, design, visual arts, and fashion.
• Passion for bringing music to the world in innovative ways.
• Deep understanding of digital trends, streaming platforms, and marketing technology.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to multitask effectively.
• Natural collaborator & team player.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate it into effective creative strategies.
• 5+ years of experience, with a proven track record of successfully managing and executing creative production projects.

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.

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an E-Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.

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Job Category:
Creative, Design & Production

Salary Range:
$103,270 - $120,405

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rnqk71-18-119-113-40-42 in your application.