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About Universal Music Australia

Universal Music Australia (UMA), part of Universal Music Group (UMG), is a global leader in music entertainment. Operating within UMG's diverse portfolio, UMA handles recorded music, publishing, merchandising, and audio-visual content. With an extensive catalogue, UMG is recognized for identifying, developing, and globally distributing successful music across genres.

Your role

The UMA Internship program is open to eligible students from tertiary institutions who are required to participate in work placement per the terms of their degree. UMA can only consider candidates who can enrol in the ‘Internship’ unit of study and will need to demonstrate enrolment in this unit before being offered an internship position. Please note, that this is an unpaid internship.

Check the current openings below and their responsibilities:

Marketing / Artist Development / PR Interns

Responsibilities

• Assist artist departments with overall marketing tasks/campaign rollouts, including activations, contests etc.
• Assist marketing departments in creating and updating artist one-sheets
• Assist in managing scheduling arrangements
• Gather and analyse social media statistics and overall impressions to enhance marketing strategies
• Create consumption reports
• Learn the ins and outs of data entry
• Conduct project research

Artist Optimisation Intern (Digital Strategy Optimisation team)

Responsibilities

• Understanding how to optimise Artist profiles across different platforms
• Develop an understanding of the YouTube Ecosystem
• Understand music metadata and the building blocks of how music is delivered to partners
• Long-form & short-form video content ideation and potential creation
• Understanding data & analytics relating to social media platforms and YouTube to understand content performance
• Understand the importance of Community and how to support artists in this space.

Social & Content Intern

Responsibilities

• Short-form video content ideation
• Trend and campaign spotting across social platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Discord
• Social captioning and asset creation
• Video & photo editing
• Data analytics (mostly related to social media and digital audiences)
• Reporting (music video view comparisons, social stats, etc.), like-artist data comparison, and more.

Brand and Partnership Intern

Responsibilities

• Campaign ideation
• Concept development
• Social media & content creation (depending on the project, can range from copywriting, asset creation, ideation, etc.)
• Campaign look & feel & implementation (Adobe Suite)
• Video & photo editing (Adobe Suite)
• Data analytics (mostly related to social media and digital audiences)
• Deck development and editing (Keynote)

Training & development

Universal Music Australia empowers employees for individual growth, offering personalized learning solutions and fostering workforce development. Committed to providing tools for success, the company ensures each employee unlocks their full potential in a dynamic professional landscape.

Benefits

Here are some benefits Universal Music Australia offers:

1. Expansive health insurance
2. 401K match
3. Student loan assistance
4. Tuition reimbursement
5. Flexible spending accounts
6. "Well-being" reimbursement

Work life balance

Universal Music Australia enhances employee satisfaction with perks like Well-Being Fridays for shortened workdays. Collaborating with esteemed companies, UMG provides exclusive discounts, fostering a positive work environment that values well-being. The organization prioritizes employee health and offers extra incentives for its workforce.

Want to see a glimpse of what it's like to work for Universal Music Australia, watch this quick reel, here.

Culture & vibe

Universal Music Australia cultivates a culture of artistry, innovation, and inclusivity. The organization is dedicated to fostering a workplace that values diverse contributions and celebrates individuals from various backgrounds.

About you

If you are an undergraduate student looking to gain some experience in the music industry, please check the current openings below and their requirements:

Marketing / Artist Development / PR Interns

Requirements

• Must possess a passion for music & marketing
• Experience with Word, Excel, PDF and Canva preferred
• Photoshop/ InDesign skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills and efficiency
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
• High level of integrity
• Discretion in handling confidential information
• Professionalism in dealing with senior professionals inside and outside the company
• A “can-do” attitude

Artist Optimisation Intern (Digital Strategy Optimisation team)

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail
• A highly organised individual wanting to learn on the job
• Familiar with the YouTube platform and content optimisation a bonus
• Avid consumer of social platforms and video content
• Photoshop and video editing skills are a plus with an understanding of platforms such as Adobe Creative Suite, InShot, Splice, and any additional editing software including in-app social media editing.
• Interest in trends, technology platforms across all communities
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
• Discretion in handling confidential information
• Professionalism in dealing with senior stakeholders

Social & Content Intern

Requirements

• Strong passion for Digital Marketing across artist, creator, and influencer campaigns.
• Avid consumer of social platforms and short-form content with a keen interest in following creators
• Photoshop and video editing skills are a plus with a strong understanding of platforms such as Adobe Creative Suite, InShot, Splice, and any additional editing software including in-app social media editing.
• Interest in trends, technology platforms across all communities
• Graphic design, ability to create Canva decks at a high level
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
• Organised individual willing to learn on the job
• Discretion in handling confidential information
• Professionalism in dealing with senior stakeholders inside

Brand and Partnership Intern

Requirements

• Strong passion for Brands & Marketing at scale
• Photoshop and video editing skills are a plus with a strong understanding of platforms such as Adobe Creative Suite, Splice, and any additional editing software including in-app social media editing.
• Graphic design, ability to create Keynote decks at a high level
• A keen eye for rising social media trends, technology platforms, and fan engagement initiatives across social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Discord.
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• A real team player
• High level of integrity
• Understanding of & passion for music culture

How to apply

To apply for this role, simply click the "Apply on employer site" button on this page to submit your application directly to Universal Music Australia.

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• umusic.com.au
• umusiccareers.com/careers