Creative Intern (Summer 2024), Universal Music Group - Est. Pay: $13/HR - 25/HR

Locations: Santa Monica, California | Brentwood, Tennessee | FL Miami Beach | Nashville, Tennessee | NYC

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
 

Program Eligibility:

• Currently enrolled at an accredited two or four-year college/university in the United States, pursing an undergraduate, graduate and/or law degree  

• Graduating between Spring 2024-Fall 2026  

• Have access to housing and transportation within the designated city (We do not offer housing accommodations)

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. and will not require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H1-B, OPT, etc.)

• Commit to 20-40 hours per week (based on individual business area) 

Applications will be reviewed early Spring 2024

UMG Brands & Labels:

Bravado

Capitol Christian Music Group

Capitol Music Group

Def Jam Recordings

Fame House

Island Records

Interscope Geffen A&M Records

Universal Music Enterprises (UMe)

Republic Records

Universal Music Group Nashville

Universal Music Latin Entertainment

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG)

Verve Label Group

Virgin Music Group

Departments:

• A&R

• Brand Partnerships

• Commercial Partnerships

• Communications

• Content and Influencer Strategy

• Creative

• Creative Content

• Creative Strategy

• Film & TV

• Film & TV Creative Licensing

• Marketing (Content Creation, Digital, International, Alternative, Pop/Rock, Program Management, Urban, Sports & Gaming, Visual Content)

• Music Curation + Sync A&R

• Promotions

• Publicity

• Streaming

• Studio

Multiple Job Descriptions Listed Below

(All positions onsite: CA, NY, FL, PA, TN)

How You’ll CREATE:

A&R:

• Curate playlists as needed

• Research trends (TikTok, IG, etc.)

• Compile research data on unsigned artists, track growth in listeners, followers, new releases etc.

• Type up and proofing liner notes and other type of text for physical releases

• Onesheets

• Assist with lyric transcription 

• Attend meetings/shows as needed

• Update various charts: recording studios, mixing/mastering engineer, beat submissions, new artist submissions, producers etc.

• Admin tasks/expenses

Brand Partnerships:

• Researching brands, campaigns and partnerships across all industries (tech, beauty, apparel, footwear, travel, etc.)

• Deck building for pitches

• Creating newsletters for our brand clients

• Brainstorming brand partnerships ideas for our roster of artists

Commercial Partnerships:

• Streaming & playlist reporting

• Gather info for Hit List

• Playlist updates

• Playlist creation

• Streaming account marketing (Spotify Artist Pick, Pandora AMP)

• Assist team with misc. needs

Communications:

Global communications is responsible for all communication-related activities, including: PR, media relations, social media, executive thought leadership, signing announcements, advertising, branding, external events, etc.

• Press clippings

• Develop and maintain media lists

• Write, edit pitches and press releases

• Media relations (develop relationships, networking and pitching press)

• Work with industry contacts on PR projects: A&R, management, legal, corporate communications etc.

• Social media copy development

Creative:

The creative team works across the majority of our label's roster handling creative direction, art direction, graphic design, packaging, photography, photoshoot production, editing, animation, motion graphics, etc.              

• Single cover artwork

• Album artwork

• Motion graphics

• Social media graphics

• Creative brainstorming

Creative Content:

Interns will assist the department in the creation and delivery of creative assets, including music videos, lyric videos, cutdowns, photos, artwork, logos/fonts, marketing/promo/social materials, etc.  

• Content creation and delivery

• Shoot prep

• Perform content research on current trends

• Organize and catalogue elements

• Mail packages, and perform various administrative duties related to content production

Creative Strategy:

• Light project management of creative requests in monday.com

• Edit video and static ad assets

• Create static and video long and short-form content for social media (both label and artists)

• Organize creative assets in file storage systems

• Ability to create motion graphics a plus

• Photography/ videography (shooting and editing) skills a plus

Content and Influencer Strategy:

In the content and influencer strategy department, we help our artists curate their social calendar for upcoming posts, help edit content for artist pages and fan-pages, and curate influencer campaigns to help promote our artists music on social media.

• Editing short form vertical content

• Posting and managing TikTok pages

• Ideation and content strategy for our artists

• Researching which influencers to use in campaigns

• Curating ideas for our artists social media

• Comparing other artists social strategies to better our own strategy

Film & TV

• Liaise between film studios, agencies and production companies

• Music review for soundtracks

• Organize calendar and set up meetings 

• Provide ideas for artist features on tracks 

• Script coverage

• Handle exec expenses

• Organize department assets and information

• Keep detailed and organized notes during meetings

Film & TV Creative Licensing:

• Assist with weekly servicing emails highlighting new releases 

• Tagging music + maintaining asset/tracking database 

• Artist research  

• Tracking Films/TV shows slated for release in the next year 

• Assist with event planning 

• Create themed playlists and help with music searches as needed 

Promotions:

• Updating binders for department heads with streaming data, radio chart positions, Shazam data, etc. 

