Head of Music and Voice

Chicago, IL

Ranked #21 in 2018 Chicago Tribune Top Workplaces

Ranked #10 in Glassdoor Top Work Culture and Leadership

2018 winner of National ‘Best and Brightest Companies to Work For Program’

PHMG is the world’s leading audio branding agency, working with more than 32,000 clients in 39 countries and trusted by globally renowned brands such as Audi, Adidas and Coca-Cola. With our continued expansion into North America, we require a talented individual with a highly tuned ear for composition. You’ll be responsible for the delivery of our unique Brand-Sound™ product, visiting clients across Texas to conduct the interactive Music and Voice Workshop. This will give you a unique insight into their brand – allowing you to effectively brief our composers.

The Head of Music and Voice is a unique role that requires an exacting combination of commercial ingenuity and artistic flair. With previous experience in the creative music industry or in an advertising agency, you’ll equally balance the needs of the business, the client and the creative talent. And as a true people person, you’ll have the innate ability to liaise with people at all levels – as well as the confidence to present to leading company figures.

This role represents a unique opportunity to spearhead the success of the Brand-Sound™product in the US, and expand the Music and Voice team in this territory. Therefore, it offers strong potential for movement into management, so experience in this field would be desirable.

Responsibilities of Head of Music and Voice:

 Leading interactive Music and Voice Workshops that add value to the Brand-Sound™ product

 Analyzing creative content to ensure each track accurately represents the brand

 Providing strategic and artistic direction for composers and voiceover artists through the creation of a brief

 Conducting face-to-face meetings with valuable clients

 Understanding and meeting the audio requirements of major clients

 Continual development and enhancement of a roster of creative talent

 Building strong relationships with clients and departments

 Developing thorough knowledge of our products to maximize personal effectiveness

Skills and Attributes of Head of Music and Voice:

 A thorough understanding of the use of music in a commercial setting

 Confident and comfortable at presenting

 A strong knowledge of the mechanics of production and songwriting

 The ability to establish the appropriate voice and music for different brands and audiences

 A visionary thinker who can act and lead strategically

 Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

 Creative, ambitious, driven and highly organized

 The capability and commitment to manage ongoing professional development

 Ability to work under pressure with a constantly positive outlook

Perks of working at PHMG:

 20 days PTO plus 7 federal holidays

 A range of benefits through our PH Perks Program

 Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

 All-expenses paid company events

 Fully Paid Travel

 Quarterly Bonus Incentives

Company profile:

Established in 1998 in the UK, PHMG is the world's leading audio branding agency enjoying tremendous success in North America. We are expanding across North America to increase our 80% share of the market and were named 2017 National Winner for the ‘Best and Brightest Companies to Work For Program’ alongside: Puma, Verizon, Stryker, Page Group, Haribo, Echo Logistics, TQL and LaSalle Network We have more than 32,000 clients in 39 countries and have transformed their caller experience with creative On-Hold Marketing productions, including the likes of Audi, Adidas, Coca-Cola and Samsung.

PHMG is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.