Visual Creative Coordinator
Universal Music Group
Santa Monica, CAThis is a Full Time Job
How we LEAD:
How you'll CREATE:
• Managing video / photo / art process - trafficking and obtaining approvals internally + externally.
• Maintaining + distributing approved creative assets internally to respective departments, and externally to mgmt. and joint venture label partners.
• Helping to source new creative talent – directors, photographers, production companies, reps, designers, stylists, hair, makeup while maintaining a robust internal talent database.
• Oversee execution of time sensitive production invoices/payments to 3rd party vendors, artist/mgmt. teams, and joint venture label partners.
• Archiving final approved delivered assets + corresponding hard drives / files / elements.
• Adapt all contracts within the department for art / photo / music video / misc content.
• Maintain appointment schedule; planning, updates, and notifications as necessary.
• Hit tight deadlines with a can-do attitude.
• Oversee general bts/b-roll/misc content shoot needs within in the department to free up senior team members.
• Turn around projects on a tight deadline.
• Maintain project trackers across artist roster – input contract, invoice, asset and general updates.
• Assist with administrative and day to day basic duties including coordinating travel, scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars etc.
Bring your VIBE:
Skills/Abilities:
• General Adobe expertise
• Proficient with organizing budgets in Microsoft Excel
• Strong computer skills required: MS Office Suite
• Exceptional eye for details
• Amazing communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with others and take direction when need be
• Excellent organizational & communication skills both oral and written
• Multi-tasking and follow-up
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to prioritize, organize and establish administrative procedures and work under pressure
• Ability to handle confidential information and interact with high-level executives
• Able to problem solve and come up with solutions quickly and calmly
Experience:
• Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office; and familiarity with Lightroom and Capture One
• Considered a plus but not required: being connected within the creative industry (photographers, glam, graphic designers, re-touch artist)
• Interest in creative field is helpful, but not required
• Interest in photography, graphic design, fashion, music, pop culture a plus
Education:
Bachelor's degree in related field
Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.
Job Category:Creative, Design & Production
Salary/Benefits
$39,150 - $68,935 /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
We are UMG, the Universal Music Group, 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. Our divisions, including Interscope Geffen A&M Records, are home to some of the biggest artists in the world, such as U2, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, J Cole, and Lady Gaga. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, producing, distributing, and promoting critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans globally.
