Director, Owned and Operated Content Strategy

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: We’re looking for a builder, not simply a manager. Someone who can design scalable owned media strategies while remaining close enough to the work to understand the platforms, challenge assumptions, test ideas, and step into execution when needed. An architect who still knows how to and is willing to swing the hammer. How you'll CREATE: Lead the strategic vision and execution of REPUBLIC Collective's Owned & Operated Content Network, overseeing internal teams and third-party agency partners across fan pages, genre pages, editorial pages, topic pages, and emerging content destinations. Develop and oversee content strategies that maximize audience growth, engagement, artist discovery, and cultural relevance while supporting overall label and artist marketing objectives. Oversee content planning, publishing strategies, editorial calendars, and optimization efforts to ensure consistent, high-quality execution across the Content Network. Manage relationships with external content agencies and strategic partners, ensuring alignment with REPUBLIC Collective's creative standards, performance goals, and business objectives. Present strategic initiatives, performance insights, and growth opportunities to label leadership and executive...