Manager, A&R

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 ideal candidate will be highly creative but have a strong business sense, communication skills, and follow-through. They will have a deep understanding of and relationships with our genres' key players and marketplace trends. They will have forward-thinking ideas on how to guide artists to success.

How you'll CREATE:

• Work in conjunction with artists, managers, and marketing team to create, maintain, and evolve artist brands
• Seek out and maintain the knowledge of each artist and their management team's processes, goals, and overall efforts in order to maintain a cohesive and effective working relationship
• Brainstorm and produce ideas identify the best idea options, and execute
• Coordinate with external partners to ideate and execute marketing campaigns to support artists and project
• Meet and correspond with potential and existing artists to establish trusted relationships.
• Maintain a professional, consistent, ethical style of operation, operating with integrity within our company, the creative community and with our artists
• Maintain awareness and understanding of modern musical, cultural, technological and trends to keep our artists relevant.
• Maintain strong relationships with the label, managers, producers, songwriters, and other creatives while constantly developing new contacts to expand.

Bring your VIBE:

• Deep knowledge of and passion for Music industry and cultural trends
• Passion for record consumption data and the ability to scout using various social networking sites
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Self-starter mentality and drive
• Requires occasional travel

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.

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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.