• Creating graphs and visually appealing data to showcase label singles' success 

• Run contesting along with radio stations; book travel for winners, collect compliance documents, etc. 

• Analyzing chart data and playlist reports for Spotify, Apple, etc. 

• Pulling DMA reports for label singles’ in specific regions of the USA 

Publicity:

• Build media lists

• Maintain database

• Research online opportunities that make sense for specific artists 

• Update all electronic press kits  

• Draft press releases and pitches for press campaigns

• Clip media coverage

• Assist with media press days

• Attend meetings as needed

Digital Marketing:

• Pitch our artists to social partners for potential playlisting opportunities.

• Assist with video and audio snippet delivery

• Keep track of digital and artist rollouts

• Social sentiment reports

• Compile artist growth data

• TikTok/Reels/Shorts trends reports

• Strategize new ways for artists to engage fans on social

• Editing/proofing video content

• Write social media copy

• Daily reports, content ideation, and content creation

Marketing:

• Assist with marketing campaign construction and rollouts

• Ideate marketing strategy/content

• Create and update artist timelines, marketing plans, pitch decks, one-sheets, calendars, artist decks, itineraries, etc.  

• Research industry and consumer trends to support the development of strategic and creative campaigns. 

• Create/edit social media graphics

• Communicate between departments on projects 

• Package and send promo materials

• Manage day-to-day calendar invites, schedule meetings, take meeting notes 

• Consumption reports 

Marketing/Content Creation:

• Assist Sr. Director, Creative Audience Partnerships with various tasks relating to maintain and route creative social media and video requests, research projects related to web3, and help to track digital builds across projects.

• Work with Audience Growth coordinator to further develop the Visual Creator Database by researching, contacting, and inputting information for potential 3rd party creative vendors.

• Source and track competitive and ideal examples of organic social media and ad creative.

• Execute basic social media graphic/edit requests as needed, such as social media cover images, static social media graphics, simple video cutdown edits, etc.

Marketing/International:

• Write news items about upcoming releases

• Edit articles that have been written by freelancers

• Commission articles to be written by freelancers

• Update various editorial calendars and spreadsheets

• Brainstorm how to celebrate various releases across our various editorial platforms

Marketing/Project Management:

Marketing Project Management works closely and collaborates with all departments to develop fully integrated marketing plans, execute campaigns, and effectively communicate with Artist teams. 

• Support the Marketing Project Management department by contributing to campaign ideas, executing events, organizing marketing plans, and working closely with other departments and interns for company wide initiatives

Music Curation + Sync A&R:

• Identify UMG international artists that can work for sync and/or wellness (streaming)

• Identify new UMG frontline + legacy music that has potential for sync and/or wellness (streaming)

• Curate playlists for both sync and wellness

• Research market trends in both sync and wellness

• Collect publishing information

• Upload new music + tag metadata in DISCO

Streaming:

• Assist with track/album pitches on a weekly basis to streaming partners

• Assist with profile maintenance and updating across platforms

• Assist with artist listening sessions and visits with partners

• Assist with video description updates/tags

• Other various tasks as needed to support the team

Studio:

• Inventory checks on studio equipment

• Assist with meetings, stage events, or playbacks

• Equipment maintenance - keeping equipment clean and tuned

• Assist staff on studio setups and prep 

• Assist techs on repairs and troubleshooting 

*For all departments: Other duties as assigned 

Bring Your VIBE:

• Strong attention to detail  

• Strong organizational skills and efficiency 

• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines in fast-paced, high-pressure environments 

• High level of integrity  

• Discretion in handling confidential information  

• Professionalism in dealing with senior professionals inside and outside the company 

• A “can-do” attitude 

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 

• Upcoming artist knowledge

• Strong digital/social acumen

• Broad knowledge of musical genres and current film & television trends

• Proficient in Canva

• Strong writing skills/interest in music journalism

• Proficient in Adobe Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier, InDesign (specifically for Marketing and Film & TV Creative Licensing roles)

• Proficient in Graphic Design/Video/Photo/Audio editing (specifically for Creative, Creative Content and Marketing/Content Creation & Creative Strategy roles)

• Video editing experience in Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, or a similar software (specifically for Content and Influencer Strategy role)

• Interest in 3D modeling and web development (specifically for Marketing/Content Creation & Creative Strategy roles)

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

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Job Category:

Internships

Salary Range:

$13-$25 per hour

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.  All candidates are encouraged to apply.