Universal Music Group 2025 Summer Internship: Merchandise & Retail Opportunities

2 Months ago • Upto 1 Years • Business Development

Job Summary

Job Description

Universal Music Group offers summer internships in Merchandise & Retail. Opportunities exist within Bravado (global merchandise company managing artist licensing, sales, and retail production) and Fame House (direct-to-fan marketing and e-commerce). Interns will contribute to product launches, marketing, sales, and brand collaborations. Responsibilities vary by department and include market research, data analysis, communication with vendors and artists, sample management, and creating marketing materials. The internship requires a strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and potentially Photoshop/Canva.
Must have:
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Organizational skills and efficiency
  • Ability to Multitask
  • Love for Music and Merch
Good to have:
  • Experience with Photoshop
  • Proficiency in Canva or Keynote
  • Proficiency in Excel
  • Knowledge of pop culture, fashion

Job Details

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.
 

Program Eligibility:

  • Currently enrolled at an accredited two or four-year college/university in the United States, pursing an undergraduate, graduate and/or law degree  
  • Graduating between Spring 2025 - Fall 2027  
  • Have access to housing and transportation within the designated city (We do not offer housing accommodations)
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States and will not require sponsorship for employment visa status, now or in the future (e.g., H1-B, OPT, etc.)
  • Commit to 20 - 40 hours per week (based on individual business area) 

Note: There are multiple job descriptions listed below. Please read carefully.

Bravado:

Bravado is the only global, 360-degree full-service merchandise company that develops and markets high-quality licensed merchandise to a world-wide audience. The company works closely with new and established entertainment clients, creating innovative products carefully tailored to each artist or brand. Product is sold on live tours, via selected retail outlets and through Web-based stores. Bravado also licenses rights to an extensive network of third-party licensees around the world. The company maintains offices in London, Los Angeles, New York, Berlin, Paris, Tokyo and Sydney. Under the Universal Music Group umbrella, Bravado is able to leverage a global sales and distribution network from the world’s largest record company, as well as the group’s significant marketing strength.

Fame House:

Fame House is an award-winning global company with a modern approach to direct-to-fan marketing and e-commerce.  With roots in the music industry, Fame House works with artists, labels, events, and brands to implement digital marketing, commerce, and social media strategy to drive fan acquisition, engagement, and sales. Since 2011, Fame House has been a critical behind-the-scenes partner to the most successful players in the music and entertainment industry, helping clients navigate the ever-evolving digital world.

Fame House: Label Engagement and Artist Services (onsite CA):

How You’ll CREATE:

The Fame House eCommerce Team is responsible for overseeing all of our artist official store product launches and marketing activity.

  • Work with store management and our production partners to gather information for upcoming product launches.
  • Review inventory reports and collating recommendations for where product should be featured or restocked.
  • Sweep our stores for sold out product or better use experience recommendations.

Bravado: Licensing (onsite CA):

How You’ll CREATE:

You know the happiness and excitement you feel when you find your perfect band tee at Target, favorite hip hop artist's footwear collaboration with Adidas, most beloved indy rock group's jewelry accessories Hot Topic, or nostalgic pop star's Halloween costume online... well that's what we do. We connect our extensive roster of music artists with the leading third party manufacturers and brands to bring everything from tees and footwear to collectibles and spirits products to retailers such as Forever 21, Nordstrom, Khol's, Hot Topic, GameStop, Khol's Walmart, Target, etc...This involves all aspects of business: client/artist relations, sales, product development, PR and marketing, and accounting. 

  • Learn to manage the full product development and marketing review process.
  • Organize assets: photos, album covers, logos, and designs, by creating PDFs for review, coding, uploading to software system, and entering meta data.
  • Assist with development of sales tools: artist one sheets, brand guides, and mood boards.
  • Request and house fashion trends from third party manufacturers/licensees
  • Setup new third-party manufacturer/licensees/brands  in product development system.
  • Schedule meetings both internal and external: clients/artists, third party manufacturers, and brands. 
  • Work with broader team to compile and send out meeting agendas.
  • Handle requests for, keep report of, and ship contractual product samples to clients/artist MGMT.

Ideal candidates will have:

  • Love for Music and Merch
  • Experience with Photoshop (Preferred)

Bravado: Licensing Sales (onsite CA):

How You’ll CREATE:

Bravado's licensing team represents our artist roster for brand collaborations and licensed product.  The licensing sales team speaks with top brands all day long about artist partnerships including Funko, Adidas, Lego, BAPE, Market, and many others.  We create culture moments for fans that reach beyond tour and eComm. 

  • Coordinate calls with brands and sales team, brand management, and artist management
  • Update sales team outreach on Monday
  • Update deal trackers on Monday
  • Maintain department decks including:
  • Licensing pitch decks
  • Case study decks
  • Brand research
  • Lead generation / contact research

Ideal candidates will have:

  • Proficiency in Canva or Keynote
  • Proficiency in Excel
  • Interest in pop culture, fashion, streetwear, and collectibles
  • Knowledge of our artists and their lives, interests, and favorite brands

Bravado: Retail Production (onsite CA):

How You’ll CREATE:

Retail production is responsible for accepting PO's and fulfilling orders on retail accounts such as Hot Topic, Fashion Nova, Pacsun, Nordstrom, and Abercrombie & Fitch. We work closely with vendors to create apparel for UMG artists and problem solve any issues that arise and adhere to shipping guidelines for each retail customer. 

  • Write PO's in Navision
  • Review samples with design and communicate with vendors via email
  • Communicate with cross functional partners as needed.

Bring Your VIBE: (ALL ROLES)

  • 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
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
  • Self-starter
  • Excellent communication skills

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

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an E-Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.

For more information, please click on the following links.

E-Verify Participation Poster: English / Spanish

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Job Category:

Internships

Salary Range:

$13-$25 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.

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