Universal Music Group 2025 Summer Internship: ...

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.Program Eligibility:Currently enrolled at an accredited two or four-year collegeuniversity in the United States, pursing an undergraduate, graduate andor law degree Graduating between Spring 2025 - Fall 2027 Have access to housing and transportation within the designated city (We do not offer housing 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) Note: There are multiple job descriptions listed below. Please read carefully. Applications will be reviewed early Spring 2025.Bravado: Bravado is the only global, 360-degree full-service merchandise company that develops and markets high-quality licensed merchandise to a world-wide audience. The company works closely with new and established entertainment clients, creating innovative products carefully tailored to each artist or brand. Product is sold on live tours, via selected retail outlets and through Web-based stores. Bravado also licenses rights to an extensive network of third-party licensees around the world. The company maintains offices in London, Los Angeles, New York, Berlin, Paris, Tokyo and Sydney. Under the Universal Music Group umbrella, Bravado is able to leverage a global sales and distribution network from the world's largest record company, as well as the group's significant marketing strength.Fame House: Fame House is an award-winning global company with a modern approach to direct-to-fan marketing and e-commerce. With roots in the music industry, Fame House works with artists, labels, events, and brands to implement digital marketing, commerce, and social media strategy to drive fan acquisition, engagement, and sales. Since 2011, Fame House has been a critical behind-the-scenes partner to the most successful players in the music and entertainment industry, helping clients navigate the ever-evolving digital world.Bravado: Brand Management (CANY):How You'll CREATE:The Brand Management team works with our artistsclients to deliver full-service marketing support in a variety of categories including strategic planning, brand development, e-commerce, retail, touring, consumer marketing and creative development.Help with shipping packages, showroom display, notes on calls, recap emails, and assisting brand managers in any wayBravado: Creative (NY):How You'll CREATE:Bravado's Creative Department offers our Artists a creative vision, exceptional product quality, efficient production, brand diversity, and innovation. We invite fans to adventure and engage within the world of the Artist's visual campaigns. Our dedicated team emanates passion, talent, and fandom for music and fashion. We create branding that is authentic to the Artist and their demographics. We identify emerging trends and translate them into innovative merchandise. Our combined and multifaceted talents weave together unique lifestyle brands that encompass the multitude of impactful moments an Artist has throughout their career - past, present, and future.Core Functions: Tour Product Line Design and Curation, eCommerce Product Line Design and Curation, Retail Trend Forecasting & Merchandising, Pop Up Experiences, Production Design and QC, Sample Approvals, and Overall Merch Creative Direction.Scope of Work: Vision, Illustration, Fine Art, Upcycling, Fashion Design, Product Curation, Branding, Logo Design, Cover Art, Photography, social media, Trend-Forecasting, Seasonal Retail Development, City-Specific Local Fine Art Poster Collections, Product Design, Apparel Design, Fashion Brand developmentDesign duties including mockups, graphic revisions, original illustration if able, presentationdeck building, moodconcept sourcingIdeal candidates will have:Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop and InDesignKnowledge of fashion techniques and trendsUnderstanding of artdesign processesFame House: Creative (PA):How You'll CREATE:The creative team at Fame House produces creative for UMG's eCommerce business. This spans, site design, photo and video content, motion graphics, product development and creative strategy.Assist with photo and video shoot preparationAssist Creative Strategy with research and briefingSample managementTalent scouting and trend researchAd hoc creative administrative tasksIdeal candidates will have:Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, keynote and or PowerPointKnowledge of fashion techniques and trendsUnderstanding of artdesign processesFame House: Label Engagement and Artist Services (CA):How You'll CREATE:The Fame House eCommerce Team is responsible for overseeing all of our artist official store product launches and marketing activity.Work with store management and our production partners to gather information for upcoming product launches.Review inventory reports and collating recommendations for where product should be featured or restocked.Sweep our stores for sold out product or better use experience recommendations.Bravado: Licensing (CA):How You'll CREATE:You know the happiness and excitement you feel when you find your perfect band tee at Target, favorite hip hop artist's footwear collaboration with Adidas, most beloved indy rock group's jewelry accessories Hot Topic, or nostalgic pop star's Halloween costume online... well that's what we do. We connect our extensive roster of music artists with the leading third party manufacturers and brands to bring everything from tees and footwear to collectibles and spirits products to retailers such as Forever 21, Nordstrom, Khol's, Hot Topic, GameStop, Khol's Walmart, Target, etc...This involves all aspects of business: clientartist relations, sales, product development, PR and marketing, and accounting. Learn to manage the full product development and marketing review anize assets: photos, album covers, logos, and designs, by creating PDFs for review, coding, uploading to software system, and entering meta data.Assist with development of sales tools: artist one sheets, brand guides, and mood boards.Request and house fashion trends from third party manufacturerslicenseesSetup new third-party manufacturerlicenseesbrands in product development system.Schedule meetings both internal and external: clientsartists, third party manufacturers, and brands. Work with broader team to