Universal Music Group

Manager, Creator

Universal Music Group$80K — $120K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of creator/influencer marketing experience, digital media, or adjacent fields.
  • Deep understanding of music culture and digital creator ecosystems.
  • Ability to manage relationships with creators and artist teams effectively.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills to handle multiple campaigns concurrently.
  • Strategic mindset about the balance of paid and organic creator programs.

Responsibilities

  • Develop influencer campaign strategies that align with brand and product goals.
  • Identify suitable creators across various digital platforms.
  • Create campaign timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
  • Manage influencer relationships from sourcing to contract negotiation.
  • Oversee the execution of campaigns ensuring adherence to guidelines.
  • Track, analyze, and report on campaign performance metrics.
  • Stay updated with influencer trends and provide actionable insights.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Full coverage for in-network outpatient mental health services.
  • Fertility coverage for eligible participants.
  • Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness and wellness activities.
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement.
  • 401(k) with immediate vesting for the first 5% contributions.
  • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policies and additional paid time off around holidays.
Full Job Description
The Manager, Creator is responsible for planning, executing, and optimizing influencer campaigns that drive brand awareness, engagement, and cultural impact. This role will manage creator relations end to end from strategy, outreach, reporting & execution.

How You'll CREATE:

Campaign Strategy & Planning
  • Develop influencer campaign strategies aligned with brand, product, or release objectives
  • Identify the right mix of creators across platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitch, etc.)
  • Build campaign timelines, budgets, and deliverable frameworks


Influencer & Talent Management
  • Source, vet, and manage relationships with influencers, creators, and talent agencies
  • Negotiate contracts, deliverables, usage rights, and compensation
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for creators throughout the campaign lifecycle


Execution & Operations
  • Oversee campaign execution from briefing to final post delivery
  • Ensure all content meets brand guidelines, legal requirements, and platform best practices
  • Coordinate with internal teams to ensure alignment


Performance & Reporting
  • Track and analyze campaign performance (reach, engagement, conversions, ROI, sentiment)
  • Prepare post-campaign reports and insights with clear recommendations
  • Optimize campaigns in real time based on performance data


Trend & Platform Expertise
  • Stay current on influencer trends, platform updates, and creator culture
  • Identify emerging creators and new partnership opportunities
  • Advise teams on best practices and innovative influencer formats


Bring Your VIBE:
  • 5+ years of creator/influencer marketing experience, digital media, or adjacent spaces.
  • Understanding of music culture, digital creator ecosystems, and fan behavior.
  • Comfortable managing relationships with creators, artist teams, and internal partners.
  • Highly organized and proactive, able to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously.
  • Strategic thinker who understands the role of paid vs. organic creator programs.


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


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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About Universal Music Group

Universal Music Group (UMG) is a global music corporation that is a subsidiary of the French media conglomerate Vivendi. The company was founded in 1934 as Decca Records and has since grown to become the largest music company in the world, with a market share of over 30%. UMG owns and operates a wide range of record labels, including Capitol Records, Def Jam Recordings, and Island Records, and has a roster of over 4,000 artists. In addition to music production and distribution, UMG also operates several other businesses, including music publishing, merchandising, and film and television production.
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7,000 employees
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Founded
1934

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