Head Of Editorial & Marketing Partnerships (m/w/d)

Head Of Editorial & Marketing Partnerships (M/W/D)

Believe means passion for music, digital marketing, and technology. This passion unites over 2000 talents in more than 50 countries. Globally, we shape the change in the music industry with respect, expertise, fairness, and transparency.

In the Believe Germany Group, successful players in the German music market have combined their competencies to optimally support artists and labels in every career phase.

With 250 experts, the Believe Germany Group offers various solutions and customer-oriented services through a portfolio of brands like TuneCore, Nuclear Blast, Madizin Music, and Groove Attack.

For our Editorial and Marketing Partnerships department, we are looking for a Head of Editorial & Marketing Partnerships (m/w/d) for our locations in Berlin or Hamburg as soon as possible.

Job Description

Your Tasks

1. Strategic Leadership & Market Analysis

• Development and implementation of the national EMP strategy (Editorial & Marketing Partnerships) in line with global goals.
• Building and maintaining strong partnerships with digital platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, TikTok, etc.).
• Identification of new opportunities to increase the visibility and reach of artists.
• Monitoring market trends, platform innovations, and competitive analyses for continuous development of the area.
• Proactive engagement with the future of the area with regard to automation, algorithmic relevance, and data-driven promotion.

2. Team Leadership & Development

• Leading, motivating, and developing an ambitious EMP team with a clear focus on entrepreneurial thinking and solution-oriented approach.
• Responsibility for setting and achieving local OKRs and team-related KPIs.
• Establishing clear service-level agreements and monitoring the operational excellence of the team.
• Fostering a high-performance, collaborative team culture with a strong sense of ownership and continuous professional development.

3. Platform Collaborations & Promotion

• Building, maintaining, and deepening relationships with key contacts on DSPs.
• Planning and conducting listening sessions, pitches, campaigns, and strategic discussions with platforms.
• Managing local DSP marketing activities - from negotiation to conception and implementation of innovative formats.
• Supporting labels and artists in audience development strategies and promotion opportunities.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Close collaboration with internal teams from label management, sales, video, PM, DM, and our brand heads to align shared goals and processes.
• Implementation and optimization of measurable processes and interfaces with clearly defined SLAs.
• Monthly reviews for result analysis, impact measurement, and process improvement.

5. Reporting & Performance Monitoring

• Regular creation of performance reports and analyses to evaluate campaigns, platform activities, and team performances.
• Use of data for strategic management and optimization of activities.
• Development of reporting standards in close collaboration with BI and data teams.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in digital music distribution, ideally with a focus on DSP relations, key accounting, or trade marketing.
• Proven leadership experience with a strong focus on motivation and strategic orientation.
• Excellent knowledge of the digital music ecosystem, the most important platforms, and trends.
• Proficient networking skills and communication strength – both internally and externally. Established network is an advantage.
• Entrepreneurial thinking, high initiative, and a proactive, future-oriented working style.
• Fluent German and English skills in speech and writing.

Additional Information

Are you motivated and bring experience? Then we look forward to your application!

What We Offer You:

• Mobility: Be nationwide mobile with a subsidized Germany Ticket or use our option to lease a bicycle via Jobrad.
• Health at Work: Physical and mental health are important to us. Discounted sports memberships (Urban Sports Club) and access to private sessions with professional psychologists in cooperation with Eutelmed and Fürstenberg.
• Shopping: Take advantage of the diverse offers and promotions of our partner Mitarbeitervorteile.de.
• Social Engagement: Promote diversity and commit to a fair, tolerant, and socially sustainable society within the company.
• Our Company Culture: Openness and inclusion are at the center, based on the values of respect, fairness, and transparency. Work and fun go hand in hand.
• Development Opportunities: Exciting tasks, creative freedom, and long-term career prospects in a growing international company. Annual development discussions, free e-learning solutions, and individual training options.

Equal Opportunities for All: We are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that attracts the best talents and drives our vision forward. We expressly welcome candidates of any religion, origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or family status.

Apply even if you do not meet all the expectations. Studies show that on average, more men apply for a job when they meet 60% of the expectations, while women/non-binary individuals only apply if they meet a higher percentage. Let us get to know you and see what you bring!