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Director, Digital Marketing

Warner Music Group

Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
Director
100k-120k
4 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Director of Digital Marketing at Warner Music Group oversees high-level digital marketing campaigns for top-tier artists, developing innovative strategies to build artist social followings, drive music consumption, and create cultural conversations. The role involves leading digital-first campaigns that blend cultural intelligence, content innovation, and fan engagement, working closely with creative teams, artist management, and internal stakeholders to ensure cohesive and impactful marketing efforts within a dynamic, music-focused environment guided by core values of curiosity, collaboration, and commitment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute disruptive, digital-first campaigns for iconic artists to spark discovery, ignite fandom, and drive commercial impact across streaming and physical formats.
  • Design holistic digital strategies—including short-form content and viral activations—that amplify each release and expand reach across core fans and new audiences.
  • Activate superfans across platforms like Discord, Reddit, and Twitter/X to fuel grassroots momentum and create digital word-of-mouth at scale.
  • Identify viral opportunities and lead quick-strike marketing initiatives to capitalize on real-time cultural moments.
  • Monitor campaign performance in real-time and make agile, data-informed optimizations to maximize engagement and conversion.
  • Conduct post-campaign deep dives to surface insights, learnings, and benchmarks for future campaigns.
  • Collaborate with CRM and Paid Media teams to craft omni-channel fan journeys that drive retention, growth, and data capture.
  • Partner with D2C and Commerce teams to launch high-converting physical product drops, integrating marketing with merch, vinyl, and collector releases.
  • Coordinate with artist management and internal teams to maintain a unified editorial calendar across all social platforms.
  • Work with Creative teams to ensure all content is cohesive, intentional, and on-brand across the campaign ecosystem.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 7+ years professional experience in digital/social media marketing, direct-to-consumer marketing, or related fields, preferably at a Record Label or music management company.
  • Outstanding organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, with expertise in social media content strategy.
  • Innate ability to lead and mentor teams.
  • Passion for fan-focused digital strategies with a problem-solving attitude.
  • Ability to excel in a fast-paced, tight timeframe, and team-oriented environment.
  • Knowledge of how to drive consumption, engagement, or growth online.
  • Proven leadership experience in team discussions and client meetings.
  • Deep understanding of interactive technologies and communication tools including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, YouTube, Snapchat, Discord, Website, Email/CRM.
  • A passion for rock and pop music.
  • Experience with viral creator campaigns and relationships with agencies and creators.
  • Experience with content seeding.

Nice to Have

  • Photoshop, Illustrator, or other graphic design knowledge.
  • Experience using project management software such as Monday and Basecamp.
  • Understanding of social media analytics and posting tools such as Chartmetric.
  • Record Label experience.
  • People management skills.
  • Catalog marketing experience.

Qualifications

  • Educational background or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in digital/social media marketing, direct-to-consumer marketing, or related fields.

Benefits & Perks

  • Salary range of $100,000 to $120,000 annually.
  • In-office collaboration four days per week.
  • Comprehensive benefits as outlined in company documents.

Working at Warner Music Group

Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars, fostering a creative environment guided by curiosity, collaboration, and commitment. The company values diversity, inclusion, and a work environment that actively respects and appreciates everyone. WMG emphasizes innovation, teamwork, and a passion for music, supporting a broad range of labels and services that promote artistic growth and cultural impact.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 11, 2025
Job CategoryDigital Marketing
Salary100k-120k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceDirector

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About Warner Music Group

Website

wmg.com

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Industry

Music Publishers

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