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Universal Music Group

2mo ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Media & Journalism
  • London

Requirements

  • Be Creative:
  • Develop album/project briefs
  • Proactively research what music gets used across media
  • Provide clear and concise creative feedback to composers & artists
  • Creatively tag and describe music
  • Be Organised:
  • Ensure all tasks are carried out in an organised and clear way
  • Work to deadlines, being able to effectively work on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Carry out administrative duties with care and efficiency
  • Be Collaborative:
  • Work closely with the team of producers, gaining knowledge from their experience and providing support when required
  • Be a team player who can integrate well with the wider production music team, liaising with other areas of the business when required
  • Build strong relationship with roster of composers, artists & producers
  • Be Analytical:
  • Think analytically about how and why music is used in media
  • Understand data to help inform and educate on new content to commission
  • Be a problem solver
  • Essential:
  • A passion and understanding of the music and media business
  • A broad knowledge and interest in music across a wide variety of styles & genres
  • Professional experience working in music production
  • Highly organised, methodical and process driven
  • Ability to manage time effectively and work to deadlines
  • Be proactive and show initiative when required
  • Desirable:
  • Educational background in music, media or closely related discipline
  • Working industry experience at a publisher, production library or sync agency
  • Understanding of our client base and where are music is used
  • Experience in metadata taxonomy and tagging of music
  • Experience working with DAWs, such as Pro Tools, Logic, Ableton

Responsibilities

  • Produce albums under mentorship from the team of producers
  • Provide administrative support to our joint venture labels
  • Provide creative and administrative support to the production team
  • Carry out admin duties, including budgeting and payment processing
  • Research and identify current music trends and gaps in the catalogue
  • Communicate weekly releases to the internal teams
  • Support company repertoire initiatives and projects
  • Any other ad hoc duties as directed by leadership team

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of a Junior Producer at Universal Production Music?

The primary responsibility of a Junior Producer is to be part of a team that releases production music albums for syncing across TV, advertising, and other media, while providing creative and administrative support to the production team.

What creative tasks will the Junior Producer be responsible for?

The Junior Producer will develop album/project briefs, research music trends, provide creative feedback to composers and artists, and creatively tag and describe music.

What organizational skills are essential for this role?

Essential organizational skills include the ability to work to deadlines, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and carry out administrative duties with care and efficiency.

How does collaboration play a role in this position?

The Junior Producer must work closely with the team of producers, support the wider production music team, and build strong relationships with composers, artists, and producers.

What analytical skills are necessary for a Junior Producer?

The Junior Producer should be able to think analytically about music usage in media, understand data to guide content commissioning, and demonstrate problem-solving abilities.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Essential qualifications include a passion for the music and media business, broad knowledge of various music styles and genres, professional experience in music production, and strong organizational skills.

Are there any desirable qualifications for this role?

Yes, desirable qualifications include an educational background in music or a related discipline, experience at a publisher or sync agency, understanding the client base, and familiarity with DAWs like Pro Tools, Logic, or Ableton.

What type of support will the Junior Producer provide to the production team?

The Junior Producer will provide both creative and administrative support, including assisting with budgeting, payment processing, and communication of weekly releases to internal teams.

How will the Junior Producer learn and develop their skills?

The Junior Producer will develop their production skills under the mentorship of the current team of producers while actively engaging in the production process.

Is there flexibility in the role for ad hoc duties?

Yes, the Junior Producer may be assigned any other ad hoc duties as directed by the leadership team as part of their role.

Universal Music Group

We are Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company.

Entertainment & Media
Industry
5001-10,000
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.