Coordinator, Urban Marketing
At a glance
Mid-level General Marketing role at Universal Music Group. Santa Monica · full-time · $40,520–$55,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Help product managers carry out marketing plans for releases and coordinate the assets campaigns need
- Track art and video requests through completion for items such as posters, invites and pseudo videos
- Build and maintain project documents, including one-sheets, timelines and quote sheets
- Gather artist photos, artwork, logos, music and biographies, then keep those materials organized
- Handle release budgets and invoices, route marketing information and contracts, and support travel, calendars and expenses
What you bring
- You have one to three years in office administration; experience in music marketing is a plus
- You can use Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook for day-to-day work
- You communicate clearly in writing and conversation, stay organized, and manage competing deadlines independently
Who this fits
This coordinator role suits someone who can support release marketing while handling administrative work and shifting priorities. The job is based in Santa Monica.
From the employer
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.
Interscope Geffen A&M Records (“IGA”) is home to some of the biggest artists in the world including: U2, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo and many more. As a leader in the music industry, we are always looking for talented and driven individuals to join our family.
How we LEAD:
We are seeking a Marketing Coordinator to provide support to the Urban Marketing Team and general day-to-day office work. This position is responsible for assisting the department in marketing activities surrounding our releases including budget management, processing marketing department-related invoices, and routing of key marketing information. The position also provides other departmental support as needed (including booking travel, routing vendor contracts, and assisting with calendars and expenses).
How you’ll CREATE:
- Support of product managers in the execution of marketing plans and strategy
- Submit and monitor art or video requests to completion for any marketing assets needed (invites, posters, pseudo videos, etc.)
- Create and update all one-sheets, timelines, quote sheets, and any other project-related documents
- Collect and organize all artist assets (photos, artwork, logos, music, bio, etc.)
- Shipping coordination
- Coordinating marketing tools and assets for campaigns
- Assist in scheduling meetings and providing agendas along with other support as required
- Actively participate in team meetings, discussions, and planning activities
- Other duties as assigned
Bring your VIBE:
- 1 - 3 years of experience in office administrative capacity (the music marketing industry preferred)
- Experience working with Microsoft Word - Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Proficiency in Adobe creative suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere) preferred
- BS/BA (Business Administration or Marketing preferred)
- Ability to communicate with various roles within company
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical approach to problem-solving
- Must be self-directed and extremely well organized.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to work under time constraints.
- Ability to multi-task and juggle competing priorities.
- Ability to keep information confidential
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.
Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Job Category:
AdministrativeSalary Range:
$40,520- $55,000The 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.