Director, Physical Product and Marketing

Title: Director, Physical Product & Marketing

Director, Physical Product & Marketing  (Hybrid)

Santa Monica, CA  

Job Description

Job ID#:

26447

Job Category:

Marketing

Position Type:

Contract/W-2

Duration:

3 months

Shift:

9 am - 5 pm

 

Director, Physical Product & Marketing 

Our client is the world's largest music company. We are looking to add someone to this team who can share the company's passion for commitment to connecting people through the power of music. This company has worldwide reach.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual. If interested in exploring this great opportunity, please apply directly at www.datrose.com/careers.

Veterans are encouraged to apply.  

Position Details: 

Duration: This is a 3 Month contract position 

Hours: Mon-Thur: In Office 9AM PT - 5PM PT Fridays: Remote 9AM PT - 5PM PT 

 

What to Expect as a Director, Physical Product & Marketing:

 

Lead end-to-end campaign development for physical-forward catalog releases, including deluxe editions, vinyl reissues, box sets, anniversary campaigns, and collector's items. 

Lead cross-functional marketing campaigns across e-commerce, retail marketing, social media, CRM/email, content, and media placements. 

Build strategic release plans that balance physical retail, direct-to-consumer sales, and limited-edition activations with broader digital support that blend reverence for legacy with modern storytelling, discovery tools, and fan engagement strategies. 

Develop go-to-market strategies that elevate physical releases as cultural touchpoints. 

Collaborate closely with A&R, creative, production, commerce, and D2C teams to ensure timely, coordinated execution. 

Work directly with artist estates, managers, and stakeholders to preserve brand integrity while maximizing reach and impact. 

 Partner with e-commerce commercial teams to optimize product visibility, sell-through and exclusive D2C experiences for limited drops. 

Drive storytelling through packaging, marketing copy, liner notes, creative content, and campaign narratives that elevate legacy. 

Analyze physical sales, CRM insights, fan demand, and market trends to refine rollout strategies and product development. 

Manage campaign budgets, project timelines, and cross-functional communication from pre-sale to post-launch. 

Support long-lead product development schedules and coordinate creative approvals, production deadlines, and release dates. 

Contribute to the long-term growth of catalog artists by positioning physical products as part of multi-year brand and fan development strategies. 

Manage project timelines, budgets, and cross-functional communication from concept to post-release. 

Ensure every release reflects the cultural significance and their creative legacy, while keeping execution focused, effective, and fan-first. 

 

 

 

Qualifications for Success:

 

College Degree 

5+ years of experience in music marketing, product management, or physical media strategy. 

Deep understanding of vinyl culture, physical formats, collector mindsets, and D2C best practices. 

Experience working on heritage or catalog artist campaigns. 

Proven success in coordinating product lifecycles, physical/digital timelines, and cross-team execution. 

Excellent organizational and communication skills with an eye for creative and packaging detail. 

Strong understanding of CRM, e-commerce platforms, and retail landscapes. 

Highly collaborative team player with a deep love of music history and product storytelling. 

Innovative thinker who brings fresh ideas to timeless music. 

Ability to manage multiple campaigns at once in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. 

 

Datrose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, status as a parent, age, protected veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, status as a qualified individual with disability, or other non-merit-based factors. 

 

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. Datrose does not sponsor employment visas.