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Universal Music Group

Aug 8

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • London
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need strong organizational skills, initiative, communication abilities, attention to detail, proficiency in Office software, and a passion for music to thrive in a fast-paced team environment.
  • You will assist the Head of A&R with diary management, travel bookings, invoices, meeting minutes, roster updates, event planning, and liaising with internal departments and writers.

Requirements

  • Excellent organisational and administrative skills
  • Ability to prioritise own workload and schedule
  • Strong sense of initiative, along with discretion
  • Must be proactive, willing and approachable
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Diligent, responsible individual who pays attention to detail
  • Analytical and methodical approach to work
  • Ability to cope with the demands of a fast-paced and International oriented business, flexible attitude
  • Advanced Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook (or similar)
  • The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in music
  • Excellent telephone manner
  • Ideal candidate must be prepared to work as part of a small but very busy team

Responsibilities

  • - Assisting the Head of A&R and sporadic support for the wider A&R team
  • - Diary management
  • - Booking transport
  • - Managing invoices
  • - Sending out weekly roster updates
  • - Attending weekly A&R meetings
  • - Liaising between other internal departments such as Marketing and Film & TV
  • - General PA/Secretarial duties, including general correspondence, diaries, concert tickets
  • - Assisting with logistics
  • - Arranging travel and hotel accommodation
  • - Ability to take minutes during meetings in a speedy manner
  • - Submit entries on behalf of UMPG for award shows
  • - Managing the PO’s/enquiries relating to the system
  • - Assist with event planning
  • - Liaising with Writers and Management

FAQs

What does the A&R Coordinator role primarily entail?

The A&R Coordinator role mainly involves assisting the Head of A&R and providing sporadic support for the wider A&R team, including tasks such as diary management, booking transport, managing invoices, and attending weekly A&R meetings.

Is previous experience in the music industry required for this role?

While previous experience in the music industry is not explicitly required, the ideal candidate should have a strong interest in music and demonstrate excellent organisational and administrative skills.

What skills are necessary for the A&R Coordinator position?

Necessary skills include excellent organisational and administrative abilities, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. The candidate should also be proactive, approachable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Are there opportunities for career growth within Universal Music?

Yes, Universal Music offers a dynamic and innovative business environment where employees can grow and develop their careers across various departments from A&R to marketing, finance, and more.

How does Universal Music handle diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Universal Music is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring no applicant or employee receives less favorable treatment based on gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, age, marital status, background, pregnancy, or caring responsibilities. They also actively seek to make adjustments to support neurodiverse individuals.

What benefits does Universal Music offer to its employees?

Benefits include a Group Personal Pension Scheme, Private Medical Insurance, 25 paid days of annual leave, an Interest-Free Season Ticket Loan, a Holiday Purchase scheme, Dental and Travel Insurance options, Cycle to Work Scheme, and various employee discounts.

What is the work environment like for the A&R Coordinator role?

The work environment can be described as fast-paced and collaborative, involving regular communication with writers, managers, and internal departments such as Marketing and Film & TV.

Can adjustments be made for applicants with different needs?

Yes, Universal Music is committed to making reasonable adjustments during recruitment and for work processes to be fully inclusive for individuals with different needs and working styles.

Are there opportunities to participate in award shows or events?

Yes, the A&R Coordinator will assist with submitting entries for award shows and help with event planning as part of their responsibilities.

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Universal Music Group

We are Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company.

Entertainment & Media
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1934
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. Featuring the most comprehensive catalog of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans. Universal Music Group's labels include A&M Records, Astralwerks, Blue Note Records, Capitol Christian Music Group, Capitol Records, Capitol Records Nashville, Caroline, Decca, Def Jam Recordings, Deutsche Grammophon, Disa, Emarcy, EMI Records Nashville, Fonovisa, Geffen Records, Harvest, Interscope Records, Island Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Motown Records, Polydor Records, Republic Records, Universal Music Latino, Verve Label Group, Virgin Records, Virgin EMI Records, as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. UMG's catalog is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). UMG also includes Universal Music Publishing Group, one of the industry's premier music publishing operations worldwide and Bravado, the leading provider of consumer, lifestyle and branding services to recording artists and entertainment brands around the world. Universal Music Group is a Vivendi company.