Summer Intern - A&R, Marketing & Publicity

Job Description

Universal Music Group 2023 Summer Internship: Verve Label Group: (Opportunities in A&R, Marketing & Publicity)- NY

Verve Label Group, a division of UMG Recordings, is comprised of some of the world's most iconic label imprints, including Verve Records, Decca Records US, Deutsche Grammophon, Mercury KX, Impulse! Records and Verve Forecast, among others and spans across a varied array of genres including Folk, Pop, Jazz, Classical, Singer-Songwriter, Roots and R&B. VLG's current roster includes Samara Joy, Arooj, Aftab, Kurt Vile, Max Richter, Jon Batiste, Ólafur Arnalds, Ludovico Einaudi, Tank and the Bangas, Lang Lang, S.G. Goodman, Blake Mills, Shabaka Hutchings, Madison Cunningham and many more. VLG is based in New York City.

2023 Summer Internship Opportunities: June 5th, 2023 -August 11th, 2023

Multiple Job Descriptions Listed Below (all positions onsite)

A&R Intern: New York, NY
Digital Marketing Intern: New York, NY
Marketing Intern: New York, NY
Publicity Intern: New York, NY

A&R
How you'll CREATE:
A&R for the label group, across Verve, Verve Forecast, Impulse, and Decca US. The department is responsible for scouting, signing, and recording artists.
• Research artists to potentially fit the following label rosters: Verve, Verve Forecast & Decca US using a variety of sources and platforms
o Create weekly playlists for A&R department's review
• Create one-sheets, pull & present data as requested
• Attend live events as requested by the department
• Overall assist the A&R department as needs arise relating to research and creation of assets

Bring you VIBE:
• Strong musical ear/critical taste in music
• Ability to keep up with workflow
• Go-getter attitude
• Research mindset
• 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

Digital Marketing
How you'll CREATE:
The role will require you to oversee all aspects of an artist's digital presence while creating and executing digital marketing campaigns and promotional plans across all areas online. You will need to understand digital technologies and platforms and be able to effectively communicate with artists, artist management teams, label executives and digital partners.
• Developing creative assets where needed (images, videos, gifs, pull B2B label/artist assets)
• Contributing ideas, participating in brainstorms and throughout campaign planning
• Keeping abreast of existing and emerging media and marketing trends
• Pulling data and compiling reports as needed
• Researching and compiling trends, social media recommendations and content calendars

Bring you 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
• Design video and Photoshop skills are a PLUS
• Live and breathe social media!
• Up to date on all the latest trends and platforms

Marketing
How you'll CREATE:
• Brainstorm and contribute ideas for single/album launch and overall artist campaigns
• Compose and edit marketing copy for internal & external communications, pitching notes
• Circulate meeting agendas, take & distribute meeting notes
• Research VLG roster, maintain tour/promo schedules
• Communicate between departments on projects
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Bring you VIBE:
• Self-starter, with ability to carry out tasks independently but work within a team.
• Detail-oriented.
• Excellent and professional communication skills
• Interest in marketing and classical and jazz music.
• Prior music industry experience
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop, a PLUS

Publicity
How you'll CREATE:
The team handles all publicity matters pertaining to our artists and their album releases, such as tour press, interviews, TV appearances, and more. It's our job to strategize and execute plans pertaining to our artists' branding and album releases through media outlets.
• Pitching for tour press
• Collect press clips
• Create and maintain RSVP lists and contact lists

Bring you VIBE:
• Team-first attitude
• Resourceful when it comes to media research
• Knowledge of top tier news, entertainment sites, blogs, etc.
• Willingness to bring new ideas to the table
• 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
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

All UMG employees are currently required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide proof of a negative PCR or Antigen test before entering any Company offices unless they have been approved for an exemption or unless prohibited by applicable law.

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an E-Verify employer.

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Job Category:
Internships

Salary Range:
$13.00 - $16.04 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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gk5xy4-3-134-105-118-42 in your application.