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Universal Music Group · 3 weeks ago

Universal Music Group 2026 Summer Internship Program: Brand & Label Opportunities: Creative (Multiple Locations: CA, FL, NY, TN)

Beverly Hills, California

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$15/hr - $25/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Universal Music Group is the world’s leading music company, committed to artistry, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The Summer Internship Program offers various roles in brand and label opportunities, focusing on creative development, marketing, and digital strategies within the music industry.

Audio Recording and ProductionMedia and EntertainmentMusicPublishing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Scout and identify potential new talent through various sources (social media, industry networks, playlists, blogs. etc.)

A&R research, data review and analysis

Provide administrative support: organizing and scheduling meetings, listening sessions, studio sessions, artist showcases, sharing show calendars, travel coordination, Grammy submissions work

Conduct research on industry trends, emerging artists and market data

Collaborate with other departments, such as marketing, publicity and creative services to coordinate artist releases and promotional activities

Attend A&R meetings: take notes and follow up on action items

Assist in the organization and maintenance of artist files, contracts and other important documents

Prepare artist one-sheets and brief artist presentations

Attend shows/concerts as needed

Assist with lyric transcription for song deliveries

Listen and review beat packs, song pitches and demos

Identify trends in fan markets

Stay ahead of industry trends by exploring innovative genres, artists, and visual/audio technologies

Review daily research reports

Pitch creative ideas for artists on roster

Qualification

Music researchSocial media proficiencyMusic data analyticsAdobe Creative SuiteVideo editingDigital marketingResearch skillsBilingual English/SpanishCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaborationAttention to detailCreative thinking

Required

Currently enrolled at an accredited two or four-year college/university in the United States, pursuing an undergraduate, graduate and/or law degree

Graduating between Spring 2026 - Fall 2028

Have access to housing and transportation within the designated city (We do not offer housing or transportation 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)

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

Eager to learn

Preferred

Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish

Experience looking for unsigned acts and identifying rising artists

Skilled in social media platforms and DSPs

Basic understanding of music data/analytics

Familiarity with music databases (DISCO, Genius, etc.)

Working knowledge of Adobe Express

Basic audio production skills in Pro Tools or even Audacity a plus but not required

Love of all genres of music

Active knowledge of the Christian music landscape across worship, CCM, gospel, hip hop, etc

Familiarity with major music and social platforms/tools (Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, Instagram, Chartmetric)

Experience with Canva, Meltwater, Chartmetric, TikTok, Meta & other analysis tools

Experience making visual assets in Canva, Adobe, PowerPoint or similar programs

Experience working in live audio and/or studio environment

Strong working knowledge of the music business, industry trends, and emerging artists/genres

Well versed in A&R research, including knowledge of industry standard research tools (Chartmetric, Luminate, etc.)

Data literacy (SQL or python is a plus)

Basic digital insights knowledge

Experience with presentation and collaboration tools like Google Workspace, Keynote, and PowerPoint

Experience and familiarity in the gaming/sports space

Experience with programs like Adobe Creative Cloud Suite

Experience using Mailchimp or other email marketing platforms is a plus

Time spent abroad is advantageous

Knowledge of media and pop culture landscapes – awareness of current trends, outlets and journalists across print, digital, and broadcast platforms to help identify strong publicity opportunities

Familiarity with PR tools such as Constant Contact and MuckRack or similar media databases

Short Form video editing experience (i.e.: CapCut)

Knowledge of Discord/Twitch is encouraged

Strong understanding of social media culture and digital storytelling

Creative thinker with strong writing and research skills

Basic understanding of social media platforms

Company

Universal Music Group

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Universal Music Group is a music-based entertainment company that offers music recording, publishing, and merchandising services worldwide. It is a sub-organization of Leviy Publishing.

Founded in 1934