compile and send out meeting agendas.Handle requests for, keep report of, and ship contractual product samples to clientsartist MGMT.Ideal candidates will have:Love for Music and MerchExperience with Photoshop (Preferred)Bravado: Licensing Sales (CA):How You'll CREATE:Bravado's licensing team represents our artist roster for brand collaborations and licensed product. The licensing sales team speaks with top brands all day long about artist partnerships including Funko, Adidas, Lego, BAPE, Market, and many others. We create culture moments for fans that reach beyond tour and eComm. Coordinate calls with brands and sales team, brand management, and artist managementUpdate sales team outreach on MondayUpdate deal trackers on MondayMaintain department decks including:Licensing pitch decksCase study decksBrand researchLead generation contact researchIdeal candidates will have:Proficiency in Canva or KeynoteProficiency in ExcelInterest in pop culture, fashion, streetwear, and collectiblesKnowledge of our artists and their lives, interests, and favorite brandsBravado: Operations (NY):How You'll CREATE:The planning department is responsible for forecasting demand and optimizing our current inventory to ensure the success of our ecommerce business. Some of our responsibilities include accurately forecasting demand to place a buy on quantities for launches for our artists, provide and build out ideal assortment plans based on historical product performance and actively review our inventory to ensure that best sellers are being reordered and strategizing ways to move through slower sellers.Help with reviewing our stores to make sure inventory levels look okay and making recommendations on reorders.Make recommendations for sales based on slow movers.Pull weekly sales reports and presentations for the team.Help with artist specific projects such as reports and building out different spread sheets to be provided to management.Ideal candidates will have:Strong Excel skillsBravado: Production (NY):How You'll CREATE:Bravado's Production team is the department that gets it all done! We work very closely with all departments, specifically our brand managers and creative leads, to source, develop, and execute all merchandise across e-comm, tour, and supplyVIP.Receive and organizing samples in officeHelp to revamp the show roomSend vendors sample POs + keep tabs on sample tracking from vendorsHelp with set up board for ecomm launchesHelp with comp pullsrequests from either our in office closet or from the warehouseHelp with sourcing requests from brand mgmt (ordering blanks for review, sourcing new bodies, etc.).Send out sample packages from officeHelp to document production ready dates + xfactory dates and communicating to our warehouse via board.Ideal candidates will have:Experience with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft office 365 (Excel predominantly)Experience with MerchandisingTextile experience andor knowledgeBravado: Production: Global Supply Chain (NY):How You'll CREATE:Market profilingGap AnalysisFinancial reporting analysisBuilding presentationsBravado: Retail Production (CA):How You'll CREATE:Retail production is responsible for accepting PO's and fulfilling orders on retail accounts such as Hot Topic, Fashion Nova, Pacsun, Nordstrom, and Abercrombie & Fitch. We work closely with vendors to create apparel for UMG artists and problem solve any issues that arise and adhere to shipping guidelines for each retail customer. Write PO's in NavisionReview samples with design and communicate with vendors via emailCommunicate with cross functional partners as needed.Fame House: Store Management (PA):How You'll CREATE:Assist Store Managers with project management for ecommerce stores Assist Store Managers in setting up & maintaining store environmentsLead management on stores as neededUpdate products, descriptions, images, and other customer-facing information to ensure the store front end functionality is optimizedHandle one-off platform updates to shopsMonitor shipping rates for accuracyAssist Store Managers by coordinating product restocksWork with Account Managers to make sure all details needed concerning new launches and stores are received in a timely manner from clientsAssist with managing inventory levels and inventory reportingManage comp shipment requestsAssist with logistics and warehouse managementWork with fulfilment partners and customer service team to provide efficient customer experiences •Conduct periodic reports for clients as neededAssist with using sales reports to make recommendations to drive revenue for clientsWork with marketing account teams to ideate and create unique, topical merchandise for clienteleIdeal candidates will have:A passion and enthusiasm for music and merchandiseSelf-starter who can complete tasks with minimal supervisionEasily adjusts to shifting prioritiesBravado: Touring (NY)How You'll CREATE:Support all members of the tour department and learn the basics of tour from start to finish.AdminShippingPaperworkUniportExcel, SharePointBravado: US Retail Sales (NY)How You'll CREATE:As a team, we service the entirety of Bravado's US RETAIL business, working directly with our retail partners. Looking for an intern to assist the sales team with day-to-day administrative tasks.Style code creationStyle set upsSales reportingApproval trackingBring Your VIBE: (ALL ROLES)Strong attention to detailStrong organizational skills and efficiencyAbility to multitask and meet tight deadlines in fast- paced, high-pressure environments High level of integrityDiscretion in handling confidential informationProfessionalism in dealing with senior professionals inside and outside the companyA "can-do" attitudeKnowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Self-starterExcellent communication skillsDisclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity EmployerWe are an E-Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.For more information, please click on the following links.E-Verify Participation Poster: English SpanishE-Verify Right to Work Poster: English | SpanishJob Category:InternshipsSalary Range:$13-$25 per hourThe 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 andor from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.

Created: 2025-01-14