Job Description

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.

How we LEAD:

The Manager, Digital Administration will supervise various activities in relation to the partner engagement and data processing. This role will liaise with the copyright, legal and royalty departments to develop strategic plans and workflows to achieve UMPG’s goals related to Digital.

Bring your VIBE:

• 4+ years of experience in music publishing, digital operations, or data analytics

• Knowledge of copyright, royalty, and music licensing

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage simultaneous projects

• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage workload to ensure deadlines are met

• Ability to conduct research, analyze data, develop robust business cases with relative autonomy and high attention to detail

• Communication skills and the experience working cross-functionally, both internally and externally

• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, FTPs and database applications

• Experience with CWR and other metadata standards

• Knowledge of digital business models and technology

• Strong team player

How you’ll CREATE:

• Management products from various partners)accounts on various DSP portals and developing a deep expertise in music rights but is not limited to partner engagement, query resolution, checks and updates to UMPG’s

• Managing day-to-day ongoing operations with UMPG’s publishing partners (that includes, p roviding regular metadata deliveries (in CWR and various other formats)

• Assisting with onboarding of new DSP partners with back catalogue deliveries and r eviewing various reporting provided by DSP partners

• Troubleshooting issues that arise and prioritize based on urgency

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

We are an E-Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.

Please note, UMG is not enrolled in E-Verify in California and New York, and cannot support employment of candidates whose employer must enroll in E-Verify, for example candidates on STEM-OPT.

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Job Category:

Synch & Licensing

Salary Range:

$63,070 - $72,540

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.