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:
• 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.
• Actively scout, evaluate and recommend new talent for signing by monitoring streaming platforms, social media, live performances, independent releases, and networks of referrals.
Present data-based artist evaluations to senior A&R leadership.
• Assist artists in shaping and refining their sound and identity while maintaining the integrity of their long-term artistic vision. Help guide song section, production direction, features and collaborations that align with the artist's brand and universal market opportunity.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of recording projects, including writing sessions, studio bookings, mixing, mastering, sample clearances, and final delivery.
• Manage recording budgets and timelines, ensuring all projects are delivered on schedule and within scope.
• Connect artists with top-tier producers, songwriters, and engineers.
• Curate and facilitate writing camps, co-writing sessions, and creative retreats that generate catalog-quality records.
• Work closely with Marketing, Digital Strategy, Promotions, Publicity, and Visual Content teams to develop cohesive release strategies.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with artists, managers, producers, publishers, and the broader creative community.
• Work with artists, managers, and marketing to create, maintain, and evolve artist brands.
• Attend showcases, listening sessions, industry events, award shows, and festivals to maintain visibility, develop new contacts, and stay ahead of emerging trends.

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:
• Competitive Compensation Package including Salary, Benefits and Generous 401k Savings Plan with company matching
• Flexible Paid Time Off plus Paid Holidays, 2 week "Winter Break"
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement (after 12 months of service)
• Robust Employee Assistance Program (for you and your loved ones
• Annual Well-Being Allowance which includes Fitness, Travel, Home Enhancements, Nutrition, and Spa Treatment Reimbursements
Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

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.