Director, Streaming & Data

A Global Collective Of Music Makers And Music Lovers, Tech Innovators And Inspired Entrepreneurs, Game-changing Creatives And Passionate Team Members. We Turn Dreams Into Stardom And Audiences Into Fans. Our Core Values:

• Curiosity – fueling innovation by immersing ourselves in culture and breaking barriers.
• Collaboration – amplifying originality through teamwork across artists, songwriters, partners, and fans.
• Commitment – pursuing excellence with integrity and delivering on promises.

WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. We encourage applications from people with varied backgrounds and experiences.

Job Title: Director, Streaming & Data

Reports To: President, WMC

Department: Digital Strategy

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Job Type: Fixed Term, 14 Month Maternity Leave Coverage

Working Hours: Full Time

Pay range: $100,000 - $130,000/annual

Vacancy: Maternity Leave Coverage

About Our Team

We are Warner Music Group, home to a roster of new stars and legendary artists across a collection of world‑renowned record labels and publishing assets.

Your Role

The Director leads local DSP relationships, ensures data‑driven decision‑making, and supports monthly digital revenue forecasts in partnership with Finance and Business Intelligence. Working directly with the President of Warner Music Canada, the role collaborates closely with Marketing, Digital Strategy, and ADA teams to translate consumption trends into scalable commercial outcomes.

Streaming Strategy

• Own and evolve WMC’s streaming strategy with accountability for revenue growth, market share expansion, and long‑term value creation across DSPs.
• Oversee and mentor a team of Streaming Partner Managers responsible for day‑to‑day relationships with key platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube, and additional DSPs).
• Represent the Streaming function in senior‑level meetings, providing strategic guidance and commercial perspective.
• Maintain deep expertise in DSP business models, algorithms, and monetization mechanics to maximize discovery, engagement, and revenue levers.
• Lead strategic planning around quarterly business reviews and ongoing partner strategy sessions, elevating DSP relationships beyond execution into true commercial partnerships.
• Stay informed on digital partner deal structures, licensing developments, and platform innovations, proactively educating internal stakeholders.
• Monitor competitive dynamics, consumer demand shifts, economic indicators, and emerging trends impacting streaming performance and monetization.

Data & Insights

• Provide senior‑level oversight and strategic direction to the Data Manager and broader Data & Insights function.
• Partner with the Data Manager to translate streaming, sales, and audience data into actionable commercial strategies.
• Guide the development and evolution of forecasting models aligned with revenue targets and partner strategies.
• Ensure dashboards, reports, and OKR tracking provide executive‑ready visibility into performance against business goals.
• Leverage insights on consumption patterns, emerging markets, genre trends, and platform performance to inform growth initiatives.
• Champion a data‑driven culture across Marketing, A&R, Digital Strategy, and Commercial teams.
• Review and pressure‑test strategic recommendations from the Data Manager for clarity and commercial relevance.
• Translate complex platform and data insights into clear, compelling narratives for senior stakeholders.

About You

• 8‑10+ years of experience in digital music, streaming strategy, audience analytics, or commercial partnerships within the music, media, or entertainment industries.
• Deep understanding of the streaming ecosystem and major DSPs (Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube).
• Proven ability to develop and execute streaming or digital consumption strategies that drive audience growth, market share, and commercial performance.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience interpreting streaming, sales, and audience data.
• Experience with music and digital analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Chartmetric, DSP dashboards).
• Understanding of algorithmic discovery, editorial and user‑generated playlists, and platform engagement mechanics.
• Experience managing or mentoring team members and collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for translating data into actionable recommendations.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Curiosity and passion for emerging trends in streaming and digital platforms.
• Strong passion for music across genres; experience with artists, managers, and label teams is an asset.

About Us

We champion emerging artists and global superstars alike, with a publishing company that represents a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Warner Music Canada is committed to inclusion and diversity. This position requires a minimum of 4 days per week in the office.

How to Apply

Click the “Apply” link or apply directly with your LinkedIn. We review each application personally.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other protected grounds. We provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please contact View email address on ca.talent.com for accommodations.

Warner Music Canada does not use artificial intelligence or automated filtering software to screen applicants. Every application is reviewed personally by our recruiting team to ensure fair consideration.