Media and A&R Operations Coordinator

at  Universal Music Group

We are Universal Music Australia (UMA), part of 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 audio-visual 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.
EMI (part of Universal Music Australia) is an incredibly hard-working and passionate record label. Every staff member lives and breathes what they do and the determination to succeed and deliver for our artists is unrivalled. EMI is home to some of the most successful and best known recording artists. EMI provides their roster of artists – as well as independent labels and artists – with a global menu of commercial services and seamless access to an expanding range of revenue streams and business models, including digital and physical distribution, sales, press and promotion, marketing, licensing, synch, brand partnerships, live recordings and merchandising.
The role
You would be joining a forward-thinking team that knows the rate of change in the industry and gets ahead of it. We want someone that can come in and help deliver amazing campaigns for an incredible roster. We need a team player, great communicator, and positive thinker. The Media and A&R Operations Coordinator is responsible for supporting the EMI Senior Director of Media & Artist Relations and A&R team as directed.
Key elements:
Media + Creative support, Artist Relations + Media Communications
Supporting + initiating creation of media assets and tools including but not limited to media releases, media pitches, bio and related material, commissioning of various aspects of photo, video and content shoots.
Support with capturing and editing video + photo content
Assist in artist relations, planning and execution of media schedules
Assist in organisation and communication of artist plans, music and assets to media and managing media databases

Operations + A&R

• Oversee aspects of the creation of audio recordings by artists; hiring of studios/producers/engineers/mixers, musicians, liasing with artists and artist management.
• Managing admin, storage and delivery of all A&R assets and paperwork in a timely manner
• Supporting A&R team with detailed administration as directed

About you

• Supportive / Open Minded / Self-starter with Initiative / Flexible
• Liase confidently with stakeholders as directed
• Act as an integral member of the EMI team with the ability to provide ideas and administrative support to consistently improve and develop own skills as well as the Department’s results
• Understanding of the Australian media landscape and related social media and other digital platforms
• A technically astute individual who has some experience of working in publicity and/or A&R in entertainment (ideally within Music Industry)
• Passionate about music, artists and media landscape
• Degree qualified desired, preferably in business, communications, marketing
• Existing relationships extremely desirable
• Highly organised with the ability to keep calm under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to deal with people at all levels within the business
• Tactful and diplomatic, especially when dealing with Artists and Management
• Experience with basic level filming, editing for social media desired
• Experience in commissioning/producing audio/visual content and assets desired
• Software experience with Photoshop, HTML editors, video editing software such as Premiere, Final Cut, Premiere and Photoshop, excel/Google sheets, WordPress experience a bonus
• Interest in pursuing a career in music industry a must

About us

• Career opportunities – unique and rare opportunity to elevate your career in a supportive, motivated and ambitious team
• The opportunity to join the WORLDS leading music company
• All the perks of working within the music industry (did someone say live music?)
• X 2 ‘U-Days’ per calendar year to spend however you like!
• Strengths based learning and development opportunities
• Much more….!

Just So You Know…
The company presents this job description as a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable. However, the business operates in an environment that demands change and the jobholder’s specific responsibilities and activities will vary and develop. Therefore, the job description should be seen as indicative and not as a permanent, definitive and exhaustive statement.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Universal Music we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity as an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for our roles regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status, marital or family status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disabilities, or socio-economic background. We also encourage people from all cultural backgrounds to apply, including First Nations people. It is through our diversity and inclusivity that we bring together different perspectives, enhancing our creative and evolving workplace. Music is Universal.
Job Category:
Marketing, Streaming & Digital Medi

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