Global Head of Social Media, Beatport
£65-75k
+ Bonus programme
Online music store for DJs and club music enthusiasts
Be an early applicant
Online music store for DJs and club music enthusiasts
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
£65-75k
+ Bonus programme
201-500 employees
Company mission
To provide world-class products and services that help DJs and Producers at all stages of their career to elevate their craft.
Role
Who you are
- You know where the conversation is, and how to be part of it without just jumping on trends. We’re looking for a Global Head of Social Media who can connect music lovers, creators, and communities through smart strategy and standout content. If you’re equal parts leader and listener, with a deep feel for internet culture and team collaboration, this is your stage
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus
- Proven experience 10+ years experience in social media management with Tier 1 brands, preferably in a leadership role and with agency experience
- Proven track record of successful social media campaigns, with demonstrable results in driving audience engagement, brand awareness, and business growth
- Deep understanding of social media platforms, tools, and trends, with expertise in tracking and analytics platforms like Hootsuite and others, such as social listening tools. And a hunger to explore emerging channels
- Expertise in social media analytics, reporting tools (e.g. Hootsuite, Sprout, native platform insights), and social listening platforms, plus exceptional analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights and strategies
- Strong knowledge of social marketing fundamentals and strategies, including content marketing, audience segmentation, influencer strategy and paid social advertising
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Detail-oriented mindset with strong project management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment
- A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to lead both strategic initiatives and on-the-ground content discussions
- Excellent direction and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams
- Excellent communication and English writing skills
- If you are a strategic thinker, a team manager, and a social media enthusiast with a passion for driving business results through social media, we would love to hear from you. If you love loud music, late nights and great energy, join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our brand's social media presence
What the job involves
- As Global Head of Social Media you will be responsible for:
- Developing and implementing comprehensive group-wide social media strategy aligned with overall marketing and business objectives, with tailored approaches for each platform and brand
- Overseeing social media strategy for all brands within The Beatport Group, ensuring each brand’s distinct voice and goals are represented while maintaining a consistent group identity where needed
- Designing and driving research initiatives into emerging platforms, shifting audience behaviours, and new social opportunities, translating these into actionable insights for the social team and wider business
- Establishing and evolving our social measurement framework, ensuring clear, useful, and insightful reporting on social media performance at both brand and group levels
- Utilising tracking and analytics platforms, including Hootsuite, and other relevant tools, to monitor and analyse social media performance, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions
- Overseeing all social content briefings, strategy sessions, and creative brainstorms to ensure high-quality, engaging, and effective content across platforms
- Overseeing day-to-day operations of social media activity, ensuring timely, audience-appropriate content publication and channel management
- Acting as the internal expert and trendwatcher, keeping teams and stakeholders up to date on social platform changes, content trends, and cultural shifts that could impact strategy or opportunity
- Leading the team to foster external relationships with influencers, creators, partners, and platforms to help amplify messaging and grow our social footprint
- Champion community management and UGC curation, ensuring that community voices are respected and the group’s online presence remains vibrant, ethical, and inclusive
- Being a proactive ambassador for social media within the organisation, regularly reporting on performance, trends, and innovation to senior leadership and other stakeholders
- Leading and inspiring a team of social media managers, executives, and community managers, providing vision, guidance, clear career paths, and fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing
- Collaborating cross-functionally with internal teams such as artists, PR, curation, media, events, communities, and labels, to ensure alignment, content synergy, and brand consistency
Application process
- The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Beatport’s recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Beatport is an online platform that serves as a digital hub for electronic music enthusiasts, DJs, and producers worldwide. Housing an extensive array of meticulously curated digital tracks from top-notch artists and labels, it caters to the specific tastes of the DJ community.
In a recent move, Beatport expanded its horizons into the realm of NFTs through the introduction of Beatport.io. This specialized marketplace, nestled within the Aventus parachain layer of the Polkadot network, focuses on techno music. Here, collectors can explore 'Music+' NFTs, showcasing original creations by esteemed electronic music artists, complemented by AI-generated music inspired by the club culture of Berlin.
Marking a pivotal step forward, Beatport's maiden NFT collection, 'NACHTS', serves as a testament to its forward-looking vision. Through strategic collaborations with Define Creative and the unveiling of techno-centric NFT art drops, Beatport demonstrates its unwavering commitment to driving innovation within the digital music landscape. These partnerships aim to provide users with an unparalleled fusion of music and art, encapsulating the very essence of electronic music culture.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
5% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Mar 2013
$0.5m
SEED
Mar 2012
$1m
SEED
Total funding: $1.6m
Company benefits
- Remote work options
- A professional environment with room for creativity and fun
- VIP Access to select music events & Livestream
- Focus Days
- Flexible PTO
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (varies by country)
- + more
Company HQ
River North Art District, Denver, CO
Leadership
Jonas Tempel
(CEO)Previously CEO/Creative Director at Factory Design Labs. Left this position to start Beatport in 2004.
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