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:UMG’s Global Insight team manages the most powerful and effective data sets and research capabilities in the music industry. As well as utilizing sales, commercial / partner data, and social media analytics, the Global Insight team manages extensive consumer data from around the world, delivering unique detail into evolving attitudes and behaviors of today’s music consumers.
Global Insight is a 15+ staff team, with presence in London, New York and Los Angeles. This role is based in either New York or Los Angeles reporting directly to the Senior Director (who is based in London), supporting the Artist Insights & Strategy team.
The Artist Insights & Strategy team leads strategic insights and research for Universal Music Group’s esteemed record labels and business units. Our department supports marketing, streaming, e-commerce, creative and A&R label teams for a range of artists; from emerging acts to global superstars. You will get the chance to work with the world’s top label groups including IGA, Republic Records, Island Records, and many others. As such, a passion and knowledge of artists / music trends further afield is required.
This role calls for an enthusiastic and pro-active team player and music enthusiast, who will be will be leading and executing artist research projects from start to finish – analyzing and tracking the audiences of our artists, dissecting artist brands to uncover their unique DNA, exploring perceptions and engagement across key markets, deriving actionable insights that are presented to teams across the business, directly influencing release campaigns, marketing strategies, audience, and product development.
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Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All UMG employees are currently required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide proof of a negative PCR or Antigen test before entering any Company offices unless they have been approved for an exemption or unless prohibited by applicable law.
Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.
About Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group provides recorded music, music publishing, and merchandising services worldwide.
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