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.