Assistant, Marketing

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.

As a division of UMG, Verve Label Group is comprised of some of the greatest global label partner imprints in jazz, classical, indie, and beyond including Verve Records, Impulse!, Verve Forecast, Decca Records, Deutsche Grammophon, and more. VLG is home to a diverse roster of artists including multi-GRAMMY® winner Jon Batiste, 2023 GRAMMY® Best New Artist Samara Joy, as well as Kurt Vile, Sarah Kinsley, Andrea Bocelli, Cynthia Erivo, Madison Cunningham, and many more. VLG is also home to iconic legacy artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Louis Armstrong, John Coltrane, and more.

How we LEAD:

We are currently seeking a Marketing Assistant who will handle support for product and marketing campaign strategy for multiple artists and projects across the Verve, Verve Forecast and Impulse! rosters. 

How you’ll CREATE:

• Provide overall support to the Marketing Department. These tasks include but are not limited to: answering a high volume of calls, scheduling meetings, submitting expense reports and coordinating business travel for Marketing Department.

• Coordinate artist travel

• Organize department, label and artist meetings (catering, booking conference rooms, conference lines, video conferences, run A/V, etc)

• Liaise with other departments, including Publicity, Digital, Revenue, Sync, Branding, International, Production, Creative etc

• Oversee special projects and events including showcases, listening events etc

• Coordinate and assist with project campaigns and marketing initiatives.

• Initiate and coordinate the design and manufacture of promo and merch items

• Manage marketing product inventory  

• Manage department office supplies inventory

• Coordinate radio indies

• Execute mailings for radio, new releases, etc.

• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned

Bring your VIBE:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 1-2 years relevant internship or equivalent prior coordinator experience, within the music industry a plus

• PASSION for music, emerging media, and innovation

• Strong preference given to candidates who are knowledgeable about the eclectic genres and artists that we work with at these labels

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong coordination and organizational skills

• Aptitude for communicating and engaging on various platforms

• Experience and desire to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and ability to multi-task and prioritize

• Highly adaptive to change

• Consistently meet deadlines

• Creative, self-starter with exceptional follow-up skills

• Content editing a plus (image, video, content – Photoshop, Final Cut)

• Ability to learn new software and analytics programs as necessary

Perks Playlist:

• Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:

  • 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services

  • Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)

  • A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants

  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

  • 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation

• 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.Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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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.  All candidates are encouraged to apply.