| COMPANY: | WISE MUSIC GROUP |
| LOCATION: | LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM |
| SALARY: | COMPETITIVE |
| CLOSING DATE: | DECEMBER 11, 2023 |
Job Title: Promotion Manager
Department: Wise Music Classical
Reports to: Promotion & Communications Director, Wise Music Classical
CORE CONTRIBUTION
Utilising a first-class network of programmers and presenters, together with a broad knowledge of classical music and today’s composers in the cultural landscape of today, the Promotion Manager will promote the music of composers published by the Wise Music Group (WMG) to local and international classical music markets.
AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Shaping the Business – The Marketplace:
- To research markets into which the rights owned by WMG will be promoted in the UK and internationally
- To deliver company-wide promotion strategies to the relevant markets
- To provide opportunities for the performance, broadcast and recording of WMG copyrights
- To create opportunities for new commissions and projects for WMG composers
- Travel to meet with presenters both locally and internationally when possible, or meet virtually as required
Composers and Their Music:
- To be the principal contact for specific living composers
- To maintain relationships between composers and/or their agents or composer estates
- To approach potential programmers and commissioners, locally and internationally, and to secure opportunities for the composers and rights owned by WMG
- To liaise with the Managing Editor over production of materials and delivery schedules.
Process Management/Development – Managing Information and Knowledge:
- To record information regarding composers’ schedules and their music on departmental systems
- To use the digital promotion tools and carry out related data analysis to ensure effective promotion
Internal and External Interaction:
- To communicate effectively with colleagues within the global team of Wise Music Classical, the Editorial and Creative teams and other areas of WMG as appropriate
- To respond to enquiries from internal departments in relation to the work of composers
- To act on external enquiries in relation to WMG copyrights and composers
- To assist in the management and creation of promotional tools across all platforms
- To provide information to external agents and managers working with the composers
- To proactively promote our copyrights
- To attend departmental and company meetings.
SKILLS
The Creative Manager will have
- First class interpersonal skills
- Proven experience of working in the promotion or performance of both classical and contemporary music
- A working knowledge of the music industry
- An established network of industry contacts
- Excellent written English and communication abilities
- The capability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- A degree or equivalent qualification in music
- An active interest in contemporary classical music
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft office and the ability to learn new systems quickly