Release Planning Coordinator
Universal Music Group
Santa Monica, CAThis is a Full Time Job
UMe is seeking a passionate music enthusiast to join our Catalog A&R team as a Coordinator, Release Planning. This role is based in Santa Monica, CA.
How you'll CREATE:
Support the Catalog A&R Department via a variety of tasks, functions and workflows, including but not limited to:
• Support the VP, New Release Planning
• Maintain planning schedule details with workflow tools (Monday.com, Sharepoint, etc.) to ensure accurate project status and data tracking
• Generate process flow documents and A&R training materials in partnership with the VP, New Release Planning as business needs evolve
• Process and track payments for A&R and Creative-related expenses within approved budgets, to include vendor activation when necessary
• Manage video remastering schedule projects from beginning to release
• Assist with new project initiation forms and notices
• Assist with various weekly audio/video release schedule tasks and asset transfers
• Assist with various seasonal campaigns and special projects
• Provide overall departmental support as needed
Bring your VIBE:
• Ability to successfully multi-task, prioritize and work under pressure & deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
• General knowledge of catalog music industry & recording methods and technology, and a passion for music and emerging media
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and to identify potential issues and successfully problem solve with business deliverables in mind
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PPT) and high aptitude for learning new software programs
• Relevant internship or equivalent prior coordinator experience (within the music industry a plus)
• Bachelor's degree required in music, marketing, communication, business, or related major.
Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.
Job Category:A&R
Salary/Benefits
$45,010 - $55,000 /year USD
The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors.
Benefits
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
• Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
• 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
• 2-weeks paid Winter Break
• 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
• Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
• Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent
Perks
• Join an entrepreneurial, global organization where authenticity, boldness, creativity, connection, drive
Additional Information
Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world's leading music company, 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. UMG identifies and develops recording artists and songwriters, producing, distributing, and promoting critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to entertain fans globally. Universal Music Enterprises (UMe), the centralized U.S. catalog entity for UMG, collaborates with the company's record labels to manage a diverse catalog that spans the entire history of recorded music across nearly every genre. This includes iconic artists from renowned labels such as Capitol, Interscope, Def Jam, Geffen, A&M, Motown, Island, and Virgin, featuring legends like The Beatles, Bob Marley, The Rolling Stones, Eminem, Stevie Wonder, Donna Summer, Nirvana, and Rihanna.
