Specialist, Fan Experiences and Partnerships

Universal Music Group•Santa Monica, CA

2d•$45,000 - $85,000

About The Position

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: °1824 is UMG’s in-house creative solutions team focused on the connection of artists and brands directly to fans through storytelling and experiences. Our offerings include content creation, ideation, PR, creator partnerships, experiences, and social strategy. °1824 is seeking a full-time Strategic Partnerships Specialist to support the day-to-day project management for UMG artists, labels, and central business units. Candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining a large database of LA-based lifestyle partners, that influence culture, to source unique collaborative opportunities for our artists. Candidate will support our student staff in coordinating and executing a high-volume of local fan events and experiences on and off campuses across the country. Candidate must be creative, timely with deadlines and comfortable in a fast-paced work environment. Candidate must also possess excellent communication skills and be able to lead meetings and present marketing plans to our label and artist partners. How You'll CREATE: Handle all logistics for LA-based fan events and experiences coordinated by the °1824, venue scouting, vendor negotiation, staffing, event management, budget etc. Ideate, write, and pitch marketing plans for artists across all UMG Labels Mentor, train, and coordinate projects with the °1824 part-time strategic partnership student representatives (25 nationwide) Oversee data capture strategy & recaps for all experiential events nationwide Support the NY Strategic Partnerships team with focus group and marketing strategy sessions with label partners, artist management and part-time staff Review, organize, and/or log event footage into asset management system (Sony Ci) Address feedback to meet label and artist needs Actively participate in team meetings, discussions, and planning Bring Your VIBE:

Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with on-site event management (music or entertainment event experience preferred)
Experience with high-volume project management and team leadership
Highly creative and collaborative with excellent communication skills
Experience with client/partner acquisition and retention
Knowledge of regional music culture and marketing artists at a local level
2+ years at an agency or similar setting, entertainment industry experience preferred

Responsibilities

Handle all logistics for LA-based fan events and experiences coordinated by the °1824, venue scouting, vendor negotiation, staffing, event management, budget etc.
Ideate, write, and pitch marketing plans for artists across all UMG Labels
Mentor, train, and coordinate projects with the °1824 part-time strategic partnership student representatives (25 nationwide)
Oversee data capture strategy & recaps for all experiential events nationwide
Support the NY Strategic Partnerships team with focus group and marketing strategy sessions with label partners, artist management and part-time staff
Review, organize, and/or log event footage into asset management system (Sony Ci)
Address feedback to meet label and artist needs
Actively participate in team meetings, discussions, and planning

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution
A 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