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Director, Digital Marketing (Label-Managed Catalog)

Universal Music Group

<p>Universal Music Group is seeking a Director of Digital Marketing to lead strategic initiatives for its label-managed catalog. This role involves developing and executing comprehensive digital marketing campaigns to maximize audience engagement and revenue for a diverse portfolio of music assets. The ideal candidate will drive innovation in digital strategy within the dynamic music industry landscape.</p>

New York, NE

Manager, Marketing Strategy (Label-Managed Catalog)

Universal Music Group

<p>We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are 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. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world. How we LEAD: We are seeking a strategic and highly organized Marketing Manager, Recordings, looking after the catalogs of the actively signed/on-roster artists across Island Records. The role will identify, develop, and execute campaigns across the assigned roster employing modern, dynamic ‘always-on’ approach. As the central point of contact for projects, the candidate should have knowledge across the spectrum of modern music marketing strategies including Digital Marketing (short form video trends, ad strategy, influencer strategy), Commerce (physical and digital product delivery, DSP landscape), eCommerce (artist and label stores), CRM, audience growth, and more. The successful candidate has a passionate view of catalog as a living, evolving asset that fuels artist growth, fan engagement, and revenue. How you’ll CREATE: Catalog Strategy & Planning Identify opportunities to reframe and reintroduce catalog through storytelling and content. Manage and at times develop marketing plans aligned with current releases, touring, anniversaries, and cultural moments for the actively signed artists across the labels of the Republic Collective. Support catalog as a growth engine for audience expansion and discovery. Project Management & Execution Own...</p>

New York, NE

Coordinator, A&R Administration

Universal Music Group

<p>We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are 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. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world. How we LEAD: We’re looking for a Coordinator, A&R Administration to join a fast-paced, high-visibility team that supports recording projects across six major labels. This role sits at the center of the creative process—helping A&R, Finance, Business & Legal Affairs, and Production keep projects moving, budgets accurate, and payments on track. If you’re detail-obsessed, love Excel, and enjoy being the person who brings structure to a dynamic environment, you’ll thrive here. How you’ll CREATE: Own vendor maintenance end-to-end (adds/updates), including guiding payees through the Uniport portal registration process; partner closely with Financial Services’ Vendor Team and serve as the primary contact for new payees tied to new signings. Input Purchase Order Requests into Uniport and track approvals to ensure timely processing. Coordinate travel and accurately code recording-related costs. Manage accounts payable activity in partnership with Corporate Finance; help troubleshoot payment and budget issues with A&R. Deliver strong customer service to internal and external partners—ensuring accuracy, responsiveness, and clear guidance throughout the recording process. File and process union-related contracts (SAG-AFTRA and AFM) as applicable; gather tax...</p>

USA-CA Hollywood Capitol Records Bldg

Administrative Assistant, A&R Admin

Universal Music Group

<p>We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are 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. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world. How we LEAD: The East Coast Labels A&R Administration department is seeking an enthusiastic and focused Administrative Assistant to support the department through a variety of tasks and responsibilities. If you are looking for an entry level position with a team where you will learn about the music business and the recording process from behind the scenes, this is the perfect job for you. Your days will include assisting the team with various daily tasks and special projects as needed, while working with internal and external teams successfully. How you’ll CREATE: Provide administrative and operational support to the team. Demonstrate excellent customer service both internally and externally to all stakeholders while performing your responsibilities, ensuring helpfulness, accuracy, and guidance throughout. Support the A&R Administration department with both daily tasks and special projects, as needed, such as research, organization, meeting prep, etc. Coordinate incoming meeting requests and prioritize Manage project deadlines, including keeping organized status reports Management of the vendor maintenance process including guiding vendors through the registration process, making address and other profile updates to existing vendors, and...</p>

New York, NE

Coordinator, A&R

Universal Music Group

<p>We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are 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. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world. How We LEAD: Island Records is seeking an A&R Coordinator to support the SVP, Head of A&R and the A&R team across day-to-day operations, artist development, and recording projects. This role serves as a key administrative and project management partner, helping coordinate recording activity, creative meetings, artist communications, and executive priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about artist development. They thrive in a fast-moving environment, can manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and are eager to contribute to the creative process while providing exceptional operational support. How You'll CREATE: Provide administrative support to the A&R team, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, coordinating travel, and processing expenses. Manage high-volume communications, including email correspondence, incoming calls, and meeting requests. Prepare agendas, presentations, listening session materials, and other assets needed for internal and external meetings. Track recording activity and facilitate the delivery of audio files between artists, producers, engineers, mixers, mastering engineers, and internal teams. Coordinate recording...</p>

