Universal Music Group

Coordinator, Catalog and Creative

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 Catalog & Creative is responsible for collecting, archiving, and processing the delivery of new song content delivered by CCMG Publishing songwriters and partners, as well as providing administrative support to the CCMG publishing creative team.

The ideal candidate will be a team player, highly-organized, detail-oriented, love listening to music and energized about being a conduit that keeps our team in sync.

How You'll CREATE

Catalog Management

  • Proactively collect audio, lyrics, and writer splits for new songs written by CCMG Staff Writers
  • Archive new song content and facilitate ingestion of new song content into CCMG systems
  • Manage creative metadata for CCMG song catalog
  • Provide regular communication with CCMG writers to build relationships and ensure timely song delivery
  • Actively track Capitol CMG Publishing songs that are cut and released and communicate song activity with the administration team to ensure uses are licensed and monetized
  • Collaborate with the CCMG Copyright Team to ensure that delivery of new song content is monitored for timely tracking of writers’ contractual delivery requirements
  • Consistently find ways to automate processes and refine workflow
  • Ensure the proper inventory and offsite storage of legacy song content, as applicable
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Creative Team Support

  • Coordinate travel and necessary approvals for writers and CCMG Publishing creative team
  • Assist team in scheduling group meetings with writers, artists, producers, managers, and internal staff
  • Prepare and maintain expense reports for CCMG Publishing creative team
  • Compile and organize content for social media and monthly publishing creative newsletter
  • Coordinate and assist in events and special projects as required
  • Create an environment of trust and reliability with staff members, artists, and other outside individuals so they feel their requests/needs are being addressed in an efficient manner
  • Assist in the processing of invoices and vendor setup in UNIPORT
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills/Abilities

Bring your VIBE:

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel preferred
  • Familiarity with Asana, Monday or similar project management applications
  • Proactive, organized, and solution-oriented.
  • Strong work ethic and problem-solving capabilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Familiarity with the Christian music market preferred

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in music business or similar field preferred.
  • 1-2 years experience working in music publishing or related field a plus

Disclaimer

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

Perks Playlist

  • Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:
    • 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
    • Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
    • A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants
    • Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
    • 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation

  • Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
    • 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
Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

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

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Category

Universal Music Group
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Marketing and Sales
  • Industries

    Musicians

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