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.
Universal Music Enterprises is the centralized U.S. catalog entity for the Universal Music Group. Working closely in concert with all of the company's record labels, UMe provides a global frontline approach to catalog management, a concentration of resources, a greater emphasis on strategic marketing initiatives and opportunities in new and emerging technologies.
How we LEAD: Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) is seeking a Coordinator who will support UMe's EVP, Business & Legal Affairs and the day-to-day operations of UMe's Business Affairs team, including the UMe in-house attorneys. Discretion, confidentiality, and good judgment are essential for this role. The candidate must be efficient and time-sensitive and will need to perform always with painstaking attention to detail. Multi-tasking and meeting tight deadlines are often necessary. With respect to paralegal tasks, the candidate will be expected to prepare legal documents based on department templates for review and to assist in the management of legal documentation, all under attorney and/or senior staff direction. How you'll CREATE: - Provide general administrative support to the EVP, Business & Legal Affairs and direct reports to the EVP, Business & Legal Affairs including scheduling in-person and Zoom meetings, creating meeting agendas, preparing bi-monthly department status reports, arranging for electronic signing of documents, and other administrative activities.
- Schedule, plan and coordinate travel arrangements for the EVP, Business & Legal Affairs, and prepare and track expense reports for travel & entertainment and other expenses.
- Help plan and coordinate events as needed for the Business Affairs department and UMe as a whole.
- Create an environment of trust and reliability with UMG employees and outside individuals so they feel their requests and needs are being addressed in an efficient manner.
- Maintain discretion and confidentiality.
- Assist vendors with registration in Uniport (UMG's online payment system for which you will be trained) and process and track vendor payments.
- Work with the audio licensing team on 3rd party reissue requests including researching rights under artist agreements for the exploitation of albums to be reissued by 3rd party record labels; creating and organizing files for 3rd party reissue requests; and maintaining relevant files in UMG's computer-based licensing system.
- Create, send, receive, and distribute internal/external company communications.
- Research contractual rights and restrictions for UMe's music catalog
- Prepare legal documents such as licenses and remix agreements under attorney/senior staff supervision.
- Maintain digital files in UMG's systems and assist with filing of "ink original" documents.
- Assist in department and company special projects as needed.
Bring your VIBE: - Bachelors Degree and entry level paralegal or office administration experience
- Music/Entertainment Industry experience (legal or licensing related experience preferred)
- Familiarity with business process workflows (i.e. following a pre-defined business process, understanding how one's role helps to achieve the overall objective)
- Ability to interact comfortably and effectively with UMG employees at all levels, including Senior Management
- Ability to interact comfortably and effectively with employees of parties with whom UMG does business
- Self-motivated, pro-active, and resourceful
- Excellent follow-through and close attention to detail
- Flexible - able to adjust to changing priorities and able to multi-task
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Strong proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to stay on top of multiple initiatives at one time
- Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure
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. 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.
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Salary Range: $40,510 - $70,950
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.
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Holiday work, Summer work, Immediate start, Flexible hours,