Commercial Innovation & Artist Strategy Specialist

Onward Play is seeking to hire a Commercial Innovation & Artist Strategy Specialist. This will begin as a 3-month contract with the possibility of being extended to a full-time role. This is also a full-time non-remote opportunity with a potential for overtime!

• Bring a passion for web3 and experience with collecting NFTs
• Perform administrative tasks, such as calendar management, travel and meeting coordination, and meeting agenda development for the EVP, Commercial Innovation & Artist Strategy
• Attend meetings as requested for purposes of creative contribution and/or note taking
• Manage and submit expense reports on a regular basis
• Work directly with UMG Finance teams and liaise with suppliers regarding invoice processing and external supplier setup in UMG’s system
• Conduct data analysis to inform strategies and distribute insights to executives utilizing both internal and external resources across web2 and web3
• Develop case studies pertaining to web3 projects and initiatives
• Track the primary and secondary sales of digital goods/collections and provide comprehensive sales reports to internal staff
• Assist the Commercial Innovation & Artist Strategy team with copy development and editing
• Develop regular reports and tracking documents pertaining to the performance of assets on web2 and web3 platforms
• Co-design and co-manage project timelines and deliver related assets or materials as needed
• Quality check consumer and partner facing output from the Commercial Innovation & Artist Strategy team prior to release/distribution
• Remain up to date on different features and services offered by web2 and web3 platforms, DSPs, and other relevant entities
• Use information provided by executives and colleagues to create and/or contribute to presentations
• Use internal tools to manage departmental business processes
• Check in on colleagues to ensure timely completion of deliverables, information requests, graphics requests, and the like
• Act as liaison between the EVP, Commercial Innovation & Artist Strategy and a wide array of internal and external contacts
• Provide real-time support for launches and events, both digital and physical, run by the Commercial Innovation & Artist Strategy team
• Conceptualize consumer-facing activations, campaigns, and events as requested
• Update reports with streaming, sales, and playlist information
• Receive and coordinate requests from various labels within the UMG ecosystem
• Organize, prioritize, and execute a wide range of tasks under tight deadlines
• Exhibit creativity and willingness to think outside the box

• Detail-oriented and organized with a high level of productivity
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Expert, native user of social media and web3 platforms
• Proficient in using a digital wallet and purchasing/trading NFTs
• Interest in eCommerce and online gaming
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and iWork
• Team player
• Possess strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Proactive in determining roadblocks
• Ability to work under high pressure and speed
• Great social and interpersonal skills
• Ability to keep information highly confidential
• Flexible and able to multi-task
• Ability to partner and collaborate with a diverse range of interests and perspectives
• Strong interest in the digital music market
• Must have initiative and desire to learn the business
• Quick learner who is able and excited to jump into and master new platforms, apps, and services