Coordinator, Urban Marketing

600 UMG Recordings Inc; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 40,520 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Mental health coverage

Fertility coverage

Wellbeing reimbursements

Student loan assistance

401(k) with match

Generous PTO

Winter Break

Company holidays

Job summary

Universal Music Group in Santa Monica is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to support the Urban Marketing Team and day-to-day office work. This role handles marketing plans, asset requests, and coordinating calendars and expenses.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in office administration within the music marketing industry, strong MS Office skills, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. The position offers comprehensive perks and requires strong communication and organization.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of office administrative experience (music marketing preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere).
• BS/BA in Business Administration or Marketing.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team under time constraints.
• Confidential handling of information.

Responsibilities

• Support product managers in executing marketing plans and strategy.
• Submit and monitor art or video requests for marketing assets.
• Create and update one-sheets, timelines, quotes, and project docs.
• Collect and organize artist assets (photos, artwork, logos, music, bio).
• Coordinate shipping and scheduling; assist with calendars and expenses.
• Coordinate marketing tools and assets for campaigns.
• Schedule meetings and provide agendas; offer general support.
• Participate in team meetings and planning activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Office administration

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Verbal and written communication

Education

BS/BA in Business Administration or Marketing

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere)

Job description

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. Interscope Geffen A&M Records (“IGA”) is home to some of the biggest artists in the world including: U2, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo and many more. As a leader in the music industry, we are always looking for talented and driven individuals to join our family.

How we LEAD:

We are seeking a Marketing Coordinator to provide support to the Urban Marketing Team and general day-to-day office work. This position is responsible for assisting the department in marketing activities surrounding our releases including budget management, processing marketing department-related invoices, and routing key marketing information. The position also provides other departmental support as needed (including booking travel, routing vendor contracts, and assisting with calendars and expenses).

How you’ll CREATE:

• Support of product managers in the execution of marketing plans and strategy
• Submit and monitor art or video requests to completion for any marketing assets needed (invites, posters, pseudo videos, etc.)
• Create and update all one-sheets, timelines, quote sheets, and any other project-related documents
• Collect and organize all artist assets (photos, artwork, logos, music, bio, etc.)
• Shipping coordination
• Coordinating marketing tools and assets for campaigns
• Assist in scheduling meetings and providing agendas along with other support as required
• Actively participate in team meetings, discussions, and planning activities
• Other duties as assigned

Bring your VIBE:

• 1 - 3 years of experience in office administrative capacity (the music marketing industry preferred)
• Experience working with Microsoft Word - Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Proficiency in Adobe creative suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere) preferred
• BS/BA (Business Administration or Marketing preferred)
• Ability to communicate with various roles within company
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical approach to problem-solving
• Must be self-directed and extremely well organized.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work under time constraints.
• Ability to multi-task and juggle competing priorities.
• Ability to keep information confidential

Perks Playlist:

Join an entrepreneurial, global organization where authenticity, boldness, creativity, connection, drive, and insight aren’t just values—they’re how we work every day. Here are some of the ways we support you along the way (and just a few of the benefits we offer):

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
• Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution
• A 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

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.

Please note, UMG is not enrolled in E-Verify in California and New York, and cannot support employment of candidates whose employer must enroll in E-Verify, for example candidates on STEM-OPT.

E-Verify Participation Poster: English / Spanish

E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English | Spanish

Job Category: Administrative

Salary Range: Min: $40,520 Max: $55,000

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.

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