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Coordinator, Label Operations

Warner Music Group

<p>At Warner Music Group, we’re a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses: Curiosity: We do our best work when we’re immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future. Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans. Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we’re committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises. WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent. Job Title: Coordinator, Label Operations A little bit about our team: The Label Operations team at Atlantic Music Group is dedicated to managing our music efficiently and effectively from A&R handoff to commercial availability. We coordinate and work cross-functionally with A&R...</p>

USA - Los Angeles - 777 S. Santa Fe Ave

Associate Director of Label Analytics

Sony Music

<p>Sony Music is seeking an Associate Director of Label Analytics to join their team. This role involves leveraging data and analytical insights to inform strategic decisions across the label's operations, artist development, and marketing efforts. The successful candidate will contribute to understanding market trends and optimizing business performance within the dynamic music industry.</p>

Nashville, TN

A&R Administration Coordinator

Universal Music Group

<p>Universal Music Group is seeking an A&R Administration Coordinator to provide essential support to its A&R department. This role involves managing administrative tasks, coordinating artist-related documentation, and assisting with project timelines to ensure smooth operations within the music acquisition and development process.</p>

Los Angeles, CA

Operations Manager, A&R

Sony Music

<p>Sony Music is seeking an Operations Manager for its A&R department. This role involves overseeing the operational efficiency and project management within the Artists and Repertoire division, ensuring smooth execution of artist development and recording projects. The successful candidate will support A&R teams in managing resources, workflows, and administrative tasks to facilitate creative output.</p>

Los Angeles, CA

Creative A&R + Music Licensing Partner

KeyMedia Group

<p>KeyMedia Group is seeking a Creative A&R and Music Licensing Partner to join their team. This role involves identifying and developing new musical talent, fostering artist relationships, and securing music licensing opportunities across various media platforms. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the music industry and a passion for discovering and promoting artists.</p>

New York, NY

Talent Signing Agent - A&R

Grind By Faith Music Group

<p>Grind By Faith Music Group is seeking a dedicated Talent Signing Agent with A&R experience. This role involves identifying and signing new musical talent, fostering artist relationships, and contributing to the label's roster development. The ideal candidate will have a keen ear for emerging artists and a strong understanding of the music industry.</p>

Remote, US

A&R Manager

Sony Music

<p>Sony Music is seeking an A&R Manager to discover, sign, and develop new musical talent. This role involves building relationships with artists, producers, and industry contacts, as well as overseeing the creative development of signed artists. The A&R Manager will play a crucial role in shaping the future roster and sound of the label.</p>

New York (Manhattan), NY

A&R Manager

Sony Music

<p>Sony Music is seeking an A&R Manager to join their team. This role involves identifying, signing, and developing new musical talent, as well as overseeing the creative process for artists. The successful candidate will work closely with artists and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery and career growth.</p>

Los Angeles, CA

Director of A&R

Sony Music

<p>Sony Music is seeking a dynamic Director of A&R to identify, sign, and develop new musical talent. This role involves cultivating strong relationships with artists and their teams, overseeing creative projects, and collaborating with various departments to ensure artist success within the music industry.</p>

Los Angeles, CA

Director, A&R

Sony Music

<p>Sony Music is seeking an experienced Director of A&R to join its dynamic team. This pivotal role involves identifying, signing, and developing new musical talent across various genres. The successful candidate will play a crucial part in shaping the future roster of artists and contributing to the label's continued success in the global music industry.</p>

New York (Manhattan), NY

Director, Artist and Label Services

Universal Music Group

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are 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. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world. Famehouse, a division of UMG, is the preeminent leader in merchandise & D2C solutions in music, defining & delivering the industry’s best-in-class service to connect artists with their fans. Established & headquartered in Philly, Famehouse powers merch and D2C for UMG’s labels, artists, and Bravado. Our success & culture is fueled by collaboration—both within FH and with our partners. We are passionate about the impact of D2C & merchandise for artists, providing a full-service solution to grow an artist’s owned business including strategy, creative, merchandising, fulfillment, customer service, technology, and more. How We Lead: Famehouse is seeking an experienced merch Account/Brand Manager to join our team in Los Angeles as a Director, Artist Services, focusing on our urban roster (hip hop/r&b) artists at Interscope Capitol. In this role, you’ll lead our relationship with each artist team, crafting merch & D2C strategies that align with the artist’s creative vision to deliver strong commercial results across both merch and music. You’ll develop long-term (rolling 12mo&#43;) calendar plans across all revenue channels—including D2C, tour, VIP, retail sales, and licensing—guiding the strategy behind every campaign, product launch, and fan...

