Universal Music Group 2026 Summer Internship Program: Commercial Strategy & Partnerships (Onsite: NY)
About The Position
Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world’s leading music company, committed to artistry, innovation, and entrepreneurship. UMG operates a broad array of businesses in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content across more than 60 countries, focusing on identifying, developing, distributing, and promoting artists and music globally. The 2026 Summer Internship Program offers an opportunity to work within the Commercial Strategy & Partnerships (Commerce) team. This team operates at the intersection of streaming, marketing, data, analytics, and sales, collaborating with Digital Service Provider (DSP) partners to pitch artist projects, ideate new marketing opportunities, and work with both retail partners and Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) teams.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled at an accredited two or four-year college/university in the United States, pursuing an undergraduate, graduate and/or law degree
- Graduating between Spring 2026 - Fall 2028
- Have access to housing and transportation within the designated city (We do not offer housing or transportation accommodations)
- Legally authorized to work in the United States and will not require sponsorship for employment visa status, now or in the future (e.g., H1-B, OPT, etc.)
- Commit to 20 - 40 hours per week (based on individual business area)
- Understanding of DSP backend platforms such as Spotify For Artists as well as music analytics tools such as Chartmetric
- Proficiency in Excel/Google sheets, Google Suite, Canva
- Passion for the business of music & what drives consumption
- 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
- Self-starter
- Excellent communication skills
Responsibilities
- Help research and maintain industry competitive releases document
- Help compile assets for artist releases
- Listen to upcoming artist releases and help pitch across DSPs for support
- Assist in creating social assets for artists to post upon release
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
