Coordinator, Creative

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:

Merchandise and commerce is becoming part of the fabric of music culture. For artists, it's a way to develop and further articulate their brand. For fans, it's another pathway to connecting with an artist and the culture they represent.

The VP, Creative is looking for a high-potential Creative Coordinator to support across creative leadership and admin. In addition to handling admin support (scheduling, travel, etc.), this role will assist across all creative teams, helping to develop creative tools and presentations, as well as scout creative talent. You will have the opportunity to assist on key strategic projects, working closely with senior leadership every day.

This exciting role requires an interest in and eye for best in class creative work, superior attention to detail, impeccable organizational skills, and the confidence to optimize workflow and support creative leadership across initiatives. A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information, and professionalism in dealing with senior professionals inside and outside the company is critical.

This role demands confidence in the ability to communicate on behalf of the executive. The Creative Coordinator is here to support company leaders to ensure they can efficiently accomplish key tasks and initiatives. A "can-do" attitude is essential. No task is too small and no challenge too great.

How You'll CREATE:

• Support creative leadership with key tasks to represent and present creative work:
  • Assemble creative projects into case studies from across the roster
  • Track deliverables across teams, follow up for status updates, and report back to leadership on progress
  • Help create compelling presentations across multiple formats
• Help to develop capabilities, documentation and talent:
  • Assist in organization and updates to tools like Monday.com, Box, & other channels
  • Help to keep team-wide documentation & references up to date
  • Scout talent across multiple disciplines to socialize with creative leadership
• Handle administrative support tasks:
  • Handle all scheduling for creative leadership
  • Draft, review and send communications on behalf of dept leadership
  • Take meeting minutes during internal meetings & circulate action items with specific assignments
  • Assist with travel bookings, organizing meal reservations for client & team meetings, etc.
  • Compile & submit expense reports
  • Organize files & deliverables

Bring your VIBE:

• BA in relevant field preferred (creative, marketing, other related fields)
• Extremely trustworthy; must be able to treat sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality
• Extremely organized with great attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time-management skills
• Ability to multitask; comfortable juggling many tasks at once
• Natural collaborator & team player; thrives working in a large team
• Service-first mindset, to both our team and our partners/clients
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Understanding of cultural trends within music and/or fashion & merch strongly preferred
• Experience in music or D2C/eCommerce is a major plus
• Experience using Monday.com is a major plus
• Passion for music is a must

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.

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Job Category:

Creative, Design & Production

Salary Range:

$33,700 - $51,590

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.