Los Angeles, CA

Manager, Label Operations

Universal Music Group

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are 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. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world. How we LEAD: The Manager, Label Operations is a key partner to the VP of Label Operations and the core label team. This role sits at the intersection of marketing, data, and project management—overseeing day-to-day marketing operations, driving data-informed decision making, and ensuring campaigns are delivered efficiently, on time, and on budget. You will be responsible for building and maintaining reporting, coordinating cross-functional workstreams, and providing actionable insights that support artists and releases across the label. How you’ll CREATE: Operations & Planning Partner with the VP, Label Operations and label leads to translate release plans into clear operational roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables. Coordinate cross-functional workstreams (marketing, commercial, digital, creative, A&R, etc.) to ensure campaigns are aligned, resourced, and executed according to plan. Track campaign milestones, dependencies, and approvals; identify risks early and drive solutions with stakeholders. Ensure campaigns are executed within agreed budgets and timelines; flag variances and escalate issues as needed. Data, Reporting & Insights Build and maintain a marketing data strategy that delivers timely, accurate, and relevant information to the core...

Miami, FL

Executive Assistant, To the President and Executive Officer for UMe and Verve Label Group

Universal Music Group

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are 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. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world. Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) is the centralized U.S. catalog entity for the Universal Music Group. Working closely in concert with all the company’s record labels, UMe provides a global frontline approach to catalog management, a concentration of resources, a greater emphasis on strategic marketing initiatives and opportunities in new and emerging technologies. How we LEAD We are currently seeking an accomplished Executive Administrative professional with solid experience supporting senior executives. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, great organizational skills, the ability to meet critical deadlines and to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and being comfortable with regularly exercising discretion and independent judgment on important matters. A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and professionalism in dealing with senior executives inside and outside the company is essential. This role will represent the executive in a positive and professional manner, partner with the executive to help ensure the effectiveness of the function, and handle responsibilities that are delegated by the executive. The ideal candidate will take initiative, identify solutions, be ten...

Los Angeles, CA

Senior Vice President, Artist and Label Services (REPUBLIC Collective)

Universal Music Group

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are 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. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world. How We LEAD: Famehouse is seeking a proven music marketing and merchandise executive to lead Account Management for artists and labels across the REPUBLIC Collective rosters, including Republic Records, Mercury, Island, Def Jam, MCA, Universal, and Uptown Records artists. Based in New York, this leader will own senior artist and label relationships, guide long-term roster planning, and help build world-class merchandise and D2C businesses across eCommerce, tour, retail, and licensing. The SVP will be accountable for delivering both creative and commercial goals while strengthening trust in Famehouse at every touchpoint. This requires a culturally fluent, artist-first leader with deep credibility in music marketing and merchandise, strong executive presence, high taste level, and the ability to inspire confidence across artist teams, label leadership, and internal partners. Success in this role also requires exceptional people leadership: mentoring and motivating a high-performing Account Management team, fostering collaboration and accountability, and setting ego aside in service of the team, the artists we support, and the fans. How You’ll CREATE: Artist, Label & Roster Leadership Lead Account Management across REPUBLIC Collective roster...

New York, NE

A&R Administration Coordinator

Sony Music

Sony Music is seeking an A&R Administration Coordinator to support their A&R department. This role involves administrative tasks crucial to the A&R process within the music industry. Responsibilities may include managing documentation, coordinating schedules, and assisting with artist-related projects.

New York (Manhattan), NY

A&R Coordinator

Sony Music

Columbia Records is seeking an A&R Coordinator to join their team. This role will support the A&R department in identifying and developing new talent, as well as managing artist relationships. Responsibilities may include administrative tasks, coordinating meetings, and assisting with project management within the A&R process.

New York, NY

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