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Universal Music Group 2025 Summer Internship Program: Brand & Label Opportunities: (Onsite: CA)

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Universal Music Group

18d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Marketing
    Media & Journalism
  • Santa Monica
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must be a current college student graduating between Spring 2025-Fall 2027, with a strong knowledge of Urban music, social media trends, bilingual in Spanish, and A&R research skills.
  • You will assist with A&R, marketing, and commerce tasks, organize beats, update charts, maintain release schedules, track trends, and support physical release initiatives.

Requirements

  • 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 2025 - Fall 2027
  • Have access to housing and transportation within the designated city (We do not offer housing accommodations)
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States 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)
  • Have a vast knowledge of Urban music and its history
  • Up-to-date on current social media and cultural trends
  • Self-starter
  • A&R research skills
  • 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)
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Working knowledge of Google Sheets / Excel
  • Working knowledge of Canva / other presentation formats
  • Proactive communication with team members
  • Collaborative
  • Comfortable working on and being a part of a few different projects at the same time
  • Willingness to do the work that isn't flashy but, meaningful
  • Bilingual: Spanish
  • Problem solving: Being able to handle challenges and think critically
  • Ability to adjust to changes in the workplace
  • Ability to manage time effectively to improve productivity and performance
  • Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (photoshop, premiere)

Responsibilities

  • The intern will support the various departments of the Urban Catalog team. These include A&R, Marketing, Audience Growth, and Commerce. This person will get first hand experience on what it takes put out a vinyl reissue from conception.
  • Updating various charts: recording studios, mixing/mastering engineer, beat submissions, new artist submissions, producers etc.
  • Helping coordinators with checking studio availability, getting rates from BCD travel and receipts from restaurants etc.
  • Listening to beats, organizing into folders and updating the beatpack submissions chart.
  • Finding new artists, creating a chart and updating with growth in listeners, followers, new releases etc.
  • Work with the physical team to alleviate some of the workload that needs more attention and organization. Participate in team meetings and planning. Keeping on task for certain physical releases to supplement the rollout plans. Work alongside the team to set goals and objectives for certain projects. Collaborate on potential catalog focuses for 2025 doing data (streaming and revenue) deep dives.
  • Maintaining our release schedule
  • Creation and implementation of catalog strategies
  • Inputting release info on various pitching tools
  • Content creation ideas
  • Search of new trends
  • Tracking process of priority releases

FAQs

What type of internship opportunities are available with Universal Music Group?

There are multiple internship opportunities available, including roles in UMe: Urban Catalog, Interscope: Urban A&R, Virgin Music Group: Commercial Strategy, Physical/Catalog, and UMLE: Commercial Partnerships/Fonovisa.

What are the eligibility requirements for the Summer Internship Program?

Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university in the United States, graduating between Spring 2025 - Fall 2027, have access to housing and transportation in the designated city, be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, and commit to 20 - 40 hours per week.

Is housing provided for interns?

No, Universal Music Group does not offer housing accommodations for interns.

Are interns required to work on-site?

Yes, all internship positions are onsite in California.

What is the hourly wage for the internship positions?

The salary range for the internships is between $13 and $25 per hour, depending on various factors such as qualifications and experience.

What skills are necessary for the Urban Catalog internship?

Candidates should have a vast knowledge of Urban music and its history, be up-to-date on social media and cultural trends, and possess a self-starter attitude.

What tasks will the Urban A&R intern be responsible for?

The Urban A&R intern will assist with updating charts, checking studio availability, listening to beats, organizing submissions, and finding new artists.

Is proficiency in Microsoft Office required for the internships?

Yes, a knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required, particularly for the Urban A&R internship.

What qualities are sought after for the Commercial Strategy internship?

The ideal candidate should have a working knowledge of Google Sheets/Excel, be proficient in Canva or other presentation formats, and proactively communicate with team members.

Is bilingual proficiency required for the Commercial Partnerships/Fonovisa internship?

Yes, bilingual proficiency in Spanish is preferred for this role.

Are there specific characteristics that the internships are looking for in candidates?

Candidates should demonstrate strong attention to detail, organizational skills, a collaborative spirit, and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while managing time effectively.

Does Universal Music Group have any equal opportunity employment policies?

Yes, Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Universal Music Group

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Entertainment & Media
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Employees
1934
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. Featuring the most comprehensive catalog of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans. Universal Music Group's labels include A&M Records, Astralwerks, Blue Note Records, Capitol Christian Music Group, Capitol Records, Capitol Records Nashville, Caroline, Decca, Def Jam Recordings, Deutsche Grammophon, Disa, Emarcy, EMI Records Nashville, Fonovisa, Geffen Records, Harvest, Interscope Records, Island Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Motown Records, Polydor Records, Republic Records, Universal Music Latino, Verve Label Group, Virgin Records, Virgin EMI Records, as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. UMG's catalog is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). UMG also includes Universal Music Publishing Group, one of the industry's premier music publishing operations worldwide and Bravado, the leading provider of consumer, lifestyle and branding services to recording artists and entertainment brands around the world. Universal Music Group is a Vivendi company.